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Project Scope

Construction of a new NCAA Division 1 tennis facility to support competitive play, athlete development, and spectator engagement, including:

• 5,000 SF building with home team locker room, public restrooms, offices, observation level
• 6-8 regulation Division 1courts with spectator seating, competition-quality lighting, and fence enclosure

Total project budget, including soft costs is $5,000,000

The proposed site is on the UNCW main campus, west of Hamilton Drive near the Almkuist-Nixon building.

The anticipated construction delivery method is design-bid-build. It may be phased with courts and lighting first followed by building construction.

The design team should include a NCAA sports facility specialist to ensure full compliance with NCAA Division 1 standards and best practices for collegiate tennis facilities.

The current project authorization is for Advanced Planning only. The selected firm may be retained through full design and construction at the University's option.

Submission Requirements

Response should be electronically submitted in a single PDF format, a maximum of 20 single-sided letter-size pages excluding SF-330 form, cover page, table of contents. Maximum file size is 10MB. Submit one (1) PDF via email to jordank@uncw.edu. It is the submitting firm’s responsibility to ensure the document has been received by the due date and time. Include the following information:

• Title page showing Hamilton Drive Tennis Facility Redevelopment, firm name, date of submission
• Letter of interest/cover letter
• Specialized or appropriate expertise in the type of project
• Past performance on similar projects
• Adequate staff and proposed design or consultant team and their relevant project experience
• Current workload and state projects awarded
• Prior experience with projects involving State Construction Office
• Proposed design approach for the project
• Recent experience with project costs and schedules
• Construction administration capabilities
• Proximity to and familiarity with the area where project is located
• Record of successfully completed projects without major legal or technical problems
• Other factors that may be appropriate for the project
• Minority business participation plan (including design and construction efforts)
• SF-330 for Architect-Engineering qualifications

Anticipated Schedule

Pre-submittal Meeting

To be held virtually on March 30 at 2:00PM via Zoom. Attendance is not mandatory but highly encouraged.

Topic: UNCW Hamilton Drive Tennis Facility Redevelopment Designer Pre-submission Meeting

Time: Mar 30, 2026 02:00 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada)

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Design Firm:

Moseley Architecture

Contact Information:

Design Firm Contact

Jessica Hill
910-840-0091
jhill@moseleydesigns.com

Campus Contact

Monica Valsi
valsim@uncw.edu 

Pre-Bid Information

Pre-Bid Date: 3/19/2026
Pre-Bid Time: 9:00AM

The Pre-Bid meeting will be held at:

UNC Wilmington
Teaching Lab Building
5015 Price Drive
Room 1008
Wilmington, NC 28403

Bid Information

Bid Date (Opening): 4/2/2026
Bid Time (Opening): 2:00PM

The Bid Opening will be held at:

UNC Wilmington
Facilities Administration Building
5150 Lionfish Drive
Conference Room #1
Wilmington, NC 28403

Plan Deposit

Complete plans and specifications may be obtained electronically from the Designer during normal business hours.

Project Description:

Constructed in 1969 as UNCW's original auditorium, Kenan Auditorium (currently about 25,100 SF plus a proposed 17,900 SF addition) is in need of a significant modernization. The project will include demolition, renovation, and addition to both main and balcony levels of Kenan Auditorium. The undersized existing lobby will be demolished to make way for a new pre-function space which will wrap the building and accommodate all patrons from the renovated theater and new multi-purpose space. A back-of-house addition will serve the performers and technicians from the building’s east façade.  The commissioning scope incorporates the MEP and building envelope systems with a total project budget of $23.8M.

Project Scope:

The approximate budget of $23,800,000 incorporates construction, design, and miscellaneous project costs.

The University seeks the professional service of a Commissioning Authority (CxA) to join the team to provide services for the project through design, construction, and post acceptance. Commissioning services shall be provided as defined by the latest State Construction Office manual, guidelines, and checklists.

