UNC-Chapel Hill

The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill is seeking qualified contractors to replace the fire alarm system in the Tate Turner Kuralt building. This is a replacement solicitation, meaning existing plans and specifications will be provided by the design firm. Bidders must attend a pre‑bid meeting on September 10, 2026, after which they may submit their proposals. The bid opening is scheduled for September 30, 2026 at 11:00 a.m. in the Magnolia Conference Room, Giles F. Horney Building. The project will involve removal of the existing fire alarm hardware, installation of new fire detection and notification devices, integration with the campus fire safety network, and testing/commissioning to meet code compliance. • Scope: Full fire alarm system replacement for a university academic building. • Required documents: Complete plans and specifications (obtainable from the designer during normal office hours). • Key dates: Pre‑bid 09/10/2026, Bid opening 09/30/2026. • Location: UNC‑Chapel Hill, Magnolia Conference Room, Giles F. Horney Building, 103 Airport Drive, Chapel Hill, NC 27599. • Primary contact: Donnie Jones, Quality Consulting Engineers (phone (803) 207‑5450, email [email protected]). • Funding: Not disclosed; typical fire‑alarm replacement projects for similar campus facilities range from a few hundred thousand to over a million dollars.