Trine University

Request for Proposals

Residential Housing for Students’ renovation or construction

November 22, 2021

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Introduction .................................................................................3
Background...................................................................................3
Trine Values and Goals……………...........................................3-4
Purpose and Objectives................................................................4
Project Description ......................................................................4
Time and Place for Proposal Submissions...................................5
Project Schedule...........................................................................5
Elements of Proposal....................................................................5
Evaluation Criteria……………………………………………...5-6

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Introduction

Trine University is initiating a Request for Proposal (RFP) process to find a contractor

qualified to redesign/design and or construct residential housing halls to accommodate its

expanding student body. Trine University needs a contractor that has experience in building,

designing, and renovating residential buildings. The contractor will need to provide past

examples of residential remodeling and many variations of ways they could redesign the existing

buildings.

Background

Trine University is a private college located in Angola Indiana. In was founded in 1884

and mainly pulls students from Indiana, Ohio, and Michigan. Trine is known for its strong

engineering and physical therapy departments. In 2021 Trine had a total enrollment of 4,998 and

is continuing to grow.

Trine values and goals

1. Academics: Trine University will provide high-quality academic programs, actively

2. Facilities: Trine University facilities (buildings and properties) will be “state-of-the-art”

3. Enrollment: Trine University will increase its total enrollment in all academic programs
at all locations while retaining its character as a university that recognizes the value of
small classes, the need for innovative delivery methods and the importance of a vibrant
residential community.

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4. Finances: Trine University will ensure responsible stewardship of its fiscal and physical
resources while expanding its support resource base.

5. Student Services: Trine University will provide outstanding services and support to all
students in a safe environment for student engagement and learning, and provide
opportunities that promote leadership, academic growth, and professional development.

6. Technology: Trine University will equip its various locations and classrooms with state-
of-the-art technology as well as the resources and support needed to enhance enrollment,
retention of students and faculty, and support for all curricula.

(Mission, Vision, and Goals | Trine University)

Purpose and Objectives

As the total enrolment at Trine university continues to grow, we want to be able to

comfortably house and meet all our students’ residential needs. As of now we only have minor

housing issues that are manageable but as enrollment increases, we will need not only more but

better rooms for our students. We are not looking to expand our campus outward so we will need

creative and innovative designs to expand housing space vertically or make our current housing

more space efficient but still comfortable and functional for our students

Project Description

This proposal will focus on the renovation of Reiner’s, Stadium, and Fabiani Hall. These

builds are three of the four main housing for underclassmen. In this renovation we want to create

space to house around 500-600 more people by adding more stories to the existing building. As

of now, Reiner’s and stadium’s room’s house three people while Fabiani’s rooms house 2. For

the project contractors will need to be able to design a creative layout to comfortable maximize

the limited space we have.

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Time and Place for Proposal Submissions

Any interested contractors should note that the final date to submit is February 14, 2022,

at 6pm. All proposals should be submitted to the Trine university email which is

[email protected]. All question about the project requirements or need elements or

timeline may also be sent to this email address.

Project Schedule
Release RFP…………………………………………………………...November 22, 2021
Final Date to submit proposals…………………………………………February 14, 2022
Meet with top five contractors…………………………………………February 24, 2022
Contractor selection…………………………………………………… February 28, 2022
Meeting with selected contractor………………………………………March 4, 2022
Break ground on renovations…………………………………………. March 7, 2022

Elements of Proposal
The proposal for the renovation of the residential buildings at Trine University must

include the companies’ qualifications to work on residential building. Prior examples of the

companies work renovating existing buildings or construction of new building. 2+ different

possible designs for each building. All contact information needs if chosen as a potential

candidate. A detailed estimate for time and cost of the project, and lastly a list of things you

would need form us to make this project possible.

Evaluation Criteria

The proposal for the renovation of the Trine residential buildings will be evaluated based

on three main elements

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 Cost

 Time for completion

 Most effective use of space

The cost and time need to complete the project are critical pieces of information because as a

university we would like to limit the final strain of the renovations and keep the price of tuition

as low as we can while still being able to fund the project. Time is also a major factor because

we are working on building our students need to live in so the renovation process would have to

be from may to august which is not a large window for construction. Lastly the creativity of the

design and its ability to improve the lives of our students will be a vital factor in our decision