Project Schedule:

Qualifications:

The CxA must be a registered engineering firm in the State of North Carolina, and the selection process will be based upon qualifications. The CxA must exhibit the basic qualifications outlined in the State Construction Office Building Commissioning Guidelines for Third Party Commissioning. https://www.doa.nc.gov/sco-bldgcommissioningpdf/open.

Critical Selection Factors

Interested firms can participate in the process by submitting a current SF 330 form and addressing the following in a written proposal. Please note that only one electronic copy of the proposal submitted via email is requested. Most of the criteria listed below can be accommodated in sections A-G of the 330 form.  Section H can be used for any additional information and should be limited to ten 8½ x 11 double-sided pages. Digital submissions should be no larger than 10MB. Firms are responsible for ensuring receipt of proposals at the address listed below by Friday, March 20, 2026, at 3:00 pm.

1. Experience and expertise in the project type being evaluated.
2. Past performance on similar projects
3. Experience in design projects to be part of an existing campus context.
4. Adequate staff and proposed consultant team – qualifications and examples of previous collaborations.
5. Historically Underutilized Business representation in the proposed consultant team
6. Current workload and State projects awarded.
7. Proposed design approach or methodology.
8. Recent experience with project cost estimates and schedule adherence.
9. Construction administration capabilities.
10. Record of successfully completed projects without major legal or technical problems.
11. Other factors that may be appropriate to the project.

Contract

The contract will be negotiated with the selected CxA. The contract with the CxA will be in the form of a Letter Agreement approved by the State Construction Office.

Selection Process

Following the receipt of proposals, a University Interview Committee will shortlist firms, interview, and select. The selected firm will contract with UNCW through the Architectural and Construction Services and the project manager.

Pre-Submittal Meeting:

A Pre-Submittal Meeting was held on Tuesday, March 10, 2026, at 9:00 am virtually via Zoom (Link below). 

Presubmittal Meeting Presentation

In order to offer Commissioning Authority services in response to this solicitation, the Proposer must be licensed as an engineer in the state of North Carolina.

Questions/Proposal Submittal:

In order that the selection process, be as objective as possible, do not contact members of the Board of Trustees or any university officials other than the Project Manager.  All questions and project submittals are to be directed to:

Taylor Simms

5150 Lionfish Drive

Campus Box 5910

Wilmington, NC 28403

Phone: (910) 616-8965

Email: simmst@uncw.edu

Questions and Responses

1. Would being a third-party Certified Commissioning Firm (CCF) meet the requirements for being the CxA on this project or will you only be accepting proposals from engineering firms?
   
   N.C.G.S. 143-135.35 thru 143-135.40 (Senate Bills 668 and 1946).
   1.3 THIRD PARTY COMMISSIONING
   ”The CxA must be a registered engineering firm in the State of North Carolina, and the owner must select the CxA using a qualifications-based selection process, similar to that used to retain other engineers.”
   
   
2. Is there any way to get a copy of the sign-in for the pre-submittal meeting?
   
   Yes. See list below.

Zoom Meeting Attendees

Dawson Frasier - Cornerstone Commissioning, LLC
Allison Paksoy, McKim & Creed
Joe Buckley WSP
Jamie Fleek - Chinook Systems, Inc.
Maya Owens - McKim & Creed
Kevin Day, MBP - kday@mbpce.com
Zach Taylor - 35 North - ztaylor@35n.com
Michael Quinn - Terracon Consultants
Josh Lane - System WorCx
Linda, Terracon linda.odhiambo@terracon.com
Bryant Kirkland - Chinook Systems, Inc bkirkland@chinooksystems.com
Brian Kugler, MBP
Jeff Fox - Bureau Veritas 443.413.4293 jeff.fox@bureauveritas.com
Tom Foster Commissioning WorCx
Evan Wyner - Colliers; evan.wyner@collierseng.com
Troy Byers McKim& Creed
Stephen Cressionnie – MBP - scressionnie@mbpce.com
Joe Buckley WSP joe,buckley@wsp.com
Michael Quinn - Terracon Consultants, Michael.quinn@terracon.com, 919-436-2983
Korey Banks - McKim & Creed - kbanks@mckimcreed.com
John Quiocho, Engineered Designs, jquiocho@engineereddesigns.com
TByers@mckimcreed.com
Jamie Fleek, Chinook Systems, Inc. jfleek@chinooksystems.com
Dawson Frasier – Cornerstone - dawson@cornerstonecx.com
Allison Paksoy (McKim & Creed) apaksoy@mckimcreed.com
Tracy Pell / CMTA / tpell@cmta.com
Elizabeth Lyon - Walter P Moore elyon@walterpmoore.com
Tom Foster - tfoster@commworcx.us 336-601-2249
Colin Lenker, clenker@aeieng.com, AEI

