Department of Education, Florida Atlantic University

DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION
Florida Atlantic University

PROJECT FACT SHEET

Parking and Roadway Project

BT-636

PROJECT DESCRIPTION

The project is located on the MacArthur Campus of Florida Atlantic University in Jupiter, Florida. The Parking and Roadway project consists of the design of a new two-lane median divided roadway and surface parking lots. The parking areas and roadways will include lighting and drainage design, the master planning of future surface parking areas, and the enhancement of campus infrastructure within surrounding area, in accordance with the approved campus master plan.

This project will be a conventional design and bid delivery method of construction.

The Construction budget is approximately $1.5 million.

SELECTION CRITERIA

Firms will be evaluated in the following areas: current workload, location, past performance, volume of state work, design ability, and experience and ability. Experience and ability scores will be based on the following criteria:

1.     Experience of firm and individual members of the design team with project of similar size and program.

2.     Experience of firm and individual members of the design team in planning, designing, estimating, and construction administration of projects similar in size and budget. Site examples of projects within the past five-years.

3.     Experience in campus planning, educational facilities and working with committees.

SELECTION COMMITTEE

Tom Donaudy, University Architect and Associate Vice President, Boca Campus

Fran D’Avanzo-Schrader, Vice President, MacArthur Campus

John Singer, Director, Physical Plant, Boca Campus

Scott Baruch, Associate Directors, MacArthur Campus

SELECTION SCHEDULE:

The anticipated schedule for selection, award, and negotiation is as follows:

Submittal Due:                      December 4, 2006

Shortlist Meeting:                 December 14, 2006

Final Interviews:                   TBD

Contract Negotiation:           TBD

GENERAL INFORMATION

1.     All applicants will be notified of the results of the short list in writing. Finalists will be informed of the interview date and time and will be provided with additional project information, if available.

2.     The Selection Committee will make a recommendation to the President of the University. All finalists will be notified in writing of the President’s action. Upon approval by the President, negotiations will be conducted in accordance with Section 287.055, Florida Statutes.

3.     Professional liability insurance is required for this project in the amount of $1,000,000.00.

4.     The Scope of Services is available on our website at http://uavp.fau.edu. For further questions contact Bob Richman, Program Coordinator, Office of the University Architect and Associate Vice President at [phone] or email at [e-mail]