Minor Renovation project requests: As you consider renovating your offices or departmental spaces, please be mindful of the required planning timeline.
The deadline for submitting space renovation requests is January 31 of each year. This deadline is necessary to allow sufficient time for developing the scope of work and drawings, coordinating with trades and contractors, obtaining quotes, procuring materials, and scheduling the work. Space renovations often involve multiple trades (carpentry, electrical, flooring, locksmith, painting, etc.), making the process more complex than furniture orders. Early submission ensures that all requisitions related to the scope of work are reviewed and entered into the system no later than the Purchasing Department’s deadline.
Furniture requests: Additionally, as you consider furnishing your offices, please be aware of the procurement process for commercial-grade furniture. The deadline for furniture requests is March 1st of each year.
Furniture procurement is a multi-step process to allow proper time to obtain quotes from vendors which can take up to two weeks, allow time for Purchasing Department to processes the requisition and generate a purchase order (PO). From PO issuance to fabrication, delivery and installation, an additional 6–10 weeks should be anticipated.
We appreciate your understanding and cooperation as we work to support a well-maintained and functional campus environment. Please feel free to reach out with any questions or to discuss your renovation or furniture needs.
Staff
Jorma Loci, Project Manager
Jorma.Loci@csi.cuny.edu
George Sulley, Project Manager
George.Sulley@csi.cuny.edu
Ghenadie Covaliov, Facilities Coordinator
ghenadie.covaliov@csi.cuny.edu
Responsibilities
- Maintain Liaison with CUNY Department of Design, Construction and Management (DDCM) and the Dormitory Authority, State of New York, (DASNY) on new construction and major renovation projects.
- Capital Budget
Prepare annual capital budget requests and Borough President's and City Council Budget requests (Reso A.'s.) Manage CUNY Minor Repair Budget. - Renovations and Alterations
Provide and secure services in architecture, engineering, cost estimating, and construction management for all college renovations and alterations. - Government Regulations
Ensure compliance with all relevant local, state and national rules and regulations having jurisdiction. - Space Utilization
Monitor assignment and utilization of instructional and administrative space on campus. Prepare bi-annual campus facilities floor plan books. - Disability Issues
Monitor and coordinate remediation of deficiencies related to access for persons with disabilities.
Services
- Design Feasibility Studies
Upon receipt of the approved Project Request Form, the Office will prepare design feasibility studies and preliminary cost estimates for various space renovations. - Furniture and Furnishings
In order to maintain design continuity and durability standards, all office furniture and furnishings are selected and purchased by the Campus Planning Office. - How to Order Furniture
Requests for furniture must be submitted by the administrative head of the office by memo or e-mail to Ghenadie Covaliov's (ghenadie.covaliov@csi.cuny.edu) attention. A justification must be included. - Signage
The Campus Planning Office provides and secures all signage on campus. Requests for interior name and office designation signs must be submitted by the administrative head of the office or the respective dean. Requests for exterior special event signs must be submitted by e-mail to Ghenadie Covaliov's (ghenadie.covaliov@csi.cuny.edu) attention a minimum of two weeks prior to the event. - Space reservation and Rental College-related Special Events:
Requests for reservations of classrooms for a College-related special event should be directed by e-mail to lorraine.brocato@csi.cuny.edu or at x3251.
Non-College-related special events:
Requests for rental of classrooms or outdoor facilities should be addressed by letter to Lorraine Brocato's attention.