091155 Rehab Freight Elevator

The State University of New York at Oneonta is requesting qualifications from design firms for design and construction administration services on the Rehabilitation of the Wilsbach Hall Freight Elevator, with proposals due August 10, 2026 at 4:00 p.m. EST. Respondents must meet combined MWBE participation goals of 30% overall (16% minority-owned business, 14% women-owned business) and a 6% service-disabled veteran-owned business participation goal.

The scope encompasses replacement of hydraulic systems, controls, car interior, hoist-way doors and equipment, and elevator fixtures, along with asbestos abatement and associated plumbing, fire alarm, telecom, mechanical, and electrical work. Design services include concept plans, HazMat surveys, schematic phase submissions, construction drawings development, pre-bid submissions, cost estimates, bid assistance, and construction administration. Qualifications packages are limited to firm and personnel qualifications and experience (six pages), project approach and capability (two pages), and relevant project experience from the past five years (five pages).

The construction budget is established at $1 million, with the design fee to be negotiated following consultant selection. The anticipated contract award is scheduled for early 2028, with primary work occurring during Summer 2028 and project completion anticipated for Fall 2028.

An optional pre-bid meeting and site walk-through are scheduled for August 4, 2026 at 10:00 a.m. at the construction trailer located at 322 West Street, Oneonta, New York. Required documentation includes proof of insurance with limits not less than $2 million per claim, vendor responsibility questionnaires, state consultant services reporting forms, MWBE-EEO policy statements, and certifications regarding sexual harassment prevention policies, gender-based violence workplace policies, and procurement lobbying compliance. SUNY has not awarded an identical or substantially similar contract within the past five years.