North Carolina eVP #274-2026-RCPAC-16R

Foodservice design and consulting for the Raleigh Convention Center Expansion

The City of Raleigh is seeking foodservice consulting for the Raleigh Convention Center Expansion, from early planning through commissioning and closeout. - Government buyer: City of Raleigh — Raleigh Convention Center and Performing Arts Complex. - Services requested: Program, design, engineer, specify, and coordinate commercial foodservice equipment and food/beverage service areas; support bidding, construction, equipment installation, start-up, commissioning, and closeout. - Project scope: Approximately 322,646 gross square feet across three floors, including kitchens, pantries, concessions, cafés, bars, storage, and support areas. - OEMs and vendors: No equipment manufacturers, product vendors, models, part numbers, or purchase quantities are identified. The City, design team, construction manager, operator/caterer, MEP engineers, and authorities are referenced as project stakeholders, but no specific firms are named. - Notable requirements: Coordinate with project stakeholders; review construction submittals and RFIs; conduct site observations; provide record documents and warranties; and coordinate owner staff training. - Duration: Construction is anticipated to take approximately 36 months; the consultant’s contract duration and completion date are not specified.

Description

The City of Raleigh is seeking one or more qualified firms to provide professional foodservice design and consulting services for the Raleigh Convention Center Expansion. Services include programming, designing, and specifying commercial foodservice equipment and food/beverage service areas, and preparing bid documents. The consultant will also provide coordination and construction-phase services through equipment installation, start-up, and commissioning. Submittals are due November 9, 2026, by 4:00 PM EST, and must be submitted in hard copy and on a flash drive as described in the RFQ.

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