UNC-Chapel Hill

The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill is seeking bids for a Chilled Water Infrastructure Expansion project at the East Chiller Plant, a significant capital construction initiative designed to enhance campus utility infrastructure. The project, being managed by UNC-Chapel Hill's Academic Affairs department and designed by Affiliated Engineers, Inc., involves comprehensive chilled water system improvements. A mandatory pre-bid meeting is scheduled for March 19, 2025, at 1:00 pm, with formal bid opening set for April 8, 2025, at 1:00 pm in the Giles F. Horney Building's Magnolia Conference Room. Prospective bidders can access complete project specifications through the university's facilities website at https://facilities.unc.edu/advertisements, with no plan deposit required. The project contact is Matthew Ambrose (ambrosem@unc.edu), and the design firm contact is LaDawn Sanders (lsanders@aeieng.com), who can provide additional technical details. Interested contractors should carefully review all documentation and be prepared to demonstrate relevant infrastructure construction experience and technical capabilities.

While specific set-aside designations are not explicitly detailed in the provided documentation, standard state procurement practices often encourage participation from minority-owned, women-owned, and disadvantaged business enterprises. The project appears to be a comprehensive infrastructure upgrade targeting the campus's chilled water system, which suggests potential opportunities for local and regional contractors with mechanical, electrical, and utility infrastructure expertise. No specific budget range or project value was disclosed in the available documents, though large-scale university infrastructure projects typically represent significant capital investments. The project's location at UNC-Chapel Hill implies potential integration requirements with existing campus utility systems, necessitating bidders demonstrate technical sophistication and familiarity with complex institutional infrastructure environments. Contractors should be prepared to provide comprehensive documentation of their technical capabilities, safety records, and previous experience with similar large-scale utility infrastructure expansion projects.