Construction Look Ahead

Darr Construction

Upcoming projects

Below is a listing of project(s) that will bid over the next several months.

Building Renovation, Cheek Hall

Project Description: This project will renovate approximately half of the existing interior space in Cheek Hall to create functional offices and support spaces for the Academic Departments. The project will also co-locate the Information Services group into a unified suite and create more collaborative spaces throughout the building. The project will remedy some of Cheek Hall’s many deferred maintenance items and improve the building’s vertical circulation.  Whiting-Turner is the Construction Manager at Risk (CMAR) for this project.  Interested parties can find more bidding information at: https://app.buildingconnected.com/public/5430e8255cdc2e0300ddf357/projects/67a138a83a9064003c7b041a.

Consultant: Christner Architects
Estimated Construction Cost: $13,000,000.00

Issue for Bid: March 14, 2025 
Bid Opening: April 11, 2025
Award of Contract: Issued by The Whiting-Turner Contracting Company
Start of Construction: Upon Award

Infrastructure Support for Broadcasting, Plaster Stadium

Project Description: The project consists of upgrading the power infrastructure and related components for the broadcasting and instant replay system at Plaster Stadium. Scope includes renovations to the existing press box, replacing damaged finishes, and adding a new IT closet. A new mechanical unit will serve the IT room, with an add alternate for new roofing. The west parking lot of Plaster Stadium will accommodate broadcasting trucks during games. Additional modifications will extend audiovisual conduit and city power to the southwest corner of Parking Lot 4. Sidewalk and fencing upgrades are included, along with an alternate option for a concrete screen wall with signage. Another alternate proposes extending city power from Normal Street to South Carrington Avenue.

Consultant: CMT Engineers; Smith-Goth Engineers
Estimated Construction Cost: $1,500,000.00

Issue for Bid: April 3, 2025
Bid Opening: April 17, 2025
Award of Contract: May 8, 2025
Start of Construction: Upon Award

FY25 Parking Lot Maintenance, Springfield Campus

Project Description: This project will include repair and maintenance work for various parking lots on the Springfield campus. Work includes removing and replacing small sections of asphalt that is broken, spalling, cracked, or deteriorating. After parking lot repairs are complete, each lot will be crack filled, sealed, and restriped.

Consultant: Planning, Design and Construction
Estimated Construction Cost: $160,000.00

Issue for Bid: April 22, 2025
Bid Opening: May 13, 2025
Award of Contract: May 20, 2025
Start of Construction: Upon Award

Generator Replacement, Networking & Telecommunications, Blair-Shannon House

Project Description: Replacement of generator to the appropriate size, power feed as required, and transfer switch for the MSU Telecommunications Center.

Consultant: IMEG Corp.
Estimated Construction Cost: $330,000.00

Issue for Bid: June 3, 2025
Bid Opening: June 24, 2025
Award of Contract: July 16, 2025
Start of Construction: Summer 2026

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