Specifications include, but are not limited to:Texas State University System (TSUS) is requesting qualifications from qualified construction manager at risk firms with historic preservation experience and expertise to perform complete design services for the selective restoration/renovation of the O. Henry Hall Building located at the corner of East Sixth Street and Colorado in Austin, Texas. O. Henry Hall was built during the period 1877-1881 as a federal courthouse and post office and was the sixth United States post office location in Austin, dating from the establishment of the first post office in 1840. The building was constructed by Abner Cook, famed early Texas builder, at a cost of $200,000. James G. Hill of the U. S. Treasury Department was the supervising architect. Following construction of the new post office at 210 West Sixth Street in 1912-1914, the building continued to be used as a courthouse and later for miscellaneous federal agencies until 1968. Given to the University of Texas System (UTS) by the federal government, the building was restored by the university in 1971 and named O. Henry Hall after William Sidney Porter, a noted American short story writer whose pseudonym was O. Henry and whose trial was held here in the federal courthouse. Architecturally, the building is considered to be of national significance because of its exact symmetry and pure lines apparently inspired by the design of Italian High Renaissance palaces popular in the late 1870's. Compared to typical architectural design of federal courthouses in this period, this building is unique both in Texas and the nation. TSUS acquired the building from UTS in 2016. The Project may be divided into several phases for both design and construction. At the discretion of TSUS, the selected respondent through this procurement process may be retained for later phases of work for three years past the substantial completion of the initial phase of Work. The first phase consists of work associated with the complete replacement of the HVAC system that is currently served by hydronic piping from the University of Texas System infrastructure. The replacement system is anticipated as a stand-alone package unit using air cooling with new DDC controls and new ductwork and associated diffusers. Existing HVAC mechanical equipment located in the attic will need to be removed. Access to the equipment is anticipated to be through the standing seam roof panels via hoist equipment. The Project will be vacant during the initial construction phase. Knowledge of City of Austin policy regarding sidewalk and street RFQ for Construction Manager-At-Risk (posted 7/19/16) Texas State Univeristy System - Renovation of O. Henry Hall RFQ No. 758-16-00039 Page 8 of 23 barricades/closures as well Austin Energy procedures/protocols is preferred. Existing ceiling tiles will be removed and replaced with new acoustical ceiling tile. A new commercial kitchen is anticipated on the third floor of the building with spatial modifications as necessary to meet the intent of a formal gathering space for special events. Accessibility upgrades to the exterior as well as the third floor are planned. Exterior Envelope work (e.g. select windows & brick restoration) as well as paint removal and re-application from the windows that are restored or partially restored are included as part of the scope of the Project. The Project has two elevators that will not need to be renovated for aest
