Department of Education, University of North Florida

 

DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION
University of North Florida

ITB 08-09 Fire Alarm Replacement

Notice of Bid/Request for Proposal

NOTICE FOR UNF BLDG. 6, 34 & 39 FIRE ALARM REPLACEMENT – Invitation to Bid  ITB 08-09

The University of North Florida – Board of Trustees, a public body corporate, the Fire Alarm Replacement for buildings 6, 34, and 39 at the University of North Florida, 1 UNF Drive, Jacksonville, Florida.

The project consists of the providing new fire alarm systems at UNF buildings 6, 34, and 39 and retrofitting smoke vents in building 34. Fire alarms equipment and devices shall be as manufactured by Simplex Grinnell. The work includes conduits, fire alarm cables, power circuits, boxes, fire alarm devices and equipment, cutting and patching, gas solenoid valves, fire alarm testing, fire alarm certifications, smoke vents fusible links and control, sealing wall/floor conduits penetrations, and removal of existing fire alarm system, as specified in these bid documents.

Successful suppliers must have demonstrable previous experience with the systems and technical requirements. All bidders must be qualified at the time of bid opening in accordance with the Instructions to Bidders, Article B-2 in ITB 08-09 Bid documents. No submittal material will be returned.

Minority Business participation is strongly recommended and supported by the University of North Florida.

As required by Section 287.133, Florida Statutes, a supplier may not submit a bid for this project if it is on the convicted vendor list for a public entity crime committed within the past 36 months. The selected supplier 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.

Vendor shall have established equal opportunity practices which conform to all laws against discrimination and prohibits discrimination based on race, creed, color, sex, age, national origin, marital status or religion; neither Vendor nor any subcontractor or other person, firm or business entity with whom it would be engaged in a combined effort to perform the services has hired any person who is an officer or employee of UNF.

BIDDING DOCUMENTS: Full sets of Bidding Documents may be examined at the Engineer’s office and local plan rooms:

ARCHITECT/ENGINEER:

Haddad Engineering, Inc.

2955 Hartley Road, Suite 205 

Jacksonville, Florida 32257 

Telephone: [phone]

Facsimile: [phone]

PRINTED DOCUMENTS: Full sets may be obtained from Florida Blueprint Services, 542 South Edgewood Avenue, Jacksonville Florida, telephone [phone]. Copies may be purchased for the printing and handling cost. NO REFUND WILL BE MADE FOR THESE DOCUMENTS.

PRE-BID MEETING: Bidders are required to attend the pre-solicitation/pre-bid meeting. Minority business enterprise firms are invited to attend to become familiar with the project specifications and to become acquainted with contractors interested in bidding the project. The meeting has been scheduled for: November 27, 2007, 3:00 p.m. (Local Time). University of North Florida, Building 6, Room #1225, 1 UNF Drive, Jacksonville, Florida 32224.

BID OPENING: Submit two (2) copies of the Bid in full and in accordance with the requirements of the drawings and Project Manual to: University of North Florida, Purchasing Department, Attn: Doug Nelson, Building 6, Room #1301, 1 UNF Drive, Jacksonville, Florida 32224. Bid packages must be received no later than 3:00 p.m. (Local Time), December 11, 2007. Facsimile (FAX) submittals are not acceptable and will not be considered.

QUESTIONS regarding UNF ITB 08-09 buildings 6, 34, and 39 Fire Alarm Replacement bid documents and requirements may be addressed by contacting:

Doug Nelson

Purchasing Coordinator Bldg. 6

University of North Florida 

1 UNF Drive 

Jacksonville, FL 32224 

Phone: [phone]

Email: [e-mail]