DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION
University of North FloridaRequest for Qualifications and Proposal 12-13, Inter Faith Chapel Design Competition
NOTICE FOR PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
Request for Qualifications and Proposal 12-13
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Inter Faith Chapel Design Competition
The University of North Florida Board of Trustees, a public body corporate, announces that Professional Services will be required for the project termed the Inter Faith Chapel at the University of North Florida located at 1 UNF Drive, Jacksonville, FL 32224.
Architects registered in Florida are invited to participate in a two stage design competition sponsored by the University of North Florida. The planned facility of approximately 6,500 square feet is to be sited in the area close to the Herbert University Center surrounded by nature and overlooking the existing lake. The facility is intended to accommodate 250 people.
When completed, the facility is envisioned as a non-denominational place for meditation and reflection for students, faculty and staff, as well as a venue for intimate events. The building is intended to embrace the natural environment in which it is built by taking advantage of the lake.
Other uses anticipated for this facility are small events such as chamber music recitals, group discussions and small weddings. In addition to the main hall, the building will also need to have an administrative office, restrooms, a dressing room, a warming kitchen for catering, and a storage room for chairs and tables.
The tentative solicitation schedule for this DESIGN COMPETITION:
Advertisement October 26, 2012
Notice of Intention to Compete October 31, 2012
Competition Orientation and Briefing November 2, 2012
Submissions due December 3, 2012 @ 2:00 p.m.
Evaluation/Short listing January/February 2013
Interviews (TBD)/Award March/April 2013
INSTRUCTIONS:
Architectural firms desiring to apply for consideration shall submit a Notice of Intent to Compete on October 31, 2012. The necessary and appropriate documents, from Request for Qualifications and Proposal 13-12, Interfaith Chapel Design Competition are due on December 2, 2012.
Minority business participation is strongly recommended and supported by the University of North Florida.
As required by Section 287.133, Florida Statutes, a consultant may not submit a response for this project if it is on the convicted vendor list for a public entity crime committed within the past 36 months. The selected architect 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 Supplemental forms, descriptive project information, required forms and the selection criteria may be obtained online at the UNF Purchasing department website http://www.unf.edu/anf/purchasing/Bids_and_Notices.aspx or by emailing:
Ray de Lugo AND Angela Johnson
Ray.delugo@unf.edu a.johnson@unf.edu
(904) 620-1731 (904) 620-1733
Submit responses as referenced in Request for Qualifications and Proposals 13-12, Inter Faith Chapel Design Competition. Design Competition submittals must be received no later than 2 p.m. EST on December 2, 2012. Facsimile (FAX) or email submittals are not acceptable and will not be considered.
