Opportunity
North Carolina eVP #287-28824-CB-RB
UNC Pembroke Data Center Renovation: IT Pod, Cooling, and Infrastructure Upgrades (Re-bid)
Posted
June 24, 2026
Respond By
July 09, 2026
Identifier
287-28824-CB-RB
NAICS
236220
This opportunity involves the renovation of the Oxendine Science Data Center at the University of North Carolina at Pembroke. - Government Buyer: - University of North Carolina at Pembroke (UNC Pembroke) - UNC System Office Design/Construction - Project Scope: - Installation of one new self-contained IT pod with associated outdoor condensing units to address end-of-life cooling units - Installation of new raised floor tiles, ceiling tiles, and lighting fixtures to improve data center efficiency - General construction services required for the renovation - Vendors and OEMs: - No specific OEMs or product part numbers are mentioned in the notice - Design firm NV5 is involved in the project - Requirements: - Lump sum bids required - Only single prime contractors for construction services are eligible - Electronic bids are not permitted; detailed submission instructions are provided in the solicitation documents - This is a re-bid of a previous solicitation - Notable Details: - Focus on improving cooling efficiency and updating critical infrastructure in the data center - Opportunity is open to qualified construction contractors with relevant experience
Description
This solicitation is for the renovation of the Oxendine Science Data Center at UNC Pembroke. The project includes the installation of a new Self-Contained IT Pod, outdoor condensing units, raised floor tiles, ceiling tiles, and lighting fixtures to improve cooling efficiency. The existing cooling units are near end of life and no longer adequate. Bids must be submitted by July 9, 2026, and electronic bids are not permitted. The project is managed by UNC - SYSTEM OFFICE DESIGN/CONSTRUCTION.