CUNY City College of New York-Aaron Davis Hall Theater Renovations-CM Build

Solicitation #:7621
Issue Date:10/15/2025
Proposal Due:11/05/2025 - 3:00 PM
Classification:Professional Services Construction
Type:Other
Status:New
Subcontracting Provisioning Goals (%)
Minority Owned:18%
Women Owned:12%
Service Disabled Veteran Owned:6%
Contract Terms
3.5 years
Location Where Goods to be Delivered or Service Performed
New York, NY
RFQ Note
Statement of Qualifications due date: 11/05/2025

The Dormitory Authority of the State of New York (DASNY) is seeking proposals from Construction Management Build Contractors capable of providing preconstruction services during design, construction management and construction implementation for the City College of New York, Aaron Davis Theater located at 129 Convent Avenue, New York, New York 10027 (the “Project”).

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 is a Construction Manager who will contract with DASNY to submit an MCP. 

This project will consist of a comprehensive renovation of the Aaron Davis Hall Theater, including performance spaces, support areas, building infrastructure, AV, lighting and landscape. Work will be taking place in the vacated building located on the occupied campus. The project objectives are to 1.) provide Construction Management Build (CM Build) services beginning during the design phase (at 60% design) and continuing through to construction closeout. 2.) Deliver a fully modernized, code-compliant, and state-of-the-art theater facility for academic and cultural use as per approved design documents. 3.) Upgrade building infrastructure including HVAC, electrical, plumbing, fire protection, and life safety systems. 4.) Enhance performance areas with new seating, stage rigging, lighting, sound, and acoustical upgrades. 5.) Improve accessibility to meet ADA standards. 6.) Ensure cost control, MWBE/SDVOB compliance, and schedule adherence throughout the multi-year project.

Interested Proposers should review Section 2.2- Qualification and Certification Requirements of the RFQ to determine eligibility.  

DASNY contributes to the economic development of New York State by assisting and supporting Minority and Women Owned Business Enterprises (MWBEs) and Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Businesses (SDVOB) through its procurement process. As part of this RFQ, and consistent with New York State Executive Law 15-A and Article 3 of the New York State Veteran Services Law, DASNY encourages all firms to consider submitting proposals that utilize partnerships, joint ventures or other similar arrangements with a New York State certified MWBE/SDVOB firm on this contract. For technical assistance identifying certified MWBE firms contact Empire State Development at www.esd.ny.gov or visit DASNY’s MWBE Registry at www.dasny.org. For NYS Certified SDVOB firms contact www.ogs.ny.gov/veterans.

 Pursuant to Executive Order No. 170.1 – Uniform Guidelines for Responsibility Determinations, Executive Order No. 125 – NYS Vendor Responsibility Questionnaire and Executive Order No. 192 – Continuing Vendor Integrity, DASNY may only award a contract to a responsible proposer. A responsible proposer must have the integrity to justify the award of public dollars and the capacity to perform the requirements of the contract fully. The proposer must file a vendor responsibility questionnaire with DASNY. The questionnaire provides the proposer an opportunity to self-disclose any issues and provide necessary information, which DASNY will use as part of its determination.

 

Firms interested in responding to this solicitation may access the RFQ and related documents from DASNY’s website at: https://www.dasny.org/opportunities/rfps-bids/professional-services-construction. To locate this RFQ, navigate to RFQ 7621./View the full details for this opportunity and attachments. The deadline for responses to the RFQ is 3:00 PM on November 5, 2025. 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 DASNY personnel and a Proposer during the procurement process. The Designated Representative for this procurement is Rachel Scaccia, Contract Administrator at Email: ([email protected]). Contacts made to other DASNY personnel regarding this procurement may disqualify the Proposer and affect future procurements with governmental entities in the State of New York. Please refer to the DASNY’s website www.dasny.org for DASNY 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. 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.

 

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 Subcontracting Goal: 0%

Primary Contact

Rachel Scaccia

Contract Administrator

Dormitory Authority of the State of New York

515 Broadway

Albany, New 12207

United States

Email: [email protected]

Submit To Contact

Rachel Scaccia

Contract Administrator

Dormitory Authority of the State of New York

515 Broadway

Albany, New 12207

United States

Email: [email protected]

