John Chavis Memorial Park Phase 2 Aquatic Center
Closed State & local contract opportunity Posted
- Solicitation number
- 274-FY2027-CM-P04
- State
- North Carolina
- Responses due
Opportunity facts
- Jurisdictions
- Point of contact
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- Kevin Roberts kevin.roberts@raleighnc.gov (919) 754-6100
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About this opportunity
The City of Raleigh, North Carolina is requesting sealed bids from prequalified subcontractors for 20 trade packages on the John Chavis Memorial Park Phase 2 Aquatic Center, with bids due October 6, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. Bidders must be prequalified and hold licensure under North Carolina General Statute Chapter 87, a filtering requirement. A non-mandatory pre-bid meeting is scheduled for September 17, 2026 at 11:00 a.m. at the Chavis Park Community Center.
The scope encompasses construction of a new two-story, steel-framed mixed-assembly and business-occupancy aquatic facility on approximately five acres. Interior space totals 25,000 SF and includes a 3,160 SF competition/lap pool, a 1,400 SF therapy pool, assembly areas, locker rooms, administrative offices, mechanical and equipment rooms, and storage. The outdoor area spans 10,300 SF with a 4,600 SF activity pool, lazy river, vortex, water recreation area, and two-story waterslide. Architectural features include an overhead oval-shaped perforated metal "crown" roofline. The project also includes site parking reconfiguration, Heritage Plaza upgrades with public art installation, stone bridge repairs, and connections to the South Park Heritage Trail. Complete civil, structural, architectural, mechanical, electrical, plumbing, fire protection, and site utility systems are required. The building will be fully sprinklered.
The trade packages include General Trades, Final Cleaning, Concrete, Masonry, Structural and Miscellaneous Steel, Millwork and Casework, Roofing, Metal Panels, Doors and Hardware, Curtain Storefront Glass and Glazing, Caulking and Waterproofing, Drywall, Tile, Resilient Flooring, Terrazzo Flooring, Acoustical Ceiling, Painting, Specialties, Identification Devices, and Lockers. Bid security equal to five percent of each bid amount must accompany submission. The project uses Construction Manager at Risk delivery with Barnhill/Holt Joint Venture as CMAR. Award will be made to the lowest responsible and responsive bidder. Project documents are available through Marc Marotta at Barnhill Building Group via mmarotta@barnhillcontracting.com or barnhillbuilt.com.
Opportunity text
This project proposes the construction of a new two-story aquatic center as part of Phase 2 of the John Chavis Memorial Park Master Plan. The Phase 2 Aquatic Center project, located alongside the existing John Chavis Community Center and the historic Allan Herschell Carousel, includes approximately five acres of site development and construction of a new indoor/outdoor aquatic facility and Heritage Plaza. The aquatic center will include approximately 25,000 SF of mixed-use interior space consisting of assembly areas, locker rooms, administrative offices, mechanical and equipment rooms, storage, and other support spaces. Indoor aquatic amenities include a 3,160 SF competition/lap pool and a 1,400 SF therapy pool. The outdoor aquatic area will encompass approximately 10,300 SF and feature a 4,600 SF activity pool with a lazy river, vortex, water recreation area, and a two-story waterslide. The building's architectural design is highlighted by an overhead oval-shaped perforated metal "crown" that distinguishes the facility's roofline and references the park's historic carousel. The project also includes reconfiguration of site parking, upgrades to the Heritage Plaza with a historically inspired public art installation, repairs to the existing stone bridge, and new connections to the South Park Heritage Trail. The aquatic center will be a fully sprinklered, steel-framed structure with mixed assembly and business occupancies. The scope of work includes complete civil, structural, architectural, mechanical, electrical, plumbing, fire protection, and site utility systems to provide a modern, year-round aquatic facility that honors the historic legacy of John Chavis Memorial Park while serving the recreational and community needs of future generations. Sealed Bids will be received from prequalified subcontractors for the following packages: BP100 General Trades BP105 Final Cleaning BP390 Turnkey Concrete BP400 Turnkey Masonry BP510 Turnkey Structural & Misc. Steel BP642 Millwork & Casework BP740 Roofing BP750 Metal Panels BP795 Caulking & Waterproofing BP800 Turnkey Doors, Frames, Hardware BP840 Curtain Storefront Glass & Glazing BP925 Drywall BP930 Tile BP960 Resilient Flooring BP963 Terrazzo Flooring BP980 Acoustical Ceiling BP990 Painting BP1005 Specialties, Div 10 BP1010 Identification Devices BP1050 Lockers
Files
| File | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| John Chavis Memorial Park - Phase 2.pdf |
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