UF-615 Cable and Switchgear Replacement - CM Selection
NOTICE TO CONSTRUCTION MANAGERS:
The University of Florida Board of Trustees announces that CM-At-Risk services will be required for the project listed below:
Project: UF-615, Electrical Substation 2 Cable and Switchgear Replacement (SS2 North to HSC and Shands)
This project is reserved for participation by either a Small Business or a joint venture between a Small Business and a Large Business as described in the Project Fact Sheet. This project consists of replacing Medium Voltage Cabling and Switchgear equipment in our campus. An Engineering Feasibility Study has already been developed with regards to the upgrades that might be achieved. This Feasibility Study will be provided to the Construction Management (CM) shortlisted firms only. UF is seeking for a Construction Management firm to replace Medium Voltage Cabling and Switchgears on campus. Of particular note due to the sensitivity of the load served (Health Science Center and Shands Hospital), the construction phase must include Phasing and Sequencing planning of the work in order to facilitate and assure success of the project. This project is complicated, due to the nature of the loads. Failure is not an option with these critical loads, as power must be maintained except for brief transitions of sources. We are seeking a Construction Manager comfortable working in this high pressure Health Care/Research type environment, working with various User Groups and Scheduling Outages, in order to replace select components of an aging electrical infrastructure system.
In addition, some extended testing of the construction of these new systems will be required to assure the Completeness and Quality of Construction (Cable and Splice Testing, Switchgear Controller Settings, etc.) as referred in the Project Fact Sheet.
The project will occur in phases with an anticipated overall construction schedule of approximately 3.5 years to implement, including material ordering and delivery. The University reserves the right at its sole discretion to terminate the project at the close of any major phase for any reason.
The estimated construction budget is approximately $4,350,000 including site restoration, underground utilities, fees, surveys & tests, equipment, and contingencies.
The contract for construction management services will consist of two phases, pre-construction and construction. Pre-construction services will begin at the Conceptual Schematic Design stage and will include production of cost studies and estimates; value engineering; analysis of the design documents for constructability, coordination, detailing, materials, and systems; development and maintenance of the construction schedule; production of detailed jobsite management plans; development of strategies for the procurement of trade contracts; development of waste management strategies; and development of a Guaranteed Maximum Price (GMP) proposal based on 100% Construction Documents. If the GMP proposal is accepted and executed, the construction phase will be implemented. In this phase, 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 one of the contract, or failure to arrive at an acceptable GMP budget within the time provided in the agreement, may result in the termination of the construction manager's contract.
Applicants will be evaluated on the basis of their past performance, experience, personnel, references, bonding capacity, workload, and responses to questions posed both in the shortlist and interview phases. The Selection Committee may reject all proposals and stop the selection process at any time.
At the time of application, the applicant must be licensed to practice as a general contractor in the State of Florida and, if the applicant is a corporation, must be chartered by the Florida Department of State to operate in Florida. The selected applicant will also be required to provide insurance coverage for General Liability, Automotive Liability, Workers’ Compensation, and Builder’s Risk.
Applicants desiring to provide construction management services for the project shall submit a proposal only after thoroughly reviewing the facilities program, Project Fact Sheet, and other background information. The proposal shall be prepared as specified in the CMQS Instructions and shall include:
1.A Letter of Application that concisely illustrates the applicant’s understanding of the scope of services, schedule, and other goals and considerations as outlined in the Project Fact Sheet and facilities program.
2.Company information and signed certification.
3.A completed, project-specific "CM Qualifications Supplement” (CMQS) proposal. Applications on any other form will not be considered.
4.Resumes, accreditations, and other pertinent credentials for all proposed staff.
5.Proof of the applicant’s corporate status in Florida (if applicable) and a copy of the applicant firm’s current contracting license from the appropriate governing board.
6.Proof of applicant’s bonding capacity and liability insurance coverage.
If the applicant is a corporation, it must be chartered by the Florida Department of State to operate in Florida. As required by Section 287.133, Florida Statutes, an applicant 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 manager 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.
Incomplete proposals will be disqualified. Submittal materials will not be returned.
Additional information to assist the applicant in preparing a complete proposal – including the project-specific CMQS forms, instructions, Project Fact Sheet, facilities program, UF Design Services Guide, UF Design and Construction Standards, standard University of Florida Agreement for CM Services, Non-Technical Specs. and other project and process information – can be found on the Planning Design & Construction website.
Finalists may be provided with supplemental interview requirements and criteria as needed.
Provide the number of copies prescribed in the Project Fact Sheet. Submittals must be received in the Planning Design & Construction office by 3:00 p.m. local time on Thursday January 28, 2015. Facsimile (FAX) submittals are not acceptable and will not be considered.
UF Planning Design & Construction
245 Gale Lemerand Drive / P.O. Box 115050
Gainesville, FL 32611-5050
Telephone: (352)273-4000
Internet: www.facilities.ufl.edu
