RFP - Cost Estimating Services for School Construction Projects

The New York City School Construction Authority (SCA) is seeking qualified consulting (Consultant) firms interested in responding to an Expression of Interest (EOI) to provide the SCA's Architecture & Engineering Department with cost estimating services for school construction projects throughout the New York City area in connection with its General Construction, HVAC, Plumbing and Electrical work. This EOI is intended to not only identify interested firms that meet the SCA's required expertise and experience to perform construction cost-estimating services for projects, but to also demonstrate their ability to provide such cost estimates for such construction projects by applying industry rates, units and standards to sample mock projects that are typical within the SCA. The standard course-of-work for estimating services at the SCA for any selected Consultant may involve reviewing the drawings and specifications and preparing detailed independent cost estimates for various capital projects (new and renovation/modernization projects) at all prescribed stages of a project. The Consultant may also be required to review and comment on cost estimates prepared by another consultant of the SCA. When reviewing estimates, the Consultant will also be asked to notify the SCA of any omissions or discrepancies that may impede accurate estimating or bidding. The Consultant may also be required to perform special cost analyses or cost studies and recommend cost reduction measures to control project costs. III. MOCK PROJECT METHODOLOGY: Attached are two sample projects typical of work performed at the SCA (Exhibit A and B). You are asked to apply your assessed cost estimating values to each project using industry standards in both principles and format. In preparation of the mock project estimates, it is assumed that all project labor costs follow current New York City construction prevailing wage rates and benefits and, all material costs are based on current market conditions. IV. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: PLEASE NOTE THAT THIS IS NOT A REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL BUT A REQUEST FOR EXPRESSION OF INTEREST (EOI). THE SCA WLL NOT AWARD A CONTRACT(S) BASED ON THIS EOI NOR PAY FOR INFORMATION SOLICITED. The SCA is implementing a two-step procurement process, first requiring prospective consultants to share relevant information as set forth above and then, for those deemed qualified, by soliciting proposals through a Request for Proposal (RFP) selection process. Although proposing firms need not be pre-qualified by the SCA at the time of bid, each firm must be pre-qualified prior to contract award. Firms must be registered with the NYS Division of Corporations as a NY entity, or qualified to transact business in the State of New York in order to be considered for prequalification by the SCA. Selected firms will be required to successfully complete the prequalification process, if not currently prequalified with the SCA. The SCA now offers a web-based qualification and certification application process. The following link will allow you access to the Vendor Access System: https://dobusiness.nycsca.org. This site can be used for first-time prequalification as well as requalification and certification of MBE and WBE status. Proposers can also contact the SCA VAS hotline at 718-472-8777 for additional information. The method of Contractor Selection has not been Determined at this time.

Division 01 -	General Requirements.
Division 03 -	Concrete.
Division 04 -	Masonry.
Division 05 -	Metals.
Division 06 -	Wood, Plastics, and Composites.
Division 07 -	Thermal and Moisture Protection.
Division 08 -	Openings.
Division 09 -	Finishes.
Division 10 -	Specialties.
Division 11 -	Equipment.
Division 13 -	Special Construction.
Division 21 -	Fire Suppression.
Division 22 -	Plumbing.
Division 23 -	Heating, Ventilating, and Air Conditioning (HVAC).
Division 25 -	Integrated Automation.
Division 26 -	Electrical.
Division 27 -	Communications.
Division 31 -	Earthwork.
Division 32 -	Exterior Improvements.
Division 33 -	Utilities.
Division 34 -	Transportation.
Division 35 -	Waterway and Marine Construction.