University of North Florida
ADMINISTRATION & FINANCE
Departmental Status Report for Space Committee Meeting
Director:
Department:
Date:
Zak Ovadia
Campus Planning Design & Construction
March 02, 2016
SELECTED ACTIVE PROJECTS
NOTE ALL SCHEDULES ARE TENTATIVE
1. Arena Embellishment Feasibility Study: The project calls for Victus Advisors to conduct a
market analysis to see if there is sufficient demand for improving the facility. HKS Architects
will use the market analysis to generate concepts. Funding will be provided by donors and
sponsors.
Tentative Schedule:
Market Analysis
July 2015
Schematic Design
October 2015
Changes from last month:
Discussions are being held with
Administration and Finance, Alumni
Enhancement and Athletics to plan the
next steps. No Change.
2. Skinner-Jones Hall: Programming and Schematic Design: Programming, Schematic Design,
feasibility study to re-purpose this building. Program with other buildings having related
departments (Math, Engineering, Health, etc).
Tentative Schedule:
RFQ for Consultants August 2013
Short List for interview September 2013
Programming
February 2014
Schematic Design
March 2015
Design Development Sept. 2015
Select CM
July 2015
Construction Docs.
February 2015
Construction
Phase I Utilities in Dec. 2015
Phase II Bldg. 4 and Addition Sept.
2016. Phase III Bldg. 3 May 2017
Changes from last month:
GMP estimate from AJAX shows a
shortfall of about $1.0 Million to
complete all phases. Estimating
continues to reduce that shortfall.
Construction Documents underway,
No Change.
3. Bldg 9 – Second Floor: Project is to create space for the Theater Group to practice.
Changes from last month:
Academic Affairs has requested an
Order of Magnitude estimate to build
the stage. A lot of time was spent with
Code and Compliance officials to define
what is need to make the stage
compliant. No change.
4. Athletic and Recreation Facilities: This project includes Soccer Fields, Tennis Courts, Sand
Volleyball courts and a Javelin Throw.
Changes from last month:
Comprehensive Total Project Cost with
phases was delivered to Shari Shuman.
No Change.
5. Department of Sculpture Move to Building 6:
Changes from last month:
Campus Planning has reviewed the bids.
After extensive discussions with
bidders. This contract was awarded to
Warden Construction. Work on site
is underway.
6. Master Plan 2015-2025: The second round of Focus Group meetings were held on September
30 and October 1. Consultant finalizing reports. Campus Planning is arranging for the second
Public Hearings on March 8th during the Student Life & Facilities Committee meeting.
Request for comments were sent to various public agencies for review of the Master Plan.
Six of the eight responses were received as of February 20. Campus Planning is following
up with the remaining two agencies.
7. Coggin Student Services in Bldg. 10: The project calls for the repurposing of the rat lab on the
first floor of Bldg. 10 into offices for the Coggin Student Services function.
Tentative Schedule:
Programming
Complete
RFQ for Consultants N/A
Schematic Design
Complete
Design Development Complete
Select CM
Complete
Construction Docs.
February 2016
Construction
April 2016
Changes from last month:
Construction drawings are complete
and under review. Bidding is
anticipated in mid-March.
8. Office of Academic Testing: This project entails the feasibility of relocating the OAT to Hicks
Hall.
Changes from last month:
Refinement of the estimate was
provided to better define where the costs
are allocated. No change this period.
9. Building 2 Interfaith Ministry Office Conversion: This project entails the feasibility of
renovation space previously occupied by Academic Testing to house the Interfaith Ministry.
Changes from last month:
Meetings with users being held for
approval of concept before producing
Design Development Documents. No
Change this Period.
10. New NCAA Outdoor Swimming Pool: Design and Construction of an outdoor Olympic-size
pool and diving pool north of the existing Student Wellness Complex.
Tentative Schedule:
Programming
Complete
RFQ for Consultants Complete
Program Verification Complete
Schematic Design
Complete
Design Development September 2015
Select CM
TBD
Construction Docs.
TBD
Construction
TBD
Changes from last month:
No change this period.
11. Hodges Stadium Waterproofing Study: Engage a CM and a waterproofing specialist to study
feasible solutions to prevent water intrusion into the finished spaces..
Tentative Schedule:
Programming
TBD
RFQ for Consultants TBD
Program Verification TBD
Schematic Design
TBD
Design Development TBD
Select CM
TBD
Construction Docs.
TBD
Construction
TBD
Changes from last month:
Ajax/Walker Restoration onsite
February 16th to conduct an
inspection of the building. Draft
report due March 16th. Expect work
on repairs to start in May.