John Chavis Memorial Park – Phase 2

The City of Raleigh, North Carolina is soliciting sealed bids for 19 separate trade packages on the John Chavis Memorial Park Phase 2 aquatic center construction project under a Construction Manager at Risk (CMAR) delivery method, with bids due October 6, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. and a non-mandatory pre-bid meeting on September 17, 2026 at 11:00 a.m. Only prequalified subcontractors licensed to perform work under North Carolina General Statute Chapter 87 are eligible to bid.

The project encompasses a new two-story aquatic center with approximately 25,000 square feet of mixed-use interior space and approximately 10,300 square feet of outdoor aquatic area, including a 3,160 square foot competition/lap pool, a 1,400 square foot therapy pool, and a 4,600 square foot activity pool with lazy river and two-story waterslide. The scope also includes five acres of site development, parking reconfiguration, Heritage Plaza upgrades with public art installation, stone bridge repairs, and connections to the South Park Heritage Trail. The 19 trade packages encompass general trades, concrete, masonry, structural steel, roofing, drywall, painting, flooring, and specialties.

Barnhill/Holt (JV) serves as the CMAR. Bid security equal to five percent of the bid amount must accompany each submission. Bids must be hand-delivered or mailed to Barnhill Building Group's Raleigh office. Sealed bids will be publicly opened and read aloud at the deadline. Award will be made to the lowest responsible and responsive bidder, considering quality, performance, and time specified for contract performance. The City reserves the right to waive any informality or reject any or all bids. Bidding documents and project details are available from the CMAR at 919.480.4078, jharris@holtbrothersinc.com, mmarotta@barnhillcontracting.com, or Barnhill Building Group's website.