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Has an Advanced Planning phase for Dabney already been completed? If so, will additional information from that study be shared with submitting firms?There has not been an Advanced Planning phase done for this project. No further information will be shared.
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Will this project be architect-led or engineer-led?The project will be Architect led.
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Does NCSU have a study or report that outlines the scope of the envelope repairs that are to be completed, or will investigation be required?There is no study that outlines the scope of envelope repairs; investigation will be required.
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Will Mechanical Cx and Building Envelope BCx be performed for this project? If so, will independent RFQ's be issued for those services?We expect those services to be performed, and to be procured independent of this RFQ.
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The project description prioritizes building systems upgrades and envelope repair for the project’s first phase. Does NC State expect subsequent phases, and would they include additional scope?This phase of the project includes masterplanning for subsequent phases.
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Is the page 26 page (double sided) limit exclusive of the SF-330?The limit includes the SF-330
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We are an out of state firm registered in NC, and work with an NC-based architectural firm as our local partner when we have projects in the state. Would you suggest the local firm serve as the lead consultant?We will select the best-qualified design team for this project. We can’t make a recommendation on the lead firm in a partnership situation but hope you consider what will be the best for the project given each firm’s qualifications. Explain your decision in the proposal.
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Will this renovation project also include Cox Hall?No, this project focuses on Dabney Hall.
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Is the budget discussed in the Pre-Submittal (30m this year, 30m next fiscal year, $60m total) for just this first phase of the project, with additional funds expected for future phases??$60M is the total project budget for the first phase. The design team will assist with determining if future funding is needed to complete a full building renovation. The design team will also assist with options for a phased renovation in a mostly occupied building.
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What is the scale of facade renovation and design in this phase of the renovation? Is a redesign/renovation of the facade part of the full Dabney Hall renovation project?This phase would evaluate the condition of the envelope and recommend repairs to be implemented. There is no planned redesign of the facade.
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What is the expected split of programmatic space after the full renovation - between research labs, teaching labs, and classrooms?Currently, the assignable square footage is about 50% intensive research laboratory space. The future mix of space types will be determined as part of the project programming effort.
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Is there any work anticipated that would require Civil Engineering or Landscape design?There could be some civil and landscape design needed if identified, but the focus at this time should be on the interior renovation.
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