NCSU Polk Hall in Raleigh, NC

PREQUALIFICATION ADVERTISEMENT

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 renovation to North Carolina State University’s Polk Hall aims 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, 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 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removal and abatement of existing flooring by NC State, removal of existing mobile casework by NC State, removal of old/outdated laboratory systems, selective demolition, finishes, doors and hardware, laboratory casework and fume hood, selective removal and replacement of outdated MEP/FP systems.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 that have been added to the remainder of the bid package listing:

Bid Package
BP092000
Bid Package Description
General Works and Framing & Drywall – Combined Package
Estimated Budget
$350,000

Bid Package Description
BP235000
Bid Package Description
Plumbing and HVAC – Combined Package
Estimated Budget
$2,950,000

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.  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.

For a full listing of all bid packages trade contractors are being solicited for, as well as prequalification forms please access our online plan room via this link https://www.flblum.com/subcontractors/ .  Completed prequalification forms should be submitted to Lauren Ashley by August 14, 2024.  For any questions, please contact Lauren Ashley ([email protected]) .  Target bid date is October 2024.