John Chavis Memorial Park – Phase 2 Aquatic Center

This project proposes the construction of a new two-story aquatic center as part of Phase 2 of the John Chavis Memorial Park Master Plan. The Phase 2 Aquatic Center project, located alongside the existing John Chavis Community Center and the historic Allan Herschell Carousel, includes approximately five acres of site development and construction of a new indoor/outdoor aquatic facility and Heritage Plaza.

Sealed Bids will be received from prequalified subcontractors for the following packages:

- BP2800 – Security

The aquatic center will include approximately 25,000 SF of mixed-use interior space consisting of assembly areas, locker rooms, administrative offices, mechanical and equipment rooms, storage, and other support spaces. Indoor aquatic amenities include a 3,160 SF competition/lap pool and a 1,400 SF therapy pool. The outdoor aquatic area will encompass approximately 10,300 SF and feature a 4,600 SF activity pool with a lazy river, vortex, water recreation area, and a two-story waterslide. The building's architectural design is highlighted by an overhead oval-shaped perforated metal "crown" that distinguishes the facility's roofline and references the park's historic carousel. The project also includes reconfiguration of site parking, upgrades to the Heritage Plaza with a historically inspired public art installation, repairs to the existing stone bridge, and new connections to the South Park Heritage Trail.

The aquatic center will be a fully sprinklered, steel-framed structure with mixed assembly and business occupancies. The scope of work includes complete civil, structural, architectural, mechanical, electrical, plumbing, fire protection, and site utility systems to provide a modern, year-round aquatic facility that honors the historic legacy of John Chavis Memorial Park while serving the recreational and community needs of future generations.

**Bid Opening:** **2:00 pm, November 10, 2026**, Neuse River Room at Walnut Creek Wetland Park, 950 Peterson Street, Raleigh, NC 27610.

Bids will be publicly opened and read aloud for the construction of the Chavis Park Aquatic Center project. Bid documents are available from the CMAR to Prequalified Bidders. Contact Barnhill | Holt, a Joint Venture for details at 919.480.4078 or jharris@holtbrothersinc.com, via the LEARN MORE LINK on the 'Invitation to Bid', by visiting the Barnhill Building Group web page at [https://www.barnhillcontractingplans.com/#myprojects ]; or contact Marc Marotta at mmarotta@barnhillcontracting.com.

Bidders must be **prequalified** and will be required to show evidence that they are licensed to perform the work in the Bidding Documents as required by North Carolina General Statute, Chapter 87, and the Instructions to Bidders.

Sealed Bids must be hand-delivered to Barnhill | Holt, Joint Venture to the designated bid opening location and no later than the time listed above or mailed to Barnhill Building Group’s Raleigh office for receipt on the date prior to the bid date. All bid forms must be submitted in the sealed envelope labeled for each bid package. Combined bids should be submitted in separate, sealed envelopes.

Unless all Bids are rejected, Award will be made to the lowest responsible and responsive Bidder, taking into consideration quality, performance and the time specified in the Bid Form for the performance of the Contract.

Bid Security in the amount of **five percent (5%)** of the Bid must accompany each Bid and shall be subject to the conditions provided in the Instruction to Bidders.

Acknowledgement of receipt of *Addendum No. 1* in the space provided on the Bid Form is **mandatory**.