NOTICE FOR PROFESSIONAL CONSULTANTS
The University of South Florida announces that Professional Services in the discipline of Architecture will be required for the project listed below:
PROJECT NUMBER: 555
PROJECT AND LOCATION: USF Health Student Center - MDA Building Renovation, University of South Florida, Tampa Campus, Tampa, Florida.
PROJECT DESCRIPTION: The USF Health Student Center – MDA Building Renovation Project is programed to include modifications to the existing 80,000 GSF building to convert the use from a medical clinic to a student center for USF Health. The modifications will focus on the 51,000 SF of currently vacant space, and 1,300 LF of exterior façade from the MDN building on the north side, to the auditorium on the south side. The project includes demolition of the existing space down to structural components and roof.
New construction is programed to include a new exterior façade to continue the aesthetic of the adjacent MDN building. Program elements include a 10,000 +/- SF fitness center with space for cardio equipment, weightlifting, and group exercise rooms with accommodations for approximately 125 concurrent users. An additional 8,000 +/- SF is programmed for a new food service space and coffee bar with a maximum occupant load of approximately 170 persons, with approximately 1,500 SF dedicated to office support functions for the recreation facilities and food service. The remaining balance would be converted into finished shell space, consisting of large open blocks of space ranging from 4,000 to 10,000 SF in size. Building systems in the space will be all new; including electrical, plumbing, mechanical, fire alarm and fire sprinklering.
The project time frame anticipates initial demolition in March 2015, and construction of the improvements to be completed for occupancy by the end of May 2016. The construction budget is approximately $3,750,000. Project development, including professional services, is contingent upon availability of funds. If additional funding is realized, the University has the option to incorporate additional scope/funding under this contract. The construction delivery method is anticipated to be Construction Management.
The University is seeking to hire a consultant team with extensive experience in building renovations, food service and wellness facilities. The selected firm will provide program verification, planning, design, and construction documents for the full program scope to meet project requirements, construction administration and post-occupancy services for the project in coordination with the USF Tampa Campus 10 Year Master Plan update and USF standards for design and construction. All disciplines required for the design of the facility are to be provided for this project under the contract with the selected firm and the University, including architecture, engineering, interior design and any specialty consultants except for food service. Firm submittals should include descriptions of experience and knowledge of sustainable Design and LEED Certification. The design and construction administration services by the selected team shall facilitate the Facility needs, and accomplishing those needs within the mandatory project schedule in order to meet occupancy requirements for this project. The selected firm will be required to provide computer drawings according to the standards of the University of South Florida, including computer record drawings reflecting as-built conditions to facilitate the University’s space management program. Professional liability insurance will be required for this project in the amount of $1,500,000, and will be provided as a part of Basic Services.
It is the University’s responsibility to negotiate a fair, competitive, and reasonable compensation per Section 287.055, F.S. A fair, competitive and reasonable compensation shall be evaluated based upon the following information: (1) Compensation on similar projects; (2) other compensation reference data; and (3) after approval of the ranking, proposals requested from the short-listed firms based upon a scope of services document to be provided at the time of negotiations. Project development including professional services is contingent upon availability of funds. Selection of finalists for interview will be made on the basis of professional qualifications of the proposed design team, including experience and ability to meet the project requirements and the goals and objectives of the University’s Strategic Plan; past experience; design ability; volume of work; and distance from project. The distance factor for this project will provide a maximum of a one point difference for location between in-state and out-of-state applicants.
As part of the University of South Florida’s Strategic Plan, USF made a commitment to foster a diverse community distinguished by a shared purpose, collaboration, open and timely communication, mutual respect, trust, and inclusiveness. The University of South Florida is an equal opportunity institution, and, as such, strongly encourages the lawful use of certified Minority and Women-owned Business Enterprises (“MBEs”) in the provision of design and construction-related services by providing a fair and equal opportunity to compete for, or for participation in, design and/or construction-related services.
The plans and specifications for the University of South Florida projects are subject to reuse in accordance with the provisions of Section 287.055, Florida Statutes. As required by Section 287.133, Florida Statutes, 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 $25,000 in connection with this project for a period of 36 months from the date of their being placed on the convicted vendor list.
INSTRUCTIONS: Firms desiring to apply to provide professional services shall submit one (1) original submittal and five (5) spiral bound copies consisting of the information as required in the “Submittal Requirements” of the Project Fact Sheet including a letter of interest, a completed “USF Professional Qualifications Supplement (PQS)” dated March 2014 and any required or additional information within the proposal limits as described in the PQS General Instructions. Submittals that do not comply with these requirements or do not include the requested information may not be considered. No submittal material will be returned. Submittals become part or the public record. 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. The plans and specifications for University of South Florida projects are subject to reuse in accordance with the provisions of Section 287.055, Florida Statues.
Submittals are not to exceed 40 pages, including the “USF Professional Qualifications Supplement” and letter of interest. Pages must be numbered consecutively.
The “USF Professional Qualifications Supplement dated March 2014” and Project Fact Sheet which includes project information may be obtained by contacting: Charlene French-Bunch, University of South Florida, Facilities Planning and Construction, 4202 East Fowler Avenue, FPC110, Tampa, Florida 33620-7550, email: cfrench-bunch@admin.usf.edu, phone: (813)974-3098, (813)974-2625 or fax: (813)974-3542.
All interested firms are invited and encouraged to attend a Pre-Submittal Meeting to be held at 10:00 a.m. (Eastern Time), Wednesday, March 26, 2014, at the: University of South Florida, Tampa Campus, Marshall Center (MSC), Room 2708, 4202 East Fowler Avenue, Tampa, Florida, to review the scope and requirements of this project. (Directions and parking information can be obtained at the Campus Information Center at the Fowler entrance, consult a campus map website at: http://www.usf.edu/Locations/Maps-Directions/tampa.asp and parking information at: http://usfweb2.usf.edu/parking_services/default.asp.
Requests for meetings by individual firms will not be granted. It shall be noted that no verbal communication shall take place between the applicants and the employees of the University of South Florida except as provided at the Pre-Submittal Meeting, the Pre-Interview Meeting and the request for the PQS and Project Fact Sheet. Requests for any project information must be in writing to the above email address.
One (1) original and five (5) spiral bound copies of the above required proposal data shall be submitted to: Stephen B. Lafferty, Project Manager, Facilities Planning and Construction, University of South Florida, 4202 East Fowler Avenue, FPC110, Tampa, Florida 33620-7550. Applications that do not comply with the above instructions may be disqualified. Application materials will not be returned. Submittals shall be submitted at the above campus address (4202 East Fowler Avenue, FPC 110, Tampa, Florida 33620-7550), to the Attention Steve Lafferty, Project Manager, by 2:00 p.m. (Eastern Time), Monday, April 14, 2014. Facsimile (FAX) or electronic submittals are not acceptable and will not be considered. The Selection Committee reserves the right to waive any irregularities and may reject all proposals and stop the selection process at any time.
