The State University Construction Fund is seeking statements of qualifications from firms to provide Construction Manager (CM) Agency services for the following projects at the University at Buffalo:
· Renovation and Addition for Wellness & Recreation – Clark Hall (Project 281014-00)
· Construct Geothermal Wellfield – Parker Hall (Project 281008-08)
· Renovate Parker Hall (Project 281008-07)
Project 281014-00 is for the comprehensive renovation of Clark Hall gymnasium building, constructed in 1937, is a 109,000 GSF, three-story building. The work includes replacement of all interior finishes, mechanical, electrical and plumbing systems. The Project will also include a 15,290 GSF, two-story addition to provide first floor lobby space and second floor recreation courts as well as a new geothermal well field. The Project will include the removal of hazardous materials and will provide upgrades to meet current code and ADA requirements.
Project 281008-07 is for the comprehensive renovation of Parker Hall, constructed in 1945, is a 119,000 GSF, three-story building to provide updated instructional and support space for the School of Social Work and the School of Architecture. The work includes replacement of all interior finishes, mechanical, electrical, plumbing and fire protection systems, restoration of building envelope, including replacement of roof and windows. The Project will include demolition and reconstruction of the South wing and construction of a green energy hub that will serve adjacent buildings. The Project will include the removal of hazardous materials and will provide upgrades to meet current code and ADA requirements.
Project 281008-08 is for the installation of a 320-well geothermal wellfield within a parking lot adjacent to Parker Hall, with wells drilled to a depth of approximately 750 feet. All wells will be interconnected and routed to a common vault containing a capped manifold for future connection. The Project will include all geothermal piping, site improvements including grading and drainage modifications, retention of the existing storm drainage system with new connections as required, installation of new electrical infrastructure for parking lot lighting, and replacement of electric vehicle charging stations along with parking lot reconstruction.
Submissions should emphasize the firm’s significant past experience in providing construction phase CM services for public institutions and institutional clients in a complete and expeditious manner.
Note: The Fund will be awarding one (1) Construction Manager contract inclusive of services for the three aforementioned projects.
Construction duration from the Notice to Proceed to Substantial Completion of the construction contract is approximately fifty-five (55) months (fifty-two (52) month construction duration plus three (3) month closeout period)
The current estimated construction budgets are approximately as follows:
Project 281014-00 - $95,837,000Project 281008-08 - $17,082,360Project 281008-07 - $97,844,738
Consultants are required to register for this procurement opportunity on the Fund’s website at: https://sucf.suny.edu/design-consulting-services/procurements-advertised
Once registered, consultants will receive an email with the applicable Request for Qualifications (RFQ) and the link to upload your Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) at the submission deadline.
To register your firm, please “click” on the link Request RFQ Format. Please complete the registration form and then “click” Submit Registration. Once your registration is submitted, you will receive a confirmation number and the RFQ via email.
Should you experience any issues with registering, email your request to:
[email protected]
SOQs must be submitted in the format prescribed by the Fund using the link provided in the email received after registration that supplies the RFQ. Required electronic copies of Statements of Qualifications (SOQs) must be received by the due date and time specified in the RFQ. Paper or emailed copies of SOQs will not be accepted.
In accordance with State Finance Law §139-j and §139-k, all inquiries regarding this procurement can only be made to:
· Samantha Lord
· Nora Kanarkiewicz
· Jeremy Clausi
· Kelly Whitbeck
M/WBE SDVOB Issues Only
· Scott Clay
· Joanne Lovelady
· Joseph Francis
Any questions regarding this procurement should be emailed to:
[email protected].
For questions related to M/WBE SDVOB, please email:
[email protected].
Failure to adhere to this provision may result in the disqualification of your firm under the NYS Procurement Lobbying Act. For more information on the Procurement Lobbying Act, please refer to the Fund’s website at https://www.sucf.suny.edu/business/ppolicy.cfm.
Business enterprises awarded an identical or substantially similar procurement contract within the past five years:
NONE
Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Business (SDVOB)
SDVOB Goal: 6.00%
Minority / Women Business Enterprise contracting goals (MWBE)
MBE Goal: 15.00%
WBE Goal: 15.00%