SUCF# 161105 Replace Cooling Tower - Kenneth Post Laboratory

SUCF# 161105 Replace Cooling Tower - Kenneth Post Laboratory Request for Qualifications Cornell University is seeking SOQs from consultants to provide engineering design services to support the removal of the existing cooling tower and chiller at Kenneth Post Laboratory. Project Description This project will remove the existing cooling tower and chiller equipment serving Kenneth Post Laboratory and convert the building's cooling system to utilize Cornell University's campus chilled water distribution system. The project will include evaluation and design of a new campus chilled water connection, removal of obsolete cooling equipment, modifications to existing mechanical, electrical, and controls systems, and associated infrastructure improvements necessary to support continued building operations. The conversion is intended to improve system reliability, reduce maintenance requirements, eliminate aging equipment, and take advantage of the efficiency and reliability of Cornell's campus chilled water network. Scope of Services The services indicated below shall include, but not be limited to: · Investigate existing conditions and project requirements · Design the conversion from local cooling equipment to campus chilled water system · Prepare construction documents, technical specifications, and cost estimates · Coordinate with University stakeholders and utility representatives · Bidding phase (one contractor to execute all work - sub-phased) · Construction administrative services Project Reference Materials (if applicable): None Minority- and Women-Owned Business Enterprise (MWBE) Participation Pursuant to New York State Executive Law Article 15-A, Cornell University is committed to promoting opportunities for maximum feasible participation of certified MWBE firms and the employment of minority group members and women in the performance of Cornell contracts. Consultants are required to ensure that good faith efforts are made to include meaningful participation. Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Business Enterprise (SDVOB) Participation Pursuant to New York State Executive Law Article 17-B, Cornell University is committed to promoting opportunities for maximum feasible participation of certified SDVOB firms and the employment of veterans in the performance of Cornell contracts. Consultants are required to ensure that good faith efforts are made to include meaningful participation MBE, WBE, and SDVOB goals are listed in the New York State Contract Reporter (NYSCR) ad. The consultant shall provide a Subconsultant Staffing List for the project using the form attached to the NYSCR ad. This subconsultant staffing list shall include the percent of work to be completed by each subconsultant and indicate whether each subconsultant is a MBE, WBE, or SDVOB. References References will be contacted as part of the evaluation process. When submitting references, the following information shall be included: · Name(s) and title(s) of person/people to contact · Phone numbers and e-mail addresses · Name of project and/or reason for reference Time of Completion Schedule Estimated Completion Date: December 31, 2028 Format of Proposal To be considered for this project, prospective consultants shall include the following in their response: 1) Cover letter with signature. 2) Prime Consultant's Qualifications and Experience: Show specific relevant expertise and successful completion of projects similar in size and scope as the project described above. 3) Qualifications of Prime Consultant Staff: Demonstrate experience and qualifications of the firm's key personnel in the planning, organizing and execution of projects similar in scope. List the qualifications of employees who will be working on this project. 4) Approach and Capability: Show organization of staff and design/technical resources specifically dedicated to this project. Identify assignment of responsibilities and authority. 5) Previous Experience with Work Specific to Project Scope: Include examples of prior work on Cornell projects and other colleges and/or state agencies. Demonstrate thorough understanding of project scope. 6) Proposed Subconsultant Team: List subconsultants who will work on this project and demonstrate that they have the necessary staffing and experience for this type of work. 7) MWBE and SDVOB Utilization: On the Subconsultant Staffing List, list all MBE, WBE, and SDVOB staff and subconsultants who will work on this project to show how the MWBE/SDVOB goals will be met. If the prime consultant is an MWBE/SDVOB firm, it counts towards the goals. 8) References: List references for design and construction administration of similar projects in public and educational settings. Deadline and Submittal Information 1) Proposals must be received on or by the due date listed in the NYSCR ad. 2) Proposals must be in PDF format, no more than 25 pages total (including cover sheet and all forms), and labeled using the following naming convention: SUCF#-Project Name-Firm Name 3) Proposals shall be e-mailed to: ccf-admin@cornell.edu 4) If inquiries regarding the project are received, all answers given will be posted at the following link: https://fcs.cornell.edu/current-nys-contract-reporter-ad-inquiries No fee information is to be submitted with the proposal. A fee proposal will be requested only after a consultant selection is made. Business enterprises awarded an identical or substantially similar procurement contract within the past five years: None Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Business (SDVOB) SDVOB Goal: 6.00% Minority / Women Business Enterprise contracting goals (MWBE) MBE Goal: 9.00% WBE Goal: 11.00%