Construction Updates

Baseball/softball fields - Phase III - A contract has been awarded to RPR Construction.  Project underway.  Scope of work to include entrance to the fields, pedestrian walkways and the field house/concession building.

Ratliff Engineering and Science Complex – Project underway. Building expected to be ready for usage by January 2006.

Health Clinic
– Work is underway. Location is on the corner of Patriot Drive and Spur 248.

Library parking lot expansion –
Design completed.

Ornelas Residence Hall –
Project underway. Residence hall will be five stories with 268 beds. Expected to open in fall 2006.

University Center Renovation
– A Request for Proposals (RFP) has been issued for Phase I, Stage 1 which includes moving all underground utilities.  Proposals are due February 7, 2006.

Patriot Village Overflow Parking Lot
– A contract has been awarded to RPR Construction. Work is underway. Project is for the construction of a 64-space parking lot adjacent to the Patriot Village Apartments.

ADA Accessible Sidewalk
- A contract has been awarded to Jamail Construction to install a six-foot American Disabilities Act accessible sidewalk, with lighting and a retaining wall, from Lake Drive to the Library Parking Lot (#10).