Raleigh Convention Center Expansion

The contract involves the expansion of the Raleigh Convention Center, located across from the existing facility at the site currently occupied by the Red Hat Amphitheater. The project encompasses the development of a 322,000 square foot expansion that will be connected to the current convention center by sky bridges over McDowell Street. Key features include a 50,000 square foot flex hall, an 18,000 square foot flex hall, a commercial kitchen, multiple meeting rooms, and spaces designated for administration and support functions. This solicitation, issued by the City of Raleigh, North Carolina, with the reference number 274-2026-RCPAC-14, was posted on April 13, 2026, with a response deadline set for May 12, 2026. The contracting opportunity is categorized as a solicitation without specific set-aside requirements. The primary contact for this project is Patrick Barbour, and the solicitation details are accessible through the North Carolina electronic vendor portal. The expansion aims to enhance the convention center’s capacity and versatility to accommodate larger and more diverse events.