Raleigh Police Department Evidence Facility

The City of Raleigh, North Carolina is soliciting pre-qualifications from subcontractors for the Raleigh Police Department Evidence Facility, a ground-up construction project totaling approximately 50,000 square feet, with pre-qualification forms due August 6, 2026 at 5:00 p.m. The project is being delivered through a Construction Manager (CM) approach with Consigli Construction serving as CM; pre-qualifications are submitted to CM Manasa Badri.

The scope comprises two structures: a 26,000-square-foot load-bearing masonry building with administrative offices and secured storage, and a 24,000-square-foot pre-engineered metal building for auto storage, together with geothermal wells, retaining walls, utilities, and underground storm detention. Anticipated bid packages span 31 trade categories, including general trades, concrete, masonry, structural steel, roofing, waterproofing, doors and hardware, glass and glazing, drywall, flooring, painting and coatings, fire protection, plumbing, HVAC, electrical and low-voltage work, and sitework and utilities. The facility is located at 8120 Battle Bridge Road, Raleigh, North Carolina 27610.

First-tier subcontractors must evidence bonding capacity from surety companies rated "A" or better by A.M. Best or listed on the Federal Treasury List, plus current insurance certificates meeting City of Raleigh minimums. Applicants must submit audited financial statements for the past two years (or most recent unaudited statements if audited are unavailable), complete North Carolina contractor licensing documentation, three years of Experience Modification Rates with OSHA 300 logs, and detailed project experience including three similar projects completed within the past ten years. Submissions must be notarized; incomplete notarizations render applicants ineligible. One hard copy of the complete pre-qualification form with all attachments is required; late submissions are not accepted.

Non-mandatory information sessions are scheduled for July 21, 2026 in-person at 2320 Law Enforcement Drive, Raleigh and July 28, 2026 virtually. Construction is anticipated to begin in November 2026 with an 18-month duration. A bid date of September 2026 is anticipated. Evaluation follows North Carolina statutes G.S. 143-128.1, 143-135.8, and the City of Raleigh Prequalification Policy.