WEST POINT - THAYER HALL DEMOLITION AND CONSTRUCTION PROJECT INDUSTRY DAY

Update 11/12/25:

For those participating in the one-on-one meetings, the potential questions are as follows:

1.Potential Demolition – constrained by 18-month window

How would you approach demolition within an 18-month window?

How would you approach asbestos/lead abatement to save on schedule? 

Considering the exterior granite walls, do you see a cost or schedule benefit to preserving the façade with a partial demo vs full demolition?

What innovative method would you recommend to remove debris (transportation method) to support the schedule?

There are complexities with utility lines.  What suggestion do you have for rerouting or maintaining utility continuity during the demolition period?

Any other suggestions?

2.Have you been involved in an early contractor involvement (ECI)? Do you have any lessons learned that you’d be willing to share?

3.For a best value solicitation, do you have any suggestions related to possible selection factors for the solicitation?

UPDATE: 

The event will be held at 10:00am on Nov 14 at Thayer Hall. Additional information will be provided via email to those who register for the event.

This project involves the deconstruction and reconstruction of the historic 1911 Thayer Hall at the U.S. Military Academy, replacing later additions while repairing the building’s original architectural integrity. The new facility will provide modern instructional, administrative, and support spaces, including classrooms, labs, offices, and collaboration areas, to address a significant instructional space deficit. Designed for accessibility, sustainability, and a 40-year service life, the project will integrate advanced building systems and adhere to DoD and historic preservation standards. With an anticipated construction cost exceeding $500 million, the project will modernize and expand Thayer Hall to meet contemporary academic needs and improve the overall efficiency and functionality of the Academy’s instructional facilities. The construction contract is anticipated to be awarded in FY27, with demolition beginning while final design efforts are still underway, and reconstruction expected to begin in FY28.

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Description: The New England District will be hosting an in-person Industry Day for the West Point, Thayer Hall Demolition and construction project, tentatively scheduled for November 14, 2025. The event will include a project overview presentation, site visit, and will be followed by a limited number of one-on-one meetings to discuss project specifics with the Project Delivery Team.

Event Details:

• Date: November 14, 2025
• Time:
  • Presentation and site visit: 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
  • One-on-one meetings with the Project Delivery Team: 1:00 PM – 5:00 PM (meetings will be scheduled in 20-minute time slots, offered on a first-come, first-served basis)

The event’s primary goal is to seek input from the construction industry and answer questions regarding best practices for project execution. Please note that attendance is limited to general contractors, who are permitted to bring up to two representatives from their subcontracting teams. Each general contractor is allowed a maximum of five attendees for the event.  A detailed agenda, site logistics, and a list of topics/questions will be provided at least one week prior to the event.

Registration:
All interested attendees must pre-register by email to Lauren Jacobs (lauren.a.jacobs@usace.army.mil) no later than November 12, 2025. If you wish to participate in one-on-one meetings, please indicate in your registration email. Meetings will be assigned based on availability.

Your registration email must include:

• Full name
• Company name
• Daytime telephone number
• Email address
• Your role in the construction industry and reason for attending
• The number of attendees from your company

Please note: Telephone requests will not be accepted.

This is a non-fee event.  This announcement is not a contract solicitation, request for proposal of any sort, a promise to issue any future contract, a forum to discuss upcoming work, or a commitment to offer work of any kind on the part of the Government.  The Government will not assume liability for costs incurred by an attendee.