This project is necessary to address growing needs for science-related instructional and research facilities as Indiana University transforms from IUPUI to IU Indianapolis and will serve as an anchor to the new Science and Technology Corridor. Student success will be enhanced by providing continued and new opportunities to gain research experience while studying in science-related programs. This project will leverage expanded research programs, new laboratory space and robust STEM degree options for IU students in order to attract faculty talent and grow enrollment in key disciplines, enhancing the vitality of the state with hundredsand eventually thousandsof additional STEM grads to bolster the talent pool for Indiana employers. Ultimately, the larger strategic project will both renovate existing science teaching and research laboratories and construct additional new laboratories and related support space. These renovations and additional square footage are needed to address the universitys growing needs for instructional and research facilities as Indiana University transforms from IUPUI to IU Indianapolis and creates a new Science and Technology Corridor. The SciTech Corridor will build upon the universitys academic and research strengths to increase collaborative, multidisciplinary instructional and research opportunities that will in turn attract faculty talent and grow enrollment. PROJECTED TIMELINE (subject to change): 1. RFQ released: July 7, 2023 2. RFQ Proposals Due: July 28, 2023 by 3:00 P.M. 3. RFQ Short listed firms notified, and RFP issued: August 4, 2023 4. RFP Due from shortlisted firms August 25, 2023 by 3:00 P.M. 5. Interviews for short listed firms: Week of August 28th 6. Selected firm notified: September 7, 2023 7. A/E Contract: October 1, 2023 8. Design Phase: Nov 15, 2023 Nov 15, 2024 9. Bidding: First Quarter 2025 10. Construction: (phased work anticipated - estimate) June 2025 April 2026 May 2026 June 2027 11. Occupancy: July 2027