Description
The Pennsylvania State University is seeking a qualified Architecture/Engineering (A/E) team to design and manage the expansion and renovation of the Sheetz Center for Entrepreneurial Excellence at its Altoona campus. The effort includes roughly 8,700 sf of new construction and 5,700 sf of interior upgrades, with sustainability goals that meet at least LEED‑Silver‑equivalent performance. The selection will be based on a qualification‑based process, beginning with a Letter of Interest (LOI) submitted by July 21 2026, followed by an RFP, interviews, and contract award in September 2026. The project will proceed through a 10‑month design phase and an 18‑month construction phase, funded by a $7.8 M construction budget.
• Scope: New construction (~8,700 sf) + renovation (~5,700 sf); optional roof‑deck and mechanical upgrades.
• Delivery method: Construction Management at Risk (CM‑at‑Risk) with a guaranteed maximum price at 75 % construction documents.
• Sustainability: Minimum LEED‑Silver‑equivalent performance, documented via checklist.
• Timeline: LOI due July 21 2026 → RFP posted Aug 4 2026 → Full proposals due Aug 25 2026 → Interviews Sep 29 2026 → Contract execution Sep 2026 → Design Oct 2026‑Jul 2027 → Construction Aug 2027‑Jan 2029.