Opportunity
North Carolina eVP #274-FY2027-CM-P04
Construction of a new two-story aquatic center at John Chavis Memorial Park, Raleigh, NC
Posted
September 08, 2026
Respond By
September 17, 2026
Identifier
274-FY2027-CM-P04
NAICS
236220, 237990
This opportunity involves the City of Raleigh's Engineering Services Department seeking bids for the construction of a new two-story aquatic center at John Chavis Memorial Park. - Government Buyer: - City of Raleigh, Engineering Services Department, Construction Management Parks Division - Project Scope: - Construction of a modern, year-round indoor/outdoor aquatic facility and Heritage Plaza - Approximately five acres of site development - 25,000 SF mixed-use interior space: assembly areas, locker rooms, offices, mechanical/equipment rooms, storage, support spaces - Indoor aquatic amenities: 3,160 SF competition/lap pool, 1,400 SF therapy pool - Outdoor aquatic amenities: 10,300 SF aquatic space with 4,600 SF activity pool, lazy river, vortex, water recreation area, two-story waterslide - Parking reconfiguration, upgrades to Heritage Plaza with public art, repairs to stone bridge, new connections to South Park Heritage Trail - Fully sprinklered, steel-framed structure designed for mixed assembly and business occupancies - Bid Packages: - Multiple trades including general trades, concrete, masonry, steel, millwork, roofing, metal panels, waterproofing, doors, glass, drywall, flooring, painting, specialties, lockers, and more - Requirements: - Bidders must be prequalified and licensed per North Carolina law - OEMs and Vendors: - No specific OEMs or vendors are mentioned in the solicitation - Unique/Notable Requirements: - Facility designed for year-round use with both indoor and outdoor aquatic features - Inclusion of public art and heritage trail connections - Repairs to historic stone bridge - Multiple specialized construction trades required
Description
This project involves the construction of a new two-story aquatic center as part of Phase 2 of the John Chavis Memorial Park Master Plan in Raleigh, North Carolina. The aquatic center will feature approximately 25,000 square feet of mixed-use interior space including assembly areas, locker rooms, offices, mechanical rooms, and support spaces. Indoor amenities include a competition/lap pool and a therapy pool, while the outdoor area will have an activity pool with a lazy river, vortex, water recreation area, and a two-story waterslide. The project also includes site development, parking reconfiguration, upgrades to Heritage Plaza, repairs to a stone bridge, and new trail connections. The facility will be a fully sprinklered, steel-framed structure with mixed assembly and business occupancies.