CUNY CCNY – Aaron Davis Hall Renovation and Associated Asbestos Abatement

The Dormitory Authority of the State of New York (DASNY), procuring on behalf of the City University of New York (CUNY), is requesting an Expression of Interest for the renovation and associated asbestos abatement of Aaron Davis Hall at CCNY, with EOI packages due September 10, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. The solicitation carries mandatory Project Labor Agreement execution and subcontracting goals: 18 percent Minority-Owned Business Enterprise participation, 12 percent Women-Owned Business Enterprise participation, 6 percent Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Business participation, and 45 percent Equal Employment Opportunity minority and women workforce participation. All subcontractors must execute a Letter of Assent.

The scope encompasses demolition, asbestos and mold abatement, new walls, structural steel, concrete, ceilings, bathrooms, seating, HVAC, electrical, and plumbing work to upgrade Aaron Davis Hall Theater into state-of-the-art performance facilities with ADA improvements, new lobby, and enhanced lighting and sound systems. The project is located at 129 Convent Avenue, New York, NY 10027.

The estimated construction cost range is $45 million to $48 million. Qualified respondents must demonstrate a minimum of five years of experience with projects of similar size, scope, and complexity completed within the last ten years, including any prior DASNY projects. The EOI package requires ten tabs addressing company profile, relevant project experience, schedules, safety programs, key personnel resumes, proposed subcontractors, anticipated workload, insurance ratings, bonding capacity, and New York State Vendor Responsibility Questionnaire certification under Executive Order 125. EOI submissions must be in PDF format via email to ccontracts@dasny.org. Firms deemed qualified will be invited to submit formal bids at a later date. General Conditions for Construction dated February 4, 2026 apply to all contract documents.