Phase 2 - John Chavis Memorial Park Project
Closed State & local contract opportunity Posted
- Solicitation number
- 274-FY2027-CM-P05
- State
- North Carolina
- Responses due
Opportunity facts
- Jurisdictions
- Point of contact
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- Kevin Roberts kevin.roberts@raleighnc.gov (919) 754-6100
Opportunity details come from constructionbidsource.com. Updated .
About this opportunity
The City of Raleigh, North Carolina is soliciting sealed bids from prequalified subcontractors for Phase 2 of the John Chavis Memorial Park Project—a new two-story aquatic center with approximately 25,000 square feet of interior space and outdoor amenities—with bids due October 8, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. Prequalification is mandatory; all bidders must demonstrate appropriate North Carolina licensing under North Carolina General Statute Chapter 87 and meet specifications detailed in the Instruction to Bidders.
The scope includes a 3,160 square foot competition/lap pool, a 1,400 square foot therapy pool, and a 4,600 square foot outdoor activity pool with lazy river, vortex, water recreation, and two-story waterslide. The facility spans approximately five acres and incorporates an architectural crown roofline referencing the site's historic Allan Herschell Carousel. Scope also includes Heritage Plaza upgrades with public art installation, stone bridge repairs, connections to the South Park Heritage Trail, parking reconfiguration, and site development across multiple packages: telescoping bleachers, window treatments, swimming pools, fire protection, plumbing, HVAC systems, electrical, security, earthwork, asphalt paving, site concrete, fences and gates, landscaping, site utilities, and turnkey sitework. The structure is fully sprinklered, steel-framed, with mixed assembly and business occupancies requiring complete civil, structural, architectural, mechanical, electrical, plumbing, fire protection, and site utility systems.
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, 505 Martin Luther King Jr Boulevard, Raleigh. Bid security of five percent 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 project schedule. The Construction Manager at Risk is Barnhill/Holt Joint Venture; contact 919-480-4078 or jharris@holtbrothersinc.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: BP1240 Telescoping Bleachers BP1250 Window Treatments BP1350 Swimming Pools BP2100 Fire Protection BP2200 Plumbing BP2300 HVAC Systems BP2305 HVAC Testing & Balancing BP2309 HVAC Controls BP2600 Electrical and Fire Alarm BP2700 Low Voltage BP2800 Security BP3100 Earthwork BP3200 Asphalt Paving BP3213 Site Concrete BP3231 Fences & Gates BP3290 Landscaping BP3300 Site Utilities BP3400 Turnkey Sitework
Files
| File | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| John Chavis Memorial Park - Phase 2 Aquatic Center.pdf |
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