CUNY Queens College Razran Hall & Science Building Behavioral Neuro Molecular Cell Lab Renovations and Asbestos AbatementTHIS SOLICITATION IS FOR EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST ONLYSee the Eligibility Requirements further down in this document.The Razran Hall and Science Building Lab Renovations and Hazmat Abatement Project includes, but is not limited, to the following:Demolition and renovation of existing labs 104, 128, 232, 245, and 295 at Razran Hall and demolition of existing labs E117 and E255 at the Science Building. Provide new partitions, doorways, ceilings, lab casework, millwork, equipment and finishes as scheduled in both Razran Hall and Science Building. Provide equipment supports through existing roof for new rooftop mechanical equipment. Revise ductwork distribution system and fume hood exhaust system in renovated laboratory in Science Building. Provide new fume hoods per equipment schedule. Provide controls integration into campus system. Replace plumbing distribution for domestic water, laboratory gases, and sanitary in renovated laboratories. Extend existing fire sprinkler systems in Razran Hall and Science Building to serve renovated labs. Replace electrical distribution, lighting, and fire alarm systems in renovated laboratories.The Estimated Construction Cost Range is between $6,950,000 and $7,500,000.This ad is for expressions of interest only. Bidders for the construction of this project will be selected only after the review and evaluation of the qualification packages received in response to this notice.Please note that the project drawings and specifications attached to DASNY’s website associated with this solicitation do not reflect 100% construction / bid documents. The documents provided are for reference only. Finalized construction / bid documents shall be distributed to the qualified contractors invited to bid.Please find links to the specifications and drawings below:Project Manual Vol. 1Project Manual Vol. 2Project Manual Vol. 3CUNY Queens College Razran Hall Renovations DrawingsCUNY Queens College Razran Lab Renovations DrawingsCUNY Queens College Behavioral Science Lab Renovations DrawingsFirms shall provide one (1) copy in pdf format of the EOI package via e-mail to
[email protected], with Tabs in the following sequence:Tab 1 – Company ProfileProvide a company profile that includes the following information:Company Contact – Name, Title, E-mail address, and Phone Number of primary point of contact for this project.Date Established – When the company was founded.Company Address – Primary business location.Ownership Information – Name and resumes of all principal owners.Client List – Summary of public and private sector clients.Employee Breakdown – Number of employees by role: Architects, Engineers, Project Managers, Administrative Staff, Superintendents and Foremen, Trade Laborers.Equipment - Overview of all equipment owned by the company.Self-Performed Services - Description of all services the company performs directly (not subcontracted).MWBE and SDVOB Certifications – Provide a copy of the company’s MWBE and/or SDVOB certifications (if applicable).Tab 2 –ExperienceProvide documentation showing a minimum of five (5) years of experience with projects similar in size, scope, and complexity to the one being proposed.Provide details for the five (5) relevant projects that have been completed- or substantially completed- within the last ten (10) years.For each project, include the following information:Name of the project designerFirm name and contact informationProject title and location/facilityBrief description of the projectTotal construction costConstruction start dateSubstantial completion datePercentage of the work that was self-performedIf applicable, also include a list of all DASNY projects completed within the last 5 years.Tab 3 – Project SchedulesProvide three (3) sample project schedules for the same projects listed in Tab 2. These schedules should reflect projects of similar size, scope, and complexity to the referenced project.Tab 4 – Safety ProgramProvide the firm’s written safety program or site safety plan. Include the résumé of the person responsible for overseeing project safety.Tab 5 – RésumésProvide names and résumés for the proposed project team. Each résumé should demonstrate experience with at least one project of similar size, scope, and complexity to the referenced project. Team members should include, at minimum: Project Manager, Site Superintendent, Project Engineer, and Quality Control Representative.Tab 6 – Potential SubcontractorsProvide a list of potential subcontractors for this project. Be sure to identify any anticipated M/WBE subcontract participation.Tab 7 – Anticipated WorkloadList other projects you firm will be working on during this project’s construction period. Include a statement explaining how your firm will successfully complete this project within the required timeframe.Tab 8 – Experience Modification RatingProvide documentation of the firm’s Experience Modification Rating (EMR). If your EMR is above 1.00, include a written explanation.Tab 9 – Bonding CapacitySubmit a signed letter from a Surety Company attesting to your firm’s single and aggregate bonding capacity.Tab 10 – NYS Vendor Responsibility QuestionnaireSubmit a completed NYS Vendor Responsibility Questionnaire For-Profit Construction (CCA-2). The completed NYS Vendor Responsibility Questionnaire must be certified within the last five (5) months.The Owner recommends you file the required Vendor Responsibility Questionnaire online via the New York State VendRep System (the “System”) prior to submission of the bid. To enroll in and use the System, see the System Instructions at http://www.osc.state.ny.us/vendrep/vendor_index.htm or go directly to the VendRep System online at https://portal.osc.state.ny.us. Vendors must provide their New York State Vendor Identification Number when enrolling.To request assignment of a Vendor ID or for System assistance, contact the Office of the State Comptroller’s (“OSC”) Help Desk at 866-370-4672 or 518- 408-4672 or by email at
[email protected]. Vendors opting to complete and submit a paper questionnaire can obtain the appropriate questionnaire from the System website: www.osc.state.ny.us/vendrep or may contact the Owner (DASNY) or OSC’s Help Desk for a copy of the paper form.Eligibility/Qualifications Requirements/Preferences:Tabs 1 through 7 will be scored by a DASNY committee. Firms deemed qualified from this solicitation will be included on a short list and invited to submit a bid in the near future. Firms not following the EOI package requirements as noted shall be considered non-responsive to the advertisement. The construction contract will be held by DASNY.Contract Security, EEO/AA Insurance, NY State Vendor Responsibility Questionnaire (Executive Order 125). See Contract Documents for details.In accordance with State Finance Law § 139-j and § 139-k, this solicitation includes and imposes certain restrictions on communications between Dormitory Authority personnel and an Offerer during the procurement process. Designated staff for this procurement are: The Project Manager and
[email protected]. Contacts made to other Dormitory Authority personnel regarding this procurement may disqualify the Offerer and affect future procurements with governmental entities in the State of New York. Please refer to the Authority's website (www.dasny.org) for Authority policy and procedures regarding this law, or the OGS website (www.ogs.state.ny.us/aboutogs/regulations/defaultAdvisoryCouncil) for more information about this law. All proposers, domestic and foreign, must be in compliance with New York State business registration requirements. Contact the NYS Department of State regarding compliance. In addition, business entities proposing to provide professional engineering services must obtain a Certificate of Authorization to Provide Engineering Services in New York State from the State Education Department. Proposals must be submitted in the full legal name of the proposer, or the full legal name plus a registered assumed name of the proposer, if any.