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 Institution UNC Asheville 
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 Project Name Campus Master Planning 
 Type of Services Described Below 
 Project Manager Dr. Keith Krumpe and David Todd 
 Phone Number (828) 250-3880 
 Contact Email kkrumpe@unca.edu; dtodd@unca.edu 
 Closing Date 04/13/2018 
 Project Budget 
$295,000
 
 Project Description One-Two Sentences
UNC Asheville is seeking proposals from qualified Professional Campus Planners/Designers for the development of a comprehensive master plan to include the following: -a direct connection to the University's Strategic Plan, including the four strategic directions of Academic Rigor, Student Success, Community Engagement, and Organizational capacity, and the inclusion of the core values of diversity and inclusion, innovation, and sustainability. -an understanding of the University's various elements of capacity and potential/desire for future growth; current FTE enrollment is 3,497 undergraduates and 17 graduate students -a plan to better utilize facilities to integrate academics, student life, athletics, and the arts, taking into account evolving student requirements and future programmatic needs, including, but not limited to, campus resources for issue-related conversations, athletic events, arts, and performance experiences -an assessment and prioritization of existing and new building needs, which includes a plan for creating an image and appearance for university facilities that is appealing, inviting, and promotes the recruitment of diverse learners. -a process for allocating and budgeting space as a core resource to maximize space utilization -an assessment and prioritization of core infrastructure needs in light of emerging technologies and safety considerations -a plan to effectively use the University's peripheral properties, and to ensure the integration of campus development with the community surrounding the University -a campus parking and transportation plan that considers pedestrian and bicycle access and addresses the needs of both those working/living on campus and those visiting for the first time. The University intends to shortlist designers by May 2, 2018 and interview them the week of May 28. The University desires to have the master planning process complete and a final report submitted by August 30, 2019. For additional information see: https://www.unca.edu/ https://strategicplan.unca.edu/ https://unca.edu/about Note: Please submit FIVE (5) paper copies and a digital copy (flash drive) of your proposal. Proposals should address the following: a) Specialized or appropriate expertise in comprehensive master planning b) Past performances on similar projects c) Adequate staff and proposed design or consultant team for the project including preferred partners with specialized expertise d) Current workload and State projects awarded e) Proposed design approach for the project including design team and consultants f) Recent experience with project costs and schedules g) Construction administration capabilities h) Proximity to and familiarity with the area where project is located i) Record of successfully completed projects without major legal or technical problems j) Other factors that may be appropriate for the project
 
 Submit Letters of Interest
and Current SF-330 to:
 (Contact Person, Name of Institution & Address)
UNC Asheville Ms. Mary Pohl Administration and Program Associate Campus Operations Administration S202 Millar Facilities Complex, CPO 1100 One University Heights Asheville, NC 28804 Phone:(828) 250-3994 Email: mpohl@unca.edu
 

In order to offer architectural or engineering services in response to this solicitation, the proposer must be licensed in the State of North Carolina.