CU Boulder - UCB001294 - HSSC - Renovation

The University of Colorado Boulder is seeking architectural and engineering design services through a Request for Qualifications (RFQ) for a comprehensive renovation of the HSSC building. The procurement, managed by the State of Colorado's Office of the State Architect, targets approximately 30,000 square feet of renovation with two distinct project scopes. The base scope involves repurposing the facility as storage space for Housing & Dining staging and props, specifically for the Colorado Shakespeare Festival and the Department of Theatre & Dance. An additive alternate scope includes potential training space for the University of Colorado Police Department. Respondents must provide at least three examples of similar building renovation projects completed within the past 5 years and demonstrate creative, frugal design approaches that reduce construction costs. The mandatory pre-submittal conference is scheduled for April 17, 2025, from 11:30 AM to 1:00 PM, with electronic submittals due via BidNet by April 30, 2025, at 2:00 PM MT. The project follows a Design-Bid-Build delivery method with a hard completion date of September 2026, and anticipates construction services from December 2025 to September 2026.

The RFQ does not explicitly mention specific set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises. The project involves significant infrastructure challenges, including the current lack of a fire alarm system and abandoned domestic water and fire suppression systems that will require substantial upgrades to meet occupancy standards. The construction budget is estimated between $1.2 million and $4 million, depending on the selected project scope. During fee negotiations, the selected design team will be required to provide design fees for completing schematic design, design development, and construction administration for both the base and additive alternate scopes. The university emphasizes practical and cost-effective design strategies to maximize value within budget limitations. The original building, based on drawings from December 15, 1965, appears to be a multi-purpose service building with complex mechanical and structural systems that will require careful consideration during the renovation process. While no incumbent vendors are specifically mentioned, the project represents a strategic approach to reimagining and repurposing existing campus infrastructure.