NC Central University

NC Central University is soliciting a Construction Manager-at-Risk (CMR) for the Mary Townes and BRITE Complex Lab System Upgrade, with a total project budget of $2,500,000.00. The project requires the selected firm to manage the upgrade while adhering to strict campus safety and security protocols, including the coordination of utility outages to minimize disruption to active campus operations. The CMR must provide a Performance Bond and a Labor and Material Payment Bond, and maintain minimum Worker's Compensation insurance limits of $100,000. Proposals must be submitted as electronic PDFs by December 1, 2026, and must not exceed twenty double-sided pages. The selection process is based on a ranking of firms by a Pre-selection Committee, evaluating factors such as workload capacity, project record, cost management, and local familiarity. The CMR is expected to award subcontracts to the lowest responsible, responsive bidders and must implement a plan to encourage participation from small businesses, Historically Underutilized Businesses (HUB), and Minority Business Enterprises (MBE). Project oversight involves a multi-stage inspection process, including Designer and State Construction Office (SCO) final inspections to ensure compliance with NC Building Codes and approved specifications. The project is managed by Jonathan Alles, PE, of NCCU Facilities Management.