Native American Cultural Center Project Implementation and Project

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Item Name: Native American Cultural Center Project Implementation and Project
Approval (NAU)
Action Item Discussion Item Information Item
Issue: Northern Arizona University requests approval for the $7 million, 12,540
square foot Native American Cultural Center project, which includes new
construction, demolition, sitework and utility infrastructure extensions. The
project will be funded with $3 million from donations and $4 million in general
university funds. The university portion may be reduced if additional gift
funding is received.
Previous Board Actions: Amended FY 2009 Capital Development Plan January 2009
FY 2010 Capital Development Plan June 2009
Amended FY 2010 Capital Development Plan January 2010
FY 2011 Capital Development Plan June 2010
Statutory / Policy Requirements:
Board Policy 7-102 requires Capital Committee review and Board approval of
projects with a total project cost over $5 million.
Project Justification /Strategic Implications:
The project is 12,549 square feet of new construction for a cultural center
incorporating unique cultural influences and sustainable design principles. The
new facility will offer a network of student support services for native and nonnative
students. The estimated cost is $7 million. Gifts will fund $3 million of the
project.
This project is consistent with the adopted NAU Master Plan, as well as the
update in process, which promotes quality student activity environments that
facilitate student integration into the social community of campus. Student
retention and recruitment are inherently linked with the quality of academic,
service and social facilities.
In the university strategic plan, the university made a commitment to Native
Americans to provide a university climate that enhances the academic
experiences of Native American students and others. The proposed Native
American Cultural Center will provide academic and student support services that
are a key component of meeting that goal. Additionally, the center will house
Contact Information
David Bousquet, Vice President, (928) 523.8449, David.Bousquet@nau.edu
Jane Kuhn, Associate Vice President, (928) 523.7732, Jane.Kuhn@nau.edu

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activities that support student recruitment and retention, while providing a point of
contact for students away from home. The Strategic Planning Council involved
500 members of the university community and external partners in preparing the
university Strategic Plan.
Currently more than 1,300 Native American students representing 62 tribes from
throughout the country are enrolled. The Native American Cultural Center will
provide a visible presence and will enhance the university’s ability to attract,
retain and graduate Native American students. The Center’s goals directly help
achieve two of the seven goals stated in the University’s strategic plan, including
Goal 6 “Foster a culture of diversity” and Goal 7 “Become the nation’s leading
university serving Native Americans.”
The Center will also focus upon the significance of native cultures in the past,
present, and future. Through the impact of its presence and programming, and
as a coordinating body for activities of interest to students, Native American
constituents, and the general community, the Native American Cultural Center
will underscore the vital role of cultural diversity and multi-cultural understanding
on campus and in the region. The Center will promote a community of students,
faculty, visiting scholars and tribal leaders.
The building will be available to all student clubs and organizations, and
scheduling will be accessible to the NAU community. Additionally, it is planned
the building will be available for community events.
Project Description and Scope:
The project includes offices, a kitchen, an outdoor patio and a central gathering
hall for lectures, student presentations, award ceremonies, cultural dances and
other events such as student orientation. Additionally, a student lounge and a
computer area are in close proximity to the student service staff and peer
mentors. A multi-purpose room and a double conference room for academic
programs, symposia, and meetings provide interactive space for collaborative
projects. Native American art will be featured throughout the new center, as will
student curated art exhibits. Native American Student Services will be housed in
this facility in keeping with the commitment to provide cultural integration for our
Native American population.
Development of this project included extensive programming and community
outreach efforts with a large cross section of user groups including campus and
the community at large. At the request of the donors, a Native American architect
was included on the design team to help support the overall programming and
design, and provide interpretation of the Native American cultural sensitivities.
The total project square footage of new construction is 12,549. The demolition of
the counseling facility will remove 7,891 square feet from the university’s square

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footage. This will result in a net increase of 4,658 square feet in the university’s
total. The parking lot adjoining the site will be removed to provide the outdoor
spaces that are an integral part of this facility.
The site change, facilitated by master planning discussions, focused on
accessibility and visibility to all students and the community, as well as its
congruence with the campus civic boundaries which include Cline Library, Ardrey
Auditorium and the University Union. The new site will allow for better long term
integration of the facility and its programs and outreach efforts with the
community.
Relocation preserves space for future development within the science and math
academic core. The previous site has been identified as an ideal site for needed
improvements and growth in the sciences/math complex. Over 60% of all
incoming students are required to take a science/lab and math class. As
enrollments continue to increase the need to address these programs is quickly
becoming more critical. This site is the only available site on the north campus
core available for an academic building of over 100,000 gsf.
The new site also allows for the continued greening of campus, as well as
removal of interior roadways and parking lots and continued improvements to the
pedestrian spine.
Site work required at the proposed location allows utility connections to be
brought into current code compliance. New electrical service will come from a
switch rather than the adjacent building; water service will have new connections
as well. Connection points for steam and chilled water are in close proximity to
the building site, but will require extensions from the North Plant.
o Site costs will be spent by the University eventually, if not for the NACC
then for the next project;
o Demolition cost will be incurred for any building replacement;
o Existing counseling building has a cost to keep open – building is
unattractive and inefficient; and,
o Utilities upgrades or extensions are needed for any new work.
Additionally, geotechnical reports on the site indicated poor soil in a small portion
of the site resulting in some redesign of the project’s foundation and the footings
to ensure high quality, durable construction.
Additional Project Considerations:
This construction project has been designed in accordance with university
Design Guidelines, and will be constructed of high quality, durable, maintainable
materials and building systems to maximize energy efficiency and minimize
operational, repair and replacement costs.

