SUCF# 171015 Repair Pedestrian Bridge – Human Ecology Building
Request for Qualifications
Cornell University is seeking proposals from consultants to provide engineering design and construction administration services.
Project Description
The “Repair Pedestrian Bridge – Human Ecology Building” project seeks to address ongoing issues with inadequate drainage, corrosion of exterior materials, equipment failures, and grading. Cornell University seeks statements of qualifications from interested architectural design firms to provide design services and generate biddable documents. The scope of work includes restoration of existing steel, restoration of glued-laminated cedar railings, drainage design, concrete replacement, and glycol snow melt. A feasibility study was conducted by Cornell University, Facilities and Campus Services, Facilities Engineering (FE) in December 2022 and the recommendations pertaining to various improvements to the pedestrian bridge shall be considered by the incumbent.
Scope of Services
The services indicated below shall include, but not be limited to:
Code compliance review
Design documents for bidding and construction
Opinions of probable cost
Construction administration services
Project Closeout
Project Reference Materials (if applicable):
Human Ecology Building (1011) “Pedestrian Bridge & Loading Dock Improvements Study” – Cornell University Facilities and Campus Services, Facilities Engineering (12/16/2022)
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 Project Completion Date: August 2025
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.
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.
References: List at least three (3) 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:
SUCF#-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
Minority Owned Sub-Contracting Goal: 4.9% Women Owned Sub-Contracting Goal: 10.9% Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Business Contracting Goal: 6%
Due date:05/10/2024 7:00 PM
Contract term: 1-2 years
County(ies): All NYS counties
Location: Ithaca, NY Business entities awarded an identical or substantially similar procurement contract within the past five years: None
