UNC to Lease Friday Center Childcare to Bright Horizons

UNC-Chapel Hill plans a six-year lease of the childcare facility at 130 Friday Center Drive to Bright Horizons Children’s Centers LLC, with a first year of free rent followed by $291,500 annually. The arrangement continues a long-standing childcare partnership while addressing deferred maintenance and operating costs.

Scope & details

The full contract record, as filed.

Contract amount

$291,500 annually or $27.50 psf (first year free rent)

Contract type

FACILITIES

Contract term

Six (6) years, estimated expiration June 30, 2032

Renewal date

2032-06-30

Renewal

Existing childcare services have been provided under an MOU with Bright Horizons since November 2021, scheduled to expire June 30, 2026; the new six-year lease is anticipated to run through June 30, 2032 with potential future flexibility not specified.

Document type

Agenda

Source document

The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill Budget, Finance, and Infrastructure Committee Agenda 2026-03-25

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The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill Budget, Finance, and Infrastructure Committee Agenda 2026-03-25

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University Of North Carolina At Chapel Hill, North CarolinaFirst year free rent; then $291,500 annually or $27.50 psf, plus all operating expenses and maintenanceMar 25, 2026

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about this contract, answered from the record.

Who was awarded the facilities contract by University Of North Carolina At Chapel Hill?

Bright Horizons Children’s Centers Llc was awarded this facilities contract by University Of North Carolina At Chapel Hill, as recorded on March 25, 2026. The contract value is $291,500 annually or $27.50 psf (first year free rent).

How much is the Bright Horizons Children’s Centers Llc contract with University Of North Carolina At Chapel Hill worth?

The Bright Horizons Children’s Centers Llc contract with University Of North Carolina At Chapel Hill is valued at $291,500 annually or $27.50 psf (first year free rent), covering facilities work.

What type of contract is this?

This is a Facilities contract, documented as a agenda record.

Where was this contract approved?

This contract appears in The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill Budget, Finance, and Infrastructure Committee Agenda 2026-03-25 (Agenda), dated March 25, 2026 from University Of North Carolina At Chapel Hill. Civic IQ extracts contract records directly from agency meeting documents and solicitations.

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