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RFP #P0012 | Campus Master PlanningAlabama A&M UniversityIn 1939, by authority of the State Board of Education, the Institute was permitted to offer work on thesenior University level. The first graduation class since 1920 received the bachelor’s degree in 1941, andon January 14, 1948, the name was again changed to “Alabama Agricultural and Mechanical University.”On June 26, 1969, the Alabama State Board of Education, the governing body of the institution, adopteda resolution changing the name of the institution to “Alabama Agricultural and Mechanical University.”The University received a “Class A” rating by the Southern Association of University’s and SecondarySchools in August 1946 and became a fully accredited member of the Association in December 1963.Alabama A&M University is a dynamic and progressive institution with a strong commitment toacademic excellence. The picturesque campus is situated on what many alumni and friends fondly referto as “The Hill,” only a few miles from downtown Huntsville. Serving over 6,000 students, the institutionis a diverse and vibrant microcosm of the larger world around it, attracting visits of fourteen NobelLaureates.The ambition of Alabama A&M University is less to be large than to be effective; its aim is not to rankfirst in size, but to rank first in helping students realize their potential for intellectual growth. Valuingexcellence above all else, A&M's commitment is to enhance student access to educational resources,student closeness to faculty and staff mentors, and student success in both classrooms and careers.President Hugine, in conjunction with the Alabama A&M University Board of Trustees, is in the processof developing a strategic vision for the institution in the year 2020. This process is in the early stages ofdevelopment, and the Campus Master Plan will be expected to integrate with that strategic vision.2.0 SCHEDULEThe schedule for the development of the Campus Master Plan must be coordinated with A&M'sacademic calendar, and major events such as commencement which may impact availability of key staff.The schedule for the Campus Master Planning process also must be coordinated with the ongoingdevelopment of A&M's strategic vision led by President Hugine and A&M's Board of Trustees. The targetdate for the completion of the Campus Master Plan is August 24, 2013; a time frame in advance of theBoard of Trustees Annual Meeting, which will be October, 2013. Consistent with these parameters, thefollowing initial milestone dates have been targeted for the Campus Master Planning process:RFP Release Date ............................................................................................ May 21, 2012Pre-Proposal Meeting ..................................................................................... May 31, 2012Deadline for Submitting Questions ................................................................. June 01, 2012Responses to Questions Distributed ............................................................... June 08, 2012Deadline for Submitting Proposals .................................................................. July 02, 2012Notification of Three (3) Short-Listed Firms .................................................... July 26, 2012Page 6
RFP #P0012 | Campus Master PlanningAlabama A&M UniversityInterviews/Selection ................................................................................... August 10, 2012Negotiate/Award Contract ......................................................................... August 24, 20123.0 SCOPE OF WORKThe Campus Master Plan shall encompass all of the existing property at Alabama A&M University's maincampus in Normal, Alabama and include the analysis of existing main campus facilities.The Campus Master Plan shall be based on projected space needs through the year 2020. These targetspace needs will be the outcome of reconciling the proposed space needs developed by various groupson campus with the overall enrollment projections for the University, the direction established by thestrategic vision, and anticipated resources.The Campus Master Plan, based on the analysis of existing campus facilities and projected space needs,shall guide the physical development of the University. This plan is to include:Land Use PlanThe Land Use component of the Campus Master Plan will examine current land use and develop acomprehensive plan for land use by type of facilities (Academic, Administrative, Residential, Athletic), oras open spaces, and provide for linkages between these areas. The Land Use plan will also identifybuildable site opportunities, site-specific building projects, site specific land-use projects, parking andpedestrian circulation and will identify buildings recommended for renovation, addition, and/ordemolition. A&M is interested in creative reuse of existing buildings on and off the campus to includethe Agribition Center and the WTARSH Research Farm located in Hazel Green, Alabama.Architectural Design GuidelinesAn important component of the Campus Master Plan is the review of existing Architectural DesignGuidelines which complement existing guidelines and facilities. These guidelines outline buildingphysical characteristics (scale, massing and materials) for the future development of campus. Currently,campus architecture includes a variety of styles, reflective of design movements which have occurredthroughout the last century.The A&M campus includes historical structures important to the history and heritage of the university.The Architectural Design Guidelines shall define and evaluate those historical structures and spacesacross campus. A&M has a desire to preserve the architectural context of such buildings while stillfulfilling the mission of the university. Those unique properties will be given special consideration interms of preservation, renovation, and landscaping.Landscape and Circulation PlanThe Campus Master Plan should guide the treatment and maintenance of existing site features, futuresite improvements, and pedestrian and vehicular circulation and develop a cohesive and consistentcampus character. Campus standards and guidelines should be reviewed and enhanced to address:developing a unifying character for the entire campus; eliminating pedestrian/vehicular conflicts andPage 7
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