# North Carolina eVP #68-32026-CMR

CMAR services for NCCU Mary Townes and BRITE laboratory system upgrades

**Posted:** November 10, 2026
**Respond By:** December 01, 2026
**Identifier:** 68-32026-CMR
**NAICS:** 236220

North Carolina Central University is seeking a Construction Manager at Risk for laboratory system upgrades at the Mary Townes Science Building and BRITE Complex in Durham.
- **Government buyer:** North Carolina Central University (NCCU), within the University of North Carolina System; the UNC System Office is also identified. Project contact: Jonathan Alles, NCCU Facilities Management - Capital Projects Manager.
- **Requested service:** One CMAR engagement covering preconstruction, design collaboration, cost and schedule management, fixed guaranteed maximum price (GMP) development, construction management, and closeout.
- **Construction scope:** Replace generators at both buildings; provide DX cooling in two BRITE cold rooms; replace the Mary Townes lab air compressor and add a compressed-air riser; upgrade autoclave exhaust and add exhaust hoods; remove specified Mary Townes exhaust snorkels; add BRITE gas-storage-room ventilation; replace the Mary Townes RO/DI system; and replace atrium door actuators/closers associated with smoke evacuation. Related mechanical, plumbing, electrical, limited fire-alarm, and architectural work is included.
- **Products and manufacturers:** No OEMs, vendors, product brands, or part numbers are identified. The RO/DI system has been selected, but its manufacturer and model are not stated. Quantities are unspecified except for two generators and DX cooling in two cold rooms.
- **Notable requirements:** The work is one phase of a multi-phase program and will take place on an operational campus, requiring coordination of safety, security, deliveries, utilities, and disruption. The project information gives conflicting budget figures: $2.5 million total project budget and $1.8 million estimated construction budget.

### Description

North Carolina Central University seeks Construction Manager at Risk services for the Mary Townes and BRITE Complex Lab System Upgrade, a phase of a multi-phase project. The work focuses on replacing laboratory equipment and upgrading supporting infrastructure, including generators, cooling, compressed air, exhaust and ventilation, RO/DI, and related mechanical, electrical, and architectural modifications. The project is on an active campus that will remain operational during construction, requiring coordination around safety, security, logistics, and disruption. The solicitation lists a project budget of $2,500,000 in one attachment and an estimated construction budget of $1,800,000 in the advertisement packet.

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