State University of New York Ryckman and Van Rensselaer Halls Window Replacement and Associated Asbestos Abatement

THIS SOLICITATION IS FOR EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST (EOI) ONLY See the Eligibility Requirements further down in this document. The Dormitory Authority, State of New York is soliciting Expressions of Interest from General Contractors or Window Contractors for the replacement of windows at Ryckman Hall and Van Rensselaer Hall located on the SUNY Albany Dutch Quad on the Uptown campus. The work consists of the removal of existing windows and doors, and the abatement of all associated asbestos and PCB caulking. This will also include the installation of new windows and doors, and associated hardware, demolition repairs, finishes and furnishings. Construction is estimated in the cost range of $3,000,000 - $3,500,000. 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: 385480 - Project Manual 385480 - Drawings General Conditions for Construction dated June 17, 2021, will apply to the Contract Documents. The anticipated goals for EEO and M/WBE participation in the Work of the Contract are as follows: Percent of Total Work Force (EEO): Minority & Women Workforce Goal (for all trades) 45% Percent of Total Contract (M/WBE): Minority Business Enterprise Goal 18% Women's Business Enterprise Goal 12% Service-Disabled Veteran Owned Businesses 6% Please note the Owner will determine the goals for EEO and M/WBE participation when the finalized construction / bid documents are distributed to the qualified contractors invited to bid. Firms shall provide one (1) copy in pdf format of the EOI package via e-mail to [email protected]. Instructions for Submission of the EOI Packages: Each firm responding to this solicitation shall submit an EOI package organized and assembled in a clear, logical and professional manner consistent with the requirements set forth herein. Failure to comply with these instructions may render the submission non-responsive and subject to rejection. Each package shall be submitted with: 1. A Cover Page that clearly identifies: · The Legal Name of the Company submitting the EOI · The Project Name for which the EOI is being submitted · The Date of Submission 2. Immediately following the Cover Page, the contractor shall provide a Table of Contents listing all Tabbed sections, exhibits and attachments contained in the submission with the corresponding page number. 3. The EOI package shall be divided into clearly labeled tabbed sections, each separated by a Cover Sheet identifying the contents that follow. Tabs should correspond to the order of the items specified in the solicitation. 4. All items outlined in each Tab must be provided. The Owner may reject any EOI package not prepared and submitted in accordance with the provisions as stated in this solicitation. Tabs must be in the following sequence: Tab 1 – Company Profile Provide 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 – Experience Provide 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 designer · Firm name and contact information · Project title and location/facility · Brief description of the project · Total construction cost · Construction start date · Substantial completion date · Indicate role as prime contractor or subcontractor · Percentage of the work that was self-performed If applicable, also include a list of all DASNY projects completed within the last 5 years. Tab 3 – Project Schedules Provide 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 Program Provide the firm’s written safety program or site safety plan. Include the résumé of the person responsible for overseeing project safety. Tab 5 – Résumés Provide 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 Subcontractors Provide a list of potential subcontractors for this project. For each potential subcontractor, identify anticipated M/WBE subcontract participation, the subcontractor’s trade, and brief description of their scope of work. Tab 7 – Anticipated Workload Provide a list 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 Rating Provide a letter from your insurance provider indicating the firm’s Experience Modification Rating (EMR) over the past three (3) years. If your EMR is above 1.00, include a written explanation. Tab 9 – Bonding Capacity Provide a signed letter from a Surety Company attesting to your firm’s single, aggregate and available bonding capacity. If your available bonding capacity does not to meet the bonding requirements of this contract, you must explain how your firm will meet the bonding requirements. Tab 10 – NYS Vendor Responsibility Questionnaire Provide your online or hardcopy NYS Vendor Responsibility Questionnaire For-Profit Construction (CCA-2) certified within the last five (5) months. Firms shall provide the Certification page for the online version or the full questionnaire, if submitting a hardcopy. 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. 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: 18.00% WBE Goal: 12.00%