Construction-Related Consultant Backdrop Term Agreements

The State University of New York is seeking architectural and engineering design firms for construction-related consultant backdrop term agreements for 2026-2029, with a maximum cumulative value of $3,500,000 per agreement.

State University of New York (SUNY) SUNY Environmental Science & Forestry


General
Open
TBD
Jun 04, 2026 04:00 PM
May 04, 2026 12:00 PM
$3,500,000.00
Minority-Owned Business (MBE)Women-Owned Small Business (WOSB)Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB)
Request for Quote/Qualifications (RFQ)
State
Contact
Katherine Hobbs
khobbs@esf.edu
+13154706529
1 Forestry Drive, Syracuse, NY, USA
Description

The State University of New York (SUNY) is soliciting qualifications for Construction-Related Backdrop Term Consultant Agreements for the period of 2026-2029. These agreements will establish a pool of three to six qualified Architectural and Engineering Design firms to provide a range of services on a per-project basis. Services may include studies, design, contract administration, construction management site representation, and third-party abatement monitoring. Each agreement will have a maximum cumulative value of $3,500,000, with a limit of $500,000 for individual projects released under the agreement. The term of each agreement is three years. SUNY ESF is committed to sustainability and requires consultants to adhere to relevant state and campus sustainability initiatives. Participation goals are set for Minority & Woman-Owned Business Enterprises (MWBE) at 30% (15% MBE, 15% WBE) and Service Disabled Veteran-Owned Business (SDVOB) at 6%.

Classification Codes
NAICS541310Architectural Services
PSCC211Architect - Engineer Services (including landscaping, interior layout, and designing)
Smart Codes
architectural design servicesengineering design servicesconstruction consulting
Timeline
May 04, 2026 12:00 PM-Date of Issue
May 14, 2026 12:00 PM-Pre-Bid Meeting (optional)
In-person or virtually via Microsoft Teams. Parking instructions in Section 2.2 Pre Bid Meeting of the RFQ. In-person participants may park in the gravel section of ESF's P-22 lot (see Attachment 7: SUNY ESF Syracuse Campus Map). No parking passes are needed.
Jun 04, 2026 12:00 PM-Due Date
Documents
Title
7555-07 Backdrop Term Consultant Mini-Selection Form PDF.pdf
Form 7555-15 Subconsultant Staffing List A&E.docx
5-4-1b_Form_B.pdf
5-4-2b-Form_7557-104.doc
03-Form_XIII.pdf
Attachment 3 Sustainable Campus Contexts, Standards, and Systems (1).pdf
Attachment 5 Construction & Renovation Material Diversion Plan & Tracking Log.xlsx
Attachment 8 SUNY ESF Campus Maps - Syracuse Campus & Regional Campuses.pdf
03-Form_I.pdf
Short List Rating Form 7555-03.pdf
7555-10A Consultant Term Agreement.pdf
5-4-1a_Form_A.pdf
7555-01 - Request for Qualifications Final 05.01.26.pdf
Short List Summary Form 7555-04.pdf
Consultant Selection Rating Form 7555-06.pdf
Form 7555-17 Subconsultant Staffing List Commissioning.docx
5-3_SDVOB_Prospective_Bidders_Notice-7564-121c.pdf
7555-09 Certificate of Insurance Instructions and Checklist.pdf
5-4-2c-Form_7557-108.doc
03-Form_II.pdf
Attachment 1 Design Team Summary Table.pdf
Attachment 6 FPDC Green Procurement Tracking Log.xlsx
Consultant References Form 7555-05.pdf
Consultant Selection Summary Form 7555-06A.pdf
7555-18 - Bidder's Certifications.docx
5-4-1c_Form_C.pdf
04a-OSC_Form_A.doc
Attachment 4 CampusConsultantFeeProposalWorksheet.xlsx
Attachment 7 SUNY ESF Syracuse Campus Map.pdf
5-2_MWBE_Prospective_Bidders_Notice-7557-121c.pdf
04b-OSC_Form_B.doc
7555-02 2026-2029 RFQ Transmittal Letter.pdf
Attachment 2 Listing of Anticipated Project Scopes and Features.pdf
Pre-bid sign in sheet.pdf
7555-12 - Consultant Application for Payment.docx
7555-14 - Term Agreement Authorization to Proceed.docx
Form 7555-16 Subconsultant Staffing List Construction Mgt.docx
Attachment 2 List of Anticipated Project Scopes and Features.pdf
Attachment 3 Sustainable Campus Contexts, Standards, and Systems.pdf
Attendance report 5-14-26 (1).xlsx
Addendum #1.pdf