Project Description

The University of North Carolina at Wilmington (UNCW) has identified an opportunity to create a new Welcome Center that will enhance the visitor experience, strengthen connections with alumni, and showcases both the university and the region. The facility (approximately 16,500 SF) will serve as the hub for undergraduate admission tours, a destination for visitors to the Wilmington area, and a valuable resource for alumni engagement and events. This project represents a key step in UNCW’s vision to establish a dynamic, accessible, and future-ready gateway to campus.  The commissioning scope incorporates the MEP and building envelope systems with a total project budget of $16.5M.

Project Scope

The budget of approximately $16,500,000 incorporates construction, design, and miscellaneous project costs.

The University seeks the professional service of a Commissioning Authority (CxA) to join the team to provide services for the project through design, construction, and post acceptance. Commissioning services shall be provided as defined by the latest State Construction Office manual, guidelines, and checklists.

Project Schedule

Qualifications

The CxA must be a registered engineering firm in the State of North Carolina, and the selection process will be based upon qualifications. The CxA must exhibit the basic qualifications outlined in the State Construction Office Building Commissioning Guidelines for Third Party Commissioning. https://www.doa.nc.gov/sco-bldgcommissioningpdf/open.

Critical Selection Factors

Interested firms can participate in the process by submitting a current SF 330 form and addressing the following in a written proposal. Please note that only one electronic copy of the proposal via email is requested. Most of the criteria listed below can be accommodated in sections A-G of the 330 form.  Section H can be used for any additional information and should be limited to ten 8½ x 11 double-sided pages.  Digital Submissions should be no larger than 10MB. Firms are responsible for ensuring receipt of proposals at the address listed below by Friday, March 20, 2026, at 3:00 pm.

1. Experience and expertise in the project type being evaluated.
2. Past performance on similar projects
3. Experience in design projects to be part of an existing campus context.
4. Adequate staff and proposed consultant team – qualifications and examples of previous collaborations.
5. Historically Underutilized Business representation in the proposed consultant team
6. Current workload and State projects awarded.
7. Proposed design approach or methodology.
8. Recent experience with project cost estimates and schedule adherence.
9. Construction administration capabilities.
10. Record of successfully completed projects without major legal or technical problems.
11. Other factors that may be appropriate to the project.

Contract

The contract will be negotiated with the selected CxA. The contract with the CxA will be in the form of a Letter Agreement approved by the State Construction Office.

Selection Process

Following the receipt of proposals, a University Interview Committee will shortlist firms, interview, and select. The selected firm will contract with UNCW through the Architectural and Construction Services and the project manager.

Pre-Submittal Meeting

A Pre-Submittal Meeting was held on Tuesday, March 10, 2026, at 9:00 am virtually via Zoom (Link below). 

Presubmittal Meeting Presentation

In order to offer Commissioning Authority services in response to this solicitation, the Proposer must be licensed as an engineer in the state of North Carolina.

