John Chavis Memorial Park – Phase 2 Aquatic Center

The City of Raleigh is soliciting sealed bids for the design‑build construction of a new two‑story aquatic center at John Chavis Memorial Park (Phase 2). The facility will provide approximately 25,000 sf of indoor mixed‑use space—including a 3,160 sf competition/lap pool, a 1,400 sf therapy pool, locker rooms, offices, and support areas—and a 10,300 sf outdoor recreation area with a 4,600 sf activity pool, lazy river, vortex, and two‑story waterslide. The project also encompasses site development on roughly five acres, re‑configuring parking, upgrading Heritage Plaza with public art, repairing a historic stone bridge, and adding connections to the South Park Heritage Trail. All civil, structural, architectural, mechanical, electrical, plumbing, fire protection, and utility systems are required, and the building must meet sprinkler and steel‑frame standards for mixed assembly and business occupancies. Bids must be submitted by 2:00 PM on 10 Nov 2026, with a 5 % bid security, and only pre‑qualified contractors may participate. • New two‑story, steel‑framed aquatic center (≈25,000 sf indoor, 10,300 sf outdoor) • Indoor competition/lap pool (3,160 sf) and therapy pool (1,400 sf) • Outdoor activity pool with lazy river, vortex, waterslide (≈4,600 sf) • Site work on ~5 acres: parking re‑configuration, Heritage Plaza upgrades, historic bridge repairs, trail connections • Full scope: civil, structural, architectural, MEP, fire protection, site utilities • Sealed bid process; bids due 11/10/2026, 2 PM, 5 % bid security required • Pre‑qualified bidders only; bid documents available from CMAR