UNC Wilmington

The state and local contract opportunity presents a Construction Manager at Risk (CMR) project for UNC Wilmington involving the development of Parking Deck III and associated surface parking facilities. This procurement is being conducted by the University of North Carolina Wilmington, with a solicitation posted on March 12, 2025, and a proposal submission deadline of April 4, 2025. The project appears to require a comprehensive construction management approach for a new parking infrastructure development, likely involving site preparation, structural construction, and surface parking area development. Potential respondents should anticipate detailed technical specifications, engineering requirements, and comprehensive project management capabilities. Prospective contractors will need to demonstrate significant experience in large-scale parking infrastructure projects, advanced construction management methodologies, and the ability to coordinate complex multi-phase campus development initiatives. While specific evaluation criteria are not fully detailed in the provided information, typical CMR procurements assess technical competence, past performance, proposed project approach, safety record, and cost effectiveness.

The procurement does not explicitly outline specific set-aside designations or minority enterprise requirements in the available documentation. Without additional context, it is unclear whether there are specific restrictions on respondent qualifications beyond standard construction industry credentials. The project's scale suggests potential opportunities for subcontractor participation and potential local or state-level supplier engagement. While a precise budget range is not specified, campus parking infrastructure projects of this nature typically range between $10-25 million, depending on structural complexity, site conditions, and total parking capacity. The Construction Manager at Risk delivery method indicates the university seeks an integrated approach where the selected contractor will provide guaranteed maximum price and assume traditional design-builder responsibilities, potentially offering value engineering and cost control throughout the project lifecycle.