Florida A&M University (FAMU) announces that Professional Services in the discipline of Historical Architecture will be required for a Historic Preservation Grant Project funded by the National Park Service under the U.S. Department of the Interior in accordance with the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (ARRA/Recovery Act/Stimulus Bill) for the following project: George M. Sampson Hall, No.: 002748, Florida A&M University, Tallahassee, Florida.
This grant was awarded to Florida A&M University to support the preservation/rehabilitation and restoration of George M. Sampson Hall – a male residence hall which is a part of the University’s Historic District. Specifically this project requires the professional services of a Historical Architect/Engineer to replace approximately 146 windows in George M. Sampson Hall in a manner that will preserve the historic “Georgian Revival” architectural style and historical nuances of the structure, to the extent possible, while incorporating the requirements of energy-efficient construction/installation. The 4 1/2 story structure was built in 1938 and while there have been interior renovations over the years, George M. Sampson Hall has had little exterior alteration since its initial construction. Currently, many of the windows have deteriorated and have deteriorated or missing mullions, inoperable leaking sashes and deteriorated sills and jambs. The selected firm will provide design, construction / installation documents and administration for the referenced project. The estimated project budget is $545,000. Blanket professional liability insurance will be required for this project in the amount of $250,000 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 “Professional Qualifications Supplement” (PQS); form is to be obtained from the FAMU Facilities Planning & Construction Office. Applications on any other form will 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 Florida. If the applicant is a corporation, it must be chartered by the Florida Department of State to operate in Florida.
Submit eight (8) ring, comb or spiral (no hard, solid or tack) bound copies of the requested data 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 State University System 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 $25,000 in connection with this project for a period of 36 months from the date of their being placed on the convicted vendor list.
Professional Qualifications Supplement (PQS) forms, descriptive project information, and selection criteria may be obtained by contacting: Karen Brown, Associate Director, Office of Facilities Planning and Construction, Florida A&M University, Plant Operations Facility, Building A, Suite 100, 2400 Wahnish Way, Tallahassee, Florida 32307, (850)599-8005 Fax: (850)561-2289, e-mail: karen.brown@ famu.edu. Submittals must be received in the Office of Facilities Planning and Construction, by 10:00 a.m. (Local Time), December 18, 2009. Facsimile (FAX) submittals are not acceptable and will not be considered.