Invitation to Bid

ITB 09-28 – Restroom Renovations Bldg. 5, 6 & 8

The University of North Florida – Board of Trustees, a public body corporate, announces the need to renovate the restrooms in Buildings 5, 6 & 8 – University of North Florida, Jacksonville, FL.

This project consist of the following scope of work: Complete remodeling of eight restrooms in Buildings 5, 6, and 8. Remodeling to consist of the demolition and replacement of existing plumbing fixtures, toilet partitions, ceilings, lighting, equipment, finishes, doors and hardware plus the new construction of the restroom interiors per construction documents.

Successful contractors must have demonstrable previous experience with the described systems and technical requirements. All bidders must be qualified to perform the work as specified at the time of bid opening in accordance with the ITB 09-28 Bid documents. No submittal material will be returned.

The preliminary schedule for this ITB:

        Advertisement              February 13, 2009

        Mandatory Pre-Bid      February 25, 2009, 10:00 a.m.

        Submissions due          March 17, 2009, 2:00 p.m.

        Award                            March 2009

Minority Business participation is strongly recommended and supported by the University of North Florida.

The University requires a Bid Bond of five percent (5%) of the bid amount and a Performance Bond for 100% of the amount of the bid. The bid bond is required with the submitted bid.

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:

Darrin Parker                AND                                               Angela Dyal

dparker@unf.edu        University of North Florida        angela.dyal@unf.edu

(904) 620-1739              Purchasing Dept.                          (904) 620-1733

                                       Bldg. 53, Room 2950

                                       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, (904)388-7686. Copies may be purchased for the printing and handling cost. NO REFUND WILL BE MADE FOR THESE DOCUMENTS.

Submit five (5) 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), March 4, 2009. Facsimile (FAX) or email submittals are not acceptable and will not be considered.