The State University Construction Fund (SUCF) is seeking Statements of Qualifications (SOQs) from consultants to provide design and construction administration services for the Replace Building Systems – Bulger Communications Center project at the State University of New York College at Buffalo.
The Project will replace mechanical and building systems at Bulger Communications Center. Bulger Communications Center, constructed in 1966, is an 88,038 GSF, four-story building that houses the majority of the lecture halls on campus. The air-handling units that serve the building are at least 60 years old and are not reliable or energy efficient.
The Project will replace mechanical, electrical, and plumbing systems, install a new fire sprinkler system, upgrade select interior finishes, and renovate restrooms. Exterior upgrades include roof replacement, windows and entry doors. The Project includes the removal of hazardous materials and will provide upgrades to meet current code and ADA requirements.
The goal of this project is to replace the windows and roof and repair the exterior facade. New windows and roof shall be compliant with current building and energy codes. The building shall achieve improved energy usage and reduction of critical maintenance as a result of this project.
The construction value is estimated to be approximately $38,000,000.
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:
[email protected]
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. Paper or emailed copies of SOQs will not be accepted.
In accordance with State Finance Law §139-j and §139-k, all inquiries regarding this procurement can only be made to:
· Samantha Lord
· Nora Kanarkiewicz
· Jeremy Clausi
· Kelly Whitbeck
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· Scott Clay
· Joanne Lovelady
· Joseph Francis
Any questions regarding this procurement should be emailed to:
[email protected].
For questions related to M/WBE SDVOB, please email:
[email protected].
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.
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