Approval of Shauntee Hall Renovations Project, Phases 1 & 2 and an addition to Phase 2, of approximately 10,000 sf addition – Design and Construction.
Shauntee Hall was constructed in 1971 and recently renovated in 2024-2025. Its 18,500 square feet most recently housed the College of Arts and Sciences Laboratory, classrooms and offices. It has undergone a recent minor renovation to upgrade finishes and rehabilitate the HVAC and Electrical Systems. This Building is in generally good to fair condition and with some additional significant renovations can be adapted to be the new home for the School of Engineering and Technology. This renovation will make necessary renovations to the mechanical, electrical and plumbing (MEP) systems, architectural improvements of low maintenance flooring and building envelope modifications and repairs to create a for the School of Engineering and Technology. This project will also take the opportunity for minor expansion allowed under the guidelines of the 2024-2026 Asset Preservation Funds allocations.
Phase 1 construction is planned to begin in Fall 2025 to renovate existing space for the creation of a CNC Laboratory and support spaces for use on January, 2025 to meet a curriculum need for the Engineering program.
Phase 2 (Amended) - This project will begin concurrently with Phase 1 and continue in Design. Additional funding has been identified through HBCU Title 3, Part B and will allow for an addition of approximately 10,000 square feet to be added to the project in total.
The project cost is estimated to cost $9,680,000.00. This budget was based on the preliminary scope of work applied to an average square foot cost for this style of Academic Building renovation. The funding will come from University’s 2024-2026 State Bond Funded Asset Preservation Funds ($7,680,000.00), which no longer require a match and an additional $3,000,000.00 from a one-time supplemental appropriation award provided by HBCU Title 3, Part B. This will bring the Project Total to $10,680,000.00.
Dr. Kofi Akakpo recommends the Board of Regents approve the increase in the Shauntee Hall Renovation project as amended.
Approve the increase in the use of the Asset Preservation funds for the Shauntee Hall Renovation project as amended.