UNC Charlotte

UNC Charlotte is soliciting study services for the East Campus Sector Assessment, a project focused on developing a comprehensive sector plan for the area bordered by the Botanical Garden, Martin Village Road, and Van Landingham Road. The scope of work involves integrating land use for several key facilities, including a new greenhouse to replace the McMillan Greenhouse, a community garden, parking for approximately 200 vehicles, a dining hall with auxiliary services and administrative offices, and student residential facilities, along with necessary infrastructure such as roads, pedestrian pathways, and utility corridors. The selected designer will be responsible for delivering a conceptual sector plan, conceptual cost estimates, project schedules, phasing plans, and high-level renderings of the greenhouse for fundraising purposes. The total budget for the assessment fee is 200,000 USD, which covers all design fees and reimbursable expenses. The project is scheduled to kick off on January 4, 2027, with a 90 percent draft report due by April 5, 2027, and the final report and presentation due by May 3, 2027. Proposals must be submitted as a single PDF file to Gracie Layman by November 30, 2026. The University's Designer Selection Committee will evaluate submittals based on specialized expertise in planning student life buildings and student unions, past performance on similar projects, staff experience, current workload, and the proposed project approach. Applicants must demonstrate familiarity with the North Carolina State Construction Office and UNC System requirements. Submittals are limited to a maximum of 30 pages and must include a cover sheet, supplemental information form, cover letter, and a detailed description of the team's approach and personnel qualifications.