WHARTON SMITH: MINORITY OUTREACH NOTIFICATION FOR UPCOMING PROJECT NOTICE TO MINORITY CONTRACTORS: South Piedmont Regional Autopsy Center Wingate, NC Wharton-Smith, Inc. is the Construction Manager at Risk for the Union County, NC – South Piedmont Regional Autopsy Center (SPRAC) to be located on Highway 74 East beside current location of the UC Sherriff's office. A Project Information & Outreach Session will be held on Wednesday, January 28 from 3:00 to 4:00 PM, at The HUB - 5501 77 Center Dr., Charlotte, NC 28217. PROJECT DESCRIPTION: The project scope includes a new 15,000 SF single-story autopsy center that is to be N.A.M.E. accredited (National Association of Medical Examiners). Bid documents are scheduled to be sent out for bid in April 2026. Tentative Bid Packages include, but not limited to, 01 - General Trades;, 03.0 - Turnkey Concrete; 04.0 - Masonry / CMU; 05.0 - Structural and Miscellaneous Steel; 05.1 - Ornamental Metals and Handrails including SS; 05.2 – Canopies; 06.0 – Millwork; 07.0 - Metal Panels; 07.1 – Roofing; 07.2 - Waterproofing ; 08.0 - Glass & Glazing; 08.1 - Doors / Frames / Hardware; 09.0 – Drywall; 09.1 – Ceilings; 09.2 - Wall and Floor Tile; 09.3 - Carpet and Rubber Flooring; 09.4 – Epoxy Flooring and Walls, 09.5 – Painting; 10.0 – Signage; 10.1 - Building Accessories / Specialties; 10.2 – Lockers;; 11.0 – Morgue Equipment; 11.0 - Overhead Doors; 12.0 – Lab Equipment and Furnishings; 12.1 - Window Coverings; 14.0 – Elevators; 21.0 - Fire Protection; 22.0 – Plumbing; 23.0 – HVAC; 26.0 – Electrical; 27.0 - Telecom / Data Systems; 28.0 – Security Systems; 31.0 - Earthwork/ Grading / Site Utilities; 32.0 - Turnkey Roadway Paving; 32.1 - Hardscape / Landscape; 32.2 - Fencing IPL0304839 Jan 18 2026