John Chavis Memorial Park Aquatic Center Rebid

The City of Raleigh, North Carolina is requesting sealed bids from prequalified subcontractors on eleven trade packages for Phase 2 of the John Chavis Memorial Park Aquatic Center, with bids due October 20, 2026 at 2:00 PM. Bidders must be prequalified and hold North Carolina General Statute Chapter 87 licensure applicable to their respective trades.

The scope encompasses a new two-story, 25,000 square-foot mixed-use aquatic facility on approximately five acres. Interior amenities include a 3,160 square-foot competition/lap pool, a 1,400 square-foot therapy pool, assembly areas, locker rooms, administrative offices, mechanical and equipment rooms, and support spaces. The outdoor area encompasses approximately 10,300 square feet with a 4,600 square-foot activity pool featuring a lazy river, vortex, water recreation area, and two-story waterslide. The facility will incorporate an architectural signature oval-shaped perforated metal crown referencing the park's historic carousel. Site work includes reconfiguration of parking, Heritage Plaza upgrades with public art installation, stone bridge repairs, and new South Park Heritage Trail connections. The structure will be fully sprinklered and steel-framed with mixed assembly and business occupancies.

The eleven trade bid packages are millwork and casework, caulking and sealant, ceramic tile, resilient flooring, acoustical ceilings, signage, lockers, window treatments, HVAC testing and balancing, security, and fences and gates. Bid security equal to 5% of the bid amount must accompany each submission. Bids are hand-delivered or mailed to Barnhill Building Group's Raleigh office. The Construction Manager at Risk is Barnhill Building Group, LLC and Holt Brothers Construction, LLC, operating as a joint venture. Award will be made to the lowest responsible and responsive bidder. Inquiries should be directed to Dustin Hale at Barnhill Building Group or Jonte Harris at Holt Brothers Construction. Bid opening is public and scheduled for 2:00 PM on October 20, 2026 at the Neuse River Room at Walnut Creek Wetland Park.