Department of Education, University of South Florida

DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION
University of South Florida

NOTICE TO CONSTRUCTION MANAGERS

The University of South Florida announces Construction Management Services will be required for the project listed below:

PROJECT NO: 537

PROJECT AND LOCATION: USF Sun Dome Arena and Convocation Center – Renovation Project, University of South Florida, Tampa Campus, Tampa, Florida.

PROJECT DESCRIPTION: The USF Sun Dome Arena and Convocation Center – Renovation Project (“Sun Dome Project”) includes modifications to the existing 250,000 gsf facility aimed at improving the overall building functionality. The modifications would extend the useful life of the Sun Dome for an additional 20 to 30 years and would include reconfiguration of the 10,000 seat bowl, adding a center hung scoreboard, adding concessions and restrooms at the Concourse Level, adding an east expansion building, modifying the southeast and southwest entries, and restoration of existing exterior concrete.

Building systems that require a major upgrade and replacement include the existing mechanical infrastructure, the existing electrical systems and retractable seating systems. The modified electrical system must accommodate the increasing electrical needs for NCAA Division I sound, broadcasting and lighting standards.

Building components that require improvements include correction of water penetration at the lower roof membranes, upgrade of entries to be appealing to Sun Dome patrons attending events, upgrades to entries to be code compliant, and repair of sections of concrete to protect steel reinforcements from the elements.

The renovation would provide a solution to the current state of the Sun Dome. Two new entries and club lounge as well as other exterior improvements will enhance the exterior appearance of the facility. Through permanent and interactive signage, the exterior of the new entries would allow for facility and event identification. The interior of the new entries would provide an opportunity for an impactful first impression.

Enhancing the patron experience and providing increased participation in events will be achieved by providing a fixed seating bowl from the main concourse that allows for the best sightlines with an intimate atmosphere and resolves accessibility and seating issues. A fixed bowl would also provide an interior concourse, concessions, restrooms, club rooms, and lounge boxes all increasing revenues. These improvements would allow the Sun Dome to secure more events which would benefit the campus life of the students and student athletes. The upgrades will allow the Sun Dome to be at par and competitive with other NCAA Division I and Big East collegiate basketball arenas.

The project time frame requires initial demolition in March 2011, and construction of the improvements to be completed for occupancy by the end of November 2011.

The construction budget is estimated to be approximately $28,500,000. Project development, including construction management services, is contingent upon availability of funds. If additional funding is realized, the University has the option to incorporate additional scope/funding under this contract. The construction delivery method is anticipated to be Construction Management.

The University is seeking to hire a Construction Management team with extensive experience in arena construction and arena renovation – NCAA Division I collegiate basketball arenas.

The contract for Construction Management Services with the Construction Manager and the USF Financing Corporation shall consist of a pre-construction services phase and a construction phase. The pre-construction services phase, for which the Construction Manager will be paid a fixed fee, will include value engineering, constructability analysis, development of cost models, estimating, and the development of a Guaranteed Maximum Price (GMP) at the 50% Construction Document phase. If the GMP is accepted, the Construction Phase will be implemented. Early bid packages for fast track and multi-phase development may be required to meet project goals. In the Construction Phase of the contract, 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 1 of the contract, or to arrive at an acceptable GMP within the time provided in the agreement, may result in the termination of the Construction Manager’s contract. It is the University’s responsibility to negotiate a fair, competitive, and reasonable compensation for pre-construction services, construction management costs (staffing, field office, etc.) overhead and profit, and general conditions (including bonds and insurance). A fair, competitive and reasonable compensation shall be evaluated based upon the following information: (1) Compensation on similar projects, (2) other compensation reference data; and (3) after approval of the ranking, proposals requested from the short listed firms based upon a scope of services document to be provided at the time of negotiations. Selection of finalists for interviews will be made on the basis of Construction Manager qualifications including applicant’s experience particularly with arena construction and arena renovation – NCAA Division I collegiate basketball arenas, applicant’s personnel, applicant’s ability to provide service, (record-keeping/ administrative ability, recording of as-built conditions, critical path scheduling expertise, conceptual cost estimating and cost control ability, quality control capability, etc.) and the applicant’s license, bondability and insurability. As part of the University of South Florida’s strategic plan, USF made a commitment to foster a diverse community distinguished by a shared purpose, collaboration, open and timely communication, mutual respect, trust, and inclusiveness. The University of South Florida is an equal opportunity institution, and, as such, strongly encourages the lawful use of certified Minority and Women-owned Business Enterprises (“MBEs”) in the provision of design and construction-related services by providing a fair and equal opportunity to compete for, or for participation in, design and/or construction-related services. Finalists will be provided with a copy of a description of the final interview requirements, and a copy of the standard University of South Florida Construction Management Agreement. The Construction Manager shall have no ownership, entrepreneurial, or financial affiliation with the selected Architect/Engineer involved with this project.

INSTRUCTIONS: Firms desiring to apply to provide Construction Management services for the project shall submit one (1) original submittal and five (5) bound copies consisting of the information required in the Submittal Requirements of the Project Fact Sheet, including a letter of interest and a completed “USF Construction Manager Qualifications Supplement, dated October 2010” with attachments and additional information required. Submittals that do not comply with these requirements or do not include the requested information may not be considered. Submittals are part of the public record and no submittal material will be returned. All applicants must be licensed to practice as general contractors 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. As required by Section 287.133, Florida Statutes, a Construction Management firm 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 Management firm must warrant that it will neither utilize the services of, nor contract with, any supplier, subcontractor, or consultant in excess of $25,000 in connection with this project for a period of 36 months from the date of placement on the convicted vendor list.

The University of South Florida Construction Manager Qualifications Supplement Form, dated October 2010 and the Project Fact Sheet may be obtained by contacting: Ms. Kathy Bennett, Facilities Planning and Construction, University of South Florida, 4202 East Fowler Avenue, FPC110, Tampa, Florida 33620-7550, via e-mail: [e-mail], phone: [phone] or Fax: [phone].

Interested firms are invited to attend a Pre-Submittal Meeting to be held at 2:00 p.m. (Eastern Time), Thursday, November 18, 2010, at the University of South Florida, Tampa Campus, Sun Dome (Entry 4, Southwest Corner of the Sun Dome), Green and Gold Room, 4202 East Fowler Avenue, Tampa, Florida 33620, to review the scope and requirements of this project. (Directions and parking information can be obtained at the Campus Information Center at the Fowler entrance, consult a campus map website at: http://www.usf.edu/Locations/Maps- Directions/tampa.asp, and parking information at http://usfweb 2.usf.edu/parking_services/default.asp.

Requests for meetings by individual firms will not be granted. It shall be noted that no verbal communication shall take place between the applicants, and the employees of the University of South Florida, except as provided at the Pre-Submittal Meeting and the request for project information (the CMQS and Fact Sheet) and clarifications. Requests for any project information or clarification must be in writing to: Ms. Kathy Bennett, Facilities Planning and Construction, University of South Florida, 4202 East Fowler Avenue, FPC110, Tampa, Florida 33620-7550, via e-mail: [e-mail], phone: [phone] or Fax: [phone].

One (1) original and five (5) copies of the above requested data, bound in the order listed shall be addressed to: Ray Gonzalez, RA, Facilities Planning and Construction, FPC110, University of South Florida, 4202 East Fowler Avenue, Tampa, Florida 33620-7550.

Submittals must be received at the above campus address by 2:00 p.m. (Eastern Time), Friday, December 3, 2010. Facsimile (Fax) or electronic submittals are not acceptable and will not be considered. 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 Construction Manager proposals without obligation to the respondent.