RFQ 16-10 Campus Architects Continuing Agreement
NOTICE TO PROFESSIONAL CONSULTANTS
REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATIONS
RFQ 16-10
The University of North Florida Board of Trustees, a public body corporate, announces that Professional Services are required for miscellaneous projects, each not exceeding $2,000,000 in total construction cost and studies each not exceeding $200,000 in fees, are required for the University of North Florida located at 1 UNF Drive, Jacksonville, FL 32224.
Project information
Projects included in the scope of this agreement will be for renovations, alterations and additions that have a basic construction budget estimate of $2,000,000 or less, or for studies of which the fee for professional services is $200,000 or less. The University plans on awarding between three and four consultants for these projects. The awarded consultants will be utilized on an as needed basis for the duration of the agreement. The consultants awarded will not have an exclusive contract as the University may have additional consultants under contract during the same time period. The initial agreement period shall be for one year beginning July 1, 2016 through June 30, 2017 with an option to renew for up to two additional one year periods upon the agreement of both parties.
The proposed schedule for this project is:
- Advertisement February 10, 2016
- Pre-submittal Conference February 24, 2016 at 9 a.m.
- Submittals Due March 11, 2016 at 2 p.m.
- Evaluation Meeting(s) March 2016
- Interviews/Award April/May
Firms wishing to apply for consideration shall submit a Letter of Application/Interest with the appropriate documents from RFQ 16-10 titled Campus Architects Continuing Agreements.
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. Five 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 department website at https://www.unf.edu/procurement/Bids_and_Notices.aspx.
Submit one original and four complete copies of submittals to the above referenced address. RFQ submittals must be received no later than 2 p.m. on March 11, 2016. Facsimile (fax) or email submittals are not acceptable and will not be considered.
