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Project Description

UNC Wilmington is seeking a qualified commissioning agent for the MARBIONC Lab Building Glycol Recovery System Replacement project at the Center for Marine Science campus. The project involves replacing the existing glycol recovery system, including associated piping, controls, and startup. The commissioning agent will verify system performance, coordinate with the design and construction teams, witness testing, and provide a final report to confirm the system meets design intent and operational requirements.

Project Budget

The total project budget is approximately $800,000 and includes construction, design, and miscellaneous project costs.

Project Scope

The University seeks the professional service of a commissioning agent to join the team to provide services for the project through design, construction, and post acceptance. Commissioning services shall be provided as defined by the latest State Construction Office manual, guidelines and checklists.

Project Schedule

Qualifications

The commissioning agent must be a registered engineering firm in the State of North Carolina and the selection process will be based upon qualifications. The commissioning agent must exhibit the basic qualifications outlined in the State Construction Office Manual (SCO Manual). 

Critical Selection Factors

Response should be electronically submitted in PDF format, a maximum of 20 letter-size pages excluding the cover page, letter of interest, table of contents, and SF-330 form. Maximum file size is 10MB. Submit one (1) PDF copy via email to manfrediz@uncw.edu. It is the submitting firm’s responsibility to ensure the document has been received by the due date and time. Include the following information:

1. Experience and expertise in the project type being evaluated.
2. Past performance on similar projects
3. Experience in design projects to be part of an existing campus context.
4. Adequate staff and proposed consultant team – qualifications and examples of previous collaborations.
5. Historically Underutilized Business representation in proposed consultant team
6. Current workload and State projects awarded.
7. Proposed design approach or methodology.
8. Recent experience with project cost estimates and schedule adherence.
9. Construction administration capabilities.
10. Record of successfully completed projects without major legal or technical problems.
11. Other factors which may be appropriate to the project.

Contract

The contract will be negotiated with the selected commissioning agent. The contract with the commissioning agent will be in the form of a Letter Agreement approved by the State Construction Office.

Selection Process

Following the receipt of proposals, a University Interview Committee will shortlist 3-6 firms, interview, and present to BOT. The selected firm will contract with UNCW through the Architectural and Construction Services and the PM.

Questions/Proposal Submittal

In order that the selection process, be as objective as possible, do not contact members of the Board of Trustees, or any university officials other than the Project Manager.  All questions and project submittals are to be directed to:

Project Description

Balfour Beatty Construction is seeking to pre-qualify contractors to submit bids for the furnishing of labor, material, and equipment for the UNCW Housing Village Phase III. Balfour Beatty has been selected as the Construction Manager at Risk (CMR) for the project and will receive bids from and contract with the principal contractors for the execution of the work. We will be accepting pre-qualifications for upcoming bid packages and trades as listed on the prequalification form.

Prequalification due dates:

Bid Phase 1 – Early Procurement and Site Package anticipated bid date November 11th, 2025

Phase 1 includes bid packages for Masonry, Structural and Misc. Steel, Light Gauge Structure, Commercial Windows, HVAC, Electrical, and Sitework.

 Bid Phase 2 – Structural Package anticipated bid date December 3rd, 2025

Phase 2 includes bid packages for General Trades, Concrete, Hoisting & Cranes, Masonry, and Structural and Misc. Steel.

 Bid Phase 3 – Building Package anticipated bid date March 1st, 2026

Phase 3 includes bid packages for Architectural Millwork, Waterproofing & Caulking, Roofing, Fireproofing, Doors and Hardware, Overhead Coiling Smoke Curtains, Glass & Glazing, Commercial Windows, Drywall & Framing, Painting & Wallcovering, Flooring, Hard Tile, FRP & GFRC, Final Cleaning, Signage, Folding Partitions/Fire Shutters, Misc. Specialties, Appliances & Food Service Equipment, Window Treatment, Elevators, Fire Protections, Plumbing, HVAC, Electrical, Communications, Security Systems, Site Work Package & Utilities, Site Concrete/Hardscape, and Landscape.

 Prequalification forms may be downloaded from the following website:

Prequalification Information

 Similar project experience will be considered during prequalification. Submittals for prequalification forms may be hand delivered, mailed, faxed, or submitted electronically. Deadline for prequalification is 14 days prior to Bid Date. The CM and Owner reserve the right to reject any and all Pre-qualifications. Contracting method will be through Competitive Public Bid in accordance with Chapter 143-135.8 of the NC General Statues. For further information or questions, please contact Josh Taylor 919-815-5232 or by email at jtaylor@balfourbeattyus.com

Historically Underutilized Businesses are encouraged to participate, however the firm must be certified by the Office for Historically Underutilized Businesses (HUB Office) through the Statewide Uniform Certification (SWUC) program. You may begin the certification process at the following website: http://www.doa.nc.gov/hub/. A virtual HUB outreach will be conducted at the Prebid on a date to be determined with Advertisements to Bid.

Project Description

The scope of the project is a comprehensive renovation of the lab air handler system including air handlers, controls, air valves, water valves,chillers and pumps.

Bidding from Prequalified Firms On:

1: Final Cleaning
5: Steel Package
7: Roofing
9: Finishes
21: Fire Suppression
23: HVAC/Mechanical
23: Controls
26: Electrical

Design Firm

Moseley Architects
Seth Lehman
(919) 840-0091
slehman@moseleydesigns.com

CM at Risk Firm

Bordeaux Construction Company, Inc.
Ben Warren
(919) 220-1141 x225
ben@bordeauxconstruction.com

Campus Contact

Zachary Manfredi
(919) 906-7666
manfrediz@uncw.edu

Schedule

• Prebid 10/30/2025 - 10:00AM
  • Location: Prebid Location: 5600 Marvin K. Moss ln, Wilmington, NC, 28403.
  • CMS main building (one with pond out front), meet in lobby. Visitor parking allowed in the lot.
• Last day for questions 11/4/2025
• Final Addenda 11/7/2025
• Bid Date 11/11/2025 - 2:00PM (Open)
  • Location: 5150 Lionfish Dr., Wilmington NC, 28403.
  • Office of Facilities Building, Confernce Room. Vistor parking available at the front of the building