Request for Qualifications

SUCF#161052 Upgrade Information Technology Wing Hall & Wing Hall Wing

Request for Qualifications

Cornell University is seeking proposals from architectural firms to provide professional design services for information technology (IT), cabling, and equipment upgrades at Wing Hall, and Wing Hall Wing. A specific emphasis will be placed on routing and concealment throughout the facility to preserve the facility’s architectural integrity. Services shall also include, but not limited to, hazardous material assessment/design and professional estimating services. The successful firm shall include a registered communications distribution designer (RCDD).

Project Description

Wing Hall is 22,673 sq ft, constructed in 1913, and Wing Hall Wing 28,286 sq ft, constructed in 1967. The Wing Hall and Wing Hall Wing Network Wiring and Equipment Upgrades project will provide modern network infrastructure capable of delivering high-speed data services throughout this facility. The new infrastructure will support near-term networking needs and provide the capacity for higher data speeds for network-intensive applications.

Cornell University previously completed design development drawings, dated January 4, 2013, and these documents will be used as the basis of the design. All documents will require updating to meet the current, technology, standards, and code compliance requirements. All documents will be provided to the selected firm.

Scope of Services

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

1. Design Phase
2. Construction Documents Phase
3. Bidding Phase
4. Construction Administration Phase

Project Reference Materials (if applicable): None

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: September 30, 2024

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.