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

CITY OF RALEIGHIssuing agency·North Carolina·via the North Carolina Electronic Vendor Portal

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Due Oct 30, 2026·Posted Oct 2, 2026

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This prequalification covers first-tier subcontractors for Bid Package 03-Concrete for the Raleigh Convention Center Expansion at the current Red Hat Amphitheater site across the street from the current Raleigh Convention Center in Raleigh, North Carolina.
Prequalification was advertised October 2, 2026 with applications due October 30, 2026 at 5:00pm EDT, notification by November 6, 2026, and anticipated advertisement for bids on November 25, 2026.
The 322,000SF expansion will connect to the current Raleigh Convention Center by sky bridges across McDowell St and will feature a 50,000SF flex hall, an 18,000SF flex hall, commercial kitchen, meeting rooms, and administration and support spaces.
The project owner is the City of Raleigh with Clancy and Theys-Skanska-DA Everett Joint Venture serving as construction manager at-risk, with an approximate start in Q4 2026 and a 36-month total project duration.
This advertisement is for subcontractor prequalification only and not for submission or receipt of bids, with final bid packages to be issued at bid advertisement to prequalified subcontractors.
Applications must be submitted through BuildingConnected Bid Form module with a $0.00 bid entry and must indicate the bid package sought, with only one application required even if invited for multiple packages.
Qualifications will be scored on financial strength and capacity, prior performance with emphasis on schedule adherence and quality, experience on similar character and complexity projects, claims and disputes history, and past experience with the owner, construction manager, designer and other subcontractors.
The prequalification committee includes Hunter Morris, Fleming Herring, Ben Huffman, Donovan Everett and Chris Littlefield, and denial protests must be received in writing by the Purchasing Manager within two business days of denial notice with further review available from the City Manager.
Requirement: Provide a copy of North Carolina Contractor's License or provide a statement indicating ability to acquire one before submitting a bid on the project.
Requirement: Score a minimum of 70% of the available points to be considered for prequalification.

Licence: North Carolina Contractor’s License
Prequalification: Required · 1 item
Term: 36-Months for Total Project
Method: IFB

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What this bid is asking for

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Submit a prequalification application with requested attachments through BuildingConnected Bid Form for Bid Package 03-Concrete by October 30, 2026.
Provide firm information covering ownership and organization, workforce and licensure type, similar project experience, audited financials, litigation and claims history, timeliness, capacity and personnel, safety history, and North Carolina contractor licensing.
Indicate the bid package sought and enter a $0.00 bid amount so the application processes correctly.

Requirements

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Licence: North Carolina Contractor’s License
Prequalification: Required · 1 item

Posted Scope of Work

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.

Special instructions: Rachel Rice Rachel.rice@raleighnc.gov

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The work is Bid Package 03-Concrete for construction of the 322,000SF Raleigh Convention Center Expansion across the street from the current center at the Red Hat Amphitheater site, connected by sky bridges across McDowell St, including a 50,000SF flex hall, 18,000SF flex hall, commercial kitchen, meeting rooms, and administration/support spaces, with a 36-month total project duration starting Q4 2026.

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What bid package does this prequalification cover?

Applicable Bid Packages: 03 - Concrete, for first tier subcontractors.

How and when must the prequalification be submitted?

Complete the prequalification application via BuildingConnected and submit by Friday, October 30, 2026 at 5:00pm EDT, re-entering a $0.00 bid for the application to be processed.

What minimum score is needed to be prequalified?

To be considered for prequalification, a firm must score a minimum of 70% of the available points indicated.

When will bids be advertised to prequalified firms?

Advertise for Bids: November 25, 2026 (Anticipated), with final bid packages issued at bid advertisement to prequalified subcontractors.

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AI takeaways

This prequalification covers first-tier subcontractors for Bid Package 03-Concrete for the Raleigh Convention Center Expansion at the current Red Hat Amphitheater site across the street from the current Raleigh Convention Center in Raleigh, North Carolina.
Prequalification was advertised October 2, 2026 with applications due October 30, 2026 at 5:00pm EDT, notification by November 6, 2026, and anticipated advertisement for bids on November 25, 2026.
The 322,000SF expansion will connect to the current Raleigh Convention Center by sky bridges across McDowell St and will feature a 50,000SF flex hall, an 18,000SF flex hall, commercial kitchen, meeting rooms, and administration and support spaces.
The project owner is the City of Raleigh with Clancy and Theys-Skanska-DA Everett Joint Venture serving as construction manager at-risk, with an approximate start in Q4 2026 and a 36-month total project duration.
This advertisement is for subcontractor prequalification only and not for submission or receipt of bids, with final bid packages to be issued at bid advertisement to prequalified subcontractors.
Applications must be submitted through BuildingConnected Bid Form module with a $0.00 bid entry and must indicate the bid package sought, with only one application required even if invited for multiple packages.
Qualifications will be scored on financial strength and capacity, prior performance with emphasis on schedule adherence and quality, experience on similar character and complexity projects, claims and disputes history, and past experience with the owner, construction manager, designer and other subcontractors.
The prequalification committee includes Hunter Morris, Fleming Herring, Ben Huffman, Donovan Everett and Chris Littlefield, and denial protests must be received in writing by the Purchasing Manager within two business days of denial notice with further review available from the City Manager.
Requirement: Provide a copy of North Carolina Contractor's License or provide a statement indicating ability to acquire one before submitting a bid on the project.
Requirement: Score a minimum of 70% of the available points to be considered for prequalification.

Licence: North Carolina Contractor’s License
Prequalification: Required · 1 item
Term: 36-Months for Total Project
Method: IFB

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Contact the buyer

Nikolai Merza

vendor@nc.govEmail

Location:

North Carolina

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274-2027-RCPAC-03

Method

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Duration

36-Months for Total Project

Documents

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What this bid is asking for

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Submit a prequalification application with requested attachments through BuildingConnected Bid Form for Bid Package 03-Concrete by October 30, 2026.
Provide firm information covering ownership and organization, workforce and licensure type, similar project experience, audited financials, litigation and claims history, timeliness, capacity and personnel, safety history, and North Carolina contractor licensing.
Indicate the bid package sought and enter a $0.00 bid amount so the application processes correctly.

Requirements

From the documents

Licence: North Carolina Contractor’s License
Prequalification: Required · 1 item

Posted Scope of Work

Special instructions: Rachel Rice Rachel.rice@raleighnc.gov

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Questions & answers

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What bid package does this prequalification cover?

Applicable Bid Packages: 03 - Concrete, for first tier subcontractors.

How and when must the prequalification be submitted?

Complete the prequalification application via BuildingConnected and submit by Friday, October 30, 2026 at 5:00pm EDT, re-entering a $0.00 bid for the application to be processed.

What minimum score is needed to be prequalified?

To be considered for prequalification, a firm must score a minimum of 70% of the available points indicated.

When will bids be advertised to prequalified firms?

Advertise for Bids: November 25, 2026 (Anticipated), with final bid packages issued at bid advertisement to prequalified subcontractors.

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