Renovation of a recreation facility in Syracuse, New York. Conceptual plans call for the renovation of a recreation facility.

The New York State Office of General Services Design & Construction Group (OGS D&C) intends to contract with one (1) firm to provide Architectural and/or Engineering services. Firms must possess a strong architectural, structural engineering, and site/civil/utility engineering background as assigned tasks will primarily be in these areas of expertise. Other tasks may also include mechanical, electrical, plumbing, and fire protection/fire alarm engineering, energy efficiency, renewable energy, and sustainability. Projects will involve the rehabilitation of existing buildings, structures, and facilities and planning and design of new buildings, structures, and facilities. Term: Five (5) Years (Three (3) years to assign new work + two (2) additional years to complete assignments) Question Deadline 05/19/2026 at 2:00 PM ET Project Information Firms are expected to provide high-quality architectural and/or design services for a variety of buildings and facilities for the NYS Department of Agriculture and Markets, specifically at the NYS Fairgrounds. Assignments may include the following: Renovations and rehabilitation of existing buildings, structures, and facilities. Planning and design of new buildings, structures, and facilities. The Firm shall provide qualified persons with experience in entertainment facility design, including theatrical lighting and audiovisual systems. Compliance with the latest building codes and regulatory requirements, including review of work done by others for compliance with applicable codes. Application of energy efficient, resilient, and sustainable design in compliance with the initiatives and requirements laid out in New York State Governor's Executive Order 22, the Climate Leadership & Community Protection Act (CLCPA), and the NYS Buy Clean Concrete Guidelines. Application may also require usage of NY Stretch Energy Code, Geothermal Networking, Electrification of All Building Systems, Electric Vehicle Charging Stations, and PV Panel Systems. A minor requirement of mechanical, electrical, plumbing, and fire protection/fire alarm engineering, and commissioning services. Projects that require expedited design schedules and services including emergency projects that require immediate attention or attention within 24 hours. The firm will be required to be available to provide on-site inspection, consultation, design services, and coordination with OGS and facility staff. The Firm must provide an emergency contact person responsible for emergencies. Project types (JOCS, M, and Q) intended to be expedited for quick response contracting to address priority and urgent needs with expectations for project completion in as short as four (4) weeks' time. Reference the OGS Design Procedures Manual for additional information. Hazardous material investigation and design services for the remediation/removal of such materials as part of the work of this contract. Possible construction management and/or construction inspection services as advisor to the owner. The Firm shall provide qualified persons with door, frame, and architectural hardware experience. Possible services to identify design-based funding opportunities and provide technical documentation needed for applications to those funding opportunities. Services can be provided by the proposed design team including sub-consultants. The method of Contractor Selection has not been Determined at this time.