The Upward Bound Camp
Build Back Better Project
January 2024 Updates
We have encouraging news to share with our camp family. After three years of planning, praying and preparing we are finally moving forward with rebuilding the Program Building and Gymnasium at Upward Bound Camp. This photo shows the nearly 17,000 square foot hole that is all that remains of the program building and bunkhouses. The term Program Building is a required “rebuild project” naming convention, once completed the new building will be re-named to suit your use, and the Camps mission. We will update this page each month to allow you to follow along with us as we build back better to allow us to better serve you, our camp family and the community. Please feel free to direct your thoughts, observations and wishes to our Project Manager. What do you feel would be improvements or considerations for the program building, at this stage this is where you can best help us with this project.
Among the many requirements of the rebuild process is the creation and publication of a Request for Proposal for Architectural and Engineering Services. The RFP has been completed and is being published this month, those interested in competing will have 30 days to submit a proposal to the Project Manager.
Updates written and provided by, Sheldon Paulson, UBC Project Manager-Rebuild & Restoration
Questions? sheldon.paulson@upwardboundcamp.org
March 2024 Updates
UBC camp family and friends, here is the March update for campus projects.
We are anxiously awaiting a finalized contract with, ”Atlas Roofing” to replace the roof on the schoolhouse and are hopeful that the roof replacement will be completed by the first of May. This will be the first major installment in the restoration effort, with much more work to follow.
The Request for Architectural and Engineering Proposal submission process closed on March 15th. UBC sent out 20 proposals to interested A&E firms and received five submissions that qualified for review and scoring.
The UBC stakeholders panel made a selection and has forwarded our recommendation to the Upward Bound Camp Board of Directors for approval, once the approval is finalized, we will proceed with entering into a contract with the selected Architectural firm. When we have the firm under contract we will move into the planning and programming phase, this is where you can share your thoughts, wants and needs for the clubhouse, bunkhouses and gymnasium. We are really looking forward to getting your input.
The rebuild process is a bit static at present as we work through all of the planning and procedural steps required to leverage the FEMA funding that is available for our recovery. These monthly updates will become more interesting as we move into the programming and actual construction phases.
Updates written and provided by, Sheldon Paulson, UBC Project Manager-Rebuild & Restoration
Questions? sheldon.paulson@upwardboundcamp.org
Watch this page for future updates!
For I know the plans I have for you," declares the LORD, "plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future.
Jeremiah 29:11
