The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill (UNC-CH) is soliciting proposals for material testing and special inspections services for the Carrington Hall Renewal and Addition project, a comprehensive renovation and expansion of the School of Nursing facility. The procurement seeks a qualified professional services provider to conduct comprehensive special inspections in accordance with NC State Building Code for a 7-story, 110,900 gross square foot project. Specific inspection requirements include evaluation of soils, site retaining walls, foundations, structural steel, welding, concrete, masonry, and fire-resistant materials. Potential vendors must demonstrate extensive experience with higher education building projects, with a minimum requirement of three similar completed projects. Professional qualifications mandate at least five years of field experience and current licensure as a North Carolina engineer or architect. The solicitation requires submission of a single comprehensive PDF file via email, with a strict deadline of 3:00 PM on March 10, 2025. Submission materials must comprehensively address capabilities, specifically addressing the detailed requirements outlined in specification 014100-Special Inspections. The solicitation does not explicitly outline specific set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises. The project, currently under contract with Choate Construction Co. and designed by Little Diversified Architectural Consulting, has an estimated construction value of approximately $70 million. While the project budget is listed as $0, indicating the testing and inspection services cost will be determined through the competitive solicitation process, vendors can expect a substantial contract given the project's scale and complexity. Additional technical requirements include conducting sub-grade compaction testing for retaining walls and concrete terrace areas, with a specified testing frequency of one location per 1,000 square feet. The selected vendor will be responsible for ensuring all material testing and special inspections meet rigorous state building code standards and project-specific technical specifications. Interested firms should carefully review the complete solicitation documents to understand the full scope of required services and submission expectations.
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