UNC-Chapel Hill

The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill (UNC-Chapel Hill) is seeking architectural and engineering services to comprehensively update and revise its institutional Design Guidelines through a solicitation for professional services. The procurement targets experienced firms licensed in North Carolina capable of developing updated design standards that reflect current best practices, modern building technologies, University and regulatory standards, sustainability goals, and accessibility requirements. Interested firms must submit Letters of Interest and Current SF-330 forms to UNC-Chapel Hill Facilities Services - Planning, located at the Giles Horney Building, 103 Airport Drive, Campus Box 1090, Chapel Hill, NC 27599-1090. The project manager, Chris Johnson (chris.johnson@fac.unc.edu), will oversee the solicitation process, with proposals due by August 7, 2025. Firms are encouraged to review the current design guidelines at https://facilities.unc.edu/resources/design-guidelines/ prior to submission, and the project requires a comprehensive approach to updating institutional design standards across multiple potential implementation areas.

The solicitation does not explicitly outline specific set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises, though standard state procurement practices typically encourage diverse vendor participation. The project has a defined budget of $150,000 for completing the Design Guidelines Update, which suggests a moderate-scale professional services engagement. While no incumbent vendors are mentioned, the procurement appears focused on obtaining a comprehensive architectural and engineering service to modernize UNC-Chapel Hill's design standards. The project spans jurisdictions including Orange County and Charlotte City in North Carolina, indicating potential broad institutional implications. Proposing firms will likely be evaluated on their demonstrated expertise in institutional design guidelines, understanding of higher education facility standards, sustainability knowledge, and ability to integrate modern architectural and technological considerations into comprehensive design frameworks.