Renovation and addition to a mixed-use development in Norfolk, Virginia. Design plans call for the renovation of a 5,400-square-foot stadium; and for the addition of a 17,500-square-foot stadium.

As of August 23, 2023, Old Dominion University announced that they've opted to delay the renovation of Bud Metheny Ballpark. It would affect just one season of baseball with construction beginning in 2025. Moseley Architects, Populous and Old Dominion University (ODU) are collaborating on a renovation and expansion of the Bud Metheny Baseball Stadium. Estimated to be completed in 2026, the 5,400-square-foot renovation and 17,500-square-foot addition will improve player and coaching facilities while enhancing the gameday experience for fans. The improvements will also position the university to serve as a host for the NCAA regional tournament and the Sun Belt Conference tournament. The updated design will feature: a new player clubhouse, lounge and locker rooms. enhanced fan amenities. concession spaces. premium club spaces with indoor and outdoor seating, new coaches' offices and meeting spaces. a press box; and a revised configuration to allow ADA-compliant access, seating and support facilities for athletes and fans. Over the past 11 months, ODU Athletic Development Officer John Vellines and ODU Head Baseball Coach Chris Finwood have led a successful fundraising campaign that has garnered nearly $20 million to date. ODU President Brian O. Hemphill has facilitated substantial contributions, including $2.5 million from Dennis and Jan Ellmer. In their honor, the completed facility will be known as the Bud Metheny Ballpark at the Ellmer Family Baseball Complex. The Moseley Architects-Populous relationship has developed over the past two decades through partnerships on more than a dozen projects, including the $72 million renovation and expansion of ODU's S.B. Ballard Stadium as well as the study that preceded the ballpark's renovation and expansion. Moseley Architects has served ODU for more than 20 years. In addition to the Ballard Stadium project, the firm designed the new Chemistry Building, Broderick Dining Commons, the Recreation and Wellness Center and Goode Theater. Team Architect-of-Record: Moseley Architects Design Partner: Populous Civil Engineering: VHB Cost Estimating: Downey & Scott Geotechnical Engineering: Froehling & Robertson Structural Engineering: Lynch Mykins Food Service Design: Foodservice Consultants Studio Fire Protection Engineering: Howe Engineers _________________________________________________________ Location of Work: Norfolk, VA Campus I. APPLICABILITY OF THE A/E MANUAL The A/E Manual shall apply to the contract awarded pursuant to this RFP and is incorporated by reference herein in its entirety. Offeror's attention is directed to Chapter 2, Definitions, for definitions of terms used in this RFP. The terms "Agency" and "Owner" are used interchangeably in the material referenced in this RFP and mean the public body issuing this solicitation for services and with whom the successful A/E Offeror will enter into an agreement. Offeror's attention is also directed to the Terms and Conditions of the A/E Contract (CO-3a). II. PURPOSE The purpose of this RFP is to solicit proposals with the intent to enter into a contract through competitive negotiations for the professional services of an Architectural/Engineering firm, authorized to do business in the Commonwealth of Virginia, with experience to plan, design, and administer the construction activities required to renovate the existing ODU Baseball Stadium. The A/E shall provide professional services for the project described in Part V. of this RFP consistent with the A/E Manual, as revised, and latest directives issued by the Division of Engineering and Buildings concerning construction and professional services for new and renovated State buildings. The Agency's method of construction project delivery for any accepted design shall most likely be Design, Bid, Build via issuance of a formal Invitation For Bid ("IFB"). Should the project delivery method change, the Agency shall respond and provide applicable information accordingly. All inquiries for information should be directed to: Dwayne A. Young, CPPO, VCCO, dyoung@odu.edu