UNC-Chapel Hill

The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill is seeking a Construction Manager‑at‑Risk to upgrade its campus electrical distribution system. The scope includes installing approximately 2,500 ft of new duct bank, 16,500 ft of primary cabling, replacing two 15 kV General Electric vacuum switchgears with arc‑flash‑resistant units, and integrating new smart protective relays with the existing SCADA system to improve outage response and overall resiliency. The contract value is about $14.6 million, and all submissions must be electronic and received by September 29, 2026. • Upgrade three campus substations (Cameron Avenue, Manning, South) with new duct banks and cabling. • Replace two 15 kV vacuum switchgears with 3000 A, 40 kA interrupting‑rating units. • Install smart protective relays and ensure SCADA communication. • Provide design, procurement, construction, testing, and commissioning services. • Submit electronic proposals by the closing date; pre‑proposal conference is virtual on September 15, 2026.