AL-Sheetz Center for Entrepreneurial Excellence Expansion

The University is seeking a qualified construction management firm to act as Construction Manager‑at‑Risk for the Sheetz Center for Entrepreneurial Excellence expansion at the Altoona campus. The scope includes approximately 8,700 sf of new construction and 5,700 sf of renovation, with optional roofing and mechanical upgrades, under a GMP contract. The procurement will follow a qualification‑based selection leading to a formal RFP, interviews, and ultimately award of a CM‑at‑Risk agreement. The project budget for construction is about $7.8 M, with a design phase slated to begin after the architect‑engineer contract in September 2026 and construction slated to start September 2027. • New construction (~8,700 sf) delivering collaborative classrooms, event space, food‑service area, and office space. • Renovation of ~5,700 sf of existing building, plus optional roof and mechanical equipment replacement. • CM‑at‑Risk delivery method: pre‑construction services, cost control, value‑engineering, and GMP responsibility. • Qualification submission deadline: 12 PM on August 4, 2026; subsequent RFP issuance, interviews, and award timeline outlined. • Required firm capabilities: CM‑at‑Risk experience, lean/Target Value Delivery methods, VR/technology tools, and robust QA/QC protocols.