The City of Raleigh is soliciting sealed bids for the design‑build construction of a new two‑story aquatic center at John Chavis Memorial Park Phase 2, encompassing approximately 25,000 SF of interior mixed‑use space and 10,300 SF of outdoor water features, plus extensive site development, parking reconfiguration, heritage plaza upgrades, and utility upgrades. The scope covers complete civil, structural, architectural, mechanical, electrical, plumbing, fire protection, and site utility systems, and will be awarded to the lowest responsible and responsive bidder among pre‑qualified contractors.
• 25,000 SF indoor facility with a 3,160 SF competition/lap pool and 1,400 SF therapy pool
• 10,300 SF outdoor area featuring a 4,600 SF activity pool, lazy river, vortex, water recreation zone, and two‑story waterslide
• Full civil, structural, architectural, MEP, fire protection, and site utility scope
• Multiple trade packages (General Trades, Concrete, Masonry, Structural Steel, Roofing, Metal Panels, etc.)
• Pre‑qualified bidders only; 5 % bid security required
• Pre‑bid meeting (non‑mandatory) on September 17 2026; bid opening on October 6 2026