Source: TUSKEGEE UNIVERSITY submitted to NRP
1890 FACILITIES GRANT PROGRAM AT TUSKEGEE UNIVERSITY
Sponsoring Institution
National Institute of Food and Agriculture
Project Status
ACTIVE
Funding Source
OTHER GRANTS
Reporting Frequency
Annual
Accession No.
1018423
Grant No.
2019-45200-29100
Cumulative Award Amt.
$4,989,288.19
Proposal No.
2018-03837
Multistate No.
(N/A)
Project Start Date
Mar 1, 2019
Project End Date
Feb 28, 2026
Grant Year
2023
Program Code
[LS]- Section 1447 Facilities Grants
Recipient Organization
TUSKEGEE UNIVERSITY
(N/A)
TUSKEGEE,AL 36088
Performing Department
CAENS
Non Technical Summary
Agricultural research, extension and teaching programs at Tuskegee University are designed to provide a broad foundation that prepares society ready students through innovative curricula that includes hands on experiential and service learning activities. The integrated multidisciplinary research and extension programs not only allow collaborations among scientists and extension personnel but also provide opportunities for the development of programs that effectively address the needs of the clientele and the communities that we serve. Support through the development of infrastructure, technology and modern state of the art facilities are central and essential to carrying out these programs. Tuskegee University is proposing, for the 5 Years Facilities program, to (I) Overhaul the HVAC system and renovate 4 labs in Milbank hall, (II) Overhaul the HVAC system and Renovate Prepared Foods Teaching and Demonstration Kitchen/lab (PFTDKL) in Campbell Hall, (III) Plan and begin construction of Henderson 2nd Floor, (1V) Upgrade the green house complex, (V) Construct a Youth Activity facility, (VI) Renovate spaces in Harper and Morrison Mayberry halls for media and technology training and (VII) Urban Research and Extension facility for Urban aggriculture . These facilities when completed will provide needed space, equipment, and planned activities that will enhance agricultural teaching, research, and extension programs for the Tuskegee University land-grant mission. Federal, state and local regulations as well as NEPA assessments will be followed and conducted at all levels of the construction/renovation process. A competitive bidding process will be used in the selection of the architects and award of contracts for construction.
Animal Health Component
70%
Research Effort Categories
Basic
15%
Applied
70%
Developmental
15%
Classification

Knowledge Area (KA)Subject of Investigation (SOI)Field of Science (FOS)Percent
40100010001100%
Knowledge Area
401 - Structures, Facilities, and General Purpose Farm Supplies;

Subject Of Investigation
0001 - Administration;

Field Of Science
0001 - Administration;
Goals / Objectives
The major goal of Tuskegee University Facilities Program isto provide needed space, state of the art equipment, and facilities necessary to enhance food and agricultural and related teaching, research, and Extension programs and the resulting outcomes associated with Tuskegee University's Land-Grant Mission. Thisinvolves building new or renovation ofseveral facilities to include: (I) Renovation of four laboratories in Milbank Hall including associated HVAC systems and, (II) Renovation ofthe Prepared Foods and Nutrition Teaching and Demonstration Kitchen/lab (PFTDKL) in Campbell Hall and associated HVAC systems and, (III) Planning and begin new construction of Henderson 2nd Floor, (1V) Upgrade ofthe green house complex, (V) Construction ofa Youth Activity facility, (VI) Renovation ofspaces in Harper and Morrison Mayberry Halls for media, technology and rural workforce development training, and (VII) purchase ofa facility for Urban Agriculture in Montgomery, AL
Project Methods
Federal, state and local regulations will be followed at all levels of the construction/renovation process. Pre-Construction Environmental impact assessments and statements will be performed for each site and location of each of the facilities to be renovated or constructed. A competitive bidding process will be used in the selection of the architects and award of contracts for construction. The construction will be accomplished in three phases: Preconstruction, Construction and Post construction. Preconstruction phase: Meetings will be held with stakeholders including faculty and the university Physical Planning and Management personnel during the planning and design phase of the facility. A Pre-construction Environmental Impact Assessment will be conducted and submitted to USDA/NIFA for approval. Based on the approved architectural design and construction drawings, bids for construction will be solicited. Solicitation for bids will be published in the local and regional papers. A date will be set for bid opening, normally 3-4weeks after the solicitation based on the size of the project. Contractors who submitted bids will be invited for the bid opening. Bid will be tallied and announced. The lowest bidder will be selected for the award of the construction contract. In case the lowest bidder is not selected, justifications will be provided why the other bidder is selected. A request will be made to USDA/NIFA for the approval to engage the services of the selected contractor. A contract will only be issued for construction after approval has been granted for both the Environmental Impact Assessment and the selected contractor. Construction phase: Construction will begin after the contract has been signed by the appropriate University administrators. A time line will be established and approved by both the University and the contractor for the completion of the construction. Scheduled regular monthly meetings and inspection will be held with the contractor at the site to review progress during construction. Written monthly reports will be submitted to the university administration and the PI and where there are delays, corrective actions will be instituted. Request for payments will only be approved based on the progress and if the contractor fulfilled the time line of progress. Necessary equipment will be purchased and installed when the construction is 80% complete. A dry run of the equipment will be conducted when the facility is 95% complete. A final walk through will be conducted when the facility is 100% complete. The facility will be opened for occupancy after the final walk through and acceptance by the University. Post Construction Sustainability: The facility will be assigned a building manager who will oversee all the activities scheduled in the facility. A stringent building maintenance schedule will be instituted and followed. A log will be kept on all maintenance activities to make sure the facility is operational at all times. A record will be kept on how many students, youth and producers are trained in the facility, number of research projects and extension activities that are carried out and number of publications generated as a result of the use of the facility.

