New Kyle Field RFP is out...

Just a FYI to get an idea of the scope of it.

It's going to be 3 phased with up to $225 million/phase. Total project could touch $675 million, but its safe to assume it will definitely be north of $500 million.

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Scope of Work

This project consists of a significant redevelopment of the Kyle Field Stadium on the campus of Texas A&M University in College Station. The work is anticipated to be implemented in multiple phases, and the successful CMAR must be capable of performing phases valued at up to $225 million within an eight month construction window per phase. The phasing must be scheduled such that Kyle Field can continue to host home football games during the regular collegiate football season(s). Supporting work can continue during the football season so long as it does not materially affect home football games. The work includes significant structural modifications and additions to the west, south and east side of Kyle Field Stadium, and site and new exterior enclosure improvements to all sides of Kyle Field. Following is more detailed information on specific modifications and additions that the project will include:



The demolition and replacement of the Netum Steed Conditioning Laboratory


Relocation of existing athletics and operations staff in the West side of stadium


Initial site utility work (chilled water, power, storm, etc.)


West Side: demolition and replacement of the entire West stands including adding six rows of seating closer to the field, private suites, loge boxes and related premium spaces along with chair-back seating at the lower decks. At ground level, the West side of the stadium will have a grand indoor plaza that will allow for large indoor gatherings as well as a connection to the outside tailgating areas directly adjacent to the stadium. The upper seating decks will have bleacher seating serviced by an upper concourse with typical fan amenities (restrooms, concession stands, etc.). Finally, a new Media Level will be located at the top of the upper seating bowl to house the Press/Broadcast areas along with coaches and other associated booths.


South End Zone Lower Level: an area for press, interviews, 12th Man Productions, computer operations, football locker room and recruiting room. The lower seating deck will have chair-back seating with access via a new concourse to the Bright Building Nutrition Center which will serve as a club on game days.


The playing field will be lowered approximately seven feet and moved approximately eighteen feet to the south. The relocation of the field will also improve sightline issues for the north end zone seats and allow for the addition of six rows of seating to be added on the east and north sides of the stadium.


South Side Upper Level: the addition of an upper seating deck and concourse. The seating capacity of this deck is approximately 12,000 with the future potential of an additional 7,000 seats. The seating will be located both below and above the new upper concourse. The concourse will also contain the typical fan amenities.


East Side: to help address code and inadequate egress issues in the east stands, the project will demolish the existing Read Building and G. Rollie White Coliseum. The lower seating bowl will also be demolished and replaced. Accessible seating areas will be created along with twenty private suites.


A final sequencing plan for all phases will be established in coordination with the A/E team, the CMAR and The Texas A&M University System. The plan must be capable of allowing regular season home football games to be played in the stadium during the 2013, 2014 and 2015 seasons.

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