K.R. Williams Auditorium Renovation and Expansion
Project Summary (Designer Solicitation)
Winston-Salem State University
February 25, 2022
Project Description:
Winston-Salem State University (WSSU) is seeking professional design services to complete Advanced Planning/Programming, Schematic Design, Design Development, Construction Documents, Bidding, Construction Administration, and Closeout for the renovation and expansion to the WSSU K.R. Williams Auditorium. The initial contract will be for Advanced Planning/Programming only. The selected design team may be retained for subsequent phases as noted at the University’s option. Please reference the NC State Construction Manual, Chapter 500, 600, and 700 for all state requirements of each phase.
Project Scope:
K.R. Williams Auditorium is an existing 2 story, 37,660 SF auditorium building, with a 1,632 seating capacity, built in 1975. The project will consist of a comprehensive renovation of architectural and structural elements, seating, stage lighting, stage suspension/rigging, audio visual design, mechanical, electrical, plumbing, fire safety systems, civil engineering, utility connections, landscaping, and building envelope repairs.
An expansion of 43,000 SF will be provided for an increased multi-story lobby space, inclusion of pertinent auditorium related program enhancements, and for collaborative arts.
The design team shall include expertise in theatre and musical auditorium design, audio visual design, and acoustical design.
The university anticipates utilizing the Construction Management at Risk method to deliver this project.
The construction budget is $41,250,000.
Project Site:
K.R. Williams Auditorium is located in the central area of campus, in Winston-Salem, NC, at the corner of Martin Luther King Jr. Drive and Cromartie Street.
Project Schedule:
Contract Document completion is scheduled for April, 2023.
Final Inspection and Occupancy for this building is approximated for April, 2025.
Design Process:
The selected firm will work through the Winston-Salem State University Department of Design and Construction with a building planning committee that includes user representatives. The design and construction of this project will include normal involvement of the State Construction Office.
Critical Selection Factors:
Interested firms can participate in the process by submitting a current SF-330 form and addressing the following in a written proposal. Please deliver three bound hard copies of the submittal, along with one electronic copy assembled into a single file, (on a USB drive attached to the printed submittals), to address the criteria listed below. The length should be limited to 20 8.5” x 11” paper sheets, double sided, (inclusive of the SF-330, and exclusive of the front and back cover). Firms are requested to assure receipt of proposals at address listed below by 5:00 PM, at the closing date as listed on the UNC Opportunities to do Business with Universities webpage.
Include, in your proposal, information addressing the state required selection criteria listed below. Please replicate the numerical identification and order in your proposal to coordinate with the items as specified below. You may reference the appropriate pages within the SF-330 as you find appropriate to avoid redundancy.
- Specialized or appropriate expertise in the type of project.
- Past performance on similar projects.
- Adequate staff and proposed design or consultant team for the project.
- Current workload and State projects awarded.
- Proposed design approach for the project including design team and consultants.
- Recent experience with project costs and schedules.
- Construction administration capabilities.
- Proximity to and familiarity with the area where project is located.
- Record of successfully completed projects without major legal or technical problems.
- Experience with the CM at Risk delivery method.
- Other factors that may be appropriate for the project.
- UNC adds HUB participation on the design team/consultants.
Designer Selection Process:
Members of the selection committee will review submittals to assess qualifications of design teams and will select a minimum of three firms to be interviewed. Shortlisted design teams will be notified and scheduled for interviews when selected. Following the interviews a recommended ranking order will be proposed for consideration and approval by the Chancellor and University Board of Trustees.
Questions/Proposal Submittal:
In order that the selection process is as objective as possible, do not contact members of the Board of Trustees, or any university officials other than the project manager. All questions and project submittals are to be directed to:
Ronald Vanard, RA, NCARB
Winston-Salem State University
Design and Construction
1604-C Lowery Street Winston-Salem, NC 27101
(336) 750-2852
