RFQ 19-13 A/E for COMPETITION POOL
NOTICE TO PROFESSIONAL CONSULTANTS
REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATIONS
RFQ 19-13 A/E for COMPETITION POOL
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 design of a new exterior competition pool to be located at the University of North Florida, 1 UNF Drive, Jacksonville, FL 32224.
Project information:
The scope of services for this project includes the validation of the existing pool program followed by the design for a new exterior competition pool complex to be located adjacent to the UNF Student Wellness Center. The project includes the relocation of three exterior tennis courts and the existing underground utilities. The pool complex will include public restrooms and locker rooms with showers, a controlled entrance, offices, support services space and storage for the associated pool equipment plus mechanical space.
The successful consultant is responsible for understanding and complying with all applicable local, state, and federal occupational safety and health regulations pertaining to the scope of work as outlined in this RFQ
The proposed schedule for this project is:
Advertisement February 12, 2019
Non-mandatory pre-submittal meeting February 28, 2019, 11:00 a.m. at Hicks Hall
Submittals Due March 19, 2019, 2:00 p.m.
Evaluation Meeting(s) April 2019
Interviews/Award April/June 2019
Firms wishing to apply for consideration shall submit a Letter of Application/Interest with the appropriate documents from RFQ 19-13 titled A/E for Competition Pool.
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. Seven 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 https://www.unf.edu/procurement/Bids_and_Notices.aspx.
Submit one original and six complete copies of submittals per directions. RFQ submittals must be received no later than 2:00 p.m. on March 19, 2019. Facsimile (fax) or email submittals are not acceptable and will not be considered.
