Department of Education, University of Central Florida

DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION
University of Central Florida

Utilities Mapping

NOTICE TO PROFESSIONAL CONSULTANTS

The University of Central Florida, on behalf of its Board of Trustees, announces that Professional Services in the following discipline: The University is interested in exploring the best and most economical method for accurately mapping the main UCF campus and all of the associated underground utilities (survey quality).

Project No. UCF-TBD

Project and Location: Utilities Mapping Main Campus, University of Central Florida, Orlando, Florida.

The projects consist of mapping the main campus and all of the associated underground utilities, developing procedures for periodically updating the data provided documenting the changes in physical map and underground utilities. Data must be presented in both ArcGIS and AutoCad format and must be homeland security compliant.

“Best Value” to the University will determine the firm selected. FORM OF PROPOSALS

The selection process will be a two (2) step process. The first step will determine the firms most qualified for the project and the second step will determine the selected firm based on best value. Blanket professional liability insurance will be required for this project in the amount of $1,000,000 and will be provided as a part of Basic Services.

Five (5) bound copies of the required proposal data shall be submitted to: Mrs. Gina Seabrook, Facilities Planning, 4000 Central Florida Blvd., Post Office Box 163020, Orlando, FL 32816-3020. Submittals must be received by 5:00 p.m. local time on December 13, 2010. Facsimile (FAX) submittals are not acceptable and will not be considered. Late submissions will not be accepted.

The selection committee members have elected not to meet with proposed firms. Please do not contact the selection committee.

INSTRUCTIONS

Firms desiring to apply for consideration must include a letter of application and should have attached:

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 firm’s current Professional Registration Certificates 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 chartered by the Florida Department of State to operate in Florida.

3.     Review the Selection Criteria and completely respond to the submission requirements.

Applications that do not comply with all instructions may be disqualified. Application materials will not be returned.

Selection of finalist for interviews will be made on the basis of the qualifications of firms submitting, including experience and ability; past experience; cost estimating; qualification of the firm’s personnel, staff and consultants; and ability to include minority business enterprise participation. Finalists will be provided with a description of the final interview topics. The Selection Committee may reject all proposals and stop the selection process at any time.

The plans and specifications for Florida Board of Education projects 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 placement on the convicted vendor list.

Carefully review the Agreement between Owner and Construction Manager 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.

All applicants must be licensed to practice in the State of Florida at the time of application. Corporations must be registered to operate in the State of Florida by the Department of State, Division of Corporations, at the time of application.

CONTRACT

The contract will be based on the Final and Best Price (FBP) presented at the final presentation. Failure to negotiate an acceptable FBP within the time provided in the agreement may result in the termination of the contract.

Project Fact Sheet contains the selection criteria and appendix, which is the primary basis for determining the shortlist. The Project Fact Sheet, Professional Qualifications Supplement forms, descriptive project information, selection criteria and appendix information may be obtained by contacting: Ms. Gina Seabrook, University of Central Florida at [phone], Fax [phone], email: gseabroo@mail. ucf.edu or the Facilities Planning Web site: www.fp.ucf.edu.