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In an effort to demonstrate the university’s commitment to responsible,
sustainable design and in response to the Governor’s mandate that facilities be
designed in a sustainable manner, this project will incorporate sustainable
materials and practices wherever possible. As a reflection of the NAU goal, this
project is intended to receive a United States Green Building Council (USGBC)
Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) Silver Certification.
There is no backfill plan associated with this project. The Counseling programs
are being permanently relocated, in August 2011, into the new Health and
Learning Center project currently under construction. Counseling staff will be
temporarily relocated to allow demolition of Counseling and until construction is
completed on Health and Learning. The space in the University Union currently
occupied by Native American Support Services (NASS) will be available for
expansion of other student service programs that currently share space with
NASS.
Project Delivery Method and Process:
This project is being delivered through the Construction Manager at Risk (CMAR)
method. This approach was selected because it can save time through fast-track
project scheduling, it provides contractor design input and coordination throughout
the project, it improves potentially adversarial project environments, and it allows
for the selection of the most qualified contractor team for each individual
component of the project. With the use of two independent estimates at each
phase, and low bid subcontractor work for the actual construction, this method also
provides a high level of cost and quality control.
The CMAR was selected through the capital project selection committee process
prescribed by the ABOR Procurement Code. The university received twenty (20)
responses to the project RFQ and four (4) of the responding teams were shortlisted
for interview. A licensed contractor from the community was included on
the selection committee as required by ABOR policy, as was an architect.
The design team was selected through a similar ABOR process, and five (5)
teams were interviewed out of the twenty-nine (29) RFQ responses received.
Project Management: The primary members of the project staffing plan include
one (1) senior Facilities, Design and Construction member from the University of
Arizona, the NAU Manager of Planning and Design, the NAU Manager of
Construction, and a NAU project manager.

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Project Costs:
The total project budget for the Native American Cultural Center is $7 million.
The project budget includes new construction, demolition of the existing
counseling building, site development, utility extensions and code upgrades,
landscaping and circulation connections between new and existing buildings,
equipment, furnishings, and all required indirect costs.
The initial project budget was developed at the Capital Development Plan (CDP)
phase in consideration of comparable costs from other ABOR projects, gifted
funds, and the strategic goals of the university.
Relevant comparable projects are listed below and include:
Project Gross
Square Feet
Construction
Cost/sf
Comparable Project
Location
Heard Museum North Scottsdale 9,600 $230.00
Museum of NA Collection Ctr Flagstaff 17,283 $318.00
UA Poetry Building Tucson 17,650 $353.56
Portland State University Ctr Portland, OR 12,500 $648.48
Huhugam Heritage Center* Gila River Reservation 51,000 $304.64
Average Comparable Project 36,011 $370.94
Note*: Various donations from local tribe tradesmen, including earthwork, were part of this
project.
Considering these relevant comparable construction costs, the Native American
Cultural Center project construction budget cost of $382 per square foot is within
an appropriate range.
The CMAR is at risk to provide the completed project within the agreed upon
GMP price.
Fiscal Impact and Financing Plan:
This project will be funded through gifts of $3 million and $4 million in general
university funds. The university portion may be reduced if additional gift funding
is received.
Operations and maintenance costs are projected to moderately rise due to new
square footage and potential increases in utility rates. The rise was offset by
approximately 50% due to demolition of Counseling square footage and its
replacement with sustainable, energy efficient systems and new construction.
Debt Ratio Impact: There are no bond funds or other form of debt required for
this project.

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Project Status and Schedule:
Construction documents for the project are nearing completion. The GMP is
based upon 100% bids from subcontractors for the original scope. New bids for
new site work related to relocation and foundation redesign are currently being
evaluated. All bids are within the approved project budget.
General construction is scheduled to begin in September 2010. Construction is
scheduled to be complete in October 2011.
Committee Review and Recommendation:
The Capital and Project Finance Committee reviewed this item at its July 15,
2010 meeting and recommended forwarding for Board approval.
The Committee had a discussion on the potential to model the cultural center
similar to other university cultural centers that serve as regional and national
attractions.
Recommendation to the Board
It is recommended the Board grant combined Project Implementation Approval and
Project Approval for the NAU Native American Cultural Center project, as presented in
this Executive Summary.

