John Chavis Memorial Park – Phase 2

The City of Raleigh is soliciting sealed bids from prequalified subcontractors for 20 trade packages on the John Chavis Memorial Park Phase 2 Aquatic Center project under CMAR delivery with Barnhill/Holt (JV) as Construction Manager at Risk, with bids due October 8, 2026 at 2:00 p.m.

Bidders must be prequalified and provide evidence of licensure required by North Carolina General Statute Chapter 87. Trade packages include telescoping bleachers, security systems, window treatments, earthwork, swimming pools, asphalt paving, fire protection, plumbing, HVAC, electrical, fire alarm, low-voltage systems, site utilities, and landscaping.

The project involves construction of a new two-story aquatic facility on approximately five acres adjacent to the existing John Chavis Community Center. The scope includes approximately 25,000 square feet of mixed-use interior space; a 3,160 square-foot competition/lap pool and 1,400 square-foot therapy pool; a 10,300 square-foot outdoor aquatic area with a 4,600 square-foot activity pool, lazy river, vortex, water recreation area, and two-story waterslide; site parking reconfiguration; Heritage Plaza upgrades with public art installation; stone bridge repairs; and connections to the South Park Heritage Trail.

Bid security of 5% of the bid amount must accompany each submission. Award will be made to the lowest responsible and responsive bidder, with consideration given to quality, performance, and the time specified for contract performance. A non-mandatory pre-bid meeting is scheduled for September 17, 2026 at 11:00 a.m. at the Chavis Park Community Center Historic Carousel House. Bid documents are available through Barnhill/Holt via 919.480.4078, jharris@holtbrothersinc.com, or barnhillbuilt.com. Prequalified bidders may contact Marc Marotta at mmarotta@barnhillcontracting.com for project information. Sealed bids must be hand-delivered or mailed to Barnhill Building Group's Raleigh office by the October 8 deadline and will be publicly opened and read aloud at Walnut Creek Wetland Park.