New Allied Health Building, Penn State Mont Alto

The Pennsylvania State University awarded the design‑build contract for the New Allied Health Building to Hord Coplan Macht, Inc. The project calls for the design of an approximately 21,000 sf addition (with an optional 3,000 sf OT house addition) to the existing Science & Technology Building at the Mont Alto campus, plus related renovations. The scope includes architectural design, MEP engineering, coordination with a subsequently selected construction manager, and compliance with high‑performance and LEED standards. The selection process was a qualifications‑based competition followed by a formal RFP, site tours, and short‑list interviews. The total project budget is $13 M (construction $9.5 M, soft costs $2.2 M, contingency $1.3 M), with the A/E design portion likely representing a portion of the soft‑cost budget. • Scope: Full‑service A/E design for a 21,000 sf health‑science facility (nursing simulation lab, PT/OT labs, classrooms, student spaces). • Procurement: Open competition; RFP issued Aug 22 2018, proposals due Sep 12 2018, award announced Nov 9 2018. • Vendor: Hord Coplan Macht, Inc., selected as the sole design team; no vendor contact details were disclosed.