New York State Contract Reporter #25TAK0152

SUNY Buffalo Seeks Construction Manager at Risk for New AI Research Data Center

SUNY Buffalo is seeking a Construction Manager at Risk (CMAR) for a major new AI research data center project: - Government Buyer: - State University of New York (SUNY), SUNY Buffalo, Purchasing Department - Key contact: Tricia Kandler - Project Overview: - Construction of a state-of-the-art, multi-story AI research computing center (Project 2025-081) at University at Buffalo North Campus - Facility includes a data center, offices, staging areas, mechanical and electrical rooms, and a closed-loop water system for campus heating - Designed for up to 15MW computing capacity (minimum 5MW at startup) - Emphasis on energy efficiency and clean-energy integration - Services Requested: - Construction Manager at Risk (CMAR) services to oversee and manage all construction activities - Unique Requirements: - 30% Minority/Women Business Enterprise (MWBE) participation goal - Mandatory pre-bid conference attendance - Focus on clean-energy opportunities aligned with New York State and university priorities - No specific OEMs or vendors are named in the solicitation - Place of Performance: - University at Buffalo, North Campus, Buffalo, NY

Description

EMPIRE AI CONSORTIUM Inc. (EAI) is seeking proposals from firms to provide Construction Manager at Risk (CMAR) services for a new Data Center project at the University at Buffalo's North Campus. The project involves constructing a state-of-the-art AI research computing center with up to 15MW computing capacity, focusing on energy efficiency and clean energy. The facility will be a two-story building including data center, offices, and mechanical rooms, with a closed-loop water system for campus-wide heating. The contract term requires construction completion by the fourth quarter of 2027.

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