NOTICE TO BIDDERS 

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removal and abatement of existing flooring by NC State, removal of existing mobile casework by NC State, removal of old/outdated laboratory systems, selective demolition, finishes, doors and hardware, laboratory casework and fume hood, selective removal and replacement of outdated MEP/FP systems.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:

Bid Package
BP010000
Bid Package Description
General Works
Estimated Budget
$200,000

Bid Package
BP017400
Bid Package Description
Final Cleaning
Estimated Budget
$20,000

Bid Package
BP024000
Bid Package Description
Demolition & Abatement
Estimated Budget
$400,000

Bid Package
BP033000
Bid Package Description
Concrete Repairs
Estimated Budget
$75,000

Bid Package
BP050000
Bid Package Description
Misc. Structural Steel
Estimated Budget
$50,000

Bid Package
BP055000
Bid Package Description
Metal Fabrication
Estimated Budget
$35,000

Bid Package
BP064000
Bid Package Description
Millwork
Estimated Budget
$25,000

Bid Package
BP075400
Bid Package Description
Flat Roofing Repairs
Estimated Budget
$200,000

Bid Package
BP078400
Bid Package Description
Caulking & Firestopping
Estimated Budget
$50,000

Bid Package
BP081000
Bid Package Description
Doors, Frames, & Hardware
Estimated Budget
$80,000

Bid Package
BP084300
Bid Package Description
Aluminum Storefront
Estimated Budget
$50,000

Bid Package
BP092500
Bid Package Description
Framing and Drywall
Estimated Budget
$150,000

Bid Package
BP095000
Bid Package Description
ACT & Specialty Ceilings
Estimated Budget
$175,000

Bid Package
BP094000
Bid Package Description
Terrazzo Patching & Polishing
Estimated Budget
$90,000

Bid Package
BP096000
Bid Package Description
Carpet, Resilient Flooring, and Base
Estimated Budget
$100,000

Bid Package
BP099000
Bid Package Description
Painting & Coatings
Estimated Budget
$150,000

Bid Package
BP102800
Bid Package Description
Toilet, Bath, and Laundry Accessories
Estimated Budget
$7,500

Bid Package
BP123500
Bid Package Description
Lab Casework
Estimated Budget
$1,200,000

Bid Package
BP132100
Bid Package Description
Cold Rooms
Estimated Budget
$500,000

Bid Package
BP210000
Bid Package Description
Fire Suppression
Estimated Budget
$250,000

Bid Package
BP220000
Bid Package Description
Plumbing
Estimated Budget
$750,000

Bid Package
BP230000
Bid Package Description
HVAC
Estimated Budget
$2,200,000

Bid Package
BP260000
Bid Package Description
Electrical/Fire Alarm
Estimated Budget
$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 ([email protected]).  Target bid date is October 2024.