Campus Master Plan Update

Project Site

The site is located at the University of North Carolina Wilmington’s main campus and Myrtle Grove campus.

Pre-Submittal Meeting

A Pre-Submittal Meeting will be held on September 21st at 9:00 am via Zoom. Attendance is not mandatory but highly encouraged.

Design Process

The selected firm will work through the UNCW’s Architectural & Construction Services department with a selection committee that includes University representatives.

Designer Selection Process

Following the receipt of proposals, a University Interview Committee will shortlist, interview and make a recommendation of selection to the University Board of Trustees.

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 listed below.
• All questions and project submittals are to be directed to the University’s project manager at the email address listed below.
• We will not guarantee that all additional correspondence will be addressed.
• If you have questions that are not addressed in any of the available documents, submit a separate email to the project manager with the subject line as follows: UNCW Campus Master Plan Update RFQ.

Campus Contact:

Rachel Patrick, LEED AP, Director, Architectural and Construction Services
University of North Carolina Wilmington
Box 5910, 5150 Lionfish Drive
Wilmington, NC 28403
Phone 910.962.3869
FacilitiesACS@uncw.edu

UNCW Project Manager

David Holsinger, PE, Rachel Patrick, LEED AP, FacilitiesACS@uncw.edu

Designer

To be determined...

Design

• NC Board of Architecture
• NC Board of Examiners for Engineers and Surveyors
• NC Board of Landscape Architects

Critical Selection Factors

• Interested firms can participate in the process by submitting a current SF 330 form and addressing the following in a written proposal.
• Please note that electronic copy (limit 7mb) of the proposal is requested.
• Hard copies will be accepted, but must be delivered by the closing time/date and will be scanned into electronic format.
• Most of the criteria listed below can be accommodated in sections A-G of the 330 form.  S
• section H can be used for any additional information.
• The total submittal, including a letter of interest, is limited to 25 sheets of paper.  Both sides of the sheet may be used for a total of 50 pages.
• Firms are requested to assure receipt of proposals at the address listed below by 3:00 pm on October 27th, 2021.

Proposal Deadline Extension

October 17th, 2021 is the new date for final submission.

1. Experience and expertise with similar projects.
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. Current workload and State projects awarded.
6. Proposed design approach or methodology for the project including design team and consultants.
7. Recent experience with project cost estimates and schedule adherence.
8. Construction administration capabilities.
9. Proximity to and familiarity with the area where the project is located.
10. Record of successfully completed projects without major legal or technical problems.
11. A minimum of three references with current contact information.
12. Other factors which may be appropriate for the project.

Planned completion of the Campus Master Plan update is anticipated in 2023.

Data collection and infrastructure analysis will begin as planned in early 2022, but the full master plan update schedule will be extended by 6 months to 1 year depending on the completion of the campus strategic plan.

We anticipate short listed firms will be notified by November 5th, 2021 and interviews will be subsequently scheduled. Designers will be expected to attend interviews on one of those dates if shortlisted.

HUB Opportunities: facilitiesacs@uncw.edu

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