Rehab HVAC System Arts Wing - Fine Arts

The State University of New York (SUNY) at Oneonta is seeking design firms to provide comprehensive design and construction administration services for a critical HVAC system upgrade in the Fine Arts Building's Art Wing. The project involves replacing Air Handling Units HV-2 and AC-4, expanding the chilled water distribution system, and upgrading the building automation system from pneumatic to digital controls. Consultants must provide full design services including program analysis, schematic design, design development, construction documents, and construction administration. The RFQ requires firms to submit comprehensive qualifications for review, with the most qualified firm selected for fee negotiations. Key project dates include an optional pre-bid walk-through on June 25, 2025, at 10 am, with qualifications due by July 10, 2025, at 2:00 PM EST. The anticipated construction award is scheduled for March 2026, with project completion targeted for August 15, 2027. Evaluation will focus on the firm's qualifications, expertise in similar complex HVAC and building systems renovation projects, and ability to meet the project's technical requirements.

The procurement includes specific set-aside and participation goals for disadvantaged business enterprises, with a 16% Minority-Owned Business Enterprise goal, 14% Women-Owned Business Enterprise goal, and 6% Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Business Enterprise participation requirement. The total project has a construction budget of $2,500,000, with an overall goal of 30% MWBE participation. No incumbent vendors have been identified as having been awarded similar contracts in the past five years. The project is located in Otsego County at the SUNY Oneonta campus, and will require a comprehensive approach to modernizing the existing HVAC infrastructure. Prospective design firms will need to demonstrate technical capability to integrate new digital control systems with existing building infrastructure, while meeting the university's performance and energy efficiency standards. The contract term extends to August 1, 2027, providing a comprehensive timeline for design, implementation, and potential post-construction support.