UF-402 Boiler Addition - Lacy Rabon Plant
NOTICE TO CONSTRUCTION MANAGERS:
The University of Florida Board of Trustees announces that CM-At-Risk services will be required for the project listed below:
Project: UF-402, Boiler Addition (Lacy Rabon Plant)
This project is reserved for participation by either a Small Business or a joint venture between a Small Business and a Large Business as described in the Project Fact Sheet. The project consists of the installation of a new boiler for the Lacy Rabon Plant. The proposed location for the boiler is at the south end of the building in an area which is currently occupied by caged-in storage areas and a mechanical shop.
The boiler will be connected to the plant 250 PSIG steam system, boiler feedwater system, bottom blowdown system, continuous blow-off system, compressed air, and to other mechanical auxiliary systems as required for a fully functional boiler. A whole new exhaust stack is required for the new boiler.
An independent study of our Steam Generation System has been prepared and submitted. This study is part of our supporting documentation for the CM selection. Refer to the study for a complete analysis of our steam system.
The construction budget is $5,000,000, including site improvements, underground utilities, fees, surveys & tests, furnishings & equipment, and contingencies. Time is of the essence with regards to procurement and installation of the boiler and the associated services.
The contract for construction management services will consist of two phases, pre-construction and construction. Pre-construction services will begin at the Conceptual Schematic Design stage and will include production of cost studies and estimates; value engineering; analysis of the design documents for constructability, coordination, detailing, materials, and systems; development and maintenance of the construction schedule; production of detailed jobsite management plans; development of strategies for the procurement of trade contracts; development of waste management strategies; and development of a Guaranteed Maximum Price (GMP) proposal based on 100% Construction Documents.
If the GMP proposal is accepted and executed, the construction phase will be implemented. In this phase, the construction manager becomes the single point of responsibility for performance of the construction of the project and shall publicly bid trade contracts. Failure to negotiate an acceptable fixed fee for phase one of the contract, or failure to arrive at an acceptable GMP budget within the time provided in the agreement, may result in the termination of the construction manager's contract.
Applicants will be evaluated on the basis of their past performance, experience, personnel, references, bonding capacity, workload, and responses to questions posed both in the shortlist and interview phases. The Selection Committee may reject all proposals and stop the selection process at any time.
At the time of application, the applicant must be licensed to practice as a general contractor in the State of Florida and, if the applicant is a corporation, must be chartered by the Florida Department of State to operate in Florida. The selected applicant will also be required to provide insurance coverage for General Liability, Automotive Liability, Workers’ Compensation, and Builder’s Risk.
Applicants desiring to provide construction management services for the project shall submit a proposal only after thoroughly reviewing the facilities program, Project Fact Sheet, and other background information. The proposal shall be prepared as specified in the CMQS Instructions and shall include:
1.A Letter of Application that concisely illustrates the applicant’s understanding of the scope of services, schedule, and other goals and considerations as outlined in the Project Fact Sheet and facilities program.
2.Company information and signed certification.
3.A completed, project-specific "CM Qualifications Supplement” (CMQS) proposal. Applications on any other form will not be considered.
4.Resumes and other pertinent credentials for all proposed staff.
5.Proof of the applicant’s corporate status in Florida (if applicable) and a copy of the applicant firm’s current contracting license from the appropriate governing board.
6.Proof of applicant’s bonding capacity and liability insurance coverage.
7.Proof of applicant’s status as either a Small Business or a Joint Venture between a Small Business and a non-Small Business entity as outlined in the CMQS instructions.
If the applicant is a corporation, it must be chartered by the Florida Department of State to operate in Florida. As required by Section 287.133, Florida Statutes, an applicant 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 construction manager 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.
Incomplete proposals will be disqualified. Submittal materials will not be returned.
Additional information to assist the applicant in preparing a complete proposal – including the project-specific CMQS forms, instructions, Project Fact Sheet, facilities program, UF Design Services Guide, UF Design and Construction Standards, standard University of Florida Agreement for CM Services, and other project and process information – can be found on the Planning Design & Construction website.
Finalists may be provided with supplemental interview requirements and criteria as needed.
Provide the number of copies prescribed in the Project Fact Sheet. Submittals must be received in the Planning Design & Construction office by 3:00 p.m. local time on Thursday, November 19, 2015. Facsimile (FAX) submittals are not acceptable and will not be considered.
UF Planning Design & Construction
245 Gale Lemerand Drive / P.O. Box 115050
Gainesville, FL 32611-5050
Telephone: (352)273-4000
Internet: www.facilities.ufl.edu
