NOTICE TO PROFESSIONAL CONSULTANTS
The University of North Florida Board of Trustees, a public body corporate, announces that Professional Services in the discipline of Architecture and Engineering are required for the project termed the Housing Clubhouse and Pool Facility at the University of North Florida, 1 UNF Drive, Jacksonville, FL 32224.
The scope of work for this project is anticipated to include one or two buildings of approximately 10,000 – 15,000 gross square feet total, configured as a single one or two-story structure. There are existing modular buildings, a laundry facility and site utilities in the proposed location. The facility will include a full service grill/convenience store, multi-purpose rooms with dedicated study space, mailboxes, laundry, exercise room, administrative offices and receiving/ storage space for Housing and Residence Life. Some of these spaces could operate 24/7. The site is approximately 1.5 acres. There are about 2,000 students living in very close proximity to the site. Applicants are requested NOT to nominate sub-consultants at this time. Selection of sub and specialty consultants will occur at a later date.
The tentative solicitation schedule for this RFQ:
Advertisement February 3, 2012
Pre-submittal conference February 15, 2012, 10:00 a.m.
Submissions due March 2, 2012, 2:00 p.m.
Evaluation/Short listing March 2012
Interviews (TBD)/Award April 2012
INSTRUCTIONS:
Firms desiring to apply for consideration shall submit a letter of application with all of the appropriate documents from the RFQ 12-13 titled A/E for Housing Clubhouse and Pool Facility.
The letter of application should have attached:
1. The most recent version of the “Professional Qualifications Supplement,” completed by the applicant. Applications on any other form will not be considered.
2. 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 chartered by the Florida Department of State to operate in Florida.
3. Submit six (6) complete copies of the above requested data bound and in the order listed above. Applications which do not comply with the above instructions will be disqualified. Application materials will not be returned.
Minority business participation is strongly recommended and supported by the University of North Florida.
Blanket professional liability insurance will be required for this project in the amount of $2,000,000 and will be provided as part of the Basic Services (each, aggregate and per occurrence).
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.
Professional Qualifications Supplemental forms, descriptive project information, required forms and the selection criteria may be obtained online at the UNF Purchasing department website:
http://www.unf.edu/anf/purchasing/Bids_and_Notices.aspx or by emailing:
Dianna White AND Angela Dyal
Dianna.white@unf.edu angela.dyal@unf.edu
(904)620-1731 (904)620-1733
Submit one (1) original and five (5) complete copies of submittals to the referenced address. RFQ submittals must be received no later than 2:00 p.m. (EST), MARCH 2, 2012. Facsimile (FAX) or email submittals are not acceptable and will not be considered.