The State University Construction Fund (SUCF) is seeking Statements of Qualifications (SOQs) from consultants to provide design and construction administration services for the Renovate Barrington Student Union project at the State University College at Potsdam.

Barrington Student Union provides meeting space for student associations and clubs general student activity space and includes dining services for students and faculty. Barrington Student Union, constructed in 1970, is an 76,340 GSF, two-story building. The interior spaces of the building are original, are at the end of their useful life, and need modernization to help attract and retain students, as well as improve the overall student experience. Replacement of the mechanical room equipment was completed in 2021 under SUCF project 121009. As such, the ductwork is only remaining HVAC component original to the building.

The Project will provide a comprehensive renovation of the building including the replacement of all interior finishes, mechanical ductwork, electrical and plumbing systems and kitchen equipment. The Project will include the removal of hazardous materials and will meet current code and ADA requirements. An embedded program study for the building will be undertaken as part of the project, including and evaluation of the existing dining services across multiple buildings and where best to locate them in the future.

The construction value is estimated at approximately $39,954,000.

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:

SUCF.ConsultantProcurement@suny.edu

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.

In accordance with State Finance Law §139-j and §139-k, all inquiries regarding this procurement can only be made to:

• Samantha Lord
• Jeremy Clausi
• Doreen Bottieri
• Scott Clay (M/WBE SDVOB Issues Only)

Any questions regarding this procurement should be emailed to: SUCF.ConsultantProcurement@suny.edu .

For questions related to M/WBE SDVOB, please email: SUCF.OpportunityAdmin@suny.edu .

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 .