RFQ 17-06 Architect for East Ridge Residence Hall
NOTICE TO PROFESSIONAL CONSULTANTS
REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATIONS
RFQ 17-06 ARCHITECT FOR EAST RIDGE RESIDENCE HALL
The University of North Florida Board of Trustees, a public body corporate, announces that professional services are required in the discipline of architecture for the programming of the East Ridge Hall project located at the University of North Florida, 1 UNF Drive, Jacksonville, FL 32224.
Project information
The scope of services for this project includes providing the complete programming document for the continued development of UNF’s Eastern Ridge to accommodate a new 500 bed facility to house additional residents inclusive of all the associated amenities. The first phase of this project is aimed at compiling a list of qualified consultants for the programming phase. The University reserves the option to select another consulting firm to complete the design, construction document and perform contract administration. Alternatively, UNF may decide to continue working with the programing consultant under a separate contract to complete this project. See the bid documents for caveats and further clarifications of the project scope.
The proposed schedule for this project is:
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Non-mandatory pre-submittal meetingDecember 20, 2016 at 10:00 a.m.
Submittals DueJanuary 12, 2017 at 2:00 p.m.
Evaluation Meeting(s)February 2017
Interviews/AwardFebruary/March 2017
Firms wishing to apply for consideration shall submit a Letter of Application/Interest with the appropriate documents from RFQ 17-06 titled Architect for East Ridge Residence Hall.
The Letter of Application should have attached:
1.The most recent version of the "Professional Qualifications Supplement," completed by the applicant. Applications on any other form will not be considered.
2.A copy of the applicant's current Professional Registration Certificate from the appropriate governing board. An applicant must be properly registered at the time of application to practice its profession in the State of Florida. If the applicant is a corporation, it must be chartered by the Florida Department of State to operate in Florida.
3.Eight complete copies of the above requested data bound and in the order listed above. Applications which do not comply with the above instructions may be disqualified. Application materials will not be returned.
Minority business participation is strongly recommended and supported by the University of North Florida.
Blanket professional liability insurance will be required for this project in the amount of $2,000,000 and will be provided as part of the Basic Services (each, aggregate and per occurrence).
As required by §287.133, Fla. Stat., a consultant 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 consultant 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.
Professional Qualifications Supplemental forms, descriptive project information and selection criteria may be obtained online at the UNF Procurement Services website at http://www.unf.edu/procurement/.
Submit one original and seven complete copies of submittals per directions. RFQ submittals must be received no later than 2:00 p.m. on January 12, 2017. Facsimile (fax) or email submittals are not acceptable and will not be considered.
