University at Albany Ten Eyck, Bleeker and Van Cortlandt Halls Renovations at Dutch Quad - CM Build

The Dormitory Authority State of New York (DASNY) is seeking proposals from Construction Management firms to provide construction management services during the design, bid, and construction phase and for the administration of general conditions for the University at Albany Ten Eyck, Bleeker and Van Cortlandt Halls Renovation Project using a Construction Manager-Build (CM-Build) project delivery method.

A CM-Build project delivery method is similar to a Construction Manager-at-Risk project delivery method, in that the Construction Manager is involved during the design phase of the project, procures the construction phase trade contracts, and manages the construction phase of the project. However, in a CM-Build delivery method, a Guaranteed Maximum Price is not provided prior to bidding the trade packages, rather a Maximum Contract Price (“MCP”) is established after the Construction Manager procures the trade packages. The CM-Build Contractor (hereinafter referred to as the “Construction Manager” or “CM”) is a Construction Manager who will contract with DASNY to submit an MCP. 

The project includes the renovation of Ten Eyck Hall into a modern welcoming residence hall located on the Dutch Quad at the University at Albany with an estimated construction value of $8,900,000.00. The renovations will improve the livability of the residence hall facilities, comply with the current building codes, improve accessibility, and increase the number of single bedrooms. The University at Albany and DASNY have set a goal of attaining LEED V4 Silver certification by incorporating energy efficient and sustainable design concepts into the design of the project. This building, like the rest of the Uptown Campus, was designed in the unique International style architectural design of Edward Durell Stone. The campus is considering the need for construction management services to also be provided for the renovation of a similar size and scope at Bleeker Hall following the completion of Ten Eyck Hall and at Van Cortlandt Hall following the completion of Bleeker Hall. The firm selected will receive a contract for the first phase (Ten Eyck Hall). The full term and conditions of this RFP covers phase one work at the Ten Eyck Hall only. Phase two and three may be added with the terms and conditions mutually agreed upon. Should the client decide to proceed with phases two and three, it is anticipated that pre-construction services would commence during post-construction of the previous phase to eliminate the need for re-mobilization.

Interested firms must possess substantial experience and a proven track record in providing Construction Management Services including project management and administration, constructability analysis, value analysis, cost estimation and scheduling, change order mitigation and management, and supervision and inspection. Firms must be able to demonstrate experience on multi-phased higher education major renovation projects and projects with phased construction while the facility is occupied and operational. Firms must have completed a minimum of five (5) projects of similar size, scope, and complexity within the past ten (10) years, including at least one (1) project providing Construction Manager-at-Risk, CM Build or another Alternate Delivery method for services on a college campus (multi-phase project experience is preferred). Firms should have experience delivering projects within a tight construction schedule and employ an experienced staff with thorough knowledge of their area(s) of expertise.

DASNY contributes to the economic development of New York State by assisting and supporting Minority and Women Owned Business Enterprises and Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Businesses (MWBE/SDVOB) through its procurement process. As part of this EOI, and consistent with Article 15A and 17B of the Executive Laws, DASNY strongly encourages all firms to submit proposals that utilize partnerships, joint ventures or sub-consultant arrangements with New York State certified MWBE & SDVOB firms for this procurement. To identify NYS Certified MWBE firms contact Empire State Development at www.esd.ny.gov/doing-business-ny/mwbe, for NYS Certified SDVOB firms contact www.ogs.ny.gov/veterans or for further assistance review DASNY MWSBE Registry at www.dasny.org. It is the goal of DASNY to encourage participation by qualified and certified Minority, Woman-Owned-Business Enterprises (MWBES) and Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Businesses (SDVOBS) as part of your team with meaningful roles to the maximum extent practical and consistent with legal requirements.

Interested Respondents must have experience providing the services described in the RFP.

Firms interested in responding to this solicitation may access the RFP and related documents from DASNY’s website at: https://www.dasny.org/opportunities/rfps-bids/professional-services-construction/. The deadline for responses to the RFP is 3:00 pm on August 2, 2023. Responses received after this date will not be accepted.

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 Offeror during the procurement process. The Designated Representative for this procurement is Rachel Scaccia, Email: ([email protected]). Contacts made to other Dormitory Authority personnel regarding this procurement may disqualify the Offeror 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 (https://ogs.ny.gov/acpl) 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.

Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Set Aside: No

Minority Owned Sub-Contracting Goal: 18%

Women Owned Sub-Contracting Goal: 12%

Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Business Contracting Goal: 6%

Disadvantaged Owned Sub-Contracting Goal: 0%

Primary Contact

Rachel Scaccia

Contract Administrator

DASNY

Professional Services

515 Broadway

Albany, NY 12207

United States

Email: [email protected]

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Rachel Scaccia

Contract Administrator

DASNY

Professional Services

515 Broadway

Albany, NY 12207

United States

Email: [email protected]