George Watts Hill Alumni Center Renovation and Addition Design Services

The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill and Carolina Alumni are seeking an architect-led design team for advance planning services for the renovation and addition of the George Watts Hill Alumni Center, including engineering, cost estimating, schedules, phasing plans, and concept renderings, with a $5.5 million project authority.

University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill > Facilities Planning Design & Construction


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CIP-27062
Nov 19, 2026 09:00 PM
Oct 05, 2026 12:00 PM
$5,500,000.00
Request for Quote/Qualifications (RFQ)
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Contact
nathan.harms@fac.unc.edu
+19194525420
103 Airport Drive, Chapel Hill, NC, USA
Submission Instructions
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The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, Nathan M. Harms, Senior Project Manager, UNC Facilities Planning & Design, Giles Horney Building, 103 Airport Drive, Chapel Hill, NC 27599
Letter of Interest, Standard Form 330 (SF 330), Supplemental Information (SF-330 Part II, NC Architectural firm License)

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Letter of Interest, Standard Form 330 (SF 330), Supplemental Information (SF-330 Part II, NC Architectural firm License)
Description

The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill and Carolina Alumni are requesting qualifications from architect-led design teams to provide advance planning design services for the comprehensive renovation of approximately 68,750 square feet of the George Watts Hill Alumni Center and Carolina Club, plus an approximately 27,500-square-foot addition for the UNC Visitors Center and UNC Admissions Offices, known as the UNC Welcome Center. The project has a stated authority of $5.5 million for advance planning services only. The selected team must include architectural, civil/site, building-envelope, mechanical, electrical, plumbing, fire alarm, fire suppression, telecommunications, structural, and cost-estimating capabilities. The scope includes coordinating with user groups and university stakeholders; developing design concepts and cost analyses for multiple options; preparing cost estimates, schedules, phasing plans, and concept renderings; complying with North Carolina building codes; and responding to State Construction Office review comments. Submittals must use the SF-330 format, include a one-page letter of interest and supplemental information, and demonstrate relevant experience, past performance, staffing, workload, design approach, cost and schedule experience, construction administration capabilities, licensing, and small-business participation. The total proposal may not exceed 55 pages, and one bound hardcopy plus one electronic PDF is required.

Classification Codes
NAICS541310Architectural Services
PSCC211Architect - Engineer Services (including landscaping, interior layout, and designing)
Smart Codes
architectural design servicesengineering design servicesconstruction cost estimating
Specifications
Service Only
Timeline
Oct 5, 2026-Advertisement Date
Oct 20, 2026 07:00 PM-Pre-Proposal Meeting (optional)
Meeting ID: 989 583 8891; one-tap mobile: +13052241968,,9895838891# US or +13092053325,,9895838891# US
Nov 19, 2026 10:00 PM-Proposal Submission Deadline
Dec 16, 2026-Selection Committee Shortlist Recommendations
Jan 1, 2027-Designer Interviews (optional)
Interviews are scheduled for January 2027; the specific date and location will be provided by the Project Manager. Interviews are in person and consist of a 30-minute presentation followed by a 20-minute question-and-answer session.
Feb 18, 2027-Board of Trustees Approval
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