Questions/Proposal Submittal

In order that the selection process, be as objective as possible, do not contact members of the Board of Trustees or any university officials other than the Project Manager.  All questions and project submittals are to be directed to:

Taylor Simms

5150 Lionfish Drive

Campus Box 5910

Wilmington, NC 28403

Phone: (910) 616-8965

Email: simmst@uncw.edu

Questions and Responses

1. Would being a third-party Certified Commissioning Firm (CCF) meet the requirements for being the CxA on this project or will you only be accepting proposals from engineering firms?
   
   N.C.G.S. 143-135.35 thru 143-135.40 (Senate Bills 668 and 1946).
   1.3 THIRD PARTY COMMISSIONING
   ”The CxA must be a registered engineering firm in the State of North Carolina, and the owner must select the CxA using a qualifications-based selection process, similar to that used to retain other engineers.”
   
   
2. Is there any way to get a copy of the sign-in for the pre-submittal meeting?
   
   Yes. See list below.

Zoom Meeting Attendees

Dawson Frasier - Cornerstone Commissioning, LLC
Allison Paksoy, McKim & Creed
Joe Buckley WSP
Jamie Fleek - Chinook Systems, Inc.
Maya Owens - McKim & Creed
Kevin Day, MBP - kday@mbpce.com
Zach Taylor - 35 North - ztaylor@35n.com
Michael Quinn - Terracon Consultants
Josh Lane - System WorCx
Linda, Terracon linda.odhiambo@terracon.com
Bryant Kirkland - Chinook Systems, Inc bkirkland@chinooksystems.com
Brian Kugler, MBP
Jeff Fox - Bureau Veritas 443.413.4293 jeff.fox@bureauveritas.com
Tom Foster Commissioning WorCx
Evan Wyner - Colliers; evan.wyner@collierseng.com
Troy Byers McKim& Creed
Stephen Cressionnie – MBP - scressionnie@mbpce.com
Joe Buckley WSP joe,buckley@wsp.com
Michael Quinn - Terracon Consultants, Michael.quinn@terracon.com, 919-436-2983
Korey Banks - McKim & Creed - kbanks@mckimcreed.com
John Quiocho, Engineered Designs, jquiocho@engineereddesigns.com
TByers@mckimcreed.com
Jamie Fleek, Chinook Systems, Inc. jfleek@chinooksystems.com
Dawson Frasier – Cornerstone - dawson@cornerstonecx.com
Allison Paksoy (McKim & Creed) apaksoy@mckimcreed.com
Tracy Pell / CMTA / tpell@cmta.com
Elizabeth Lyon - Walter P Moore elyon@walterpmoore.com
Tom Foster - tfoster@commworcx.us 336-601-2249
Colin Lenker, clenker@aeieng.com, AEI

Project Description

Constructed in 1969 as UNCW's original chemistry building, DeLoach Hall (approximately 40,000 SF) is in need of significant modernization. The project will include replacing plumbing, mechanical, and electrical systems; installing new fire sprinkler and alarm systems; upgrading data and telecommunications infrastructure; and replacing windows and lighting. The commissioning scope includes MEP and building envelope systems, with a total project budget of $12.1M.

Project Scope

The budget of $12,150,000 incorporates construction, design, and miscellaneous project costs.

Project Scope

The University seeks the professional services of a Commissioning Authority (CxA) to join the team and provide services for the project through design, construction, and post-acceptance. Commissioning services shall be provided as defined by the latest State Construction Office manual, guidelines, and checklists.

Project Schedule

Qualifications

The CxA must be a registered engineering firm in the State of North Carolina, and the selection process will be based upon qualifications. The CxA must exhibit the basic qualifications outlined in the State Construction Office Building Commissioning Guidelines for Third Party Commissioning. https://www.doa.nc.gov/sco-bldgcommissioningpdf/open.

Critical Selection Factors

Interested firms can participate in the process by submitting a current SF 330 form and addressing the following in a written proposal. Please note that only one electronic copy of the proposal via email is requested. Most of the criteria listed below can be accommodated in sections A-G of the 330 form.  Section H can be used for any additional information and should be limited to ten 8½ x 11 double-sided pages.  Digital Submissions should be no larger than 10MB. Firms are requested to ensure receipt of proposals at the address listed below by Friday, March 20, 2026, at 3:00 pm.

