| Campus Master Plan, University of Massachu... |
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| Description |
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| Document Title: |
Campus Master Plan, University of Massachusetts Lowell - UML 0801 ST1 |
| Document Status: |
OPEN |
Version: |
00000 |
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| Estimated Value (US$): |
800,000.00
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| Estimated Units: |
Not Available
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| Open Date: |
06/25/2008 12:01AM |
Close Date: |
07/16/2008 02:00PM |
| Amendment Deadline: |
07/16/2008 01:59PM |
Last Changed Date: |
06/25/2008 12:01AM |
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| Comm-PASS Category: |
Architectural-Engineering Services / OTHER- All Other Architectural-Engineering Services |
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| Issuing Organization: |
Division of Capital Asset Management / Design & Planning |
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| Procurement Type: |
Restricted To Use By Defined Entities Only |
| Applicable Procurement Law: |
See Description |
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| For Statewide Contract: |
No |
Contains AMP: |
No |
| Contains Prompt Pay: |
No |
Contains EPP: |
No |
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| Search Key Words: |
Architect (as Prime), Higher Education Programmer & Planner, Campus Master Planner, Landscape Architect, Mechanical Engineer (MPFP), LEED Accredited Professional, Electrical Engineer, Code Consultant, Civil Engineer, Cost Estimator (independent consultant required), Structural Engineer |
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| Description: |
As a largely commuter school with physically separate campuses and 75% of its undergraduates living off campus, the quantity of cars, demand for parking and resulting carbon footprint are sizeable. Traffic congestion between campuses is exasperated by the reduced capacity of the existing bridges across the Merrimack. With a targeted increase in student enrollment and on campus housing, the University community is poised to change dramatically. In order to allow the University to grow and simultaneously reduce its carbon footprint in compliance with the President's Climate Commitment, UMass Lowell must seek any means available to become more energy efficient, including renewable sources, high efficiency new construction and equipment, system-wide energy performance contracts, ambitious carbon footprint budgeting for its new and renovated buildings, and a transportation strategy that includes parking, pedestrian and vehicular circulation, and better utilization of public transportation and shuttles.
Strategic Priorities:
With a new Chancellor at the helm, UMass Lowell is in the position to lay the groundwork for a reinvigorated commitment to and expansion of its regional reputation for excellence in applied sciences, technology and research to include other high-growth programs not historically associated with UMass Lowell. The focus is to build all current programs to their greatest potential.
The University has identified 5 strategic priorities that will serve as the basis of its Strategic Plan. This Campus Master Plan will seek to align the University's facilities to support these strategic priorities as they continue to evolve into a more comprehensive Strategic Plan over the next 6 months. These priorities are as follows:
* Build student access, development and success.
* Build the quality and stature of academic programs offered by the University.
* Contribute to the sustainability of the physical, economic and social well-being of the region and community.
* Strengthen the University's image and reputation for its commitment to educational excellence and diversity.
* Strengthen the University's long-term financial and physical plant viability driven by strategic planning that engages the campus and external community.
These priorities have been expanded to include the following measurable initiatives that in themselves will transform the University environment into a more vibrant community.
* Increase in student enrollment by 2.5% annually for the next 5 years.
Although enrollment was down last year, Fall 2008 applications have increased by 25% for freshman and 49% for transfer students.
* Double on-campus housing from 25 % of undergraduates to 50% over the next 5 years. This translates to an increase of approximately 2,300 beds that may include privately owned properties in close proximity to the campuses.
* Increase retention rate to yield an increase in the graduation rate by 10% in 5 years.
Focus on creating a cohesive community that is further refined into smaller learning communities.
General Scope of Work / Major Tasks:
The Scope of Work of this project includes but is not limited to the major tasks described below. Under a separate contract, a site analysis of South Campus, needs assessment and facility assessments of selected departments and buildings will be completed as part of Phase I of the South Academic Facilities Study. As part of this project, these findings are to be reviewed, modified if required, and incorporated into this Campus Master Plan. The major elements of this master plan include: Comprehensive Needs Assessments, Facility Assessments / Infrastructure Analysis, Site Analysis / Vision, Alternative Solutions, and Final Campus Master Plan.
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Not Available
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