Project Information

Bid Title

Designer Solicitations - Carolina North Master Planning

Issuing Agency

University of North Carolina

Location

North Carolina

Published Date

Feb 9, 2026

Closing Date

Mar 19, 2026

Government Level

State & Local

Status

Closed

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Project Description

Designer Solicitations – Carolina North Master Planning

By Stephanie Berrier

Project NameCarolina North - Carolina North Master PlanningType of ServicesEngineering/ArchitecturalProject ManagerTiffany LaceyPhone NumberContact Email carolinanorthplanning@unc.edu Closing Date03/19/2026Project Budget$8,000,000.00Project Description

The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill is soliciting submittals from qualified, multidisciplinary Design Teams to plan, design, and support construction for the development of Carolina North, a mixed-use campus. Carolina North represents an opportunity to create a vibrant new campus district that supports the University's long-term research, academic and enrollment growth initiatives, enhances existing community amenities, and delivers a world-class mixed-use environment that includes exceptional public spaces and an inviting retail/entertainment district. This scope of work will deliver the land use and infrastructure master plans that will guide the implementation of Carolina North.

UNC-Chapel Hill anticipates conducting a search for selecting a Development Partner through a separate RFP who will lead and deliver the mixed-use component of Carolina North through a public-private partnership (P3). Accordingly, the successful Design Team will work collaboratively with both the University and the Development Partner in the master planning of Carolina North, including creating a cohesive and activated land use plan, with integrated and coordinated infrastructure, amenities, multi-modal circulation and parking.

It is anticipated that this project scope may continue for several years as Carolina North is delivered in phases. While the majority of the work will occur following the selection of the Development Partner, it is proposed that the Design Team undertake an initial strategic scope of work in advance of that selection.

A mandatory pre-submission meeting will be held via Zoom on February 23 at 2 p.m.: unc.zoom.us/j/99397382997 . This meeting will provide an opportunity to ask questions of University staff and representatives.

Additional information about the project is available at carolinanorth.unc.edu . It is the responsibility of each respondent to examine the entire RFQ, seek clarification in writing, and review its submittal for accuracy before submitting the document.

Project Brief (opens PDF in new window)

Submit Letters of Interest and Current SF-330 to:

Tiffany Lacey

Executive Director for Real Estate Development

The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

RE: Carolina North - Mixed-Use Master Planning and Infrastructure RFQ

Facilities Planning and Design

Giles Horney Building | CB 1090 | 202H

103 Airport Drive, Chapel Hill, NC 27599

carolinanorthplanning@unc.edu

Advertisement Type: Designer Solicitations

Commodity Codes

• NAICS 541310Architectural Services
• NAICS 541330Engineering Services

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