Expand New York State Veterinary Diagnostic Lab for New Program Space

Request for Qualifications Expand New York State Veterinary Diagnostic Lab for New Program Space Request for Qualifications Cornell University is seeking SOQ’s from consultants to provide design, construction documents, bid services and construction administration services for the expansion of the New York State Veterinary Diagnostic Lab (NYSVDL) / Animal Health Diagnostic Center (AHDC) building for additional lab and office program space. Project Description The New York State Veterinary Diagnostic Lab was built in 2010 and is located on Cornell University’s Ithaca, New York campus. The 131,031gsf facility is primarily used by the AHDC and NYSVDL to support the health of food and fiber producing animals, companion animals, sport and recreational animals, exotic animals and wildlife.  In addition, the AHDC is one of the most comprehensive veterinary diagnostic laboratories in the country.  There are more than 250 faculty and staff processing more than 300,000 accessions annually and performing millions of tests on specimens from more than 700,000 animals across the United States and beyond. The purpose of this project is to create an addition to the AHDC to provide space for its complex and ever-expanding caseload.  The current caseload has risen by more than 90% over that of 2010 when the original laboratory space was occupied. The new space will allow for consolidation of laboratory operations that are currently spread across various buildings.  Consolidating laboratory operations will enhance efficiency, biosafety, and security. The program for the space shall include the following: service, development, and instructional laboratories under BSL-2; offices and touch-down spaces for diagnostic laboratory faculty, supervisors and medical technicians; reagent and materials storage spaces.  Scope of Services The services indicated below shall include, but not be limited to: Schematic Design Phase Design Development Phase Construction Document Phase Bidding Phase Construction Administration Phase Record Document Phase Project Reference Materials (if applicable): N/A Minority- and Women-Owned Business Enterprise (MWBE) Participation 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 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 The consultant shall provide a Subconsultant Staffing List for the project and the scope of work to be completed by each subconsultant. 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:  August 2028 Tentative interviews to be held during the last two weeks of October 2024. Exact dates TBD. Format of Proposal To be considered for this project, prospective consultants shall include the following in their response: Cover letter with signature. 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. 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. Approach and Capability: Show organization of staff and design/technical resources specifically dedicated to this project.  Identify assignment of responsibilities and authority. 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. 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. References: List references for design and construction administration of similar projects in public and educational settings.  Deadline and Submittal Information Proposals must be received on or by the due date listed in the NYSCR ad. 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: Project Name-Firm Name Proposals shall be e-mailed to: contact@example.gov 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. Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Set Aside: No Total MWBE Participation Goals: 0% Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Business Contracting Goal: 0% Disadvantaged Owned Sub-Contracting Goal: 0% Due date:10/09/2024 12:00 PM Proposals shall be e-mailed to: contact@example.gov Contract term: Estimated Completion Date: August 2028 County(ies): Cayuga Location: Cornell University, Ithaca, New York Business entities awarded an identical or substantially similar procurement contract within the past five years: None