Notice No. 25-09 RFQ - CU Boulder-UCB001101-MAIN-Interior Renovations

The University of Colorado Boulder seeks architectural and engineering design services for an interior renovation project in the historic Old Main Building. This project will update office spaces, office support areas, lounge spaces and restrooms for the College of Arts and Sciences (A+S) and the Office of Advancement, ensuring these spaces meet the current and future needs of their stakeholders. While an exterior renovation is currently underway, A+S has been temporarily relocated. This project will facilitate their return to Old Main and accommodate the relocation of the Office of Advancement from another campus building.

The renovated spaces will be designed to enhance collaboration among faculty, staff, and students. Flexible layouts and adaptable furnishings will support diverse programming needs while creating a professional and functional environment. These spaces will accommodate formal meetings, informal interactions, and community-building activities, reflecting CU Boulder's commitment to fostering innovation and connection.

The College of Arts and Sciences, the first and largest college at CU Boulder, serves as a hub for interdisciplinary research, scholarship, creative work, and education across more than 60 fields in the natural sciences, social sciences, arts, and humanities. The updated spaces will support the College’s mission by providing an environment that facilitates academic excellence and interdisciplinary collaboration.

The CU Boulder Office of Advancement (Advancement) plays a critical role in fostering relationships and building the infrastructure needed to advance the university's mission and vision. With 170 dedicated professionals spanning 20 teams, Advancement collaborates with the chancellor’s office to enhance student experiences, develop tomorrow’s leaders, and amplify CU Boulder's global impact. The renovated spaces will enable Advancement to host donor meetings, collaborative sessions, and events in a space that reflects its strategic priorities.

This project will comprise of a renovation approximately 15,000 sf currently used as office space. The new space program includes:

• Departmental office space A+S (27 private offices) = 3,102 ASF
• Departmental office space Advancement (4 private offices) = 450 ASF
• Office service space = 1,800 ASF
• Open Office Space = 1,900 ASF
• Student Space = 638 ASF
• Conference space = 1,474 ASF
• Circulation space = 4,545 ASF
• Bathroom Space = 562 ASF
• Total = 14,471 ASF