Blum Construction has been selected as the Construction Manager @ Risk by North Carolina State University and
is seeking to pre-qualify construction trade contractors to submit bids for furnishing labor, materials, equipment
and tools for the NCSU Polk Hall in Raleigh, NC.
PROJECT DESCRIPTION:
This project is for a renovation to North Carolina State University’s Polk Hall to address program and facility needs and
prepare for coordination with the new neighboring Integrated Sciences building. The renovation includes modernization of
lab, office, and other core building facilities facility and programmatic needs. Architectural scope will include a portion of
the ground floor and third floor labs, offices, and circulation spaces, primarily Polk Hall as well as upgrades to the roof,
envelope, and exterior. In the Northwest section of the building. MEP/FP work will span the entirety of the building,
focusing on the Northwest section of the building, including work on the roof. Ground and third floor scopes will include
labs include upgrades to Biochemistry and Animal Science spaces on both Microbiology the ground and third floor. Animal
science labs. Scope on the third floor will include removal and abatement of existing flooring by NC State, removal of
existing mobile casework by NC State, removal of old/outdated laboratory systems, selective demolition, finishes, doors
and hardware, laboratory casework and fume hood, selective removal and replacement of outdated MEP/FP systems.
Principal trade contractors are solicited for the following bid packages:
BP024000 General Works $200,000
BP024000 Demolition & Abatement $400,000
BP033000 Concrete Repairs $75,000
BP050000 Misc. Structural Steel $50,000
BP055000 Metal Fabrication $35,000
BP064000 Millwork $25,000
BP075400 Flat Roofing Repairs $200,000
BP078400 Caulking & Firestopping $50,000
BP081000 Doors, Frames, & Hardware $80,000
BP084300 Aluminum Storefront $50,000
BP092500 Framing and Drywall $150,000
BP095000 ACT & Specialty Ceilings $175,000
BP093000 Terrazzo Patching & Polishing $90,000
BP096000 Carpet, Resilient Flooring, and Base $100,000
BP099000 Painting & Coatings $150,000
BP102800 Toilet, Bath and Laundry Accessories $7,500
BP123500 Lab Casework $1,200,000
BP132100 Cold Rooms $500,000
BP210000 Fire Suppression $250,000
BP220000 Plumbing $750,000
BP230000 HVAC $2,200,000
BP260000 Electrical/Fire Alarm $1,750,000
Additional packages may be added or deleted by the Owner and Construction Manager.
Blum Construction has a long-standing commitment to maximize minority and other HUB participation on all our
projects, and we recognize the importance NC State University places on minority and HUB participation.
Historically underutilized and minority business participation is strongly encouraged. Blum Construction has the
ability to create custom solutions to support a successful project outcome.
Examples of Trade Partner Support:
quick pay arrangements, modified insurance limits, bonding access or alternative bonding solutions, joint check
agreements, prequalification assistance, disaggregation of bid packages, alternate options for financial
statements prequalification requirements, break out of materials and equipment to support cash flow.
Prequalification forms can be obtained through our online plan room via this link
https://www.flblum.com/subcontractors/
Completed prequalification forms should be submitted to Alex Carroll by August 14, 2024. For any questions, please contact Alex Carroll via email (alex.carroll@flblum.com). Target bid date is October 2024.