As of May 2023, this project is still in the design phase. Construction is not anticipated to begin until 2024. The project scope currently consists of the construction of a new building and the renovation of an existing building for the Eberly College of Science at the University Park campus. The project is planned as both a new freestanding facility and a renovation to the east wing of Osmond Lab, with total anticipated Project Cost of $148.8M. (~$110M construction cost). The new building will be located on the Osmond Parking Lot, at approximately 105,000 Gross Square Feet, and will house a significant number of research laboratories, faculty and graduate student offices, administrative support areas and a 350-seat lecture hall. Vibration sensitive research will be conducted in the new building, requiring two below grade levels. The project will also renovate the East wing of the existing Osmond Lab (the wing that is perpendicular to Pollock Road) and will demolish the existing rear lecture hall wing of Osmond Lab. The renovation of the Osmond wing will be approximately 47,000 gross square feet and will be converted into new teaching labs, prep/support space, seminar rooms and provide a renovated building core. The project will include a new regional sub-surface storm water detention facility. Bid results are expected to be posted around mid July. No tours of the existing building will be permitted at this time due to the reduced operation of the University. We will attempt to provide a tour (in person or virtual) for the short listed teams prior to an interview. For information will follow regarding site visits as the University determines the best course of action during the COVID19 situation. The University will use a qualifications-based selection process with long list, short list and interviews. The CM Selection Committee will select a long list of approximately 8-10 firms from the respondents to this letter. A Request for Proposal (RFP) will be issued to the long-listed firms by May 28, 2020. The response to the RFP’s will be due in my office at noon on June 16, 2020. The short list will be selected by June 30, 2020. Interviews will tentatively be held between July 13, 2020 and July 17, 2020 with the final selection being made shortly after the interviews are complete The University reserves the right to waive any informality in any or all proposals, and to reject or accept any proposal or portion thereof. The University’s intent is to identify the firm that provides the best overall fit with the perceived need. Additionally, the above dates are target dates established by the University. The University reserves the right to modify the dates as/if it deems necessary.