Notice of Bid/Request for Proposal

DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION
University of Central Florida
Landscape Architect

NOTICE TO PROFESSIONAL CONSULTANTS

The University of Central Florida on behalf of its Board of Trustees announces that continuing Professional Services in the disciplines of Landscape Architecture and construction management will be required for the project listed:

The projects will consist of Landscape Architectural Services for the University of Central Florida main and associated campuses. These services will also include working with Facilities Planning and Construction and LNR program to develop and coordinate a campus landscape master plan, working on various landscape design projects on campus.

Projects included in the scope of this agreement will be specific projects for the University of Central Florida main and associated campuses. Campus Service contracts for these projects provide that the consultant will be available on an as-needed basis for the year. The consultant receiving the award will not have an exclusive contract to perform services for these projects. The university may have additional campus service professionals under contract during the same time period.

Firms desiring to provide professional services shall apply by letter specifying the discipline for which they are applying. Proximity of location will be a prime factor in the selection of the firm.

Carefully review the Architect/Engineer, Construction Management Contract and General Condition’s documents. Submitting a proposal for this project constitutes complete agreement with and acceptance of the terms and conditions contained within these documents. These documents can be found on our website at www.fp.ucf.edu with the advertisement. Please note that the University of Central Florida will not compensate for lodging, food, or travel associated with this project.

Attach to each letter of application:

1.     The most recent version of the Florida Board of Education “Professional Qualifications Supplement” (PQS) dated 7/03, completed by the applicant. Do not alter the PQS form.

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 properly chartered by the Florida Department of State to operate in Florida.

The plans and specifications for projects are subject to re-use 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 $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 Qualifications Supplement forms, descriptive project information, and selection criteria may be obtained at webbiest www.fp.ucf.edu (click on advertisements) or by contacting: Ms. Gina Seaboard, University of Central Florida, Phone (407)823-2166, Fax (407)823-5141, Mail: gseabroo@mail.ucf.edu.

Five (5) bound copies of the required proposal data shall be submitted to: Ms. Gina Seabrook, Facilities Planning, 4000 Central Florida Blvd., Post Office Box 163020, Orlando, FL 32816-3020 by 5:00 p.m. local time, on March 18, 2011. Facsimile (FAX) submittals are not acceptable and will not be considered. Applications that do not comply with the above instructions will not be considered. Application materials will not be returned. Late submissions will not be accepted.