New York State Contract Reporter #2136758

RFI for Design-Build Services: District Thermal Energy Network at SUNY Purchase

This opportunity is a Request for Information (RFI) from the State University Construction Fund (SUCF) for Design-Build Services for a District Thermal Energy Network (DTEN) at SUNY Purchase. - Government Buyer: - State University Construction Fund (SUCF) - Project location: SUNY Purchase, Westchester County, NY - Products/Services Requested: - Comprehensive Design-Build services for a campus-wide District Thermal Energy Network - Includes design and construction of geothermal borefields - Centralized heat pumps - Distribution infrastructure for current and future campus needs - Unique/Notable Requirements: - Respondents must detail firm structure, relevant experience (especially with DTEN systems on college campuses), and delivery approach - Emphasis on maximizing network footprint with current funding and phased build-out for future expansion - Consideration of MWBE (Minority and Women-Owned Business Enterprises) and SDVOB (Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Business) participation - Knowledge of New York State procurement and contracting for Design-Build projects is required - No specific OEMs or vendors are mentioned, as this is a market research RFI and not a solicitation for products or services

Description

The State University Construction Fund is issuing a Request for Information (RFI) to gather information from qualified firms providing comprehensive Design-Build Services for District Thermal Energy Network (DTEN) projects. This RFI is for information and planning purposes only and does not constitute a solicitation or commitment to procure services. The initial project involves developing a DTEN at SUNY Purchase in Westchester County, funded with $50 million, to be delivered through the Design-Build methodology. The goal is to efficiently install a DTEN maximizing the network footprint with current funding while considering future expansion, optimizing geothermal borefield, centralized heat pumps, and distribution infrastructure.

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