Opportunity

North Carolina eVP #287-19963P-DS

UNC Wilmington seeks advanced planning and design services for HVAC system refurbishments at campus housing facilities

Posted

September 10, 2026

Respond By

September 28, 2026

Identifier

287-19963P-DS

NAICS

541330, 541310

UNC Wilmington is seeking advanced planning and design services for HVAC system refurbishments at several university housing facilities. - Government Buyer: - UNC Wilmington, Director of Architectural & Construction Services - Scope of Work: - Advanced planning and engineering services for HVAC system renewal at Cornerstone Hall, Keystone House, Innovation House, and the Tri-House energy plant - Replacement or refurbishment of air-handling units, controls, heating and chilled-water components, distribution systems - Includes related electrical, plumbing, building-envelope, and supporting work - Project Goals: - Improve reliability, energy performance, and safety - Reduce maintenance demands and extend asset life - Requirements: - Proposers must be licensed in North Carolina for architectural or engineering services - Current solicitation is for advanced planning and early design phase; potential for full design and construction - Budget: - Estimated at $1.5 million for the advanced planning and early design phase - OEMs and Vendors: - No specific OEMs or vendors are mentioned in the solicitation - Unique/Notable Requirements: - Focus on university housing infrastructure - Emphasis on energy efficiency and long-term reliability

Description

This solicitation is for advanced planning and subsequent capital improvements to evaluate and implement renewal of aging HVAC and supporting infrastructure serving Cornerstone Hall, Keystone House, Innovation House, and the associated Tri-House energy plant at UNC Wilmington. The project includes replacement or refurbishment of air-handling units, controls, heating and chilled-water components, distribution systems, and related electrical, plumbing, building-envelope, and supporting work as required. The goal is to improve reliability and energy performance, reduce maintenance demands and risk of unplanned failures, maintain safe and comfortable residential environments, and extend the useful life of these University housing assets. The current authorization is for advanced planning only, with the possibility of retention through full design and construction at the University's option. The project budget listed is for the Advance Planning/Early Design Phase only.

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