Physical Education Building Renovation

This contract awards a design‑build team the responsibility for a full renovation of Penn State’s Abington Campus Physical Education Building, a 44,000‑sf, three‑story athletic facility built in 1973. The scope includes interior re‑configuration, ADA upgrades, installation of a fire‑sprinkler system, new HVAC, electrical, plumbing, and limited exterior envelope repairs, all delivered under a Guaranteed Maximum Price (GMP) arrangement. The university seeks a team with proven design‑build experience on comparable athletic‑facility projects, a robust DBE participation plan (15 % goal), and the capacity to manage a multi‑year construction schedule ending in June 2028. • Scope: interior renovations, MEP upgrades, fire‑sprinkler, exterior envelope work, hazardous‑material abatement. • Contract type: Design‑Build with GMP (cost‑reimbursement with ceiling). • Budget: total project cost approx. $25 M; design‑build portion $20.75 M. • Key dates: LOI deadline Nov 22 2024, RFP deadline Jan 10 2025, award Feb 21 2025, construction start Dec 2026, completion Jun 2028.