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- RFP 26-537
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- Rensselaer County, New York
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Hudson Valley Community College (HVCC) has issued a Request for Proposal (RFP 26-537) for architectural services to replace the façade on the Guenther Hall elevator tower, located on the college's Troy Campus. The project involves removing the existing glazed masonry unit façade, which has experienced water intrusion and structural issues, and replacing it with a new rainscreen façade system that includes waterproofing and a drainage plane. The architect will also review the smoke evacuation system at the top of the elevator shaft and provide construction administration services. Construction documents are due by December 19, 2025, with planned construction start on May 18, 2026, following the conclusion of the Spring 2026 semester.
The fee proposal must not exceed the fees established by the State University Construction Fund Schedule of Fees, with costs for subconsultants and reimbursable expenses paid separately. The contract will be a lump-sum agreement with monthly payments based on project phase percentages. Proposals will be evaluated on experience and qualifications (40%), consultant team (20%), references (10%), and price (30%), with the final recommendation presented to the HVCC Board of Trustees for approval. Interested architects can set up a site visit by contacting Andrew Novak, Director of Planning, Design, and Construction, and must submit proposals electronically through HVCC's procurement portal by the submission deadline.
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ARCHITECTURAL SERVICES TO REPLACE THE FAÇADE ON
THE GUENTHER HALL ELEVATOR TOWER
RFP 26-537
SECTION A – STATEMENT OF PURPOSE
Hudson Valley Community College (“HVCC” or the “College”) is seeking an experienced and qualified architect to provide design, bid, and construction administration services for the replacement of the façade on the elevator tower at Guenther Hall, located on HVCC’s Troy Campus.
SECTION B – INTRODUCTION
Founded in 1953, Hudson Valley Community College is the largest community college in upstate New York and offers degree and certificate programs in three schools:
• Business and Liberal Arts
• Health Sciences
• Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM)
The College also administers the Educational Opportunity Center for academic and career training at no cost to those who qualify.
As one of 30 community colleges in the State University of New York (SUNY) system, HVCC enrolls more than 19,000 students in credit and non-credit courses and is a recognized leader in distance learning and workforce development. The College has more than 90,000 alumni.
SECTION C – PROJECT OBJECTIVES
The elevator tower at Guenther Hall has experienced water intrusion as well as displacement/cracking of the glazed masonry façade. Investigation confirmed that the existing façade lacks an air space, drainage plane, waterproofing, and weeps between the glazed masonry units and the concrete structure.
The objective of this project is to replace the existing façade with a new system that is water-tight, durable, and aesthetically pleasing.
SECTION D – SCOPE OF WORK
The Architect selected for this project shall provide stamped construction drawings and services as follows:
1. Façade Replacement o Remove the existing glazed masonry unit façade in its entirety, including all relieving angles and flashings, back to the concrete substrate.
o Design and detail installation of a new rainscreen façade system that includes waterproofing and a drainage plane.
o Integrate existing roof flashing systems from adjacent roof areas into the new rainscreen system.
2. Smoke Evacuation System Review o Evaluate the inoperable smoke evacuation system at the top of the elevator shaft.
o If necessary, include repair or replacement of the system in the construction drawings.
3. Bid and Construction Administration Services o Assist the College with bid services, review of contractor submissions, and provide full construction administration for the project.
SECTION E – SCHEDULE
• Construction Documents Due: December 19, 2025
• Planned Construction Start: May 18, 2026 (following the conclusion of the Spring 2026 semester)
SECTION F – FEE STRUCTURE
1. Fee Proposal o Each proposer shall submit a “Fee for Services” which shall not exceed the fees established by the State University Construction Fund Schedule of Fees.
o Costs for subconsultants/professional services will be paid in addition to the basic fee.
o Reimbursable expenses such as printing, travel, and mileage will be paid in addition to the basic fee.
2. Payment of Services o Agreement between the Owner and the Architect will be a lump-sum contract.
o Payment will be made monthly based on an agreed-upon percentage for each project phase.
3. Form of Contract o The form of contract shall be an AIA Document between HVCC and the selected Architect.
SECTION G – EVALUATION CRITERIA
All proposals will be evaluated by the College’s Selection Committee. The Committee’s final recommendation will be presented to the HVCC Board of Trustees for approval.
Proposals will be evaluated according to the following criteria:
1. Experience and Qualifications (40%) o Demonstrated capabilities and experience with similar projects.
o Successful completion of comparable façade replacement projects by staff proposed for this project.
2. Consultant Team (20%) o Demonstrated qualifications of proposed consultants.
o Experience working together as a team on comparable projects.
3. References (10%) o Detailed list of references who can verify successful completion of comparable projects.
4. Price (30%) o Evaluated based on the formula:
o Respondents shall separate the basic fee from any costs for subconsultants or professional services.
SECTION H – SITE VISIT
Proposing consultants can set up a site visit by reaching out to;
Andrew Novak Director of Planning, Design, and Construction (518)-629-7247 a.novak1@hvcc.edu
SECTION I – TERMS & CONDITIONS
HVCC reserves the right to investigate the responsibility of any proposer. The College may reject any proposal if evidence fails to satisfy HVCC of the proposer’s qualifications and ability to perform the contract obligations.
The successful Architect must complete and sign the Service and Supply Agreement located on HVCC’s Purchasing website.
Awarded firms may not subcontract work without prior written consent from HVCC.
SECTION J – SUBMISSION INFORMATION
Electronic Submission (Preferred):
Proposals must be submitted via HVCC’s procurement portal:
https://hvcc.bonfirehub.com
• Submissions must be received by the Submission Deadline.
• Late proposals will not be accepted.
• Vendors are encouraged to submit early to avoid technical delays.
For Assistance:
• Email: support@gobonfire.com
• Phone: 1-800-354-8010
Mail/Hand Delivery (Sealed Proposals):
Tabitha D’Attilio Director of Procurement Hudson Valley Community College Administration Building, Room 240 80 Vandenburgh Avenue Troy, NY 12180
SECTION K – CONTACTS
Planning, Design & Construction Andrew Novak Director of Planning, Design, and Construction (518)-629-7247 Hudson Valley Community College LaPan Services Building, Room 115 80 Vandenburgh Avenue Troy, NY 12180 https://hvcc.bonfirehub.com/
| SECTION A – STATEMENT OF PURPOSE |
| SECTION B – INTRODUCTION |
| SECTION C – PROJECT OBJECTIVES |
| SECTION D – SCOPE OF WORK |
| SECTION E – SCHEDULE |
| SECTION F – FEE STRUCTURE |
| SECTION G – EVALUATION CRITERIA |
| SECTION H – SITE VISIT |
| Proposing consultants can set up a site visit by reaching out to; |
| SECTION I – TERMS & CONDITIONS |
| SECTION J – SUBMISSION INFORMATION |
| SECTION K – CONTACTS |
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