1. Experience and expertise in the project type being evaluated.
2. Past performance on similar projects
3. Experience in design projects to be part of an existing campus context.
4. Adequate staff and proposed consultant team – qualifications and examples of previous collaborations.
5. Historically Underutilized Business representation in the proposed consultant team
6. Current workload and State projects awarded.
7. Proposed design approach or methodology.
8. Recent experience with project cost estimates and schedule adherence.
9. Construction administration capabilities.
10. Record of successfully completed projects without major legal or technical problems.
11. Other factors that may be appropriate to the project.

Contract

The contract will be negotiated with the selected CxA. The contract with the CxA will be in the form of a Letter Agreement approved by the State Construction Office.

Selection Process

Following the receipt of proposals, a University Interview Committee will shortlist firms, interview, and select. The selected firm will contract with UNCW through the Architectural and Construction Services and the project manager.

Pre-Submittal Meeting

A Pre-Submittal Meeting was held on Tuesday, March 10, 2026, at 9:00 am virtually via Zoom (Link below). 

Presubmittal Meeting Presentation

In order to offer Commissioning Authority services in response to this solicitation, the Proposer must be licensed as an engineer in the state of North Carolina.

Questions/Proposal Submittal

In order that the selection process be as objective as possible, do not contact members of the Board of Trustees or any university officials other than the Project Manager. All questions and project submittals are to be directed to:

Lincoln Walburn

5150 Lionfish Drive

Campus Box 5910

Wilmington, NC 28403

Phone: (910) 899-8364

Email: walburnh@uncw.edu

Questions and Responses

1. Would being a third-party Certified Commissioning Firm (CCF) meet the requirements for being the CxA on this project or will you only be accepting proposals from engineering firms?
   
   N.C.G.S. 143-135.35 thru 143-135.40 (Senate Bills 668 and 1946).
   1.3 THIRD PARTY COMMISSIONING
   ”The CxA must be a registered engineering firm in the State of North Carolina, and the owner must select the CxA using a qualifications-based selection process, similar to that used to retain other engineers.”
   
   
2. Is there any way to get a copy of the sign-in for the pre-submittal meeting?
   
   Yes. See list below.

Zoom Meeting Attendees

Dawson Frasier - Cornerstone Commissioning, LLC
Allison Paksoy, McKim & Creed
Joe Buckley WSP
Jamie Fleek - Chinook Systems, Inc.
Maya Owens - McKim & Creed
Kevin Day, MBP - kday@mbpce.com
Zach Taylor - 35 North - ztaylor@35n.com
Michael Quinn - Terracon Consultants
Josh Lane - System WorCx
Linda, Terracon linda.odhiambo@terracon.com
Bryant Kirkland - Chinook Systems, Inc bkirkland@chinooksystems.com
Brian Kugler, MBP
Jeff Fox - Bureau Veritas 443.413.4293 jeff.fox@bureauveritas.com
Tom Foster Commissioning WorCx
Evan Wyner - Colliers; evan.wyner@collierseng.com
Troy Byers McKim& Creed
Stephen Cressionnie – MBP - scressionnie@mbpce.com
Joe Buckley WSP joe,buckley@wsp.com
Michael Quinn - Terracon Consultants, Michael.quinn@terracon.com, 919-436-2983
Korey Banks - McKim & Creed - kbanks@mckimcreed.com
John Quiocho, Engineered Designs, jquiocho@engineereddesigns.com
TByers@mckimcreed.com
Jamie Fleek, Chinook Systems, Inc. jfleek@chinooksystems.com
Dawson Frasier – Cornerstone - dawson@cornerstonecx.com
Allison Paksoy (McKim & Creed) apaksoy@mckimcreed.com
Tracy Pell / CMTA / tpell@cmta.com
Elizabeth Lyon - Walter P Moore elyon@walterpmoore.com
Tom Foster - tfoster@commworcx.us 336-601-2249
Colin Lenker, clenker@aeieng.com, AEI

Project Description

The project scope consists of 47,300 gross square feet (GSF) of building expansion to the west of the existing building, and 3,900 GSF of backfill renovation and general interior finish upgrades within the existing Cameron Hall.  The project is anticipated to be completed in the summer of 2028. The commissioning scope incorporates the Mechanical, Electrical, Plumbing, and building envelope systems with a total project budget of $44.5M.

