UNC Charlotte is seeking architectural and engineering services for the Regional Utility Plant (RUP) 5 Data Center Infrastructure Upgrade project through a professional services solicitation. The procurement is specifically targeting licensed North Carolina architectural and engineering firms capable of upgrading the university's data center and electrical infrastructure to support expanding research computing needs. Proposers must submit a letter of interest and current SF-330 form to Lisa Lanier at the Facilities Management-Project Management department, located at 9151 Cameron Blvd, 2nd Floor, Charlotte, NC 28223-0001. The project requires comprehensive design services to enhance the existing data center's capabilities, with a total project budget of $620,000. Key submission deadlines include a proposal due date of March 20, 2025, with interested firms required to be licensed in North Carolina to participate. Project contact Lisa Lanier can be reached at llanier@charlotte.edu for additional information, and further details are available through a provided URL. While specific evaluation criteria are not explicitly outlined in the available documentation, the solicitation appears to prioritize technical capability and professional licensing credentials. The solicitation does not specify explicit set-aside designations or restrictions on organizational types beyond the requirement of North Carolina professional licensing. No incumbent vendors or current contractors are mentioned in the available documentation. The project's budget is clearly defined at $620,000, which suggests a mid-sized infrastructure upgrade project focused on enhancing the university's data center capabilities. The procurement appears to be an open competition for qualified architectural and engineering firms with demonstrable experience in data center and electrical infrastructure design. The project's scope indicates a strategic investment in UNC Charlotte's research computing infrastructure, targeting improved technological capabilities to support the institution's growing research enterprise. Potential respondents should carefully review the full solicitation documents and ensure complete compliance with submission requirements, including professional licensing and technical qualifications.
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