NOTICE OF BID/REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL

The Florida International University Board of Trustees announces that services in the discipline of Architecture/Engineering are required for the project identified below:

Project Name and Number:                FIU Stadium Expansion & Master Plan, BT-842

Project Location:                                 Modesto A. Maidique Campus (MMC), Miami, Florida

Project Description: The scope of work for this project shall be broken down into three components:

1.     Programming & Master Planning (Component 1) – Shall include development of a comprehensive plan for the short term and long term development of the existing FIU Football Stadium.

2.     North side stadium seating (Component 2) – Complete construction of the lower level seating and concourse to essentially match the existing lower level south side seating and concourse. 

3.     Stadium Build Out (Component 3) – The long term goal is to add a second tier of seating to increase the stadium capacity to hold 40,000 to 45,000 fans. This may include construction of some or all of the items identified in the Owner approved master plan.

Included below are specific requirements/elements for consideration during programming & master planning:

1.     Completion of north side bleachers/seating including concourse.

2.     Ground level stadium club vs. concourse level stadium club.

3.     Structures underneath bleachers.

4.     Central structure.

•         Press box

•         Additional suites

•         Coaches’ game boxes

•         President’s Suite

•         Concourse level stadium club

•         Athletic Dept Offices

•         Restrooms

•         Concessions

5.     Upper level bowl and associated amenities.

6.     Storage space at ground level for athletic & stadium equipment.

7.     Other facilities as required and appropriate.

Included below are specific deliverables and phases which may required in the scope any of the components as applicable:

1.     Planning Study/Programming.

2.     Conceptual stadium master plan with phasing framework & construction cost estimates for each phase.

3.     Construction Documents for north side bleachers.

4.     Construction Administration for north side bleachers.

5.     35% Design & Renderings for overall master plan (fundamentally to facilitate fund raising).

6.     Full design (conceptual & advanced schematics).

7.     Construction Documents for each phase contingent on funding & owner’s desire to proceed.

8.     Construction Administration for each phase as it is built.

CONTINGENCIES FOR COMPONENTS 2 AND 3:

Funding for components 2 and 3 is contingent upon the University’s procurement of financing/funding, (as applicable) for design and construction of each of these components on terms acceptable to the University, at its sole discretion. The university reserves the right to cancel either or both of these components at any time.

Applicants are hereby notified that if the University is unable to secure full funding for components 2 and/or 3, the University intends to proceed only with design and construction of fully funded component(s), if any.

INSTRUCTIONS:

Firms desiring to apply for consideration shall submit a letter of application. The letter of application should have attached:

1.     A completed “Florida International University Professional Qualifications Supplement (FIUPQS).” The official FIUPQS forms must be downloaded from the FIU web site at: http://facilities.fiu.edu/projects/BT-842.htm. Applications on any other form will not be considered.

2.     The FIUPQS form should identify all key members and consultants proposed for the complete development of the project including deliverables 1 through 8 above. Do not list specialty consultants as indicated in the FIUPQS instructions, doing so may result in disqualification.

3.     A copy of the applicant's current Professional Registration Certificate from the appropriate Governing board. An applicant must be properly registered at the time of application to practice its profession in the State of Florida. If the applicant is a corporation, it must be properly chartered by the Florida Department of State to operate in Florida.

Submit seven (7) bound copies of the required proposal data and one CD copy in Adobe Acrobat PDF format of the requested qualifications to: Selection Committee, Florida International University, Real Estate Development and Planning, Campus Support Complex, 11555 S.W. 17th St., Room CSC142, Modesto A. Maidique Campus, Miami, Florida 33199. Applications that do not comply with the above instructions will not be considered. Application material will not be returned. The University reserves the right to suspend or discontinue the selection process at any time and to return or reject any or all submissions of qualifications without obligation to the respondent. The award of this contract is subject to availability of funds.

The plans and specifications prepared by the A/E are subject to reuse in accordance with the provisions of Section 287.055, Florida Statutes. As required by Section 287.133, Florida Statutes, a consultant may not submit a proposal for this project if it is on the convicted vendor list for a public entity crime committed within the past 36 months. The selected consultant must warrant that it will neither utilize the services of, nor contract with, any supplier, subcontractor, or consultant in excess of $15,000.00 in connection with this project for a period of 36 months from the date of their being placed on the convicted vendor list.

FIU HAS CREATED STANDARD CONTRACT FORMS AND STANDARD INSURANCE REQUIREMENTS APPLICABLE TO A/E’S FOR A/E AND OTHER LICENSED PROFESSIONAL SERVICES TO PROVIDE FOR AN EFFICIENT AND EFFECTIVE PROCESS. THESE FORMS ARE AVAILABLE FOR REVIEW AND CAN BE FOUND AT: http://facilities.fiu.edu/formsandstandards.htm.

ALL APPLICANTS SHOULD REVIEW THE APPLICABLE FIU CONTRACT FORM AND STANDARD INSURANCE REQUIREMENTS CAREFULLY PRIOR TO MAKING A DECISION AS TO WHETHER OR NOT TO RESPOND TO THIS ADVERTISEMENT.