Project Scope

The project budget of $44,500,000 incorporates construction, design, and miscellaneous project costs.

 Project Scope

The University seeks the professional service of a Commissioning Authority (CxA) to join the team and provide services for the project through design, construction, and post acceptance. Commissioning services shall be provided as defined by the latest State Construction Office manual, guidelines, and checklists.

Project Schedule

Qualifications

The CxA must be a registered engineering firm in the State of North Carolina, and the selection process will be based upon qualifications. The CxA must exhibit the basic qualifications outlined in the State Construction Office Building Commissioning Guidelines for Third-Party Commissioning. https://www.doa.nc.gov/sco-bldgcommissioningpdf/open.

Critical Selection Factors

Interested firms can participate by submitting a current SF 330 form and addressing the following in a written proposal. Please note that only one electronic copy of the proposal via email is requested. Most of the criteria listed below can be accommodated in sections A-G of the 330 form.  Section H can be used for any additional information and should be limited to ten 8½ x 11 double-sided pages.  Digital submission no more than 10 MB. Firms are requested to ensure receipt of proposals at the address listed below by Friday, March 20, 2026, at 3:00 pm.

1. Experience and expertise in the project type being evaluated.
2. Past performance on similar projects
3. Experience in design projects to be part of an existing campus context.
4. Adequate staff and proposed consultant team – qualifications and examples of previous collaborations.
5. Historically Underutilized Business representation in the proposed consultant team
6. Current workload and State projects awarded.
7. Proposed design approach or methodology.
8. Recent experience with project cost estimates and schedule adherence.
9. Construction administration capabilities.
10. Record of successfully completed projects without major legal or technical problems.
11. Other factors which may be appropriate to the project.

Contract

The contract will be negotiated with the selected CxA. The contract with the CxA will be in the form of a Letter Agreement approved by the State Construction Office.

Selection Process

After receiving proposals, a University Interview Committee will shortlist firms, interview, and make a selection. The selected firm will contract with UNCW through the Architectural and Construction Services and the PM.

Pre-Submittal Meeting

A Pre-Submittal Meeting was held on Tuesday, March 10, 2026, at 9:00 am virtually via Zoom (Link below). 

Presubmittal Meeting Presentation

In order to offer Commissioning Authority services in response to this solicitation, the Proposer must be licensed as an engineer in the state of North Carolina.

Questions/Proposal Submittal

To ensure the selection process is as objective as possible, do not contact members of the Board of Trustees or any university officials other than the Project Manager.  All questions and project submittals are to be directed to:

Monica Valsi

5150 Lionfish Drive

Campus Box 5910

Wilmington, NC 28403

Phone: (910) 962-2677

Email: valsim@uncw.edu      

Questions and Responses

1. Would being a third-party Certified Commissioning Firm (CCF) meet the requirements for being the CxA on this project or will you only be accepting proposals from engineering firms?
   
   N.C.G.S. 143-135.35 thru 143-135.40 (Senate Bills 668 and 1946).
   1.3 THIRD PARTY COMMISSIONING
   ”The CxA must be a registered engineering firm in the State of North Carolina, and the owner must select the CxA using a qualifications-based selection process, similar to that used to retain other engineers.”
   
   
2. Is there any way to get a copy of the sign-in for the pre-submittal meeting?
   
   Yes. See list below.

