North Carolina eVP #274-2026-RCPAC-14

Prequalification for Raleigh Convention Center Expansion Subcontractors

This opportunity involves the prequalification of first-tier subcontractors for the Raleigh Convention Center Expansion project in Raleigh, North Carolina. - Government Buyer: - City of Raleigh (local government) - Project Overview: - Expansion of the Raleigh Convention Center at the current Red Hat Amphitheater site - Addition of 322,000 square feet, including: - 50,000SF flex hall - 18,000SF flex hall - Commercial kitchen - Meeting rooms - Administrative and support spaces - Sky bridges connecting to the existing center - Bid Packages Sought: - Building demolition (Red Hat site) - Earthwork and site utilities - Earth retention system - Deep foundations - OEMs and Vendors: - No specific OEMs or vendors are named in this solicitation - Unique/Notable Requirements: - Prequalification is mandatory for all first-tier subcontractors - Criteria include financial strength, prior performance, experience, claims/disputes history, bonding capacity, safety history, and legal authorization - Strong encouragement of certified minority and women-owned business enterprise (MWBE) participation, with a 15% aspirational goal for qualifying projects - Compliance with the City of Raleigh's prequalification policy and demonstration of good faith efforts to meet MWBE goals - Electronic bids are not permitted; applications must be submitted via BuildingConnected - Period of Performance: - Project expected to start in the fourth quarter with a 36-month duration for completion

Description

The City of Raleigh is soliciting prequalification applications for subcontractors for the Raleigh Convention Center Expansion project. This project involves constructing a 322,000 square foot expansion across from the current convention center, including flex halls, a commercial kitchen, meeting rooms, and administrative spaces. The expansion will be connected to the existing center by sky bridges. Prequalification is required for first-tier subcontractors in various bid packages such as demolition, earthwork, and foundations. The solicitation emphasizes compliance with the City's prequalification policy and encourages participation by certified minority and women-owned business enterprises.

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