Computer Building Renovation Project

The Pennsylvania State University selected an architect‑engineer (A/E) team to develop a feasibility‑study programming phase for the renovation of its 65,000 sf Computer Building at the University Park campus. After a competitive process (LOI, long‑list, short‑list), Burdette, Koehler, Murphy and Associates, Inc. was appointed on 4 Feb 2022 to provide design services that will include stakeholder‑driven program development, multiple design‑option studies, high‑level budgeting, schedule development, and compliance with PSU high‑performance and U.S. government security standards. The effort is a pre‑design feasibility study that may feed into subsequent design phases if approved. • Scope: program definition, feasibility‑study options, budget & schedule estimates, stakeholder coordination, compliance with ASHRAE 90.1‑2010/189.1‑2011 and federal security standards. • Procurement: Open competition – LOI (Nov 9 2021), long‑list (Dec 2 2021), short‑list interview (Jan 21 2022), award (Feb 4 2022). • Vendor: Burdette, Koehler, Murphy and Associates, Inc., a firm experienced in data‑center and campus‑facility renovations.