Architecture Professional Services Backdrop Term Agreements (2027-2029)

State University of New York at Oneonta is requesting qualifications from architecture firms for four Backdrop Term Agreements covering design services (2027–2030), with submissions due October 29, 2026 at 4:00 p.m. This is a multi-award vehicle—four consultants will be selected—carrying MWBE participation goals of 16% MBE and 14% WBE, plus a 6% Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Business goal.

The scope encompasses programming, schematic design, construction drawings, specifications, bidding, and construction administration for typical projects including minor interior renovations, building envelope investigation and remediation, ADA accessibility upgrades, elevator replacements, and program studies. Each agreement term is three years; individual project schedules are established as projects are initiated.

The maximum cumulative value per awarded agreement is $3.5 million, with individual project fees capped at $500,000 per project. Fees will be negotiated on a lump-sum basis and must include all costs for subconsultants, telephone, postage, and travel. Cost proposals are not submitted with qualifications; they will be requested only after consultant selection.

Evaluation criteria are Personnel Qualifications & Experience, Previous Experience with work specific to project scope, Approach & Capability, MWBE Utilization, and References. Qualifications must be submitted electronically in PDF format to FacilitiesContractAdmin@oneonta.edu. Insurance requirements include commercial liability coverage of at least $2 million per claim and workers' compensation coverage. Awardees must provide subconsultant staffing lists, evidence of good faith efforts regarding MWBE participation, and certifications addressing equal opportunity, sexual harassment prevention, workplace gender-based violence policies, and vendor responsibility. No pre-bid meeting will be held.