UNC-Chapel Hill

The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill is soliciting proposals for Materials Testing and Special Inspection Services for the construction of two new five-story residence halls, East and West Buildings, totaling approximately 174,000 gross square feet and 734 new beds. The work is part of a broader $159.7 million project delivered under the Construction Manager at Risk (CMAR) model, with LeChase serving as Construction Manager and Clark Nexsen as Lead Designer. The scope includes specialized inspections and field testing for soils, concrete construction, structural steel, welding, retaining walls over five feet in height, masonry, and asphalt, all in full compliance with the North Carolina State Building Code and Specification 014100 – Special Inspections. The project timeline spans from June 2026 to July 2028, beginning with the demolition of Jackson Hall and continuing through early site enablement and construction phases. Proposers must be licensed as a Professional Engineer or Registered Architect in North Carolina, have completed at least five similar higher-education projects, and field personnel must have a minimum of five years of experience with appropriate certifications for each inspection type. The team’s experience working alongside the design team is preferred but not required. Submissions are due electronically by May 19, 2026, to Quade T Gallagher at quadeg@unc.edu, with no physical submissions accepted. While the total contract value for the inspection services is not specified, the evaluation approach emphasizes technical qualifications, experience, and compliance over price alone, suggesting a best value selection process. There is no formal listing of FAR clauses, federal representations, or certification requirements like UEI or CAGE codes, as this is a state-funded procurement governed by North Carolina standards rather than federal acquisition regulations. All performance activity occurs on the UNC-Chapel Hill campus, and acceptance of services is contingent upon successful completion of inspections at the construction site.