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FACILITIES PLANNING AND CONSTRUCTION
PROJECT STATUS REPORT
FEASIBILITY/PROGRAM PHASE
01-10 Track/Soccer Facility
Work potentially includes a new restroom, press box, bleachers and lighting for the
track and a new locker room/ field house for the soccer/ track facility.
A meeting was held in the President’s office on October 20 to discuss the status of the
project and anticipated funding. A revised preliminary budget (reflecting construction
cost increases since October, 2003) was presented. The project is currently under review
by Administration/Athletic Department.
FP&C can potentially provide all design and some construction services for this project.
03-15 Bell Tower
New Bell tower /plaza to be located on the existing AROTC site.
The Architect is currently modifying the preliminary design schemes based on
comments from the December 13 meeting. The Development Office has requested that
FP&C look into the possibility of a presentation of the design at the USA Homecoming.
04-01 Shelby Interdisciplinary Science Building
The project is currently on hold.
04-25 Nursing & Allied Health Building
Work includes the relocation of the College of Nursing and the College of Allied Health
to the main campus of the University.
A meeting was held in the President’s office on January 25 to discuss project
programming and budget and to present the site analysis prepared by the Architect. The
current program lists a total gross building area of approximately 125,000 to 130,000
square feet. The possibility of leaving Speech and Hearing in its present location was
discussed. This will be evaluated by the Office of Academic Affairs and College of Allied
Health and a recommendation will be presented to USA Administration by the first week
in February. Based on the current construction climate and the costs of comparable
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projects a preliminary budget of $200/SF or more was discussed (depending on final
percentage of lab space and actual start of construction). The Architect will follow up on
actual program/costs of several of the projects that were presented. A tour of these
facilities is also a possibility. The Architect also presented a site analysis on three
potential sites. Based on this presentation it was decided to go with the site located at
the corner of University Blvd. and USA North Drive. Programming will continue through
mid- march and as soon as a decision is reached on the final program area the Architect
will begin preliminary design/planning.
04-26 Campus Design Enhancements (Portals)
The project is currently on hold.
04-33 Tennis Courts – Entry gate
Work involves the design and construction of a new entry “gate” structure for the varsity
tennis courts. A preliminary design/estimate was presented to the athletic Department
for approval. Waiting on go-ahead.
04-37 Library-Rm 305 Renovation
FP&C provided an estimate to the Library administration – waiting on approval. All work
to take place in Summer, 2005.
04-38 Athletics-RM 1104 Renovation
FP&C provide an estimate to Athletics – waiting on approval.
UCOMM – Communications Renovation
Estimate in progress.
HPELS Renovation
FP&C to provide design input for estimate.
Alpha East – Third Floor Renovation
Estimate in progress.
DESIGN/DOCUMENT PHASE
01-14 Primate Research Facility Addition
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30,000 SF addition to the existing Primate Research Lab to include animal housing and
research areas.
Architectural design is complete through partial design development phase. The
Proposal for architectural services has been approved and design development
/construction document work can begin immediately.
The College of Medicine will be responsible for all costs over the $4 million grant.
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This project involves federal funds.
01-15 Mitchell College Of Business – Library (Learning Resource Center)
New 15,000 SF, free-standing, learning resource center for the College of Business. This
facility will potentially house a business library, E-commerce lab, financial investment
room, computer labs, faculty offices and associated administrative space.
Construction document work is in progress and is approximately 30% complete. The
Architect has indicated that he plans to “joint venture” with another architectural firm to
complete the drawings. It is currently anticipated that this work will be completed by
March, 2005. Bidding will be dependent on a final resolution of funding. FP&C has been
asked to contact interior designers and landscape architects to provide services for this
project. This is in progress. Per the Office of Sponsored programs, the University has
received preliminary approval of a H.U.D. grant. This money will be used to partially
fund the design/construction of the new building.
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This project involves federal funds.
02-02 Children’s & Women’s Hospital – Parking Lot Renovation
Work includes new parking and drainage and the addition of a landscaped island that
would extend the sculpture park to the front door of the hospital.
Children’s and Women’s Hospital staff have completed the requested emergency
evacuation/safety plan and this, along with the revised plan for vacating Center Street,
has been submitted to the City for final approval. The approval by the City is to be used
as a basis for negotiations with the City Administration on construction of a fully
enclosed culvert under the parking lot. To date, funding has not been identified for this
project.
03-14 Chemistry Building – Structural Assessment
Work includes the investigation/analysis of the cracking and separation of the existing
exterior masonry walls and recommendations for repair.
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The Architect has engaged the services of a structural engineer to assist them in
providing a recommendation on corrective action. Conditions are being monitored.
