Use of University Facilities (Repealed)

 

DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION

Florida International University

RULE NO.:RULE TITLE:

6C8-5.009Use of University Facilities (Repealed)

The Florida International University Board of Trustees announces that services in the discipline of Architecture/Engineering are required for the project identified below:

Project Name and Number: Multi-Purpose Practice Fields, BT-916

Project Location: Modesto Maidique Campus, Miami, Florida

Project Description:

This project is the development of two new athletic practice and recreational play fields at the Modesto Maidique Campus. One of the fields is to have artificial/synthetic turf surfacing and the other a natural grass surface. Both fields and surrounding sideline areas are to have an extensive subsurface drainage system. The project will include a small restroom and storage building, fencing and gates, elevated camera platforms for video recording practice sessions and may also include realignment of roadways and major utilities. The project may also include landscaping, sidewalks and plazas. The project may include replacement and relocation of surface parking including lighting and drainage that may be displaced by the fields.

The Multi-Purpose Practice Fields Project plans to construct the following spaces/square feet:

•          Intramural/Practice Field with Artificial Turf and Scoreboards 370 feet by 170 feet.

•          Practice/Intramural Field with Natural Grass Turf and Elevated Camera Platforms 370 feet by 210 feet.

•          Restroom and Storage Building – 2424 GSF

•          Landscape work and site lighting

Additional site features may also include the following:

•          Surface parking lots in multiple locations with a combined total parking capacity of up to 400 spaces.

•          Realignment of roadways, walkways and plazas, including signage and lighting.

•          Relocation of underground utilities including electric, water, sewer and communications including above ground appurtenances.

The design work for this project includes planning site improvements including landscaping and a parking area. Based on the scope of work described above, the total construction cost is approximately $6,951,881 and the total project cost is $8,900,000. The University is committed to producing buildings that comply with sustainable energy conservation strategies and standards (minimum LEED Silver Certification).

This project will include consideration of lower cost alternative sites such as at or adjacent to the soccer stadium, Tamiami Park, etc.

The project scope may be increased by the University, in its sole discretion, to include additional spaces/square feet should a funding source for such scope increases be identified prior to project completion. The total construction cost and the total project cost may increase, at the University’s sole discretion.

Applicants are hereby notified that that in the event the University is unable to secure full funding necessary for either the initial project components or added components, the University intends to proceed only with design and construction of fully funded project components and phase(s), if any.

INSTRUCTIONS:

Firms desiring to apply for consideration shall submit a letter of application. The letter of application should have attached:

1. A completed "Florida International University Professional Qualifications Supplement (FIUPQS)." The latest version of official FIUPQS forms (FIUPQS_08_2015) must be downloaded from the FIU web site at http://facilities.fiu.edu/projects/BT-916.htm . 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 properly chartered by the Florida Department of State to operate in Florida.

Submit ten (10) bound copies of the required proposal data and one electronic copy in Adobe Acrobat PDF format of the requested qualifications to: Selection Committee, Florida International University, Facilities Planning, Campus Support Complex, 11555 S.W. 17th St., Room CSC-142, Modesto A. Maidique Campus, Miami, Florida 33199. Applications that do not comply with the above instructions will not be considered. Application material will not be returned. The University reserves the right to suspend or discontinue the selection process at any time and to return or reject any or all submissions of qualifications without obligation to the respondent. The award of this contract is subject to availability of funds.

The plans and specifications prepared by the A/E 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 $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.

FIU HAS CREATED STANDARD CONTRACT FORMS AND STANDARD INSURANCE REQUIREMENTS APPLICABLE TO A/E’S FOR A/E AND OTHER LICENSED PROFESSIONAL SERVICES TO PROVIDE FOR AN EFFICIENT AND EFFECTIVE PROCESS. THESE FORMS ARE AVAILABLE FOR REVIEW AND CAN BE FOUND AT http://facilities.fiu.edu/formsandstandards.htm.

ALL APPLICANTS SHOULD REVIEW THE APPLICABLE FIU CONTRACT FORM AND STANDARD INSURANCE REQUIREMENTS CAREFULLY PRIOR TO MAKING A DECISION AS TO WHETHER OR NOT TO RESPOND TO THIS ADVERTISEMENT.

The Project Fact Sheet, which describes the selection process schedule for this Project and additional information regarding the Project scope, may be obtained from the web-site http://facilities.fiu.edu/projects/BT-916.htm. Requests for meetings by individual firms will not be granted. Once the firm acquires the required forms, questions may be directed to Facilities Planning via email to [e-mail], cc: [e-mail].

Submittals must be received between 8:30 a.m. and 12:30 p.m. or 1:30 p.m. and 4:00 p.m. local time, Monday, February 29, 2016. Submittals will not be accepted before or after the times and date stated above. Facsimile (FAX) submittals are not acceptable and will not be considered.