Architect-Hathaway Howard Fine Arts Center

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RFQ -Hathaway Howard Fine Arts Renovation/Restoration Project Request for Qualifications – Architects Hathaway Howard Fine Arts Center Renovation/Restoration Project The University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff, in accordance with policies of the Board of Trustees, is soliciting responses from qualified architects for the Hathaway Howard Fine Arts Center Renovation/Restoration Project PROJECT DESCRIPTION The University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff seeks responses from qualified firms to provide architectural services for the restoration of Hathaway-Howard Fine Arts Center, a 62,914 square foot building that has suffered mold, fire, smoke, and soot damage. The building is located on the main campus of UAPB in Pine Bluff, Arkansas and the space is comprised of specialized spaces including, art, gallery, band, music, theater, mass communication, and a 600-seat auditorium. The plan is to remediate and restore the building and contents, beginning with the first and second floor of the Art and Band sections. The spaces in, directly above and adjacent to the auditorium suffered extensive fire/soot damage, which will require more time to complete. The auditorium space will need replacement of systems including HVAC controls and equipment, fire system devices, lighting systems, audio-video, specialized low voltage systems, and overall electrical systems. Restoration of the building will allow staff, faculty, students, and guests to benefit from art, music, theater, and mass communication. The selected firm will work with Facilities Management for location and specifications of the project. PROJECT COST The total project cost is currently estimated at $4.9 million. The Architects and consultants will work with the Facilities Management to advance campus master planning and design principles, as well as sustainability requirements. ANTICIPATED PROJECT SCHEDULE Request for Qualifications (RFQ) issued Statement of Qualification (SOQ) due Interviews of shortlisted firms Board of Trustees selection announced Contract negotiations Design starts Construction starts Project Complete February 26, 2023 March 31, 2023 April 24, 2023 May 25, 2023 TBD TBD TBD TBD SUBMISSION The deadline for responses is 1:00 pm local time on Friday, March 31, 2023. All respondents will be notified of the results by EMAIL, so please provide accurate contact information. Address eight (8) copies of responses to: Alisha Lewis, Procurement Official University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff 1200 N.