Description
The Pennsylvania State University is seeking letters of interest from architectural/engineering firms to conduct a comprehensive study of the Pollock Commons student commons building. The study will produce a roadmap for future renovation and operational upgrades, focusing on program re‑configuration, food‑service capacity, circulation, restroom adequacy, and façade improvements. The effort is a pre‑design, feasibility‑type assignment that will culminate in a conceptual development plan, cost estimates, and phased implementation strategies.
• Scope: Review existing facilities, interview stakeholders, develop programmatic options, produce conceptual interior/exterior plans, and provide phasing, schedule, and cost estimates for future projects.
• Timeline: LOI due Sep 16 2026 → Long‑list Sep 30 → Site tour Oct 13 → RFP due Oct 28 → Short‑list Nov 12 → Optional interviews Nov 20 → Selection announced Nov 2026.
• Deliverables: Implementation information package, conceptual development plan, program documentation, priority and cost analysis.
• Required experience: Prior work on university student commons, food‑service design, cost estimating, construction scheduling, accessibility and building‑code compliance.
• Contract: Standard Penn State “1‑S” agreement; fee not disclosed; study duration expected 6‑9 months once awarded.