UNC-Chapel Hill

The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill is seeking a qualified design‑build team to replace the existing 20 kW photovoltaic array at the Frank Porter Graham Student Union with a larger solar array, limited only by the $490,000 budget. The project requires licensed architects and engineers in North Carolina, and the selected team will be responsible for all phases from design through construction and commissioning. The solicitation includes a pre‑proposal Zoom meeting on October 15, 2026, and bids must be submitted by November 3, 2026. • Scope: Design, engineering, procurement, installation, testing, and commissioning of a new solar photovoltaic system. • Budget: Up to $490,000 (design‑build contract). • Mandatory licensure: Architectural or engineering firms must hold NC state licenses. • Deliverables: Complete design documents, construction drawings, permits, installed solar array, performance testing, and as‑built documentation. • Timeline: Not specified; contractor to propose schedule within budget constraints. • Evaluation: Likely based on technical approach, experience with similar solar projects, cost, and compliance with licensing requirements.