Zoom Meeting Attendees

Dawson Frasier - Cornerstone Commissioning, LLC
Allison Paksoy, McKim & Creed
Joe Buckley WSP
Jamie Fleek - Chinook Systems, Inc.
Maya Owens - McKim & Creed
Kevin Day, MBP - kday@mbpce.com
Zach Taylor - 35 North - ztaylor@35n.com
Michael Quinn - Terracon Consultants
Josh Lane - System WorCx
Linda, Terracon linda.odhiambo@terracon.com
Bryant Kirkland - Chinook Systems, Inc bkirkland@chinooksystems.com
Brian Kugler, MBP
Jeff Fox - Bureau Veritas 443.413.4293 jeff.fox@bureauveritas.com
Tom Foster Commissioning WorCx
Evan Wyner - Colliers; evan.wyner@collierseng.com
Troy Byers McKim& Creed
Stephen Cressionnie – MBP - scressionnie@mbpce.com
Joe Buckley WSP joe,buckley@wsp.com
Michael Quinn - Terracon Consultants, Michael.quinn@terracon.com, 919-436-2983
Korey Banks - McKim & Creed - kbanks@mckimcreed.com
John Quiocho, Engineered Designs, jquiocho@engineereddesigns.com
TByers@mckimcreed.com
Jamie Fleek, Chinook Systems, Inc. jfleek@chinooksystems.com
Dawson Frasier – Cornerstone - dawson@cornerstonecx.com
Allison Paksoy (McKim & Creed) apaksoy@mckimcreed.com
Tracy Pell / CMTA / tpell@cmta.com
Elizabeth Lyon - Walter P Moore elyon@walterpmoore.com
Tom Foster - tfoster@commworcx.us 336-601-2249
Colin Lenker, clenker@aeieng.com, AEI

Project Description

UNC Wilmington is seeking a qualified commissioning agent for the MARBIONC Lab Building Glycol Recovery System Replacement project at the Center for Marine Science campus. The project involves replacing the existing glycol recovery system, including associated piping, controls, and startup. The commissioning agent will verify system performance, coordinate with the design and construction teams, witness testing, and provide a final report to confirm the system meets design intent and operational requirements.

Project Budget

The total project budget is approximately $800,000 and includes construction, design, and miscellaneous project costs.

Project Scope

The University seeks the professional service of a commissioning agent to join the team to provide services for the project through design, construction, and post acceptance. Commissioning services shall be provided as defined by the latest State Construction Office manual, guidelines and checklists.

Project Schedule

Qualifications

The commissioning agent must be a registered engineering firm in the State of North Carolina and the selection process will be based upon qualifications. The commissioning agent must exhibit the basic qualifications outlined in the State Construction Office Manual (SCO Manual). 

Critical Selection Factors

Response should be electronically submitted in PDF format, a maximum of 20 letter-size pages excluding the cover page, letter of interest, table of contents, and SF-330 form. Maximum file size is 10MB. Submit one (1) PDF copy via email to manfrediz@uncw.edu. It is the submitting firm’s responsibility to ensure the document has been received by the due date and time. Include the following information:

1. Experience and expertise in the project type being evaluated.
2. Past performance on similar projects
3. Experience in design projects to be part of an existing campus context.
4. Adequate staff and proposed consultant team – qualifications and examples of previous collaborations.
5. Historically Underutilized Business representation in proposed consultant team
6. Current workload and State projects awarded.
7. Proposed design approach or methodology.
8. Recent experience with project cost estimates and schedule adherence.
9. Construction administration capabilities.
10. Record of successfully completed projects without major legal or technical problems.
11. Other factors which may be appropriate to the project.

Contract

The contract will be negotiated with the selected commissioning agent. The contract with the commissioning agent will be in the form of a Letter Agreement approved by the State Construction Office.

Selection Process

Following the receipt of proposals, a University Interview Committee will shortlist 3-6 firms, interview, and present to BOT. The selected firm will contract with UNCW through the Architectural and Construction Services and the PM.

