SUCF# 161065 Rehabilitate Rice Hall

Request for Qualifications

Cornell University is seeking proposals from consultants to provide limited re-design, construction documents, bidding, construction administration, and close out for a multi-phased renovation of Rice Hall at the Ithaca, New York campus.

Project Description

Rice Hall was originally designed by Green & Wicks and constructed in 1912. The three story, 31,415 GSF building has received limited renovations and requires a complete restoration and gut interior renovation.

An initial project that completed Construction Documents from July 2011, outlined the modernization of the facility to meet academic requirements, building code, MEP and FP, ADA, and sustainability objectives. These documents need to be reviewed and updated to comply with current codes, requirements, site utilities now available, and any other applicable project requirements. The interior building layout will have limited modifications to the CD’s, allowing a more flexible occupancy, but does not impact overall egress stairs, elevator, restroom, corridor, or envelope restoration strategy.

Scope of Services

The services indicated below shall include, but not be limited to:

• Design Phase to include:
  • Abbreviated program verification
  • Existing Construction Documents to be reviewed for completeness and compliance
  • MEP strategy
  • 50% CD and 90% CD phase.
• Bid and Construction Administration – phase 1 (Abatement, exterior envelope restoration and window replacement, framing for future openings, site utility lateral connections.
• Bid and Construction Administration – phase 2 (Interior MEP and FP systems, finishes, A/V, security, and exterior site restoration)
• Close out and record documents for all phases

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: August 2026

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 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: ccf-admin@cornell.edu
  
• 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.