Project Information

Bid Title

School of Business - McColl Building Addition and Renovation

Issuing Agency

North Carolina State University

Location

North Carolina

Published Date

Feb 24, 2026

Closing Date

Mar 20, 2026

Government Level

State & Local

Status

Closed

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Project Description

	Institution		UNC - Chapel Hill Academic Affairs
	Institution URL for Additional Information about this Project (Optional)		https://facilities.unc.edu/advertisements/
	Project Name		School of Business - McColl Building Addition and Renovation
	Prequalifying for		The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill is seeking qualification statements from general contractors for the School of Business - McColl Building Addition and Renovation project This project consists of a comprehensive renovation of the existing McColl Building at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, encompassing approximately 130,000 gross square feet. With the adjacent Bell Hall addition now complete and operational, this phase of work advances the modernization of the original McColl facility to align with the Kenan-Flagler Business School's expanded instructional, technological, and programmatic needs. The scope of work is primarily interior renovation and reconfiguration of academic, administrative, and support spaces to meet contemporary pedagogical standards and ensure consistency with the design and performance benchmarks established in Bell Hall. The project will address accessibility upgrades, building systems integration, and infrastructure improvements, including coordination and connection of mechanical, electrical, and life safety systems with Bell Hall. The renovation will create cohesive, modernized learning environments that support the School's growth while enhancing functionality, code compliance, and long-term operational performance. In addition to interior renovations, the project includes targeted exterior site and envelope improvements. Site work will address accessibility and circulation through selective curb and gutter replacement, minor regrading, repaving of parking areas, and landscape restoration. Exterior envelope enhancements include partial roof replacement at Koury Auditorium, window gasketing and joint sealant replacement, and masonry repointing to improve building performance, durability, and weather resistance. To qualify, the contractor must have a general contractor's license in the State of North Carolina as well as applicable bonding requirements. The contractor must show comparable work experience, both in complexity and dollar value, and preferably in a university campus environment, to the scope of work outlined above. To be considered, the contractor must obtain an application package from the UNC Facilities Project Manager and submit a fully completed qualification document by 2pm March 20, 2026 to Michael Ambrose, Project Manager, michael.ambrose@fac.unc.edu
	Main Contact for Submission		Campus Contact
	Name of Design Firm		LS3P
	Design Firm Contact Name		Sarah Mobraten
	Design Firm Telephone Number		(919) 829-2713
	Design Firm Email		sarahmobraten@ls3p.com
	CM at Risk Firm Name
	CM at Risk Firm Email
	Campus Contact Email		michael.ambrose@fac.unc.edu
	Due Date		03/20/2026
	Due Time		2:00 pm
	Submit To		University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill Michael Ambrose, AIA, NCARB Facilities Planning & Design 215.816.8695 michael.ambrose@fac.unc.edu

Commodity Codes

• NAICS 236220Commercial and Institutional Building Construction

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