Blum Construction has been selected as the Construction Manager @ Risk by North Carolina State University and will receive and publicly open sealed proposals from prequalified bidders for the construction of Phase 1 of the Polk Hall Renovations on the university’s campus in Raleigh, NC. This project anticipates two phases of work and therefore the possibility of additional scope being added to the initial Phase 1 subcontractors. Sealed bids will be delivered to Administrative Services I Building (2721 Sullivan Drive, Raleigh, NC 27607) and then read aloud.
PROJECT DESCRIPTION: This multi-phased renovation to North Carolina State University’s Polk Hall building aims to address program and facility needs and prepare for coordination with the new neighboring Integrated Sciences building. This renovation includes modernization of labs, office, and other core building facilities and programmatic needs. Architectural scope will include a portion of the ground floor, 1st, 2nd and 3rd floor labs, offices, and circulation spaces, as well as upgrades to the roof, envelope, and exterior, including window replacement. In the Northwest section of the building MEP/FP work will span the entirety of the building. A key focus will be placed on the Northwest section of the building, including work on the roof, ground and third floor spaces, and will include lab upgrades to Biochemistry and Animal Science spaces on both Microbiology, the ground and third floor, and Animal Science labs. Scope on the third floor will include removal and abatement of existing flooring, removal of existing mobile casework, removal of old/outdated laboratory systems, selective demolition, finishes, doors and hardware, and fume hood. Selective removal and replacement of outdated MEP/FP systems will happen throughout the building requiring new ceilings and rework of items located in those ceilings, including new mech shafts and electrical raceways.
Phasing of this project is required in order to allow lab work to continue in other areas of the building while certain labs are being refurbished. The project team will finish an area in its entirety to allow the owner to move in from another area, which will then be refurbished as well. We will work our way through the building in this fashion throughout the duration of the project.
The bid opening process will be as follows:
- Tuesday, December 10, 2024: Bids will need to be dropped off in a box at NCSU Administrative Services I Building Lobby – 2721 Sullivan Drive, Raleigh, NC 27607. All sealed bids will be required to be placed in a sealed envelope labeled with the required details listed in the bid manual.
- Receipt of bids will officially close at 2:00pm – No bids or supplemental documents will be accepted after the bid closing.
- Bid opening will be at 2:30pm and will be publicly read out loud. The bid opening will be held both in person and via video conferencing. We will go systematically by bid package until all qualified bids are read.
Bid Opening Via Zoom: Video conferencing will begin for bidders to join one hour after bid delivery time, promptly at 2:30pm.
Zoom Meeting: https://flblum.zoom.us/j/83697057137?pwd=BXvSIPNt8aoutxep6xzWiyTBtWbePG.1
Meeting ID: 836 9705 7137
Passcode: 548496
Join by Phone: +1 646 558 8656
Bid Opening in Person:
Meeting Location: Administrative Services I (AS1)
2721 Sullivan Drive, NC 27607
Meeting Time: December 10, 2024 at 2:30pm
Prebid Meeting & Site Visit:
Blum Construction will be hosting a Prebid Meeting on Thursday, November 21, 2024 beginning at 4:00pm with both virtual and in-person attendance options. A site walk of Polk Hall will follow immediately thereafter for subcontractors attending in person.
In-Person Attendance:
Meeting Location: Polk Hall, Room 124 | 120 Broughton Drive, Raleigh, NC 27607
Meeting Date: Thursday, November 21 at 4:00pm
Virtual Attendance for Prebid Meeting:
Prebid Zoom Link: https://flblum.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZIqdumgpz4uGN1jg-mKhk9IuOIZJ720bE0v
*Please register at the above link prior to the meeting date.
Principal trade contractors are solicited for the following bid packages:
| Bid Package | Bid Package Description | Estimated Budget
(Phase 1 + Phase 2) |
| BP010000 | General Works | $1,400,000.00 |
| BP017400 | Final Cleaning | $80,000.00 |
| BP024000 | Demolition & Abatement | $1,700,000.00 |
| BP033000 | Concrete Repairs | $115,000.00 |
| BP064000 | Millwork | $375,000.00 |
| BP075000 | Roofing | $1,550,000.00 |
| BP078400 | Firestopping | $210,000.00 |
| BP081000 | Doors, Frames, & Hardware | $155,000.00 |
| BP084000 | Aluminum Storefront & Windows | $2,050,000.00 |
| BP092000 | Framing and Drywall | $1,350,000.00 |
| BP092500 | Framing, Drywall & ACT Ceilings – Combined | $2,275,000.00 |
| BP094000 | Terrazzo Patching & Polishing | $130,000.00 |
| BP095000 | ACT & Specialty Ceilings | $925,000.00 |
| BP096000 | Carpet, Resilient Flooring, and Base | $375,000.00 |
| BP096700 | Epoxy Flooring | $225,000.00 |
| BP099000 | Painting & Coatings | $400,000.00 |
| BP102800 | Toilet, Bath and Laundry Accessories | $23,500.00 |
| BP210000 | Fire Suppression | $900,000.00 |
| BP220000 | Plumbing | $2,250,000.00 |
| BP230000 | HVAC | $11,700,000.00 |
| BP235000 | Plumbing and HVAC – Combined | $13,950,000.00 |
| BP260000 | Electrical & Fire Alarm | $7,750,000.00 |
Additional packages may be added and deleted by the Owner and Construction Manager.
RFI Questions are due Monday, November 25, 2024 @ 4:00 pm.
RFI Questions regarding the bid should be in writing and emailed to lauren.ashley@flblum.com on the RFI submission form located in the bid manual and this project’s plan room; Questions submitted after the noted RFI deadline will not be answered.
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. There is an established 20% MWBE participation goal on this project. Historically underutilized and minority business participation is strongly encouraged. If MWBE subcontractors require assistance with bonding or payment terms, please let us know. Blum Construction has the ability to create custom solutions to support a successful project outcome. Examples of Trade Partner Support include 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.
No facsimile or email submissions are permitted. Sealed bids must be received prior to the bid opening time at the location noted above. Sealed bids can be mailed but should arrive before 4:00 pm on the day before the bid to Blum Construction Company, 4020 Westchase Blvd., Suite 160, Raleigh, NC 27607, Attention: Lauren Ashley. Blum will receive, open and read publicly all bids received.
Bids will only be accepted from prequalified bidders. Contact lauren.ashley@flblum.com for information on prequalifying. The Construction Manager and Owner reserve the right to add prequalified bidders. The Construction Manager and Owner reserve the right to reject any and all bids. No facsimile or email submissions are permitted.
Information can be obtained through our online plan room at https://www.flblum.com/subcontractors.php. For more information contact Lauren Ashley (lauren.ashley@flblum.com or 336.816.9328)