NOTICE TO PROFESSIONAL CONSULTANTS
Invitation to Bid – ITB 09-22
GC for Building 14B Renovation
The University of North Florida – Board of Trustees, a public body corporate, announces the need for General Contractors to renovate Building 14B – University of North Florida, Jacksonville, FL.
This project consist of the following scope of work: The work includes all labor, supervision, equipment, and materials required to execute the Contract Documents in two phases for the tenant build-out of the existing UNF Building 14-B (approximate square footage 9742). The work includes, but is not limited to, demolition of all interior walls, finishes, mechanical, electrical, plumbing and communications components as well as a new exterior curtain wall system. Exterior construction will include new glazing in aluminum curtain wall. Interior construction will include new gypsum wallboard partitions with metal stud walls, millwork, suspended acoustical and gypsum wallboard ceilings, wood and metal doors in hollow metal frames, coiling overhead grilles, toilet partitions and vanities. Interior finishes include carpeting, resilient tile, ceramic tile, painting, and window treatments. Mechanical work includes installation of new Owner provided HVAC units with ductwork and all necessary connections to the UNF Central Plant chilled water system. Plumbing includes new piping and fixtures for the tenant build-out and renovation of the group male and female restrooms. Electrical work includes new wiring, devices and lighting for the new tenant build-out.
Successful contractors must have demonstrable previous experience with the described systems and technical requirements. All bidders must be qualified at the time of bid opening in accordance with the Bidders Qualification within the ITB 09-22 Bid documents. No submittal material will be returned.
The preliminary schedule for this ITB:
Advertisement December 19, 2008
Mandatory Pre-Bid January 13, 2009, 10:00 a.m.
Submissions due January 27, 2009, 2:00 p.m.
Award Early February 2009
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.
BID DOCUMENTS: Full sets of Bidding Documents and descriptive project information, including qualification requirements may be obtained electronically online at the UNF Purchasing department website: http://www.unf.edu/dept/purchasing/bids.html, or by emailing:
Dianna White AND Angela Dyal
Dianna.white@unf.edu University of North Florida angela.dyal@unf.edu
(904)620-1731 Purchasing Dept. (904)620-1733
Bldg. 6, Rm. 1301
1 UNF Drive
Jacksonville, FL 32224
PRINTED DOCUMENTS: Full sets of bid documents may be obtained from Florida Blueprint Services, 542 South Edgewood Avenue, Jacksonville, Florida, telephone (904)388-7686. Copies may be purchased for the printing and handling cost. NO REFUND WILL BE MADE FOR THESE DOCUMENTS.
Submit four (4) complete copies of bids in full and in accordance with the requirements of the drawings and Project Manual to the above referenced UNF address. Bids must be received no later than 2:00 p.m. (Local Time), January 27, 2009. Facsimile (FAX) submittals are not acceptable and will not be considered.