Company Name Contact Name Phone Email Website Fax Designation Goods/Services
Academy Energy Group (SDVOB) Andy Lynch 3129317443 [email protected] www.AcademyEnergyGroup.com
  • Service Disabled Veteran Owned Business (SDVOB)
Lighting Design / Lighting Supply ***National DBIA Award Winner*** (DASNY Experience)
Power Distribution - Resiliency Planning (DASNY Experience)
Solar PV Design, Supply, & Commissioning (DASNY Experience)
HVAC Dehumidification ***GSA Award Winner***
Adwar Video Pamela Dandic 6317777070 [email protected] www.adwarvideo.com 6317777011
  • Minority Owned Business (MBE)
AV sales, design, installation
Alinga Construction Inc NISANTH SOTHILINGAM 5165494559 [email protected]
  • Minority Owned Business (MBE)
  • NYS Certified Minority Owned Business (NYS-Cert. MBE)
INTERIOR RENOVATION
DRY WALL AND FRAMING
AVI-SPL Michael Sidarous 6463023680 [email protected] avispl.com
Becktech Christopher Beck 9176200864 [email protected] Theatrical Lighting
C&L Contracting Corp. Hal Kenny (516) 326-4468 [email protected] www.clcont.com (516) 326-4480 General Contractor; Carpentry, Concrete, Masonry, Miscellaneous Ironwork, Drywall, Ceilings, Div 10 Specialties,
Cauldwell Wingate Company, LLC Lesley Pesick 2014218663 [email protected]
Colonia Architecture & Engineering, PLLC. Erinsson Colon www.colon-ia.com
  • Minority Owned Business (MBE)
  • NYS Certified Minority Owned Business (NYS-Cert. MBE)
E.W. Howell David Casillo 516.921.7100 [email protected] https://ewhowell.com Renovation, Alteration, Addition, Expansion, Pre-Construction , New Construction
Infinite Consulting Corp Andrew Silverman 5163311797 [email protected] infiniteconsultingcorp.com
  • Minority Owned Business (MBE)
  • NYS Certified Minority Owned Business (NYS-Cert. MBE)
  • Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE)
Jacobs Glenn Hilton [email protected]
Jois Construction Management (JCMS, Inc.) Christopher McKittrick 6098071345 [email protected] www.joiscm.com
  • Minority Owned Business (MBE)
  • NYS Certified Minority Owned Business (NYS-Cert. MBE)
  • Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE)
Kyndryl, Inc Tammy Son
Mavec Group, LLC (SDVOB) Gabriel Gengler (SDVOB) 631-204-8006 [email protected] www.mavecgroup.com
  • Service Disabled Veteran Owned Business (SDVOB)
  • NYS Certified Service Disabled Veteran Owned Business (NYS Cert. SDVOB)
Self perform refrigeration walk in boxes
Self perform finish millwork
Electrical materials and lighting
Staffing / Personnel placement / temp staffing under SDVOB umbrella; SDVOB, MBE and WBE Diversity Compliance;
McLaren Engineering Group Jeremy Billig 2017746000
Mott MacDonald Ken O'Connor 5165633714 [email protected]
Munoz Engineering and Land Surveying, DPC Leslie Becker 2129676588 [email protected] www.munozeng.com
  • Minority Owned Business (MBE)
  • NYS Certified Minority Owned Business (NYS-Cert. MBE)
  • Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE)
PatchAmp, Inc. (Certified WBE) Ginny Tronolone 2014571504 [email protected] www.patchamp.com 2014571507
  • Women Owned Business (WBE)
  • NYS Certified Women Owned Business (NYS-Cert. WBE)
  • Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO)
Video & Audio Systems Integration:
 Project Management
 Consultation
 Equipment Specification
 Engineering & CAD Design
 Cable Pre-Fabrication
 Wiring & Installation
 System Testing & Training
Skanska USA Building Michelle Santoro
Supreme Security Services, Inc. Corrine Smith 7186009919 [email protected] www.supremesecurity.net 3477277994
  • Minority Owned Business (MBE)
  • Women Owned Business (WBE)
  • NYS Certified Minority Owned Business (NYS-Cert. MBE)
  • NYS Certified Women Owned Business (NYS-Cert. WBE)
  • Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE)
Preform Site Security and Patrol
Residential and Conierge
sylver protections Inc. sylvernus aligbe 3473584930
  • Minority Owned Business (MBE)
  • NYS Certified Minority Owned Business (NYS-Cert. MBE)
  • Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE)
The Primestone Group (SDVOB) Leika Wirt 2122450335 [email protected] www.theprimestonegroup.com
  • Minority Owned Business (MBE)
  • Women Owned Business (WBE)
  • Service Disabled Veteran Owned Business (SDVOB)
  • NYS Certified Service Disabled Veteran Owned Business (NYS Cert. SDVOB)
  • Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE)
Triton Construction Company Lance Franklin 212 388 5700 [email protected] Tritonconstruction.net We are a full service CM working in various markets including private school, k-12, municipal, core and shell office, interiors and residential
Triton Construction Company Amanda Jankelovics
VVA, LLC Project & Cost Managers Amy King