The project will address deferred maintenance issues that have accumulated over time, ensuring the Henderson Building is in good repair and reducing future maintenance costs. The project will also address critical infrastructure needs, improving the building’s functionality. The renovation involves a complex sequence of work on a core campus building, including mechanical and plumbing upgrades, elevator and restroom improvements, and related program space renovations in both Henderson and Chandlee, all while maintaining operations. The total anticipated project cost is $10.7 million. The Henderson Building System Renewal Master Plan, dated April 2020, serves as the foundation for the Henderson Building Renovation. The A/E Team should become familiar with the Master Plan and follow its implementation regarding the preferred design options and recommendations, including relocating Henderson Food Labs to Chandlee Lab, relocating a General-Purpose Classroom (GPC) and Student Services spaces within Henderson, and potentially repurposing former SSRI spaces. However, the A/E Team must develop the Master Plan into a detailed and validated project plan, ensuring that the improvement work is sequenced appropriately and updated as needed during the design process. The total scope of work depends on the economic climate at bidding and construction commensurate with the program and design that optimizes the established budget and Penn State’s and College of Health and Human Development’s needs. Due to budget limitations, the repurposing of former SSRI spaces requires further evaluation. In addition, the re-use of an existing ground exterior door must consider the existing precinct landscape design. The A/E Team will bridge the high-level Master Plan vision with the realities of the current budget, building uses, and project requirements.
