Use of University Facilities (Repealed)

 

DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION

Florida International University

6C8.5.009--Use of University Facilities

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6C8-5.009Use of University Facilities (Repealed)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: Recreation Center Expansion, BT-903

Project Location: Modesto A. Maidique Campus (MMC), Miami, Florida

Project Description: This project is an expansion of the FIU Recreation Center at MMC that opened in August of 2005. The expansion will include additions constructed in one or more phases as well as alterations to the existing 50,000 gross square foot building in one or more phases.

Based on currently available funding, the Recreation Center Expansion plans to add the following spaces/square feet:

Basketball/Volleyball Gymnasium ‒ 10,700 SF

Cardio Fitness Area ‒ 2,600 SF

Weight Training Area ‒ 3,200 SF

Locker Room Addition ‒ 2,000 SF

Fitness Spinning Room ‒ 1,400 SF

Fitness Matted Room – 1,400 SF

Fitness Assessment Room ‒ 300 SF

General Storage Room ‒ 300 SF

Collaborative Workspace ‒ 300 SF

The goal for completion of construction for this project is April 2016. The design work for this project includes planning for anticipated further expansion of the Recreation Center. Based on the scope of work described above, the total building construction cost is approximately $6,625,413 and the total project cost is approximately $8,595,233. The University is committed to producing buildings that comply with sustainable energy conservation strategies and standards (minimum LEED Silver Certification).

The project scope may be increased by the University, in its sole discretion, to include additional recreational spaces/square feet should a funding source for such scope increases be identified prior to project completion. These other spaces/square footage components may include a climbing wall, racquetball courts, a game room, an additional gymnasium, an indoor running track and swimming facilities. The total building construction cost and the total project cost may increase, in the University’s sole discretion, by as much as fifty (50) percent.

Applicants are hereby notified that that in the event the University is unable to secure full funding necessary for either or 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 official FIUPQS forms must be downloaded from the FIU web site at http://facilities.fiu.edu/projects/BT-903.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 eight (8) 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 CSC142, 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-903.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 at [phone] or 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, Friday, January 3rd, 2014. 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.