Smith Comprehensive Renovation – Commissioning Services

Submittals are due by 2:00 p.m., July 14, 2026.

The University is seeking an engineering firm capable of reviewing design documents, preparing
commissioning specifications, and inspecting constructed facilities to ensure proper Mechanical,
Electrical, and Plumbing commissioning of the facility described in the attachment. The selected
firm will coordinate commissioning efforts with the project architect, Stantec Architecture Inc.,
and the MEP engineering consultants.

Project Description
The project is the comprehensive renovation of a portion of Smith Hall, as indicated in the
graphic – ATTACHMENT B. The Smith building, constructed in 1966, is 91,580 SF. The
portion of the building to be renovated is approximately 47,000 SF, with the new sprinkler
system and ceiling repairs throughout the entire building. Smith is the home of the Engineering
Technology and Construction Management program and the William States Lee College of
Engineering’s common first-year curriculum for all engineering students. The existing
classrooms, computer labs, research labs, and faculty offices are outdated and no longer meet
the requirements of today’s academic programs. The program will include project-based
engineering instruction labs, active learning classrooms, research labs, collaboration space, and
faculty and administration offices to support UNC Charlotte engineering programs. The project
will seek LEED certification (target silver level) under the LEED for Commercial Interiors
framework.
The comprehensive renovation will address building system upgrades, including new PME
systems in the North wing; a new sprinkler system (including fire pump and emergency
generator) throughout the entire building; a new fire alarm; new electrical switchboard; new
elevator at the center of the building; new restrooms at center of building; renovated building
entrances at Levels 1 and 2; exterior envelope repairs; replacement of the existing roof; and
correction of drainage issues. Hazardous material abatement is part of the project. ADA and
building code compliance deficiencies will be addressed.

RFQ

Submittals shall be addressed to:
The University of North Carolina at Charlotte
Facilities Management
Attn: Cheryl Walker
9151 Cameron Blvd.
Charlotte NC 28223-0001

All hand delivered bids should be delivered to the address written above and placed in the brown bid/
proposals drop box located in the 1st floor lobby of FMPPS building 55.