Notice of Bid/Request for Proposal

DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION
Florida Gulf Coast University
NOTICE TO PROFESSIONAL CONSULTANTS

Florida Gulf Coast University Board of Trustees, announces that professional services are required in the following disciplines:

Plans Review for Code Compliance and Construction Inspections

Project and Location: Florida Gulf Coast University, Fort Myers, Florida

Firms applying must have State of Florida license and/or SBCCI certified personnel on staff to perform plans review and construction inspections for building, structural, mechanical, electrical, and plumbing.

These services will be based on a negotiated fee schedule with each occurrence of service being authorized with a purchase order. Campus Service contracts provide that the consultant will be available on an as-needed basis. The term of agreement is for one year with the option to extend the agreement for one additional year.

Firms desiring to provide professional services shall apply in writing. Preference will be given to firms that are primarily in business of code compliance plans review and inspections. Preference will be given to firms whose personnel consist primarily of licensed and/or certified plan reviewers and inspectors. Proximity of location will be a prime factor in the selection of the firm.

Submit five copies of the requested data bound in the order listed. Applications that do not comply with these instructions will not be considered. Application materials will not be returned.

As required by Section 287.133, Florida Statues, 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.

Professional Qualification Supplements, descriptive project information, and selection criteria may be obtained by contacting; Mr. Barrett Genson, Director of Facilities Planning, Florida Gulf Coast University, 10501 FGCU Boulevard, South, Ft. Myers, Florida 33965-6565, (239)590-1500, Fax: (239)590-1505.

Submittals must be received in the Facilities Planning Office by 3:00 p.m. (Local Time), July 14, 2009. Facsimile submittals are not acceptable and will not be considered.