UNC Wilmington

UNC Wilmington is seeking a qualified commissioning agent for the MARBIONC Lab Building Glycol Recovery System Replacement project located at the Center for Marine Science campus. This Designer Solicitation requires a professional licensed to offer architectural or engineering services in North Carolina to perform comprehensive commissioning services for an energy recovery system repair. The project entails replacing the existing glycol recovery system, which includes associated piping, controls, and startup procedures. The selected commissioning agent will be responsible for verifying system performance, coordinating with design and construction teams, witnessing testing, and producing a final report that confirms the system meets design intent and operational requirements. Proposals must be submitted electronically to Zachary Manfredi at manfrediz@uncw.edu by December 1, 2025, and must include Letters of Interest and current SF-330 forms. The project manager can be contacted at (919) 906-7666 for additional inquiries, and further project information is available through UNC Wilmington's Seahawk-Life Services website.

The solicitation does not explicitly mention specific set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises. The total project budget is $681,000, which provides a clear indication of the potential contract value. While no incumbent vendors are identified in the documentation, the project requires integration with existing infrastructure at the Center for Marine Science campus. Proposers must demonstrate professional licensure in North Carolina and possess the technical expertise to perform detailed commissioning services for complex energy recovery systems. The project appears to be focused on system replacement and performance verification, suggesting a need for highly specialized technical skills in mechanical systems, controls integration, and comprehensive system testing. Interested firms should carefully review the full solicitation documents and be prepared to provide comprehensive documentation of their qualifications and approach to the commissioning process.