RFP- Ice Rink: Professional Architectural and Engineering Services - EPF218399 Nasser Civic Center Plaza Ice Rink

The City of Corning, New York (City), has received grant funding through the New York State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation (OPRHP) Environmental Protection Fund (EPF) to undertake improvements to the Nasser Civic Center Ice Rink.

The City is soliciting proposals from qualified architectural and engineering firms to provide professional services necessary to advance the EPF218399 - Nasser Civic Center Plaza Ice Rink through planning, design, environmental review, bidding, construction administration, inspection, and project closeout.

The City intends to rehabilitate these existing facilities while preserving the rink's current open-air configuration and year-round recreational uses. The proposed project does not include enclosing the ice rink or constructing additional recreational amenities.

Services shall include, but are not limited to:

1. Existing conditions assessments and preliminary engineering and architectural evaluations.
2. Assistance with required environmental and historic preservation reviews.
3. Preparation of engineering and architectural drawings, technical specifications, construction cost estimates, and bidding documents.
4. Coordination with the City and OPRHP during design and project review.
5. Assistance with the public bidding process and evaluation of construction bids.
6. Construction administration and periodic construction inspections.
7. Review and certification of construction progress and contractor payment applications.
8. Preparation of project completion documentation and assistance with grant closeout.

The construction documents shall address the following project elements:

• Restroom Renovations: Renovation and modernization of the existing men's and women's restrooms, including evaluation and replacement or modification of fixtures, plumbing, finishes, accessories, entrances, and related building systems as necessary.
• Common Area Improvements: Renovation and modernization of the facility's existing common areas, including the warm-up room and the circulation and gathering areas between the rink floor and the building structure.
• Accessibility Improvements: Evaluation and correction of identified accessibility deficiencies.
• Sound System Improvements: Evaluation and upgrade of the facility's existing sound and public address system to improve audio coverage, speech intelligibility, reliability, and suitability for the facility's recreational programming.
• Brick Paver Replacement: Evaluation and selective replacement of deteriorated brick pavers in the immediate vicinity of the ice rink.

The City does not anticipate requiring full-time construction inspection services.

**Five (5) printed and one (1) electronic copies** of the proposal must be received by the City of Corning no later than **12:00 noon on Wednesday, November 18, 2026**.

Proposals must be submitted in a sealed envelope clearly marked: "ICE RINK ENGINEERING – PROFESSIONAL SERVICES PROPOSAL"

Faxed and electronic proposals will not be accepted.

Proposals will be evaluated using the following criteria:

| Evaluation Criterion | Weight |
| --- | --- |
| Firm qualifications, relevant project experience, personnel, and technical approach | 50% |
| Cost of professional services, completeness, and overall value | 30% |
| Project schedule, availability, and ability to meet anticipated milestones | 20% |
| Total | 100% |

Minimum coverage shall include:

• Workers' Compensation Insurance: Coverage in accordance with New York State law.
• Commercial General Liability Insurance: Minimum combined single limit of **$1,000,000** per occurrence for bodily injury and property damage.
• Automobile Liability Insurance: Minimum combined single limit of **$1,000,000** per occurrence for bodily injury and property damage.
• Professional Liability / Errors and Omissions Insurance: Minimum of **$3,000,000** per claim and **$3,000,000** aggregate.
• Umbrella / Excess Liability Insurance: Minimum limit of **$3,000,000**, subject to the terms of the underlying coverage.