Beaver Community Center Expansion

The Pennsylvania State University awarded a single‑award, qualifications‑based design contract for the expansion of the Beaver Community Center at its Berks campus. The A/E team will deliver full‑service design—including program validation, schematic design, design development, construction documents, bidding assistance, and construction administration—for a new 40,017 GSF addition and 5,706 GSF renovation, targeting at least LEED Certified performance and a total project budget of $26.6 M. The contract was formalized on 14 Sept 2018, with construction slated to begin Feb 2020 and finish Nov 2021. • Scope: New construction, renovation, site‑utility upgrades, and LEED‑certified sustainable design. • Budget: $26.6 M total project (design fee not separately disclosed). • Procurement: Open, qualifications‑based competition; three firms were short‑listed before the award.