North Carolina State University is seeking qualification statements from general contractors for improvements to Talley Student Union Glycol Chiller Replacement, located on main campus. The project scope includes the replacement of the existing glycol refrigeration system serving the building’s walk-in freezers and coolers. The work involves transitioning the existing system to a more reliable chilled water/glycol configuration. Sensitive requirements include phased construction within an active, high-occupancy dining facility to ensure zero interruption to dining services.
To qualify, the contractor must have a general contractor’s license in the State of North Carolina as well as applicable bonding requirements. The contractor must show comparable work experience, both in complexity and dollar value, and preferably in a university campus environment, to the scope of work outlined above.
To be considered, the contractor must obtain an application package from the NC State University Project Manager and submit a fully completed qualification document by 5:00 PM, March 23, 2026, to Mike Bell, project manager, by email only to DC_Formal_Prequal@ncsu.edu. No hard copies will be accepted. Application packages will be available electronically after March 1st, 2026. Please contact the project manager via email (preferred) or phone to request a package or download it from the link below.
Application packages must be submitted to the following email address:
NOTE: The SCO Prequalification Package has been updated recently. Please use the project-specific form provided by NC State by the link below. Submissions on any other form will be considered nonresponsive.
NC State University has an affirmative policy of fostering, promoting, and conducting business with women and minority owned enterprises. Women and minority contractors are encouraged to participate in the prequalification process.
Mike Bell
North Carolina State University
Design & Construction
(919) 513-7239
Email (questions only): jmbell@ncsu.edu
Contractor Prequalification Package – Talley Glycol Chiller Replacement