Excerpt from RFQ:
Notice is hereby given for the commencement of the selection process for architectural services for improvements to the LHC Bill Snyder Family Stadium at Kansas State University. Improvements to the stadium complex will continue the ongoing initiative of upgrading and enhancing both fan and student athlete experiences and center around the replacement of the existing west side press box and outdated restroom and concession areas.
This $60 million phase will include a structure providing a ‘‘front-door’’ to the athletic complex befitting the success, pride and tradition of the K-State athletics programs. The scope of work will include the following components:
• Replacement of 1960s era general fan restroom and concessions areas
• Training Table/Dining Hall
• Kitchen/commissary facilities
• Central ticket office
• Concourse and Hall of Fame
• Expanded revenue and suite seating areas
• Modern broadcast, electronic and print media areas
• Safety and security/ADA upgrades
To add to what Fedor posted, the $15 million dollar phase would be for a huge new weightroom and recruit hosting facility. I am hearing a weightroom on the order of 25,000 plus square feet.
I'm guessing this is the 80%/20% split referred to in that post, so that makes sense.
What doesn't make sense to me is this architect just finding out two days ago that they won the bid.
Where do they plan on putting this $15 million weightroom/hosting facility? Is this the thing Snyder wants to build across the street with a walking bridge from Vanier?
Also, if that's the case, what in the Hell do they plan on putting in the existing weight room in Vanier?
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