VIRGINIA STATE UNIVERSITY 2016 Higher Education Procurement Forecast Building a Better World since 1882 The SMPS Virginia vision is to educate, elevate and inspire members of the Architectural/Engineering/Construction (AEC) industry.
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History Founded in March, 1882 One of 2 Virginia land - grant universities (VSU and Virginia Tech) Borders 3 jurisdictions - Chesterfield County at Ettrick, City of Colonial Heights and City of Petersburg Historically Black College or University (HBCU) Enrollment Total 4,844 in 2015 Undergrad 4,486 First Generation in College 46%
Gateway I (Moore Hall) Financing & Construction Delivery Tax Exempt General Obligation Bond Financing PPEA VSU Real Estate Foundation Relatively low cost, faster delivery than state managed project to address housing shortage Design/Build Student Suites Maxam Construction / Hollis+Miller Project Cost - $19,529,000 ($39K/Bed) 143,000 SF 498 Beds Opened August, 2008 Moore Hall Gateway II
Recently Completed The addition of a 41,000 square foot dining and event center 4 additional Residence Halls added 1333 net student beds 77,000 square feet of academic space added and 160,000 square feet renovated
Current - Renovate Lockett Hall Introduced in 2006-2008 Biennium Approximately 23,000 GSF Future Home of the Department of Biology Department Building was constructed in 1930 Facilities Condition Index was 93% University s first project constructed under the Virginia Energy Conservation and Environmental Standards (VEES) Schedule: Project Start March, 2015 Project Complete January, 2017 Current Improve Storm water Introduced in 2012-2014 Biennium Piping was sized before campus expansion and had collapsed in many cases Has alleviated severe flooding on main campus Pipe sizes increased from 24 to 60 at outfall 2 of 3 phases complete
Current Construct Multipurpose Center Financing & Construction Delivery Tax Exempt Virginia College Building Authority (VCBA) State Bond Financing Infrastructure supported in part by cooperative projects with neighboring jurisdictions CM@Risk S. B. Ballard Architect Clark Nexsen / AECOM Project Cost - $84,000,000 including $14,000,000 in Land Acquisition Costs 166,000 SF Sports and Event Center Opened January, 2016
Arena Fixed Seat Capacity of 5,200 (sporting events} Arena Total Seat Capacity of 6,200 (graduations, convocations, concerts) 900 Person Banquet Capacity (Banquets, Speakers Forums) Operated by Spectra Venue Services First Ticketed Event is Saturday, 3/19/16 LeCrea Concert
Combination of Coordinated Resources to Support Campus Expansion: Real Estate Foundation - Mixed Use Development Cooperative Projects with Local Jurisdictions Primary Road Widening 2 to 4 lanes Water Tank and Line Extensions Coordination with Chesterfield County Ettrick Area Plan Designated Bicycle, Pedestrian and Vehicular Paths Re-developed Chesterfield Avenue Amtrak Station
Real Estate Foundation- Trojan Development Private Development on Chesterfield Avenue at Connector Road to Multipurpose Center VSUREF as Developer Chesterfield County as Code Authority Mixed Use Residential/Retail 4 FLOORS GROUND FLOOR: RETAIL/OFFICE (28,170 S.F.) FLOORS 2-4: APARTMENTS (62 UNITS, 62,168 S.F) TOTAL 86,338 S.F.
Cooperative Project - East River Road Widening Addresses needed traffic capacity to the Multipurpose Center Chesterfield County /VDOT revenue sharing project Widens primary campus access from 2 to 4 lanes Collegiate feel throughout project limits Divided, landscaped median, Sidewalks and Improved Lighting
Cooperative Project - Matoaca Water Tank and Lines Addresses needed domestic and firefighting water capacity for expanded campus Cost sharing project with Chesterfield County with infrastructure maintained by Chesterfield County upon completion Provides adequate water storage for further area economic development New 2.0 M Gallon tank constructed at VSU Randolph Farm and 6,000 LF waterline to Multi-Purpose Center
Future Projects
Demolish and Replace Daniel Gym and Harris Hall Funded in 2016 Session for Detailed Planning Daniel Gym: Home of the Department of Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance/Sport Management (HPER) 99,000 GSF Harris Hall: Home of the College of Humanities, Social Sciences and Education 88,000 GSF One new facility to be constructed
Campuswide Safety and Security Improvements: 1. Improve Exterior Lighting Provide directional energy efficient LED lighting to critical areas Replace faulty equipment with compliant lighting 2. Replace weak physical barriers 3. Remove abandoned structures and provide electronic access control Reduces Operating Costs Improves Police Resources Steam System Remediation: 1. Remove Failed Asbestos Insulation 2. Replace Worn Piping and Insulate Stops Unplanned Service Disruptions Improves System Efficiency Reduces Utility Costs
HVAC Replacement at MT Carter Agricultural Research Building and Construction of New Annex Annex MT Carter Other: Maintenance Reserve Supplement Master Plan Update
Challenges for Public Procurement: 1. Identity Skills seen as clerical, not strategic function Bureaucratic Public sector as a customer of resort not choice 2. Cycle Time Changing mandates Pool Funding Process Compliance at the expense of efficiency 3. The setting of clear objectives at the outset of projects 4. Focus of procurement on processes not outcomes 5. Embracing collaboration as a strategic tool 5. Lack of flexibility on delivery methods 6. Social Goals
Positioning getting started: 1. Register with eva Free to join, eva Vendor registration gives you access to many free services and tools including automated placement on bidders list and email/fax notifications for business opportunities with Virginia State Agencies, Colleges and Universities, as well as many Local Governments https://eva.virginia.gov/pages/eva-registration-buyer-vendor.htm 2. Introduce yourself Participate in vendor fairs, outreach events and forums Meet with Agency heads Relevant References Monitor Government activity 3. Websites eva Agency VASCUPP Virginia Association of State College & University Purchasing Professionals Members: George Mason University James Madison University Old Dominion University Radford University University of Virginia Virginia Commonwealth Virginia Military Institute Virginia Tech William & Mary
Selection criteria : Expertise, experience, and qualifications Geographic location relative to project Current and projected work load and ability to complete the work in a timely manner. Expertise and past experience on projects of similar size, scope and features Qualifications and experience of the project manager Recent experience / history Experience in CPSM/BCOM procedures Use of small businesses as consultants, subcontractors, suppliers or support services. Size of the firm relative to the size of the project Financial Responsibility Interview Tips: 1. Bring the staff that will be assigned to the project 2. Be project specific 3. Know your client 4. Follow Agency instructions 5. Address all selection criteria particularly scope, schedule, cost 6. Creativity and value added services 7. Don t talk too long
Other Expectations (From my experience) 1. Timeliness School calendar creates compressed schedules! 2. Adhere to cost constraints All state agencies are not similarly resourced! 3. Be practical Campuses are small towns where people live. Would you want to live near your project? 3. Offer value added design Operating costs are just as important as design/construction costs! Be visionary! 4. Communicate often and with clarity Do you know what we want? Do we understand the details? 5. Offer solutions Don t just leave your issues at the Problem Portal!