Johnson Hall Repositioning Project
Question Deadline 03/20/2023 at 4:00 PM ET Questions concerning this RFQ must be received via email n Johnson Hall is a 12-story brick building originally constructed as private apartments and
later reconfigured as student housing. Built in 1915, Johnson Hall is the oldest residence hall
on the campus and was identified as a candidate for renovations and decompression in the
2014 Housing Master Plan. In November 2021, VCU was unexpectedly forced to close
Johnson Hall due to elevated humidity and moisture levels in the building, and more than
400 first-year students were relocated to other VCU residence halls, off-campus apartments,
and a hotel for the duration of the fall term. The building is in the Monroe Park Historic
District. Appendix A is the National Park Service Nomination Form and is listed as 26 North
Laurel Street.
When in operations, Johnson housed approximately 518 students -- primarily first-year
students -- in a coeducational environment with each floor designated for only male or
female residents. The residence hall offers a community atmosphere and includes complete
laundry facilities on each floor, student bedrooms, community space for social and
educational functions, vending machines and video games. Additional services include a fulltime housekeeping staff responsible for public areas and 24-hour security staff.
VCU desires to perform a comprehensive renovation of the building, including new MEP
systems and reconfigured student residences for first-year students. The University engaged
Hanbury to provide two feasibility studies: an interim plan study and a full scope renovation
study (the "Hanbury Report"). A copy of the Hanbury Report and its recommendation is
included in Appendix A.
Offeror(s) should note that the Hanbury Report is a reference point for VCU's initial
assessments of the estimated costs, methods, and timing of renovation options for Johnson
Hall. More information about the school's program goals and requirements will be included
in the RFP. In addition, the University prefers a comprehensive / full scope renovation;
however, the University is interested in feedback from Offerors for the best value to VCU
and its students
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