04-02 ILB Mechanical Renovation
Work includes the replacement of the complete mechanical system including equipment
and distribution.
Construction Document work is in progress and is approximately 60% complete. FP&C
presented the proposed design/construction schedule and estimate of probable
construction costs to USA Administration on January 28. Based on this a meeting with
the Engineer and USA Administration will be set up during the first week of February.
04-36 KPH Mammography Suite
Work involves the renovation of the existing 2,000 SF medical records area located on
the first floor of the west tower of Knollwood Hospital for a new mammography suite.
Design/document work has been completed – the documents have been submitted to
the Alabama Department of Public Health for approval.
FP&C is providing design services for this project.
BIDDING/GMP PHASE
00-42 Cancer Center – KPH
New 102,000 SF comprehensive cancer center to include research and clinical functions
as well as administrative/ academic offices and support.
Phase1 – A letter of intent has been issued for the Structural Steel package. A meeting
was held on January 28 with USA Administration to discuss the Construction Manager’s
recommendation to accept the original Site Work and Concrete/Foundation bids. It was
decided that, if the Concrete/Foundation bid could be extended until February 8/9, we
would accept the bid and award the Contract to the original low bidder. Due to the
amount of value engineering cost reductions in the Site Work package it will be
necessary to re-bid this work along with the Phase 2 packages.
Phase 2 - The Architect is currently completing the Phase 2 design package which is
scheduled to go out for bid in February, 2005.
Negotiations with the Construction Manager for Part B, Construction Phase services have
been completed and contract award is in progress.
FP&C continues to work with Alabama Power Company and other utilities to develop a
new “feed” for both the Cancer Research Institute and the existing hospital.
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A proposal for Landscape Architecture services have been approved and contract award
is in progress. Proposals for Interior Design services are still being evaluated and a
recommendation should be made by mid February.
FP&C is currently working with the CRI team and USA Telecom to procure the services of
a consultant to develop plans for a telephone/communication system within the
building.
A grant proposal for additional laboratory funding was submitted to N.I.H. on September
10.
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This project involves federal/PSCA funds.
02-07 Engineering Lab Renovation
Work includes plumbing and HVAC revisions to the existing design.
USA Administration has directed FP&C to issue Plumbing and HVAC design revisions for
bid. Bid packages have been issued with bids due on February 10.
04-18 Life Science Building – Auditorium
Work involves reroofing and repair of existing interior finishes.
The apparent low bidder was deemed to be non-responsive and the project is currently
out for re-bid. Bids are due on February 10.
FP&C provided design services for this project.
CONSTRUCTION PHASE
00-08 Archeology Building/A&S Museum
New 9000 SF Archaeology museum including archaeology office and storage area and a
gallery for Arts & Sciences.
Construction officially began on August 30, 2004 and is approximately 20% complete.
Structural/masonry work is in progress.Construction is scheduled for completion in July,
2005. FP&C is working with the College of Arts & Sciences and Archaeology Department
on furniture selection/procurement. Additional funding has been secured for design of
the exhibits and this work is in progress.
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This project involves federal funds.
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00-39 Stanky Field – Stadium Redesign
Renovation of the existing stadium to include new seating structure, seating, press box,
stadium club and restroom/ concession upgrades.
Installation of the stadium seating is complete – punch list work is in progress. General
Construction work is in progress with “substantial” completion scheduled for midFebruary, 2005. Masonry work continues to impact the schedule. The Press Box/
Stadium Club roof is being installed and interior finish work is in progress.
Kitchen/Concession equipment installation is in progress. Furniture and audio-visual
equipment for the Stadium Club and press box has been ordered and delivery has been
scheduled prior to the opening. The installation of the “backstop” structure and screen
should be complete by February 3. FP&C continues to work with the Development office
to produce a signage/donor recognition wall and a site for the statue.
FP&C is also working with the Development office on a design for a “pavilion” and
renovation of the existing dugouts.
FP&C provided construction services for the foundation and other portions of this
project and is providing design services for the proposed pavilion and dugout
renovation.
02-05 Research Park – Phase I
Phase 1 includes the area bordered by University Blvd., USA North Drive, and Health
Services Drive and includes the Mentor Graphics/Bldg. #2 sites. Work includes the
development of an entrance drive, utility infrastructure and associated landscaping to
serve sites one through five. In support of this project the City of Mobile has agreed to
provide a traffic signal and improve the University Blvd. /Gaillard Drive intersection (the
main entrance to the Park).
