Renovation of an educational facility in Akron, Ohio. Completed plans call for the renovation of a educational facility; and 12,600-square-foot educational facility.

EDGE Participation Goal: 5% of contract. The University ofAkron has authorized the Department of Capital Planning and Facilities Management to request qualifications for Professional Design Services for the renovation of a two-court gymnasium on the lower level of the Student Recreation and Wellness Center (SRWC). The SRWC has an open floor plan with a variety of cardiovascular and strength equipment, along with a leisure pool, climbing wall, indoor track, studios, and multiple basketball courts. The SRWC is to remain operational throughout the renovation. The existing gymnasium will be converted to a practice facility for UA Men's Basketball, Women's Basketball, and Women's Volleyball teams. When not in use by athletics the space will be used by Student Recreation and Wellness Services. The existing 12,600 sq ft will receive a new wood floor comparable to the existing wood floor in the James A Rhodes Arena. The design team will perform an analysis on existing fluid applied surface and determine the best approach for wood floor installation. The goal is to have a new court running in the north/south direction that is NCAA compliant. Existing basketball hoop's structure (which drop down from roof structure) to be evaluated for reuse. The goal is to adjusted/relocate the basketball hoops for two courts running in the west/east direction. The space will need to have accommodation for volleyball netting. Review and analysis will need to be performed on existing HVAC system to ensure it can accommodate and maintain the correct environment for a new wood floor system. If it is determined the existing HVAC system needs modification, design of both MEP and Structure for the new system is to be included in base scope. The project will also include an improved interior entryway, storage/bench area for student athletics items, and storage for basketball/volleyball accessories/equipment. Finally, the project will include new freestanding basketball hoops for main court, a new shot clock system, new wall padding, new wall finishes paint/graphics and electric window shades