ITB 20-07 Arena Plaza Hardscape Improvements
NOTICE TO CONTRACTORS
ITB 20-07 Arena Plaza Hardscape Improvements
The University of North Florida Board of Trustees, a public body corporate, is soliciting bids to general contractors for the addition of planter walls and bollards in the Arena Plaza area located at the University of North Florida, 1 UNF Drive, Jacksonville, FL 32224.
The scope of work includes all labor, materials, equipment and supervision required for the addition of planter walls and bollards throughout the pedestrian zone adjacent to the UNF Drive and Arena Plaza. The existing UNF Arena Plaza is located at the north end of University of North Florida (UNF) Drive and provides an outdoor public space for gatherings and public use throughout the year. This plaza is a significant feature to the University of North Florida campus. The existing landscape planter beds remain largely as-is with the exception of strategically placed brick-wrapped, cast-in-place concrete knee-walls with pre-cast caps. The benches will be an attractive addition to the space and could serve multiple uses. They will provide areas of rest for students, faculty, and visitors. They will create physical barriers which further define and protect the plaza. Vehicle bollards will front the street for both vehicle drop-off/loading zones. While the design of the bollards and bench walls are not intended to be vehicle impact rated, the design will be enhanced to provide additional protection. The two existing planter areas that flank the current crosswalk will have new cast-in-place concrete planters to define the beds and provide additional protection for pedestrians on the sidewalk. Benches will also be installed at the entry to the wellness center. Additional removable stainless-steel pipe bollards (no substitutions on bollards) will be installed at multiple key entry locations for the plaza. These new bollards will allow for their removal to permit vehicle entry to the plaza. By incorporating these elements into the overall design of the plaza, the space will feel more welcoming to visitors and provide a more secure space. See the construction drawings and specifications for the full scope of work.
The preliminary schedule for this ITB:
Advertisement: December 26, 2019
Non-mandatory Pre-Bid Meeting: January 2, 2020, 11:00 a.m.
Deadline for questions: January 13, 2020
Response to questions: January 15, 2020
Bids due: January 21, 2020, 2:00 p.m.
Minority business participation is strongly recommended and supported by the University of North Florida.
A performance and payment bond for 100 percent of the amount of the bid will be required of the successful contractor for any project with a cost that exceeds $100,000.
As required by §287.133, Fla. Stat., a contractor 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 contractor must warrant that it will neither utilize the services of, nor contract with, any supplier, subcontractor or consultant in excess of $15,000 in connection with this project for a period of 36 months from the date of their being placed on the convicted vendor list.
Contractor 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 contractor 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.
Full sets of bidding documents and descriptive project information may be obtained online at the UNF Procurement Services website: http://www.unf.edu/procurement/Bids_and_Notices.aspx.
Submit one complete copy of your bid response in full accordance with the requirements of the bid documents to: University of North Florida Procurement Services, 4892 First Coast Technology Parkway, Hicks Hall, Suite 2950, Jacksonville, Florida 32224
Sealed bids must be received no later than 2:00 p.m. Eastern Standard Time on January 21, 2020. Facsimile (fax) or email submittals are not acceptable and will not be considered.
