Notice of Bid/Request for Proposal

DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION
Florida Atlantic University

PROJECT FACT SHEET

Architect/EngineerServices

Port St. Lucie Partner Campus – Phase II – Classroom Facility

BT-623

Florida Atlantic UniversityTreasure Coast Campus

PROJECT DESCRIPTION

The project consists of site work and design of a new building that will include classroom space, an auditorium, student meeting rooms, and office spaces consistent with the existing architecture on the Port St. Lucie campus.

This facility will be constructed using the construction management delivery process.

The Construction budget is approximately $7.4 million.

SELECTION CRITERIA

Firms will be evaluated in the following areas: current workload, location, past performance, volume of state work, design ability, and experience and ability. Experience and ability scores will be based on the following criteria:

1.     Experience of firm and individual members of the design team with project of similar size and program.

2.     Experience of firm and individual members of the design team in planning, designing, estimating, and construction administration of projects similar in size and budget. Site examples of projects within the past five-year, including the ability to meet aggressive time and budget constraints.

3.     Experience in campus planning, educational facilities and working with committees.

SELECTION COMMITTEE

Thomas Donaudy, University Architect/Boca Campus

Gerri McPherson, Vice President/Treasure Coast Campus

Beverly Sargent, Director/Treasure Coast Campus

Scott Baruch, Associate Director/MacArthur Campus

SELECTION SCHEDULE:

The anticipated schedule for selection, award, and negotiation is as follows:

  Submittal Due:                    December 18, 2006

  Shortlist Meeting:              December 28, 2006

  Final Interviews:                 TBD

  Contract Negotiation:        TBD

GENERAL INFORMATION

1.     All applicants will be notified of the results of the shortlist in writing. Finalists will be informed of the interview date and time and will be provided with additional project information, if available.

2.     The Selection Committee will make a recommendation to the President of the University. All finalists will be notified in writing of the President’s action. Upon approval by the President, negotiations will be conducted in accordance with Section 287.055, Florida Statutes.

3.     Professional liability insurance is required for this project in the amount of $1,000,000.00.

4.     A copy of the building program is available on our website at http://uavp.fau.edu. For further questions contact Bob Richman, Program Coordinator, Office of the University Architect & Associate Vice President at (561)297-3166, or email at brichman@fau.edu