AL- Sheetz Center for Entrepreneurial Excellence Expansion

The Pennsylvania State University is seeking a qualified Architecture/Engineering (A/E) team to design the expansion and renovation of the Sheetz Center for Entrepreneurial Excellence at its Alto Altoona campus. The scope includes approximately 8,700 sf of new construction and 5,700 sf of renovation, with sustainability targets of at least LEED Silver‑equivalent performance, and delivery through a Construction‑Manager‑at‑Risk (CMAR) approach. The selected firm will provide full‑service architectural, structural, mechanical, electrical, plumbing, fire‑protection, AV/IT, and construction‑phase support, producing BIM models, 3‑D walkthroughs, and photo‑realistic renderings. The design phase is estimated at ten months, followed by an 18‑month construction period, with a construction‑only budget of $7.8 million. • New construction (~8,700 sf) – entrance, collaborative classrooms, event space, active‑learning areas, food‑service space, faculty offices. • Renovation (~5,700 sf) – interior upgrades, optional roof and mechanical equipment replacement. • Full A/E services: architectural, civil, structural, MEP‑FP, AV/IT, cost estimating, BIM (LOD 300), sustainability compliance, construction‑phase administration. • Procurement timeline: LOI (June 29 2026), RFP issued Aug 5 2026, proposal deadline Aug 25 2026, short‑list announced Sep 8 2026, interviews Sep 29 2026, contract awarded Sep 30 2026.