Renovation of a playground / park / athletic field in Boone, North Carolina. Conceptual plans call for the renovation of a playground / park / athletic field.

Short List Firms October 11, 2023 Interviews Conducted October 18, 2023 Design Start October 25, 2023 Design Complete Feburary 2024 This project will include the construction of a new indoor 6 court NCAA regulation, competition building. It will also house public restrooms, softball team space and locker rooms. The total project budget is $8,000,000 Formal communication with the University will be through the project manager. The selected firm will work directly with a building committee comprised of representatives of the user group and the Office of Planning, Design & Construction. The selected firm will work closely with a consulting cost estimator to obtain the final construction cost estimate for the project. In order to offer architectural or engineering services in response to this solicitation, the proposer must be licensed in the State of North Carolina. Interested firms can participate in the process by submitting a current SF330 form, for lead firm and major consultants, addressing the following in a written proposal. 1. Experience and expertise in the project type being evaluated. 2. Past performance on similar projects 3. Experience in design projects as part of an existing campus context 4. Adequate staff and proposed consultant team - qualifications, related similar experience and examples of previous collaborations 5. Historically Underutilized Business representation in proposed consultant team 6. Current workload and State projects awarded 7. Proposed design approach or methodology 8. Recent experience with project cost estimates and schedule adherence 9. Construction administration capabilities 10. Record of successfully completed projects without major legal or technical problems 11. Other factors which may be appropriate to the project. In order that the interview and selection process be as objective as possible, you are not to communicate with any of the University Trustees or anyone at the University regarding this project. Direct your questions to: W. Brett Scantlin, PE Project Engineer Appalachian State University Planning, Design and Construction 2458 Hwy 105 S. Boone, NC 28607 828-262-8856 scantlinwb@appstate.edu. The method of Contractor Selection has not been Determined at this time.