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
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