Prequal Ad Blum Construction has been selected as the Construction Manager @ Risk by NC State University and is seeking to pre-qualify construction trade contractors to submit bids for furnishing labor, materials, equipment and tools for Phase 4A (Scaffolding) of the University Towers Residence Hall project in Raleigh, NC. PROJECT DESCRIPTION: Phase 4A of the University Towers Residence Hall project will consist of providing design assist services to erect a scaffold system around the entirety of the building to enable structural repair work as required in Phase 4B. Phase 4A is anticipated to require 3 summers of work – May-August 2026, 2027, and 2028. Principal trade contractors are solicited for the following bid package: BP1480 Scaffolding | $2,500,000 Additional packages may be added and deleted by the Owner and Construction Manager. Details regarding a Project Information Session are forthcoming and will be shared at a later date. Blum Construction has a long-standing commitment to maximize minority and other HUB participation on all our projects, and we recognize the importance NC State University and the State of NC places on minority and HUB participation. There is an established 10% MWBE participation goal on this phase of the project. Historically underutilized and minority business participation is strongly encouraged. If MWBE subcontractors require assistance with bonding or payment terms, please let us know. Blum Construction has the ability to create custom solutions to support a successful project outcome. Examples of Trade Partner Support include quick pay arrangements, modified insurance limits, bonding access or alternative bonding solutions, joint check agreements, prequalification assistance, disaggregation of bid packages, alternate options for financial statements prequalification requirements, breakout of materials and equipment to support cash flow. Prequalification forms can be obtained through our online plan room at https://www.flblum.com/subcontractors/. Completed prequalification forms should be submitted to Lauren by October 24, 2025. For any questions, please contact Lauren Ashley (lauren.ashley@flblum.com). Target bid date is December 2025. IPL0269763 Sep 4 2025