Opportunity
North Carolina eVP #287-27193-PBQ
UNC Asheville Lipinsky Hall Renovation – Major Building Systems and Music Department Upgrades
Posted
April 22, 2026
Respond By
May 19, 2026
Identifier
287-27193-PBQ
NAICS
236220, 238210, 238220, 238190, 238130, 238160, 238140, 238310, 238350, 238330, 238320, 238150, 238110, 238120, 238290, 238990
UNC Asheville is seeking bids from prequalified contractors for the comprehensive renovation of Lipinsky Hall to support the music department and modernize building systems. - Government Buyer: - University of North Carolina Asheville (UNC Asheville), part of the University of North Carolina System - Project Scope: - Full replacement of mechanical, electrical, and plumbing systems - Structural repairs and building envelope upgrades, including possible concrete repairs - Renovation and addition to Lipinsky Hall for music department needs - Protection and replacement of adjacent sidewalks and roadways - Bid Packages (examples): - General trades, demolition and abatement, concrete, masonry, steel, rough carpentry, millwork, countertops, caulking and waterproofing, fire caulking, HPL panels, roofing, doors/frames/hardware, glass and glazing, drywall/metal framing, hard tile, specialty ceilings, flooring, fabric and acoustic wall panels, painting, signage, toilet partitions and accessories, lockers, audio/visual, rigging/orchestra shell/lighting, theater drapery, shading, theater seating, elevators, fire protection, plumbing, HVAC, electrical, communications/cabling, security access and surveillance, fire alarm, earthwork/utilities - Notable Requirements: - Physical bid submission required (no electronic bids) - Participation from historically underutilized businesses is encouraged - Wilson Butler Architects, Inc./ARCA Design is the design firm - Place of Performance: - UNC Asheville, Lipinsky Hall, Asheville, NC - No specific OEMs or part numbers are named; multiple trades and specialty contractors are sought for all major building systems and specialty installations.
Description
This solicitation is for the renovation of Lipinsky Hall at UNC Asheville. The scope includes full replacement of mechanical, electrical, and plumbing systems, connections to utilities, building envelope repairs including possible concrete structural repairs, and renovation and addition to meet current and future needs of the music department. Various bid packages are solicited for trades such as general trades, landscaping, demolition, concrete, masonry, steel, roofing, HVAC, electrical, and more. Historically underutilized business participation is highly encouraged. Electronic bids are not permitted; submissions must follow instructions in the attachments.