The State University Construction Fund is seeking Statements of Qualifications from consultants to provide design and construction services for the project.

The main distribution electric backbone system for Binghamton University’s Campus is provided by high voltage electric feeders from NYSEG with two 34.5 kV supply feeders. The main campus electric substation located behind the Central Heating Plant transforms power down to 4,800 volts for the oldest feeder circuits, and to 12,470 volts for the newer feeders. In 2005 an Electric Distribution Master Plan Study was completed which assessed conditions and recommended a plan to replace the main electric backbone system and substation with uniform 12.47 kV distribution feeders. Portions of the electric distribution system from the substation have been replaced through a series of recent projects.

The Project includes replacing old feeders with new feeders running parallel to each other in a common duct bank, into a separate parallel manhole configuration to isolate backup feeders within the manholes. The areas of work are spread out across the main campus. This project replaces the remainder of old feeder pairs and removes the old substation.

The new dual manhole system requires large manholes of sufficient size to rack 4 sets of feeders and provide space for a workman to work within a live manhole, also allowing feeders to be energized and de-energized safely in the field. The old substation shall be removed once all new feeders are connected to the new substation.

The construction value is estimated at $35,000,000.

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)

Questions regarding this opportunity should be emailed to SUCF.ConsultantProcurement@suny.edu. The deadline to submit questions is April 24, 2023. The Fund will issue answers via email (using email addresses supplied at registration) within 2-3 business days.

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