RFP Construction Manager at Risk - Columbus Zoo and Aquarium Existing Bonobo (Great Ape) Building Remodel and Expansion

https://qfm96.com/news/061160-zoo-plans-50m-in-capital-improvements/ Zoo plans $50M in capital improvements POWELL - The Columbus Zoo and Aquarium, and its wildlife conservation center, The Wilds, are embarking on a major capital spending program, planning to spend over $50 million on projects to improve habitats and lodging at the two attractions. The largest single expenditure to be undertaken over the course of the next 12 to 18 months is approximately $32.5 million earmarked for the redevelopment of the North America region. Groundbreaking is scheduled for the fall on the project, which includes new habitats for gray wolf, bald eagle, black bear, North American river otter and Canada lynx. Construction began this spring on a nearly $4 million expansion and improvement of the bonobo's indoor winter habitat. The zoo is spending another $8 million for animal wellbeing and habitat improvements, facility upgrades, new technology, enhanced security and more, said Tom Schmid, president and CEO of the Columbus Zoo and The Wilds. "We are excited to announce these significant projects and improvements. These projects, along with other enhancements focused on animal wellbeing, are modernizing our nearly 100-year old Zoo, providing more security for our guests, and improving the lives of our animals," Schmid said. At The Wilds, outside Zanesville, work continues on the $7 million 59-acre RV campground, which will include 46 spots for RVs, 27 primitive camping spots, hiking, biking trails, a playground, a camp store, a dog park, two shower houses, and fishing and swimming at a nearby lake. The campground is expected to be ready to welcome visitors in early 2024. ____________________________ The Bonobo Building Remodel and Expansion will consist of approximately $2.415 million dollars in estimated construction in renovations to the existing Bonobo building at the Zoo. The existing building renovation and expansion provides a new space so the bonobo have free choice movement between their bedrooms, dayrooms and flex space. Updates will dramatically improve existing back of house holding and staff support areas of the building that are to remain. Improvements will also extend the life of the building. Included will be improvements to Animal Care Staff facilities including a prep kitchen, office, universal restroom, and storage with a successful chute and animal door system for bonobos to transfer from one space to the next and to the outdoor habitat. Design for better function of utilities within the building, such as water, sanitary and HAVC systems will also be included. The Construction Manager at Risk will be part of the overall Design Team consisting of the Owner, WDM Architects (Zoological Designer), and a team of local MEP, Civil and Structural engineer sub-consultants. Construction is scheduled to start March 2023 with a completion date December 2023. The construction management software, Procore, will be utilized for this project. The project is Prevailing Wage with rates published by the Department of Labor.

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