The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill - Carolina North Master Planning RFQ - 2026
University Of North Carolina At Chapel HillHigher Ed · Chapel Hill, NC- Due
- Mar 20, 2026
- Deadline passed
- Posted
- Feb 9, 2026
- Primary contact
- Tiffany Lacey
- (919) 962-3456
The 30-second brief
The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill (UNC-CH) is soliciting qualifications from multidisciplinary Design Teams to provide professional design services, campus and land planning, urban design, civil engineering, and infrastructure master planning for the Carolina North development project. The project involves a 947-acre tract, focusing on approximately 200-250 acres of pre-development across the former Horace Williams Airport site in Chapel Hill, North Carolina. Required deliverables include academic programming, land use planning, street and block layouts, massing studies, open space identification, architecture and landscape design guidelines, wayfinding and master signage plans, phasing plans, multimodal circulation and transportation plans, drainage and utility concept plans, sustainability, ESG & resilience implementation strategies, and GSF space planning. The RFQ submission deadline is March 20, 2026, at 4:00 PM EST, utilizing the GSF SF-330 format.
Specialized or Appropriate Expertise, Past Performance on similar projects, Adequate staff and Proposed Design & Consultant Team, Current Workload and State Projects awarded, Proposed Design Approach, Recent experience with Project Costs and Schedules, Construction Administration capabilities, Proximity to and familiarity with the area, Record of successfully completed projects, HUB participation & utilization, NC State Construction Office experience, Proposed approach regarding public activation
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Summary
The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill (UNC-CH) is soliciting qualifications from multidisciplinary Design Teams to provide professional design services, campus and land planning, urban design, civil engineering, and infrastructure master planning for the Carolina North development project.
The project involves a 947-acre tract, focusing on approximately 200-250 acres of pre-development across the former Horace Williams Airport site in Chapel Hill, North Carolina. Required deliverables include academic programming, land use planning, street and block layouts, massing studies, open space identification, architecture and landscape design guidelines, wayfinding and master signage plans, phasing plans, multimodal circulation and transportation plans, drainage and utility concept plans, sustainability, ESG & resilience implementation strategies, and GSF space planning. The RFQ submission deadline is March 20, 2026, at 4:00 PM EST, utilizing the GSF SF-330 format.
EVALUATION CRITERIA
12- Specialized or Appropriate Expertise
- Past Performance on similar projects
- Adequate staff and Proposed Design & Consultant Team
- Current Workload and State Projects awarded
- Proposed Design Approach
- Recent experience with Project Costs and Schedules
- Construction Administration capabilities
- Proximity to and familiarity with the area
- Record of successfully completed projects
- HUB participation & utilization
- NC State Construction Office experience
- Proposed approach regarding public activation
- Submit to
- [email protected]
- Scope location
- Chapel Hill, NC
- Reported agency
- The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
Questions about this RFQ
How do I respond to this RFQ from University Of North Carolina At Chapel Hill?
Review the full solicitation document for submission requirements, evaluation criteria, and deadlines. The submission deadline is March 20, 2026. Submissions should be delivered to: [email protected]. For questions, contact Tiffany Lacey.
Can small businesses or minority-owned firms bid on this RFQ?
Most government agencies, including University Of North Carolina At Chapel Hill in NC, encourage participation from small businesses, minority-owned, women-owned, and disadvantaged business enterprises (MBE/WBE/DBE). Check the full solicitation for any small business participation goals.
What happens after the RFQ submission deadline?
After the deadline, the issuing agency reviews all submissions against the stated evaluation criteria. This typically includes a compliance check, technical evaluation, cost analysis, and may involve oral presentations with shortlisted vendors.
Can I ask questions about this solicitation before submitting?
Yes, most solicitations allow vendors to submit questions during a designated period. The primary contact is Tiffany Lacey at (919) 962-3456. Questions and answers are typically shared with all prospective bidders.
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What are the evaluation criteria for this solicitation?
This solicitation includes specific evaluation criteria that will be used to score proposals. The criteria include: "Specialized or Appropriate Expertise, Past Performance on similar projects, Adequate staff and Proposed Design & Consultant Team, Current Workload and State Projects awarded, Proposed Design Approach,..." Vendors should carefully align their proposals with each criterion to maximize their score.
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What documents are required to bid on this RFQ?
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What is the scope of this project?
This solicitation defines a specific project scope. The scope covers the following locations: Chapel Hill, NC. Review the full solicitation for detailed scope requirements.