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Capital Project Information Summary
University: Northern Arizona University
Project Name: Native American
Cultural Center
Project Description and Location:
A new 12,549 square foot Native American Cultural Center located on north campus
between the University Union and Cline Library along Knoles Drive.
Project Schedule:
Planning Spring 2009
Design Fall 2009
Construction September 2010
Occupancy October 2011
Project Budget:
Facility Useful Life
50-75 years (approximately)
Total Project Cost $ 7,000,000
Total Project Cost per GSF $ 558
Direct Construction Cost $ 4,824,907
Construction Cost per GSF $ 382
Change in Annual
Operating/Maintenance Costs:
Utilities – New Square Footage $ 23,181
Personnel $ 60,000
All Other Operating $ 25,000
Subtotal $ 108,181
Funding Sources:
Capital:
A. Gifts $ 3,000,000
B. System Revenue Bonds $
C. Local Funds $ 4,000,000
Subtotal $ 7,000,000
Operation/Maintenance
A. Funding Source: General University Funds

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Capital Project Cost Estimate
University: Northern Arizona University
Project:
Native American Cultural Center
Capital
Project
Development Implementation Project
Plan Approval Approval
Capital Costs
1. Land Acquisition $ - $ - $
-
2. Construction Cost - - -
A. New Construction 4,794,907 4,794,907
B. Renovation - -
C. Fixed Equipment (Owner Furnished) - - -
D. Site Development (excl. 2.E.) - - -
E. Parking and Landscaping - - -
F. Utilities Extensions - - -
G. Other (Asbestos) - 30,000 30,000
G. Inflation and Market Adjustment (0.0%) - - -
Subtotal Construction Cost $ - $ 4,824,907 $ 4,824,907
3. Fees
A. Construction Mgr (3%) $ - $ 152,000 $ 152,000
B. Architect/Engineer (15%) - 729,585 729,585
C. Other (2%) - 116,885 116,885
Subtotal Consultant Fees $ - $ 998,470 $ 998,470
4. FF&E Movable $ - $ 316,000 $ 316,000
5. Contingency, Design Phase (0.0%) - - -
6. Contingency, Construction Phase (8%) - 386,458 386,458
7. Parking Reserve - 5,000 5,000
8. Telecommunications Equipment - 35,000 35,000
Subtotal Items 4-8 $ - $ 742,458 $ 742,458
9. Additional University Costs
A. Surveys, Tests, Inspections, etc. $ - $ 162,452 $ 162,452
B. Move-in Costs - 12,000 12,000
C. Printing Advertisement - 1,600 1,600
D. 3rd Party Estimate, UA Review, Audit - 62,000 62,000
E. Project Management Cost (2.5%) 175,000 175,000
F. State Risk Mgmt Insurance (.0034%) - 21,113 21,113
Subtotal Additional University Costs $ - $ 434,165 $ 434,165
TOTAL CAPITAL COST $ 6,000,000 $ 7,000,000 $ 7,000,000

Runke Circle
Knoles Dr.
S. San Francisco St.
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Project Site Location Map:
Native American Cultural Center
Butler Ave.
Blome
Bldg
Dupont Dr.
Milton Road
Gammage
Building
Frier
Hall
Roseberry
Apt
Knoles Dr.
North
Union
North
Hall
McMullen Circle
Old Main
Ashurst
Bury Hall
Taylor Hall
Wettaw
Building
Duplicating
Services
Chemistry
Building
Centennial
Building
Beaver St.
Riles
Bldg
Anthropology
Annex
Tormey Ave.
LAB
Facility
Phy
Science
Biology
Building
Eastburn
Education
Center
Communication
Building
Osborne Dr.
Plateau
Center
Liberal
Arts
Franklin Ave.
Riordan Ranch Rd.
Institute for
Human
Development
Counseling
and Testing
Center
Adel
Math
Babbitt
Academic
Center
Peterson
Hall
Wall Aquatic
Center
Lumberjack
Stadium
S. San Francisco St.
Cline
Library
Mt. View Hall
University Union
Performing and
Fine Arts
Gillenwater
Hall
HRM
Recreation
Center
Riordan Rd.
Ardrey
Auditorium
Cowden
Learning
Community
Raymond Hall
McDonald Hall
Bookstore
Fronski
Health
Center
Mt.View Dr.
PARKING
STRUCTURE
Information
Systems
Tinsley
Hall
Blome Dr. South
Gateway
Center
Sechrist Hall
Hall
north
0 100' 200'
SCALE
300'
Allen
Hall
University Drive
NEW CONSTRUCTION
Wilson Hall
ACADEMIC BUILDINGS
ARD
Reilly
Hall
RESIDENCE HALLS
University Drive
Campus
Heights
Anthropology
Lab
ROTC/Property
Control
SUPPORT FACILITIES
Runke Dr.
McConnell Drive
Gabaldon
Hall
Knoles Drive
73
Babbitt
Academic
Center
Pine Ridge
Village Apts
Learning
oll Dr.