UNC-Chapel Hill

The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill (UNC-CH) is seeking a lead design firm and subconsultants for the Housing Renewal Phase 2 (Parker Teague Redevelopment) project, a comprehensive design solicitation for campus housing infrastructure. The procurement aims to redevelop the Parker and Teague Residence Halls to address increasing student enrollment and expand existing housing stock, with the goal of creating accommodations for approximately 550-600 upperclassmen in single and double room configurations. Proposers must be licensed in North Carolina and will submit a Letter of Interest with qualifications covering multiple disciplines, including architecture, structural engineering, landscape architecture, civil and utility distribution engineering, mechanical systems, and cost estimation. The submission requirements mandate no more than a single bullet point for each discipline, with UNC first selecting the lead design firm before assembling a complete design team. The solicitation has a closing date of September 5, 2025, with an intended project completion and occupancy date of June 30, 2030. The university expects the selected design team to coordinate with other ongoing capital projects in the immediate site vicinity.

The project has received advance planning spending authority and has a substantial budget of $100,000,000, indicating significant potential for design and construction firms. While the document does not explicitly outline set-aside designations or specific restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises, the comprehensive nature of the solicitation suggests a preference for experienced design teams with demonstrated capabilities in higher education housing redevelopment. The project will replace existing semi-suite style buildings with modern housing that can better accommodate contemporary student living requirements. The design team will be responsible for creating a comprehensive design contract that addresses the full scope of the housing renewal project, including potential challenges related to site integration and coordination with existing campus infrastructure. Proposers should be prepared to demonstrate expertise in university housing design, understanding of student living trends, and ability to meet the aggressive project timeline leading to occupancy by mid-2030.