Clarkson Requests Proposals for Science and Engineering Complex Expansion and Renovations
Clarkson University has officially launched its effort to expand and renovate its Engineering and Science facilities to meet the challenge of 21st Century STEM education. As core part of the Solinsky Engineering Leadership Challenge, Clarkson is asking Architectural/Engineering firms to team with Construction Managers/Design Builders to provide proposals to develop a robust concept design for the Clarkson Engineering and Applied Sciences Educational Complex which will be used to inform and aggressively pursue this game-changing opportunity for the institution.
“This is an exciting moment for Clarkson,” said Acting President and Trustee David Heacock (E&M ‘83). “This is an outstanding opportunity to chart a lasting legacy for one of the nation's leading STEM focused institutions and reinforce Clarkson's leadership for decades to come.”
“We are asking firms to help us advance our own planning study to the point that a clear path is developed for the expansion and renovation of our facilities to ensure we can meet the needs for Clarkson’s STEM leadership now and well into the future,” said Dean of the Coulter School of Engineering & Applied Sciences, Bill Jemison.
Thanks to the challenge commitment to provide $32 million to Clarkson in order to cement its engineering leadership by Ken (MechE, ‘71) & Grace Solinsky, Clarkson is envisioning a $48 million expansion and renovation of the Center for Advanced Materials Processing (CAMP)/Rowley Labs facility in conjunction with significant renovations to the Cora & Bayard Clarkson Science Center building, all as part of the Engineering and Science Educational Complex. This effort will aid the institution in synergizing its programs across its most prominent educational facilities on the Collins Hill Campus, maximizing the opportunity to demonstrate its STEM leadership for all students, faculty, staff and visitors on campus.
Firms interested in submitting proposals can access the request for proposals (RFP) document by clicking here. It is at this site that addendums and any procurement updates will be posted related to this opportunity.
Erik C. Backus ‘97, PhD ‘23, the Howard E. Lechler Endowed Director of Construction Engineering Management is leading this procurement process.
“I’m ecstatic that we’ve finally gotten this out to the A/E/C community,” said Backus. “This is an exciting project and we look forward to seeing what the firms can bring to this effort.”
The RFP articulates that the intent is to enter into a multi-phase design contract, the first phase being to validate the internal planning efforts to date and develop a robust concept design that can clearly articulate a vision for a phased expansion and renovation of Clarkson’s core STEM facilities.
"Thanks to the generosity of a number of donors we'll have $22 million of funding towards this exciting project once we have this design in hand," said Vice President of Financial Affairs, Jeffrey Ives.
Final proposals from teams are due on March 20. The university building committee will review the written proposals, forming a shortlist of firms in which to conduct informal interviews. The University anticipates selecting a best qualified firm/team in April.
“We encourage any and all interested parties to submit a proposal,” said Backus. “We want the right team to be a part of this effort. Certainly we’d like to find the one that is as committed to Clarkson’s success as we are.”