Progress 03/01/24 to 02/28/25

Outputs
Target Audience:Tuskegee University Administration. Faculty/Scientists/, Students. USDA/NIFA Personnel Changes/Problems:Objectives (I); (III); (IV); (V); (VI) are postponed for the next cycle of funding. What opportunities for training and professional development has the project provided?The completed Campbell Hall is beingused for agricultural research and Extension as well as instructional programming to support Evans Allen Reseach and 1890 Extension programs How have the results been disseminated to communities of interest? Nothing Reported What do you plan to do during the next reporting period to accomplish the goals?Continue tp planfor objectives to be constructed

Impacts
What was accomplished under these goals? (I) Renovation of four laboratories in Milbank Hall including associated HVAC systems Due to insufficient funds, the objective has been postpned to the next cycle of funding (II) Renovation ofthe Prepared Foods and Nutrition Teaching and Demonstration Kitchen/lab (PFTDKL) in Campbell Hall and associated HVAC systems The renovation of this facility was completed in January 2025 and currently occupied.Research, Extension and Agricultural instruction programs are being carried out in the facility.? (III) Planning and begin new construction of Henderson 2ndFloor No activity for this objective were carried out due to insufficient funding. We are recommending for this objective to be eliminated (1V) Upgrade ofthe green house complex: This facility is being renovated with other funds. (V) Construction ofa Youth Activity facility: This objective is postponed to future funding due to insufficient funds in the current cycle of funding (VI) Renovation ofspaces in Harper and Morrison Mayberry Halls for media, technology and rural workforce development training The renovation of this facility is currently in the planning stage (VII) purchase ofa facility for Urban Agriculture in Montgomery, AL An Environmantal Assessment of the property is currently being conducted. Negotiations as well as surveys are in progressfor the purchase of property.

Publications


    Progress 03/01/23 to 02/29/24

    Outputs
    Target Audience:Tuskege University Administration, Faculty/Scientists, Students, USDA/NIFA Program personnel Changes/Problems: Nothing Reported What opportunities for training and professional development has the project provided? Nothing Reported How have the results been disseminated to communities of interest? Nothing Reported What do you plan to do during the next reporting period to accomplish the goals?Continue to plan for the other objectives such as Environmental Impact Assessment forMilbank Hall, the next facilit to be renovated

    Impacts
    What was accomplished under these goals? Objective (ii): Renovation of Prepared Foods and Nutrition Research, Teaching and Demonstration Kitchen /lab (PFTDKL) in Campbell Hall with associated HVAC system: Approval was granted for Tuskegee University to engage the services of Skyline Engineering and Constrution Company to provide Enviromental Impact Assessment for the facility. The report submitted to USDA/NIFA was subsequently approved. A cost analysis for the renovation was completed and bid requests were developed and advertised. Of the three construction companies that submitted bids, AG Gaston was the lowest bidder of $3,300,000. Approval was obtained from USDA/NIFA to engage the services of AG Gaston for the contruction. Construction began in December 2022 and it is 99% complete We are currently installing network and internet access in the facility with an expected full occupancy in August 2024. Wecontinue to plan for the other objectives.

