Prequalification: Raleigh Convention and Performing Arts Complex - Expansion and Relocation

Active 274-2027-RCPAC-06 RFQuConstruction - BuildingCity of Raleigh
The full text, documents and contacts of this bid open with a free account.Sign up free to read it

At a glance

City of Raleigh (North Carolina) posted this RFQu on Oct 30, 2026. Responses are due Nov 30, 2026. Category: Construction - Building. Solicitation number 274-2027-RCPAC-06.

Solicitation details

General information

Solicitation number
274-2027-RCPAC-06
Notice type
RFQu
Place of performance
North Carolina

Agency and category

Agency
City of Raleigh
Category
005Construction - Building
Source listing
Link after sign-up

Description

From the agency listing

The Raleigh Convention Center Expansion will be constructed across the street from the current Raleigh Convention Center, at the current Red Hat Amphitheater site.

The 322,000SF expansion will be connected to the current Raleigh Convention Center by sky bridges across McDowell St, and will feature a 50,000SF flex hall, 18,000SF flex hall, commercial kitchen, meeting rooms, and administration/support spaces.

Summary

AI-read from the bid documents

Summary fields on this page were extracted by AI from the bid documents. Always verify dates, amounts and requirements against the official solicitation.

What the bid is for

The Raleigh Convention Center Expansion will be constructed across the street from the current Raleigh Convention Center, at the current Red Hat Amphitheater site. The 322,000SF expansion will be connected to the current Raleigh Convention Center by sky bridges across McDowell St, and will feature a 50,000SF flex hall, 18,000SF flex hall, commercial kitchen, meeting rooms, and administration/support spaces.

This advertisement is for subcontractor pre-qualification only, not for submission or receipt of bids.

Scope

The Raleigh Convention Center Expansion will be constructed across the street from the current Raleigh Convention Center, at the current Red Hat Amphitheater site. The 322,000SF expansion will be connected to the current Raleigh Convention Center by sky bridges across McDowell St, and will feature a 50,000SF flex hall, 18,000SF flex hall, commercial kitchen, meeting rooms, and administration/support spaces.

The following schedule and procedures shall be utilized for prequalification of first tier subcontractors. First tier bidders shall complete and submit the prequalification application and requested attachments in accordance with the schedule below:

  • Advertise for Prequalification: Thursday, October 29, 2026
  • Last Day to Submit Prequalification: Monday, November 30, 2026 at 5:00pm EDT
  • Last Day to Issue Prequalification or Denial Notification: Friday, December 18, 2026
  • Advertise for Bids: January 4, 2027 (Anticipated)

Additional information

If your firm is interested in prequalifying for this project, please complete the prequalification application via BuildingConnected and submit by the aforementioned date.

The Prequalification Application and associated attachments shall be submitted through BuildingConnected's Bid Form module. Each subcontractor shall receive a "Bid Invite" email through BuildingConnected in order to view and respond to the prequalification application.

In determining subcontractor's qualifications, the following shall be considered: (1) financial strength and capacity; (2) prior performance, with particular concern and emphasis given to adherence to schedule, quality of work, experience on projects of similar character, complexity and cost, and claims/disputes history; (3) past experience with the Owner, the Construction Manager, the designer and other subcontractors, including, claims, disputes, arbitration or litigation involving any one or more of those parties. [...] To be considered for prequalification, a firm must score a minimum of 70% of the available points indicated.

Approx. Start Date: Q4 2026. Projected Duration: 36-Months for Total Project.

Documents

1 file

Sign up free to get this document.

  • Prequalification Instructions Information - Bid Package Group 4_R1.pdf
    Download

Similar open bids

In North Carolina

More from City of Raleigh

Open bids