Awarded vendors
- WilsonHGA
Description
The Pennsylvania State University selected WilsonHGA to provide full design‑build architectural and engineering services for the renewal of the historic Garfield Thomas Water Tunnel at the Applied Research Laboratory. The project aims to renovate the existing 47,444‑sq‑ft facility, upgrade all building systems to current code and security standards, and optionally add new office/lab space, with a total construction cost ranging from $20.6 M to $37.7 M. The procurement followed a qualification‑based, full‑open competition process that began with a Letter of Interest deadline (Feb 4 2020), proceeded through an RFP solicitation (Mar 20 2020), short‑list interviews (June 9 2020), and culminated in the award announcement (May 8 2020). Key requirements include U.S. citizenship for all team members, compliance with NISPOM/ICD‑705 security protocols, and the involvement of a Pennsylvania‑registered architect for final document stamping. Design work commenced in June 2020, with construction slated to begin October 2021 and occupancy targeted for July 2023.
• Scope: full interior renovation, systems replacement, optional addition, phasing to maintain research continuity.
• Requirements: DoD‑related security clearance, PA‑licensed architects, DBE participation encouraged.
• Schedule: design June 2020‑Sept 2021, construction Oct 2021‑July 2023.