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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.
A meeting was held on December 13 to discuss the status of the project. The Architect
presented several design schemes for review and comment. Potential project costs were
also discussed. The Architect will continue with preliminary design/planning based on
the feedback from the meeting. The office of Development and Alumni Affairs is
coordinating fundraising efforts.
04-01 Shelby Interdisciplinary Science Building
The project is currently on hold.
04-25 Nursing & Allied Health Building
Facility programming is in progress and is scheduled for completion in January, 2005. A
meeting was held on December 14 to discuss programming, potential building sites and
preliminary estimates of probable construction cost.
04-26 Campus Design Enhancements (Portals)
The project is currently on hold.
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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 to provide estimate – work to take place in Summer, 2005.
04-38 Athletics-RM 1104 Renovation
FP&C to provide estimate.
DESIGN/DOCUMENT PHASE
01-14 Primate Research Facility Addition
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. FP&C and
the Department of Comparative Medicine are currently reviewing Hillier’s revised
proposal for architectural services. Design development/construction document work
can begin immediately upon acceptance of the proposal. 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. 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 complete by February/March, 2005. Bidding will be
dependent on a final resolution of funding. 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.
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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.
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.
Design development work is in progress. FP&C to present the proposed design, design/
construction schedule and estimate of probable construction costs to USA
Administration.
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 is in progress.
FP&C is providing design services for this project.
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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. Site Work
and Concrete/Foundation packages to be re-bid 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 late January, 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. Electrical
renovation work at the existing diagnostic area of the hospital (necessary due to the
construction of the new building) has been completed.
Interviews for Interior Design/Furniture and Landscape Architecture services have been
completed and a recommendation should be made in mid-January.
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.
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. FP&C is currently evaluating
the bid of the second low bidder but there is a possibility that the project may have to
be re-bid.
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.
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Construction officially began on August 30, 2004 and should take approximately 11
months to complete. Structural work is in progress. 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.
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 in progress and should be complete during the
week of January 17. A “Seat Selection” day has tentatively been scheduled by the
Development office/Athletics for January 22. General Construction work is in progress
with “substantial” completion scheduled for mid-February, 2005. Kitchen/Concession
equipment is ready for delivery and final procurement of the audio-visual package is in
progress. Procurement of the furniture and equipment for the Stadium Club and press
box is in progress. 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 February/March, 2005.
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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.
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 January. 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
January/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 is in progress and is currently scheduled for completion in February, 2005.
FP&C is providing all design and construction services for this project.
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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. Award 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 January.
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 in progress and is scheduled for completion in January.
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.
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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.
04-35 College of Education – Office Renovation
Work involves minor interior finish work in the administrative area.
Construction is in progress.
FP&C is providing construction services for this project.
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.
02-07 Engineering Lab Renovation
Work includes plumbing and HVAC revisions to the existing design.
USA Administration has directed FP&C to issue the Plumbing and HVAC design revisions
for bid. Bids will be issued in mid-January.
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