Field Turf Replacement

The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill is seeking bids for a Field Turf Replacement project at Hooker Fields through Invitation for Bid (IFB #3000012085). The procurement involves the comprehensive removal and replacement of artificial turf with specific technical requirements, including a slit-film/monofilament grass system with a 2-inch pile height, 39+ oz/square yard pile weight, and stringent performance specifications. Contractors must demonstrate extensive experience, including at least three years in manufacturing and installation of artificial turf, with a minimum of 1,500 fields in play, 30 installations in North Carolina, and 50 NCAA Division 1 game/practice field installations. The project requires an eight-year warranty with maintenance training for facility staff and mandates that the artificial turf system maintain a G-max rating of less than 200 throughout the warranty period. Key procurement dates include a bid opening on January 17, 2025, at 1:00 PM EST, with written questions due by January 7, 2025, at 1:00 PM EST. The delivery location is 208 South Road, Student Recreation Center-202, Chapel Hill, NC 27514.

The contract requires comprehensive insurance coverage with a maximum per claim coverage of $15 million and minimum annual coverage of $15 million, ensuring 100% replacement value at a minimum of $7.00 per square foot. While no specific set-aside designations for disadvantaged enterprises are mentioned, the bid requires substantial technical qualifications that may limit potential bidders. The total procurement budget is $1,300,000.00, funded through account number 522620, department 318601, with fund source 29507-19614. The procurement qualifies for HB975 Purchasing Flexibility and is not federally funded. The cost center is identified as CRCB USOPER, with a 100% allocation of the total amount, and the purchase will be processed through the UNCCH business unit. The solicitation appears to be open to qualified turf manufacturers and installation contractors who can meet the extensive technical and experience requirements outlined in the bid documentation.