Opportunity
New York State Contract Reporter #25AXB0110
SUNY Buffalo RFQ for Professional Construction Estimating Services for Campus Projects
Posted
May 11, 2026
Respond By
June 08, 2026
Identifier
25AXB0110
NAICS
541350
SUNY Buffalo is seeking qualified firms to provide professional construction estimating services for a range of on-campus projects managed by its Facilities Design and Construction Department. - Government Buyer: - State University of New York (SUNY), SUNY Buffalo, Facilities Design and Construction Department - Scope of Services: - Professional construction cost estimating for building construction, rehabilitation, and new construction projects - Services to be provided on a project-by-project basis over a three-year contract term - Deliverables include detailed cost estimates at various project stages (conceptual, schematic, design development, construction documents) with labor and material breakdowns by CSI Division and union trade - Participation in constructability review sessions and delivery of estimates in editable Microsoft Excel format - Experience & Qualifications: - Firms and proposed personnel must have at least five years of experience in construction estimating for medium to large-scale commercial or higher education projects - At least three client references for similar work are required - Notable Requirements: - Maximum consultant fee of $500,000 per project - Adherence to New York State business enterprise goals, including MWBE and SDVOB participation - Compliance with New York State procurement and labor laws, including prevailing wage rates - Project Example (BEB_PHHP Teaching Kitchen): - Equipment and furnishings such as double wall ovens, microwaves, induction cooktops, refrigerators, freezers, dishwashers, signage, and specialty kitchen worktables - Construction and renovation services including demolition, installation, fire suppression, HVAC, electrical, plumbing, finishes, and temporary protections - Allowances for fire alarm, audio/visual, IT, and equipment - No specific OEMs or vendors are named; this is a qualifications-based solicitation
Description
The University at Buffalo (University) is seeking a qualified firm to provide construction estimating services for on-campus projects managed by the Universitys Facilities Design and Construction Department. Firms must have a minimum of five years of experience providing construction estimating services for medium to large-scale commercial and/or higher education projects. Estimating services will be requested on a project-by-project basis as needed. The term of the agreement is three years, with an anticipated start date of August 1, 2026.