SIF159 UVA | NOVA Fairfax Space

Project Manager: Greg Fairchild

This award is intended to fund construction of a core building and the related tenant fit-out to support educational programming. The fit-out will build out approximately 50,300 SF space to provide classrooms, offices, huddle rooms, large and small conference rooms, pre-function areas, reception area, and open work areas.

BoV Approved: August 2018

Project Dates: 10/01/2018 – 9/30/2025

Total Funding: $55,000,000

Executive Summary

In the 2017 General Assembly session, the Commonwealth authorized bonds in the amount of $57.5M for lab renovations and enhancements and/or research equipment in higher education.  Of this amount $20M was authorized for the Center for Human Therapeutics, at GGBRI, a partnership of UVA, GMU, and INOVA. New leadership at Inova, UVA, and UVA Health shifted the focus from GGBRI basic science research to educational programs that will support adults who are interested in improving their knowledge base and skill sets that allow them to progress in their career.  This could take the form of professional master’s degrees, certificates, etc. 

This shift in priorities required UVA to help Inova rebuild the core and shell for Building C (originally planned as wet lab space) and to fit out two floors for UVA|NOVA programs.

The Fairfax space is fiscally managed by UVA’s Facilities Management, but the space will be managed by UVA | Northern Virginia.

Current Status: Active

Progress

1. Lease. Lease has been signed and rent payments have commenced. The 10-year lease has been signed (see Attachment A) and rent payments started December 2023. UVA | Northern Virginia will be managing invoices and rent and OPM payments. Attachment B outlines the projected payments and actuals tracking.
2. Project Schedule. Attachment C shows the project schedule, as managed by James Loman (FM). The Fairfax campus has completed Construction Documents (Attachment D), and we are working with Fairfax County on permitting.
3. Construction Bid Process. The competitive construction bid process has begun and UVA will begin reviewing bids in early December.
4. Construction and Occupancy. Construction is set to begin mid- to late January with an 8-month timeframe. Additional time will be needed for Safety & Security, AV, Furniture.
   1. Occupancy is slated for January 2, 2025, in time for Spring 2025 classes.