North Carolina eVP #274-2026-RCPAC-16

Foodservice Design & Consulting Services for Raleigh Convention Center Expansion

The City of Raleigh is seeking a qualified firm to provide professional foodservice design and consulting services for the expansion of the Raleigh Convention Center. - Government Buyer: - City of Raleigh, Raleigh Convention Center and Performing Arts Complex, Special Events Planner's Office - Scope of Services: - Comprehensive foodservice design and consulting for a new three-floor, 322,646 sq. ft. convention center expansion - Includes programming, design, equipment specification, bid document preparation, and construction-phase coordination - Covers all commercial foodservice equipment and service areas, including kitchens, pantries, concessions, and storage - Consultant will coordinate with design and construction teams and provide services through equipment installation, start-up, and commissioning - Products/Services Requested: - Professional foodservice design and consulting services (no specific OEMs, part numbers, or equipment quantities specified at this stage) - Unique or Notable Requirements: - Compliance with North Carolina codes and standards - Personnel must have relevant experience in large-scale foodservice facility design - Services span all design phases through post-occupancy - No specific OEMs or vendors are named in the solicitation

Description

The City of Raleigh is seeking professional foodservice design and consulting services for the Raleigh Convention Center Expansion. The selected consultant will be responsible for programming, designing, specifying, and preparing bid documents for all commercial foodservice equipment and food/beverage service areas within the new facility. Additionally, the consultant will provide coordination and construction-phase services through equipment installation, start-up, and commissioning. The project involves a new facility with multiple meeting rooms and flex halls, with construction anticipated to start in November 2026 and last approximately 36 months.

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