Stadium
NOTICE TO CONTRACTORS
The University of Central Florida, on behalf of its Board of Trustees, announces that Professional Services will be required for the project listed below.
Project No. UCF-TBD
Project and Location: UCF Football Stadium Rust Remediation, Main Campus, University of Central Florida, Orlando, Florida.
Please provide a quote for the following scope of work.
FORM OF PROPOSALS
It is the University’s intention to have professionals in the disciplines of general contractors to submit proposals. The selected firm must have the capacity of providing professional services as a single entity or by jointly venturing with another firm (under one (1) contract).
The selection process will be a two (2) step process. The first step will determine the firms most qualified for the project and the second step will determine the selected firm based on best value. Blanket professional liability insurance for the general contractor will be required for this project in the amount of $1,000,000 and will be provided as a part of Basic Services.
The selection committee members have elected not to meet with proposed firms. Please do not contact the selection committee.
1. All applicants will be notified of the results of the shortlisting in writing. Finalists will be informed of the interview date and time and will be provided with additional project information, if available.
2. The Selection Committee will make a recommendation to the President of the University. All finalists will be notified, in writing, of the President's action. Upon approval by the President, negotiations will be conducted in accordance with Section 287.055, Florida Statutes.
3. Selection Committee Team Members have yet to be determined.
INSTRUCTIONS FOR CONTRACTORS
Firms desiring to apply for consideration must include a letter of application and should have attached:
1.The most recent version of the Florida Board of Education "General Contractor Qualifications Supplement" (GCQS), completed by the applicant.
2.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. Applications that do not comply with all instruction may be disqualified. Application materials will not be returned.
Applications that do not comply with all instructions may be disqualified. Application materials will not be returned.
Firms will be evaluated in the following areas: current workload, location, past performance on similar projects (3-5) completed in the past 5 years, ability to meet schedule and budget, experience of the firm’s personnel, staff and consultants; experience and ability; and quality control. Please provide warranty information your company will provide upon completion of the work. Firms will also need to provide verification of mill thickness by an outside consultant. Experience and ability scores will be based on the following criteria:
1.Review structural steel for the entire stadium and treat all areas where rust is visually identified. Walking tour of the facility will be held in advance of the bidding process with contractors and owner to clarify what type of areas need to be treated using that section of the stadium as an example.
2.At all areas where rust is identified all rust must be removed down to the bare metal. Removal methods may vary depending on severity of rust and will include wire brushing, mechanical grinding, and sand blasting where necessary.
3.Upon removal of rust contractor must apply Primer Tnemec Series 135 primer @ minimum 3-5 mils DFT.
4.After application of Primer apply Finish coat of Tnemec Series 750 UVX @ minimum 3-5 mils DFT. (Final color must be approved by owner to match the existing powdered coated steel).
5.Alternate primer and finish may be utilized by final selected contractor with prior approval from the owner. Please note all bid documents must include use of the Tnemec product.
6.Contractor is responsible for all clean up during and upon completion of their work.
7.Contractor is responsible for cleaning any stains, damage, etc., to the concourse, seating areas or any part of the stadium caused by their work.
8.Contractor may store lifts and equipment in the stadium concourse during the duration of the project.
GUIDELINES:
Upon award of the contract, the contractor will have 18 months (January 2014 to June 2015) to complete the work. The work will be done in phases over the course of two years. Please note work may not be performed in the Stadium from June 2014 to December 2014 due to football stadium preparations. Also please note that work must be suspended the week of the Spring Football game in April. Final date TBD. Payment for the work will occur at the end of each month work is performed and that specific payment details will be coordinated with the selected contractor.
INFORMATION:
A pre-proposal meeting will take place on Thursday, December, 12th at 10:00 a.m., 4465 Knights Victory Way, Gate 1, Orlando, FL 32816 to review scope of the project and answer any question of the owner. Contractors may visit the stadium to inspect all structural steel prior to submitting on contract from December 12th to December 20th. Please coordinate inspection time with Joe Simon by calling (407)823-4299 at least 24 hours prior to inspection date. Lifts may be used to inspect the stadium but lift rental will be at contractor’s expense.
BADGING AND IDENTIFICATION:
Criminal background checks, E-verification, and drug testing verification will be provided for all employees and sub-contractors. Picture ID cards will be worn at all times workers are on the job.
General Contractor Qualifications forms may be obtained at the website www.fp.ucf.edu (click on advertisements) or by contacting: Ms. Gina Seabrook, Phone: (407)823-2166, fax: (407)823-5141, email: gina.seabrook@ucf.edu.
Five (5) bound copies of the required proposal data shall be submitted to: Ms. Gina Seabrook, University of Central Florida, Office of Facilities Planning, 3528 North Perseus Loop, Orlando, FL 32816-3020. Submittals must be received by 5:00 p.m. local time on January 8th, 2014. Facsimile (FAX) submittals are not acceptable and will not be considered. Late submissions will not be accepted.