The installation of bridge materials is complete. Roadway/infrastructure construction is
in progress. Bids were received for the landscaping package and contract award is in
progress. A signage package is currently being finalized and will be presented to the
Administration for approval in the next few weeks. Intersection improvements by the
City of Mobile are still on hold. The current schedule calls for completion of this project
in March, 2005.
02-09 USA Transportation System
Work includes a new shuttle storage facility, addition to and renovation of the existing
maintenance garage, road and tram ways and associated shuttle stop facilities.
Construction of the roadways, shuttle stops, bus barn and maintenance addition is
“substantially” complete and punch list work is in progress. Renovation of the
Maintenance Garage restrooms is in progress with completion scheduled for February.
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FP&C is providing construction services on the Maintenance Renovation portion of the
work.
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This project involves federal funds.
03-13 Student Services Building
New 43,000 SF building to house the student services functions currently located in the
Administration building. This new building is to be located east of the Student Center
courtyard.
The General Contractor has mobilized and site work is in progress. Work was
temporarily held up due to relocation of an existing telephone cable under the building
pad and the development of a temporary shoring design. This work has been completed
and construction is in progress. A separate contract for an underground utility corridor
(connecting electrical and telephone to the service points adjacent to the southwest
corner of the Library building) has been awarded with construction scheduled to begin
in February. A separate contract has also been awarded for compact shelving - FP&C is
currently reviewing submittals for this work.
Furniture design/selection is complete and procurement scheduled to begin in February,
2005. The USA Credit Union has asked that an ATM be added in the lobby of the first
floor – this revision is in progress.
03-25 SGA Pavilion
Work includes one covered “picnic” pavilion and three sand volleyball courts to be
located adjacent to and just south of the new Intramural Fields. Project sponsored and
funded by the SGA (pavilion)/Campus Recreation (volleyball courts).
Construction progress has slowed due to reassignment of personnel to Stanky Field and
other critical projects. Roofing and masonry work remain. Construction should be
complete in March, 2005.
FP&C is providing all design and construction services for this project.
04-04 Research Park - Office Building #2
New 35,000 SF speculative office building to be located on site #2 of the Technology
and Research Park.
All bids have been accepted and Letters of Intent to enter into a Contract have been
issued. The Site Work and Concrete contracts have been awarded and Site Work is in
progress. Ground water has been encountered in the foundation excavation along the east
retaining wall. This has impacted the schedule and will result in additional costs. Award
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of the remaining contracts is in progress. Construction time, including tenant work, is
approximately 10 months. Occupancy tentatively scheduled for October, 2005.
04-20 Bookstore Canopy Repair
Work involves the repair of the existing plaster soffit of the covered walkway between
the Bookstore and the Student Center cafeteria.
Due to inspections related to Hurricane Ivan, it was determined that there is potential
for damage/failure over a larger area than was first suspected. FP&C has completed a
follow-up inspection and will present estimates for three repair options to USA
Administration.
04-29 Computer Services Second Floor Renovation
Work involves permanent partitions for six offices and the installation of glazing at the
existing “atrium” openings, new carpet and wall covering for the entire second floor, and
rebalancing of the existing HVAC.
Construction is in progress and is scheduled for completion in early February.
FP&C is providing all design and construction services for this project.
04-30 LSB – Marine Sciences Renovation
Work involves renovation of approximately 1200 SF of existing office space on the
ground floor of the Life Sciences Building.
Construction is substantially complete with punch list work in progress.
FP&C is providing all design and construction services for this project.
04-31 Hurricane Ivan
FP&C work involves the inspection of all main campus (except for Housing) roofs,
obtaining estimates to repair damage and the completion of the required FEMA forms.
All inspections have been completed and estimates obtained. Completion of the FEMA
formwork has been completed. Emergency/minor roof repairs are in progress under the
yearly roofing maintenance contract. Several larger re-roof/repair projects are currently
being bid out.
FP&C is providing design and some construction services for this project.
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WARRANTY/CLOSE-OUT PHASE
00-16 Old Shell Road Widening
Work includes a new parking facility for the Psychological Clinic, a new entrance drive
for Career Services, modification of the Stanky Field and Business Building South parking
lots, new fencing at various locations and miscellaneous landscaping improvements
associated with ADOT/City of Mobile widening of Old Shell Road.
Minor punch list work is in progress. Remaining issues for USA include landscape/ tree
planting along the right of way and grading/ drainage issues at the Career Services
building.
04-35 College of Education – Office Renovation
Work involves minor interior finish work in the administrative area.
Construction has been completed.
FP&C provided construction services for this project.
05-01 Mitchell Center – Ceiling Repairs
Work involves replacement of the existing restroom and adjacent ceilings due to a water
leak in the ceiling cavity.
Construction has been completed.
FP&C provided construction services for this project.
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