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August 14, 2025
Request for Qualifications (RFQ)
Kirkland Art Center – Design & Construction-Related Professional Services for the New York State Downtown Revitalization Initiative (DRI) Funded New Arts Spaces Project, Village of Clinton, Oneida County, NY
Project Contact: Anita Welych, Executive Director
9 ½ East Park Row
Clinton, NY 13323
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Table of Contents
Section 1: Introduction
Section 2: Project Overview
Section 3: Project Scope of Services
Section 4: Statement of Qualifications Submittal Requirements
Section 5: Project and Submission Schedule
SECTION 1: INTRODUCTION
Project Title: Kirkland Art Center – Design & Construction of New Arts Spaces
Project location: 9 ½ East Park Row, Clinton, NY 13323
Project Contact: Anita Welych, Director
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The Kirkland Arts Center (KAC) was started in 1960 and is now an active regional multi-
arts center. We are housed in an historic former church, barn, and connecting addition
located on the Village Green in Clinton, Oneida County, NY.
KAC has been awarded NYS Downtown Revitalization Grant (DRI) funding for our
project to demolish and rebuild, or possibly gut and renovate, the barn that is at the
back part of our facility. We plan to design and construct new art spaces in the rebuilt
barn and create a new Culinary Arts Studio in an existing part of our site.
The KAC is a contributing resource to the Clinton Village Historic District that is listed in
the National Register of Historic Places and is located in a Village-designated Historic
District.
SECTION 2: PROJECT OVERVIEW
The site is fully occupied by ca. 1841 former church building as the main frontage on East Park Row, a long-standing ca. 1900 former barn building at the rear of the property, and a ca.1990 addition as a connector. The entire complex is currently occupied by KAC activities.
The proposed project is intended to demolish the existing barn, reconstruct a new structure (barn) to provide updated art and craft studios and renovate an existing space in the connector as a culinary arts studio. The KAC is currently conducting a historical survey of the barn for SHPO in anticipation of its approval for demolition. If not approved, the project scope will require the renovation of the barn for new art and craft studios.
The DRI grant was awarded for the design and construction of a state-of-the-art space for arts-related programming including a new culinary arts studio. The entire facility will have HVAC updated with air source heat pumps; the new barn and connector will feature: replacement of the existing gas-powered water heater with an electric water heater; installation of LED lighting; and energy efficient windows. The proposed culinary arts studio will include energy efficient appliances. The old barn site will house the pottery studio and 2-3 other art and craft studios to provide space for painting, printmaking, fine craft, etc. The addition of an elevator in the barn will provide greater accessibility for all.
The project budget is $2.2 Million.
The Project Schedule anticipates the opening the new art and craft studios in the Spring of 2027 and the new Culinary Arts Studio in December, 2027.
SECTION 3: PROJECT SCOPE OF SERVICES
KAC is seeking Statements of Qualifications from qualified Architectural / Engineering firms to provide design development, construction documents, bidding and negotiation, construction contract administration and related services for the new Arts spaces and Culinary Arts Studio project. KAC is an equal opportunity organization and we invite participation of MWBE firms for this project.
SECTION 4: STATEMENT OF QUALIFICATIONS SUBMITTAL REQUIREMENTS
Please submit an appropriately detailed Statement of Qualifications including:
1. Cover letter of interest (2 pages) – expressing interest and availability with brief
overview of firm, potential subconsultants, ability to meet design schedule.
Firm Profile (2 pages per firm) – relevant qualifications and certifications.
Resumes of Key Personnel who will work on the project.
Examples of at least three (3) and no more than five (5) comparable arts and cultural projects in historic buildings, ideally including historic preservation and state funding, successfully completed over the past ten (10) years.
Three (3) References from recent clients, preferably from comparable arts and cultural agencies in historic buildings, including historic preservation and state funding successfully completed over the past five (5) years.
Professional Licenses - provide New York State license of primary submitter and any individuals required to hold a license who would work on this project
Proof of Professional Liability & General Business Insurance
Please provide this information in a digital format by time and date.
SECTION 5: SCHEDULE
The Project Schedule anticipates the opening the new art and craft studios in the Spring of 2027 and the new Culinary Arts Studio in December, 2027.
The Request for Qualifications and selection schedule is:
Issue Request for Qualifications August 14, 2025
Receive questions and comments in writing via email by: August 26, 2025
Reply to questions and comments in writing via email by: September 3, 2025
Receive Statements of Qualifications by: September 17, 2025
Interviews, if needed: Week of September 29th, 2025
End.
Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Set Aside: No
Minority Owned Sub-Contracting Goal: 20% Women Owned Sub-Contracting Goal: 10% Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Business Contracting Goal: 0% Disadvantaged Owned Sub-Contracting Goal: 0%
Due date:09/11/2025
Contract term: 2 years
County(ies): Oneida
Location: Clinton NY This is a subcontract opportunity issued by Heritage Resources LLC
