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BT-616
College of
NOTICE TO PROFESSIONAL CONSULTANTS
Project No. BT- 616
Project and Location: Located on Florida Atlantic University’s Boca Raton Campus, the College of Engineering and Computer Science Building consists of site development and the design of a “green” Leed Certified building of between 80,000 to 120,000 gsf to include a visitor center, engineering electronic library & student center, student design & innovation center, engineering conference room and studio, distance learning classrooms, auditorium, offices, teaching & research laboratories (wet & dry), energy lab, environmental lab, and machine and electronic shop and technician support areas. The total Construction Budget is approximately $30 million. The selected firm will provide site master planning, programming, schematic design, design development, construction documents and construction administration for the referenced project. Blanket professional liability insurance will be required for this project in the amount of $1,000,000.00, and will be provided as a part of Basic Services.
INSTRUCTIONS:
Firms desiring to apply for consideration shall submit a letter of application.
The letter of application should have attached:
1. A completed “Florida Atlantic University Professional Qualifications Supplement” (FAUPQS Revised January 2004). Applications on any other form may 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
Submit 5 (five) sets of the above requested data bound in the order listed above. Applications which do not comply with the above instructions may be disqualified. Application materials will not be returned. The plans and specifications for the State of Florida University projects 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 $10,000.00 in connection with this project for a period of 36 months from the date of their being placed on the convicted vendor list. FAU Professional Qualifications Supplement, the Project Fact Sheet, and the approved Facilities Program are available online at http://uavp.fau.edu or by contacting: Carla C. Capeletti, Office of the University Architect and Associate Vice President,
Five (5) bound sets of the required proposal data shall be submitted to Mr. Tom Donaudy, University Architect and Associate Vice President, at the above address, by 5:00 p.m. (local time), on December 18, 2006. Facsimile (FAX) submittals are not acceptable and will not be considered.
PROJECT FACT SHEET
Architecture/Engineer Services
College of
BT-616
PROJECT DESCRIPTION
The project consists of site development and the design of a “green” Leed Certified building of between 80,000 to 120,000 gsf to include a visitor center, engineering electronic library & student center, student design & innovation center, engineering conference room and studio, distance learning classrooms, auditorium, offices, teaching & research laboratories (wet & dry), energy lab, environmental lab, and machine and electronic shop and technician support areas.
This facility will be constructed using the construction management delivery process.
The Construction budget is approximately $30 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, programming, 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.
4. Experience of firms with Leed Certified buildings experience.
SELECTION COMMITTEE
Thomas Donaudy, University Architect & Associate Vice President
Raymond Nelson, Director, Facilities Planning
Jim Baker, Director/Engineering & Utilities
Karl Stevens, Dean/College of Engineering, or designee
SELECTION SCHEDULE:
The anticipated schedule for selection, award, and negotiation is as follows:
Submittal Due: December 18, 2006
Shortlist Meeting: TBD
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.