UNC Charlotte

UNC Charlotte is seeking architectural and engineering services for a comprehensive elevator modernization project at the Fretwell building, a 160,345 square foot academic facility constructed in 1996. The procurement solicits professional services for upgrading three elevators, with a critical requirement that two elevators remain operational during the phased renovation. Proposing firms must be licensed in North Carolina to provide architectural or engineering services and must submit a detailed SF-330 form and letter of interest by March 20, 2025, to La'Keya Hewlin in the Facilities Management-Project Management department. The project objectives include replacing obsolete and end-of-life elevator components such as cabs, finishes, pumps, motors, and other elements impacting life safety and occupant comfort. Evaluation criteria will likely focus on technical expertise, experience with similar institutional elevator modernization projects, and the ability to meet the specified phasing and operational continuity requirements. Project manager Patrick Jones can be contacted at pajones@charlotte.edu for additional information, and supplemental project details are available through a provided URL link.

The solicitation does not explicitly mention specific set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged business enterprises. While no incumbent vendors are identified in the documentation, the project appears to be a comprehensive upgrade of existing infrastructure within an established academic building. The total project budget is set at $1,800,000, which represents the anticipated cost for complete elevator modernization across three elevator systems. The upgrades are designed to bring the elevators into compliance with current safety codes and standards, suggesting a significant infrastructure improvement investment. The phased approach indicates a strategic implementation plan that minimizes disruption to the building's daily operations while systematically replacing critical elevator components.