Questions/Proposal Submittal

In order that the selection process, be as objective as possible, do not contact members of the Board of Trustees, or any university officials other than the Project Manager.  All questions and project submittals are to be directed to:

Project Description

Balfour Beatty Construction is seeking to pre-qualify contractors to submit bids for the furnishing of labor, material, and equipment for the UNCW Housing Village Phase III. Balfour Beatty has been selected as the Construction Manager at Risk (CMR) for the project and will receive bids from and contract with the principal contractors for the execution of the work. We will be accepting pre-qualifications for upcoming bid packages and trades as listed on the prequalification form.

Prequalification due dates:

Bid Phase 1 – Early Procurement and Site Package anticipated bid date November 11th, 2025

Phase 1 includes bid packages for Masonry, Structural and Misc. Steel, Light Gauge Structure, Commercial Windows, HVAC, Electrical, and Sitework.

 Bid Phase 2 – Structural Package anticipated bid date December 3rd, 2025

Phase 2 includes bid packages for General Trades, Concrete, Hoisting & Cranes, Masonry, and Structural and Misc. Steel.

 Bid Phase 3 – Building Package anticipated bid date March 1st, 2026

Phase 3 includes bid packages for Architectural Millwork, Waterproofing & Caulking, Roofing, Fireproofing, Doors and Hardware, Overhead Coiling Smoke Curtains, Glass & Glazing, Commercial Windows, Drywall & Framing, Painting & Wallcovering, Flooring, Hard Tile, FRP & GFRC, Final Cleaning, Signage, Folding Partitions/Fire Shutters, Misc. Specialties, Appliances & Food Service Equipment, Window Treatment, Elevators, Fire Protections, Plumbing, HVAC, Electrical, Communications, Security Systems, Site Work Package & Utilities, Site Concrete/Hardscape, and Landscape.

 Prequalification forms may be downloaded from the following website:

Prequalification Information

 Similar project experience will be considered during prequalification. Submittals for prequalification forms may be hand delivered, mailed, faxed, or submitted electronically. Deadline for prequalification is 14 days prior to Bid Date. The CM and Owner reserve the right to reject any and all Pre-qualifications. Contracting method will be through Competitive Public Bid in accordance with Chapter 143-135.8 of the NC General Statues. For further information or questions, please contact Josh Taylor 919-815-5232 or by email at jtaylor@balfourbeattyus.com

Historically Underutilized Businesses are encouraged to participate, however the firm must be certified by the Office for Historically Underutilized Businesses (HUB Office) through the Statewide Uniform Certification (SWUC) program. You may begin the certification process at the following website: http://www.doa.nc.gov/hub/. A virtual HUB outreach will be conducted at the Prebid on a date to be determined with Advertisements to Bid.

Project Description

The scope of the project is a comprehensive renovation of the lab air handler system including air handlers, controls, air valves, water valves,chillers and pumps.

Bidding from Prequalified Firms On:

1: Final Cleaning
5: Steel Package
7: Roofing
9: Finishes
21: Fire Suppression
23: HVAC/Mechanical
23: Controls
26: Electrical

Design Firm

Moseley Architects
Seth Lehman
(919) 840-0091
slehman@moseleydesigns.com

CM at Risk Firm

Bordeaux Construction Company, Inc.
Ben Warren
(919) 220-1141 x225
ben@bordeauxconstruction.com

Campus Contact

Zachary Manfredi
(919) 906-7666
manfrediz@uncw.edu

Schedule

• Prebid 10/30/2025 - 10:00AM
  • Location: Prebid Location: 5600 Marvin K. Moss ln, Wilmington, NC, 28403.
  • CMS main building (one with pond out front), meet in lobby. Visitor parking allowed in the lot.
• Last day for questions 11/4/2025
• Final Addenda 11/7/2025
• Bid Date 11/11/2025 - 2:00PM (Open)
  • Location: 5150 Lionfish Dr., Wilmington NC, 28403.
  • Office of Facilities Building, Conference Room. Vistor parking available at the front of the building