Opportunity

North Carolina eVP #287-19932P-DS

UNC-Chapel Hill seeks architectural design services for Ackland Art Museum Addition and Renovation

Posted

August 12, 2026

Respond By

August 31, 2026

Identifier

287-19932P-DS

NAICS

541310

The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill is seeking architectural design services for the Ackland Art Museum Addition and Renovation project. - Government Buyer: - University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill (UNC), System Office Design/Construction - Scope of Work: - Architectural design services for a major addition and renovation of the Ackland Art Museum - Project includes expanded galleries, teaching and collections spaces, visitor amenities, and modernized service facilities - Enhancements to the museum's presence on Franklin Street and integration with the campus and Arts District - Project Details: - Current solicitation is for advance planning only; selected firm may be retained for full design and construction at UNC's discretion - Proposers must be licensed to provide architectural or engineering services in North Carolina - Estimated Project Budget: - $70,000,000 - No specific OEMs or vendors are named in the solicitation - Unique Requirements: - Emphasis on improving museum visibility and integration with the surrounding campus and Arts District - Focus on modernizing both public and service areas of the museum

Description

This solicitation is for architectural design services for the Ackland Art Museum Addition and Renovation at UNC-Chapel Hill. The project aims to expand and modernize the museum with a significant addition and targeted renovation, enhancing galleries, teaching and collections spaces, visitor amenities, and service facilities. The project will also strengthen the museum's presence on Franklin Street and its connections to the campus and Arts District. The current authorization is for advance planning only, with the possibility of retention through full design and construction at the University's option.

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