Request for Qualifications

SUCF# 191027 Reconstruct Waste Management Facility

Request for Qualifications

Cornell University is seeking proposals from consultants to provide schematic design, design development, construction documents, bid services and construction administration services for the replacement of the Waste Management Facility industrial processing equipment at the College of Veterinary Medicine.

Project Description

• An alkaline hydrolysis system (i.e., the carcass digester) used to dispose of approximately 500,000 lb./yr. of animal carcasses and animal tissue waste. The system converts animal tissues into a sterile, neutral, aqueous solution that is disposed of at the local sanitary wastewater treatment plant. The equipment includes an alkali storage tank, alkaline hydrolysis process vessel, process water storage tank, hydrolysate storage tank, and related pumps, hoists, valves, motors, controls, and other associated items.
• An internal steam sterilization system (i.e., the Rotoclave) used to dispose of approximately 250,000 lb./yr. of Regulated Medical Waste and waste animal bedding. The equipment includes a process vessel, shredder, conveyors, and related motors, controls, and accessory

The Waste Management Facility was commissioned in 2011. The facility was designed for the safe processing and disposal of potentially infectious medical and pathological waste from teaching, research, diagnostic, and clinical activities at Cornell University. The facility also disposes of carcasses received from private individuals and veterinarians in the region.

The equipment is nearing the end of its useful life and needs to be replaced. An assessment of the equipment was conducted in 2021 and will be included in the Request for Proposal. This will be a major interior renovation to reposition the equipment and/or create a small building addition. The intention is that the project will create a configuration that will allow for future replacement that minimizes impact to the facility.

Scope of Services

The services indicated below shall include, but not be limited to:

• Evaluation of process workflow and consideration of multiple options to maintain operations to the maximum extent during the replacement.
• Design and specification of replacement equipment.
• Phasing considerations due to the ongoing operations of adjacent programs at the College of Veterinary Medicine.
• Construction Administration, including bidding in conformance with New York State procurement law as well as project closeout.

Project Reference Materials:

• Process Flow Diagram, Sheet M1 of 8
• Phase 1 Construction / Demolition Plan Level - 1, Sheet M2 of 8
• Level 1 Floor Plan, Sheet A4 of 17
• Level 2 Floor Plan, Sheet A5 of 17
• Building Sections, Sheet A11 of 17

Minority- and Women-Owned Business Enterprise (MWBE) Participation

Pursuant to New York State Executive Law Article 15-A, Cornell University is committed to promoting opportunities for maximum feasible participation of certified MWBE firms and the employment of minority group members and women in the performance of Cornell contracts. Consultants are required to ensure that good faith efforts are made to include meaningful participation.

Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Business Enterprise (SDVOB) Participation

Pursuant to New York State Executive Law Article 17-B, Cornell University is committed to promoting opportunities for maximum feasible participation of certified SDVOB firms and the employment of veterans in the performance of Cornell contracts. Consultants are required to ensure that good faith efforts are made to include meaningful participation.

MBE, WBE, and SDVOB goals are listed in the New York State Contract Reporter (NYSCR) ad.

The consultant shall provide a Subconsultant Staffing List for the project using the form attached to the NYSCR ad. This subconsultant staffing list shall include the percent of work to be completed by each subconsultant and indicate whether each subconsultant is a MBE, WBE, or SDVOB.

References

References will be contacted as part of the evaluation process. When submitting references, the following information shall be included:

• Name(s) and title(s) of person/people to contact
• Phone numbers and e-mail addresses
• Name of project and/or reason for reference

Time of Completion Schedule

Estimated Completion Date: August 2025

Tentative interviews to be held

June/July 2023

Format of Proposal

To be considered for this project, prospective consultants shall include the following in their response:

• Cover letter with signature.

• Prime Consultant’s Qualifications and Experience : Show specific relevant expertise and successful completion of projects similar in size and scope as the project described above.

• Qualifications of Prime Consultant Staff : Demonstrate experience and qualifications of the firm’s key personnel in the planning, organizing and execution of projects similar in scope. List the qualifications of employees who will be working on this project.

• Approach and Capability : Show organization of staff and design/technical resources specifically dedicated to this project. Identify assignment of responsibilities and authority.

• Previous Experience with Work Specific to Project Scope : Include examples of prior work on Cornell projects and other colleges and/or state agencies. Demonstrate thorough understanding of project scope.

• Proposed Subconsultant Team : List subconsultants who will work on this project and demonstrate that they have the necessary staffing and experience for this type of work.

• MWBE and SDVOB Utilization : On the Subconsultant Staffing List, list all MBE, WBE, and SDVOB staff and subconsultants who will work on this project to show how the MWBE/SDVOB goals will be met. If the prime consultant is an MWBE/SDVOB firm, it counts towards the goals.

• References : List references for design and construction administration of similar projects in public and educational settings.

Deadline and Submittal Information

• Proposals must be received on or by the due date listed in the NYSCR ad.

• Proposals must be in PDF format, no more than 25 pages total (including cover sheet and all forms), and labeled using the following naming convention:

SUCF#-Project Name-Firm Name

• Proposals shall be e-mailed to: ccf-admin@cornell.edu
  
• If inquiries regarding the project are received, all answers given will be posted at the following link: https://fcs.cornell.edu/current-nys-contract-reporter-ad-inquiries
  

No fee information is to be submitted with the proposal. A fee proposal will be requested only after a consultant selection is made.