Notice of Bid/Request for Proposal

DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION
University of North Florida

NOTICE TO CONSTRUCTION MANAGERS

The University of North Florida, Board of Trustees, a public body corporate, announces that Construction Management Services will be required for the construction of a new Parking Services Building located at the University of North Florida, Jacksonville, Florida.

The new facility will be a one-story brick/concrete masonry cavity wall structure designed to be compatible with the existing campus architecture. The project site is the general area around the existing information booth located at the east end of UNF Drive. This facility will serve as the first point of contact for all vehicles entering the campus that do not have annual parking passes and for all visitors unfamiliar with the campus. Interior spaces to be provided include administrative offices, customer service lobby, equipment and document storage areas, work rooms and support facilities. The project consists of approximately 2,783 gross square feet and construction documents are being prepared by Ebert Norman Brady Architects. The total estimated construction time is approximately 6 months.

Firms desiring to provide construction management services shall submit a letter of application and a complete “University of North Florida Construction Manager Qualifications Supplement”. No submittal material will be returned.

Minority Business participation is encouraged but will not be considered in the scoring process.

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.

UNF Construction Manager Qualifications Supplement forms and additional information may be obtained by contacting:

Dottie Fischetti

University of North Florida

4567 St. Johns Bluff Road, South

Jacksonville, Florida 32224

(904)620-2016 Fax: (904)620-2020

Submit seven (7) copies of application to: University of North Florida, Facilities Planning Office, Attn: Dottie Fischetti, Portable 832B, 4567 St. Johns Bluff Road, South, Jacksonville, Florida 3222-2648. Application packages must be received no later than 2:00 p.m. (local time), on August 29, 2006. Facsimile (FAX) submittals are not acceptable and will not be considered.