UNCA - Lipinsky Hall Project NOTICE TO CONTRACTORS: ADVERTISEMENT TO BID: Barringer Construction has been selected as the Construction Manager @ Risk by the University of North Carolina Asheville and is seeking construction trade and specialty contractors to submit bids for furnishing labor, materials, equipment and tools for the UNC Asheville Lipinsky Hall Renovation project in Asheville, NC. Prequalified contractors should hand deliver a sealed bid proposal to the UNC Asheville Sherrill Center, Room 417 – Mountain View Room, 227 Campus Drive, Asheville, NC 28804 on May 4, 2026 before 1:00pm. Mailed bids must be sealed and received by Barringer Construction before 10am on May 4, 2026. Mail bids to: Barringer Construction, C/O UNCA Lipinsky Hall Project Team, 2 Gerber Road, Building C – Suite 202, Asheville, NC 28803. Bids will not be accepted from bidders that are not prequalified. No facsimile or email submissions are permitted. Barringer Construction will receive, open and read publicly all bids received. PROJECT DESCRIPTION: Scope of work will include full replacement of mechanical, electrical and plumbing systems, connections to utilities, address the building envelope, include possible concrete structural repairs, protection and replacement of abutting sidewalks and roadways in public way and on adjacent properties, renovation and addition to Lipinsky Hall to meet current and future needs of the music department. Principal trade and specialty contractors are solicited for the following bid packages: BP0100 – General Trades, BP017420 – Final Clean, BP0220 – Landscaping, BP0240 – Demolition & Abatement, BP0300 – Concrete, BP0400 – Masonry, BP0510 – Steel, BP0610 – Rough Carpentry, BP0620 – Millwork, BP066116 – Countertops, BP0700 – Caulking & Waterproofing, BP0720 – Fire Caulking, BP0742 – HPL Panels, BP0750 – Roofing, BP0811 – Doors, Frames, Hardware, BP0840 – Glass & Glazing, BP0920 – Drywall/Metal Framing, BP0930 – Hard Tile, BP0950 – ACT & Specialty Ceilings, BP0960 – Flooring, BP0970 – Fabric & Acoustic Wall Panels, BP0990 – Painting, BP1014 – Signage, BP1028 – Toilet Partitions & Accessories, BP1051 – Lockers, BP1152 – Audio/Visual, BP 1161 – Rigging, Orchestra Shell and Lighting, BP116143 & 116144 – Theater Drapery, BP1220 – Shading, BP1261 – Theater Seating, BP1420 – Elevators, BP2100 – Fire Protection, BP-2200 – Plumbing, BP2300 – HVAC, BP2600 – Electrical, BP2710 – Communications/Cabling, BP2800 -Security Access & Surveillance, BP2831 – Fire Alarm, BP3100 – Earthwork & Utilities. Historically underutilized business participation is highly encouraged. PREFERRED BRAND ALTERNATE MEETING will be held on Wednesday, April 1, 2026 at 1:00pm at UNC Asheville Sherrill Center, Room 417 – Mountain View Room, located at 227 Campus Drive, Asheville, NC 28804. To join virtually, please use the following link: https://teams.microsoft.com/meet/2891138730670?p=IfZmHxllBk0TBr0BrW Meeting ID: 289 113 873 067 0 Password: Pw7Fc7rZ PREBID MEETING/WALK will be held on Wednesday, April 1, 2026 at 1:30pm at UNC Asheville, Sherrill Center – Room 417 – Mountain View Room, 227 Campus Drive, Asheville, NC 28804. To join virtually for the pre-bid meeting, please use the following link: https://teams.microsoft.com/meet/28791716399327?p=fE3XDd6CQ5xfCHVSxw Meeting ID: 287 917 163 993 27 Password: A9hc98br BID OPENING will be held on Monday, May 4, 2026 at 1:00pm at UNC Asheville Sherrill Center, Room 417 – Mountain View Room, 227 Campus Drive, Asheville NC, 28804. To join virtually, please use the following link: https://teams.microsoft.com/meet/23484028002122?p=1Q7SDULKoiavRFmU5T Meeting ID: 234 840 280 021 22 Password: oB3AR65a A map showing the location of the Preferred Brand Alternate Meeting, the Pre Bid Meeting, and the Bid Opening location is available at the following link: https://tinyurl.com/2ekazws4 All Attendees must register their vehicle with the University at https://parking.unca.edu/parking-permits/visitor-parking/ if they are in an unmarked vehicle. All Attendees in a subcontractor marked vehicle do not have to register. Bid documents will be distributed to all prequalified subcontractors on Monday, March 23, 2026. If you do not receive an automatic email, please reach out to Sophie Ervin, at Sophie.ervin@barringerconstruction.com, 276-608-4818 for assistance. All Bidders are strongly encouraged to include opportunities for Minority Business participation wherever possible in their respective bid submission. Minority Business participation is a part of this contract and must comply with all requirements set forth in the Bid Documents. The Construction Manager and Owner reserve the right to add pre-qualified bidders. The Construction Manager and Owner reserve the right to reject any and all bids. Should you require additional direction, please call Barringer Construction, Sophie Ervin at 276-608-4818.