University of North Florida
ADMINISTRATION & FINANCE
Departmental Status Report for Space Committee Meeting
Director:
Department:
Date:
Zak Ovadia
Campus Planning Design & Construction
September 5, 2014
I. SELECTED ACTIVE PROJECTS
NOTE ALL SCHEDULES ARE TENTATIVE
1.
Student Assembly Building (Sanctuary): Design and Construction of sanctuary
building of approximately 6,500 square feet to serve as a venue for group events.
Tentative Schedule:
Programming
Complete
Conceptual Permitting Complete
RFQ for Consultants Complete
Short-listing & Interv. Complete
Program Verification Complete
Schematic Design
Complete
Design Development Complete
Construction Docs.
February 2014
Construction
TBD
Changes from last month:
Construction Documents are
progressing to 65%.
2.
Elevated Parking Deck: Feasibility, Design and Construction of a new elevated parking
deck over part of an existing lot south of the FAC. Consultant tested the feasibility of
adding additional parking levels to tie to the existing Fine Arts Garage. Program calls
for a minimum of 170 stalls to serve the residential population. Currently the design
provides over 550 stalls.
Tentative Schedule:
Programming
Complete
RFQ for Consultants Completed
Short-listing & Interv. Completed
Program Verification Completed
Schematic Design
Completed
Design Development Complete
Select CM
Complete
Construction Docs.
Complete
Construction
Must be occupiable by January
2015
Changes from last month:
Construction continues as
scheduled. No issues at this
time.
.
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3.
Aquatic Center Re-purposing for Basketball: Design and construction of basketball
courts and general extensive renovations to the Aquatic Center to eliminate the pool.
Tentative Schedule:
Programming
TBD
RFQ for Consultants TBD
Short-listing & Interv. November 2013
Program Verification December 2013
Schematic Design
February 2014
Design Development February 2014
Select CM
March 2014
Construction Docs.
TBD
Construction
TBD
Changes from last month:
GMP documents submitted by
Barton Malow. Although the
GMP still exceeds the
anticipated GMP of $4.08
Million, construction can
begin if contingency funds are
liquidated to make up the
difference. Discussion with
SAS and Student affairs need
to occur before GMP is
ratified.
4. New 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
TBD
RFQ for Consultants TBD
Short-listing & Interv. TBD
Program Verification TBD
Schematic Design
TBD
Design Development TBD
Select CM
TBD
Construction Docs.
TBD
Construction
TBD
Changes from last month:
Programming Documents was
distributed to stake holders
for comments. Consultant has
produced one schematic which
is currently being revised
before sharing with Stake
Holders.
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5. Skinner-Jones Hall NORTH: Programming and Schematic Design:
Programming, Schematic Design, Feasibility Study to re-purpose this building.
Program will include Skinner-Jones Hall SOUTH as well as 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
TBD
Design Development TBD
Select CM
TBD
Construction Docs.
TBD
Construction
TBD
Changes from last month:
Various discussion sessions
were held with the executive
levels in an attempt to agree on
a viable option for space
utilization and available
funding. The last session was
held on September 22. Further
discussion will be arranged as
needed. Consultant was asked
to sketch one option for
viewing by the Executives
before the concept is accepted.
6. Library Learning Commons: Reconfigure First and Second Floors to create a studentcentric learning commons. Co-locate the Help Desk from Bldg. 15, and remodel
entry lobby.
Tentative Schedule:
Programming
February 2014
Program Verification March 2014
Schematic Design
March 2014
Design Development April 2014
Construction Docs.
underway
Construction
various phases
Changes from last month:
Budget Estimate worksheet
finalized based on a firm GMP
received from Elkins
Constructors on August 25th.
Stakeholders are aware that not
all furniture will be purchased
immediately and that some
technology purchases will need
to be delayed to stay within the
project budget. Elkins
Constructors were authorized
to begin construction. Funds
were received for the moving
contractors. Second Floor
Furniture is being
requisitioned.
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7. Bldg 9 – Second Floor: Project is to create 2 temporary spaces for the Theater Group
practice as well as for Nofa Dixon to layout the tiles for the next project. CPDC
met with Jay Coleman in the space on August 4 to discuss scope of project.
Changes from last month:
CPDC has received bids from
General Contractors on the
space for the Theater Group.
Waiting for decision from
Executives.
8.
Math Emporium: Met with Scott Hochwald to review program. There may be
limitations regarding occupancy load in the space as well as availability of data and
power for all stations expected to be in the space. Further evaluation of scope of project
still ongoing.
Changes from last month:
9.
It was agreed that running
power and data to the new
computer stations will not be
problematic. Consultant was
asked to evaluate the HVAC
system to see if it can support
the increased heat load.
Building Code issues will be
discussed with EH&S once
occupancy is determined.
Religious Centers: Engage Civil Engineer to provide a feasibility study and an order of
magnitude cost for providing utility services to a grouping of four buildings.
Tentative Schedule:
NO CHANGE.
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