Environmental
Consulting Services
Hazardous materials inspection, remedial investigation, and climate change mitigation support for DASNY's construction and renovation programs.
Contract Term
5 Years
Standard professional term length
MWBE Goal
30% Utilization
Combined MBE and WBE targets
SDVOB Goal
6% Utilization
Disabled Veteran Business target
Technical Scope of Work
Consultants provide essential environmental expertise to ensure DASNY projects comply with state and federal regulations. This involves managing potential site contaminants and verifying abatement success.
- Pre-Abatement Services: Surveys for Asbestos-Containing Materials (ACM), Lead-Based Paint (LBP), and underground storage tanks.
- Project Oversight: Monitoring air quality and visual inspection during construction to verify compliance with Variance requirements.
- Laboratory Analysis: Provision of certified testing for bulk samples and air monitoring via PLM, TEM, and PCM methods.
- Phase I & II ESAs: Site assessments following ASTM E1527 standards to identify Recognized Environmental Conditions (RECs).
Gaya's Note: Phase I & II ESAs
A Phase I Environmental Site Assessment (ESA) is a "paper trail" investigation into a property's history to identify potential contamination. If "RECs" (Recognized Environmental Conditions) are found, a Phase II ESA is triggered, which involves actual physical sampling of soil and groundwater to confirm the presence of hazardous substances.
Contractual Requirements
Invoicing: Monthly progress billings must include a detailed narrative and a "Certification of Progress Payments" for MWBE tracking.
Key Personnel: All proposed Project Managers and Technical Specialists are subject to DASNY approval and cannot be substituted without written consent.
Gaya's Note: SEQR Compliance
The State Environmental Quality Review (SEQR) act requires all state and local government agencies to consider environmental impacts equally with social and economic factors during discretionary decision-making. Environmental consultants under this RFP are critical in drafting the "Environmental Impact Statements" (EIS) required for DASNY's larger capital developments.
Selection Criteria
A/E & Surveying
Term Services
Professional design and surveying support for the Dormitory Authority of the State of New York's statewide capital programs.
Max Fee / Project
$1,000,000
Typical term contract ceiling per auth
Utilization Goal
30% MWBE
Enforced via compliance software
Service Area
Statewide
Excluding Western NY regions
Design Requirements
Consultants are expected to manage the full architectural or engineering lifecycle for projects ranging from HVAC replacements to complex structural renovations.
- Pre-Schematic Design: Programming and feasibility studies to define project scope and estimated budget.
- Construction Documents: Preparation of detailed plans and specifications suitable for public bidding in NYS.
- Bid Phase Support: Responding to RFIs and assisting in the evaluation of contractor bids.
- Construction Administration: Site visits, shop drawing review, and verification of substantial completion.
Gaya's Note: Term Agreements
A Term Agreement (or "On-Call" contract) establishes a pre-qualified pool of firms. Winning a spot on this list does not guarantee a specific project; rather, it allows DASNY to issue "Work Authorizations" for specific tasks quickly without needing a separate RFP for every minor design need.
Technical Compliance
Professional Licensure
NYS Licensed Professional Engineer (PE) or Registered Architect (RA) required for all lead roles.
Insurance Limits
Minimum Professional Liability insurance of $2,000,000 per claim / $2,000,000 aggregate.
Vendor Responsibility
Submission of the Vendor Responsibility Questionnaire is a prerequisite for award.
Gaya's Note: VendRep
The Vendor Responsibility Questionnaire (VRQ) is a critical integrity check. It asks for disclosures regarding legal issues, financial stability, and past performance. In NYS, being found "non-responsible" can lead to debarment from all future public work.