    Publications


      Progress 03/01/22 to 02/28/23

      Outputs
      Target Audience:Tuskege University Administration,Faculty/Scientists. students Changes/Problems: Nothing Reported What opportunities for training and professional development has the project provided? Nothing Reported How have the results been disseminated to communities of interest? Nothing Reported What do you plan to do during the next reporting period to accomplish the goals?Complete the construction of CampbellHall and plan for the renovation of Milbank Hall. Perform environmental assessment for Milbank Hall.

      Impacts
      What was accomplished under these goals? Objective (ii): Renovation of Prepared Foods and Nutrition Research, Teaching and Demonstration Kitchen /lab (PFTDKL) in Campbell Hall with associated HVAC system: Approval was granted for Tuskegee University to engage the services of Skyline Engineering and Constrution Company to provide Enviromental Impact Assessment for the facility. The report submitted to USDA/NIFA was subsequently approved. A cost analysis for the renovation wascompletedand bidrequests were developed and advertised. Of the three construction companies that submitted bids, AG Gaston was the lowest bidder of $3,300,000. Approval was obtained from USDA/NIFA to engage the services of AG Gaston for the contruction. Construction began in December 2022with an expected completion date of early January 2024. We continue to plan for the other objectives.

      Publications


        Progress 03/01/21 to 02/28/22

        Outputs
        Target Audience:University Administration, Faculty/Scientists, Students, USDA/NIFA personnel Changes/Problems: Nothing Reported What opportunities for training and professional development has the project provided? Nothing Reported How have the results been disseminated to communities of interest? Nothing Reported What do you plan to do during the next reporting period to accomplish the goals?Award construction contractto the lowest bidder and begin construction

        Impacts
        What was accomplished under these goals? Objective (ii): Renovation of Prepared Foods and Nutrition Research, Teaching and Demonstration Kitchen /lab (PFTDKL) in Campbell Hall with associated HVAC system:Approval was granted for Tuskegee University to engage the services of Skyline Engineering and Constrution Company to provide Enviromental Impact Assessment for the facility. The reportsubmitted to USDA/NIFA was subsequently approved. A cost analysis for the renovation has been completed and request for bids is is being developed for advertisement in January 2022. We continue to plan for the other objectives

        Publications


          Progress 03/01/20 to 02/28/21

          Outputs
          Target Audience:University administration, USDA personnel, faculty, students and scientists Changes/Problems: Nothing Reported What opportunities for training and professional development has the project provided? Nothing Reported How have the results been disseminated to communities of interest? Nothing Reported What do you plan to do during the next reporting period to accomplish the goals?Obtain approval for environmental assessment. requst forbids for construction, obtain approval from USDA/NIFA for the most appropriate bidder, award contract for construction

          Impacts
          What was accomplished under these goals? Objective 2:Renovation ofthe Prepared Foods and Nutrition Teaching and Demonstration Kitchen/lab (PFTDKL) in Campbell Hall and associated HVAC systems: Three bids for the Environmental Impact Assessment received were evaluatedand request for approval to engage the services of Skyline Engineering Company, the most qualified company,has been requested from USDA/NIFA

          Publications


            Progress 03/01/19 to 02/29/20

            Outputs
            Target Audience:USDA Personnel, faculty, staff, students, University administration, community stakeholders Changes/Problems: Nothing Reported What opportunities for training and professional development has the project provided? Nothing Reported How have the results been disseminated to communities of interest? Nothing Reported What do you plan to do during the next reporting period to accomplish the goals?Continue to plan for the other objectives of the project

            Impacts
            What was accomplished under these goals? Tuskegee University signed an MOU with the City of Montgomery for a lot lease for the Urban Agriculture projct in Montgomery AL. The Urban Agriculture Innovation Center was dedicated on February18, 2020.

            Publications