907 Michigan Ave Community Outreach and Engagement Center Phase II

Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center is requesting proposals from general construction firms to provide professional management services for Phase II of the Community Outreach and Engagement Center at 907 Michigan Avenue, Buffalo, with proposals due September 11, 2026, and a pre-bid meeting on August 24.

Roswell Park has established MWBE participation goals of 30% overall, comprised of 15% minority-owned business enterprise (MBE) and 15% women-owned business enterprise (WBE) participation, plus a 6% service-disabled veteran-owned business (SDVOB) goal. The issuer strongly encourages prime contractors to team or partner with certified MWBEs in formulating proposals.

The scope is general construction management services for a 4,600 square foot addition including a 20+ seat classroom, large collaboration room, two community co-working rooms, semi-private drop-down areas, public gathering space, expanded community gallery, private offices, and hoteling workstations, with a partial second story and basement for future growth and storage. The contractor must achieve Ready for Intended Use by September 13, 2027. The project is located within an occupied urban facility adjacent to Roswell Park's active operations, requiring coordination with facility management and adherence to infection control and operational sensitivities. All on-site staff must hold OSHA 10 certification; all on-site supervision must hold OSHA 30 certification.

Evaluation criteria are weighted as follows: financial proposal (40%), bidder qualifications and experience (35%), ability to meet requested needs (15%), overall bid response completeness (5%), and minority/women vendor status (5% combined). Prior awards for identical or substantially similar procurements went to Telco Construction, Arc Construction, LeChase Construction, and The Liro Group.

Bidders must submit two hard copies and one electronic copy of their bid with required supplemental forms including MWBE certifications, disclosure forms, and non-collusion affidavits. A 5% bid guaranty is required. Contact Rob Henschel at rob.henschel@roswellpark.org with "RFP #27-20" in the subject line to request the complete RFP.