New York State Contract Reporter #2139723

Historic rehabilitation design and project-management services for John H. Stoody Memorial Hall

Silver Lake Institute is seeking professional services to rehabilitate John H. Stoody Memorial Hall, a historic building in Silver Lake, New York. - Buyer and project: Silver Lake Institute (SLI), Grants Committee; rehabilitation of the historic John H. Stoody Memorial Hall. - Requested services: Architectural, engineering, and project-management services spanning design, construction documents, permitting and historic-preservation submissions, bidding support, construction oversight, and closeout. The selected firm must coordinate approvals with Wyoming County, the New York State Historic Preservation Office, the National Park Service, the Department of the Interior, and other relevant authorities, including obtaining a new Certificate of Occupancy. - Rehabilitation scope: Roof and exterior-envelope work; structural, porch, window, and door repairs; accessibility improvements; electrical upgrades; kitchen work; interior finishes; insulation and mini-split heat pumps; fire-safety items; landscaping; and future utility adaptability. The design must follow the Secretary of the Interior’s Standards for the Treatment of Historic Properties. - Assessment quantities: Includes repairs to 14 windows and installation of 14 interior wood storm windows; repairs to 3 exterior doors; repairs to 4 interior doors; a 200-amp electrical panel; 2 exterior water spigots; and 4 mini-split heat pumps. The assessment’s mini-split estimate specifies first-floor equipment, while its narrative recommends equipment on both floors. - Named organizations: Insitearch is credited in the building condition assessment, but is not identified as the selected firm or a proposed subcontractor. No product manufacturers or OEMs are specified. - Notable requirements: Firms should demonstrate historic-preservation experience and applicable professional qualifications, provide at least three comparable project examples and references, and submit phased fees with an hourly allowance for unforeseen work. - Cost context: The condition assessment estimates $615,935 for construction and a $708,326 project subtotal including design soft costs; these are project estimates, not a stated fee or award amount for this professional-services opportunity. - Performance period: The initial release describes a two-year contract with a possible one-year extension; the revised RFP attachment does not state a contract duration.

Description

Silver Lake Institute is seeking proposals from qualified architectural firms for architectural and project management services to rehabilitate the historic John H. Stoody Memorial Hall. Services include design and construction documents, permitting and historic preservation reviews, contractor procurement support, construction administration and oversight, and project closeout. The work is to follow historic preservation standards and address building improvements including the roof and envelope, structural and exterior repairs, accessibility, electrical safety, kitchen facilities, interior finishes, and climate control. The proposal deadline is November 5, 2026, at 5:00 PM.

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