Park Hall Basement Water Infiltration & Connector Drainage

The State University of New York at Oswego is requesting qualifications for architectural and engineering design services to address water infiltration and drainage at Park Hall and the Park/Wilber Connector, with qualifications due June 9, 2025. MWBE participation goals of 30 percent overall (15 percent MBE and 15 percent WBE) and a 6 percent SDVOB goal apply.

The scope encompasses replacement of deteriorated red brick pavers at North and South entrances, saw cutting and replacement of concrete slabs in basement sump pump and electrical rooms, installation of new under-slab drainage systems, evaluation of foundation wall penetrations, and removal and replacement of exterior drainage with larger drains connected to existing storm structures. The designer must deliver all phases from Schematic Design through Construction Documents, plus construction administration, RFI responses, submittal reviews, and project closeout.

The estimated construction budget is $600,000 to $900,000; the basic design fee will be negotiated after consultant selection. No cost proposals should accompany qualifications. The contract will be structured as a State University of New York Consultant Contract (Form 7555-10 or 7555-10A) on a lump sum basis, with contract award anticipated in July 2025 and construction scheduled for summer 2026 with completion by August 2026.

The selection committee will evaluate submissions based on qualifications, experience, approach, capability, schedule availability, MWBE participation, and references, and will establish a short list of five firms. Submissions must be delivered in three paper copies plus one electronic copy on a flash drive to SUNY Oswego Purchasing Office, Culkin Hall Suite 402, Oswego, NY 13126, Attention: Richard Merritt (315-312-2208). A facility tour and review of existing drawings can be arranged. The selected consultant must carry insurance of at least $2,000,000 per claim, maintain workers' compensation coverage naming SUNY as additional insured, and comply with New York State prevailing wage requirements.