SUCF# 161106 - Replace Lighting - Various Greenhouses Request for Qualifications Cornell University is seeking SOQs from consultants to provide design services to replace existing HID greenhouse lighting with LED fixtures and associated controls. Project Description The College of Agriculture and Life Sciences on Cornell University’s Ithaca Campus have multiple greenhouses requiring lighting replacement, from HID or temporary fixtures to modern, energy efficient, Cornell network compatible LED fixtures. The greenhouses include the following: · 1068B – Guterman Bioclimatic Laboratory, greenhouse room 160 (3,342 SF) located at 105 Caldwell Road, Town of Ithaca, NY · 1068K – Caldwell Road Red Greenhouse, greenhouse rooms 101A (775 SF), 101B (775 SF), and 101C (774 SF) located at 137 Triticum Drive, Town of Ithaca, NY · 1045M – Tower Road East Green Greenhouse, greenhouse rooms 130 (2730 SF), 131 (2,730 SF) located in the Ken Post Lab complex at 512 Tower Road, Town of Ithaca, NY Scope of Services The services indicated below shall include, but not be limited to: · Hazmat testing, design, air test monitoring (during construction if necessary) · Design services for the demolition (salvage of a limited # of fixtures) plus installation of new LED greenhouse lighting and controls (Design Phase and Construction Documents) · Bidding phase (one contractor to execute all work – sub-phased) · Construction administration services including record documents 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: 12/31/2028 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: 13.00% WBE Goal: 16.00%
