85027I0001-CM-Build Services for PV291-QM2, Queens Museum Renovation RFQ

The New York City Department of Design and Construction is soliciting Construction Management-Build services for the renovation of the Queens Museum in Corona, NY. The project involves the interior, exterior, and site work renovation of a 132,000 square foot facility, focusing on the second phase of a master site recreation. Key objectives include modernizing building systems, ensuring full ADA accessibility, and integrating a Children's Museum. Specific deliverables include a 5,500 square foot Family Art Lab, two mezzanine classrooms, two workshop areas, and a 2,600 square foot climate-controlled art storage vault. Technical upgrades involve a unified computerized Building Management System, new kitchen exhaust systems, and an AVLT package for wireless internet and VOIP phone systems. The renovation will be executed in phases to allow the museum to remain open to the public. The selection process utilizes a multi-stage evaluation of the Statement of Qualifications, beginning with a pass/fail assessment of fundamental qualifications followed by a qualitative ranking. Technical merit is weighted at 60 percent for key personnel and team organization and 40 percent for project experience and past performance, with a 5 percent preference applied to certified M/WBE proposers. Awarding of construction work packages generally goes to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder unless a best value basis is approved. The contract requires strict adherence to the Iran Divestment Act, community hiring rules, and prevailing wage compliance. Financial security is managed through performance and payment bonds sized at 100 percent of the contract price, with a 5 percent retainage applied to both CM services and construction work. All submissions and invoicing are managed through the PASSPort portal.