UF-615 SS2 Cable & Switchgear Replacement
NOTICE TO PROFESSIONAL CONSULTANTS:
The University of Florida Board of Trustees announces that Professional Services in the discipline of engineering will be required for the project listed below:
Project: UF-615, Electrical Substation 2 Cable and Switchgear Replacement (SS2 North to HSC and Shands)
This project consists of replacing Medium Voltage Cabling and Switchgear equipment in our campus. An Engineering Feasibility Study has already been developed with regards to the upgrades that might be achieved. This Feasibility Study will be provided to the shortlisted firms only. UF is seeking for a Professional Engineer Consultant, focusing on the completing an Electrical Engineering Design to replace Medium Voltage Cabling and Switchgear. Of particular note due to the sensitivity of the load served (Health Science Center and Shands Hospital), the engineering plans must include sufficient detail to include Phasing and Sequencing planning of the work in order to facilitate and assure success of the project. This project is complicated, due to the nature of the loads. Failure is not an option with these critical loads, as power must be maintained except for brief transitions of sources. We are seeking an Engineer comfortable working in this high pressure Health Care/Research type environment, working with various User Groups and Scheduling Outages, in order to replace select components of an aging electrical infrastructure system.
In addition, some extended testing of the construction of these new systems will be required to assure the Completeness and Quality of Construction (Cable and Splice Testing, Switchgear Controller Settings, etc.) as referred in the Project Fact Sheet
The project will occur in phases with an anticipated overall construction schedule of approximately 3.5 years to implement, including material ordering and delivery. The University reserves the right at its sole discretion to terminate the project at the close of any major phase for any reason.
The estimated construction budget is approximately $4,350,000 including site restoration, underground utilities, fees, surveys & tests, equipment, and contingencies. The project will be delivered using the Construction Manager At-Risk method.
The selected firm will provide design, construction documents and construction administration services for the referenced project. Plans and specifications for University of Florida projects are subject to reuse in accordance with the provisions of Section 287.055, Florida Statutes.
Blanket design professional liability insurance will be required from the electrical consultants for this project and will be provided as a part of Basic Services. The selected applicant will also be required to provide insurance coverage for General Liability, Automotive Liability, and Workers’ Compensation.
Applicants will be evaluated on the basis of their past performance, experience, personnel, design ability, references, 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 possess current design licenses from the appropriate governing board and be properly registered to practice its profession in the State of Florida. If the applicant is a corporation, must be chartered by the Florida Department of State to operate in Florida.
Applicants desiring to provide professional 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 PQS Instructions and shall include:
1.A Letter of Application that concisely illustrates the applicant’s understanding of the scope of services, design intent, schedule, and other goals and considerations as outlined in the Project Fact Sheet and facilities program.
2.A completed, project-specific "Professional Qualifications Supplement” (PQS) proposal with signed certification. Applications on any other form will not be considered.
3.Resumes, and other pertinent credentials for all proposed staff (applicant and consultants).
4.Proof of the applicant’s corporate status in Florida (if applicable) and copies of current licenses for applicant firm and all engineering consultants (firms) from the appropriate governing board.
5.Proof of the applicant’s and all engineering consultants’ ability to be insured for the level of professional liability coverage demanded for this project.
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 professional 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 PQS forms, instructions, Project Fact Sheet, facilities program, UF Design and Commissioning Services Guide, UF Design and Construction Standards, standard University of Florida Owner-Professional agreement, 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 Wednesday, November 11, 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
