DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION
Florida Agriculture and Mechanical UniversityRFQ Professional Architect/Engineering Services
The Florida A&M University announces that an Owner’s Representative is required for a new 800-bed residence hall on Florida A&M University’s main campus in Tallahassee, Florida. The new 800-bed facility is a design/build project.
The University will award a professional services contract to either an individual or a firm. The contract will last for approximately 16 months. The Owner’s Representative will be expected to assist the Facilities Planning and Construction Department in the overall supervision of the project. A copy of the duties of the Owner’s Representative can be found at: http://www.famu.edu/index.cfm?Purchasing&Solicitations
The following are the minimum qualifications for the person serving as the Owner’s Representative (whether as an independent individual or as an employee of a firm):
• Registered Architect or Engineer in the state of Florida.
• Demonstrated familiarity with Florida Statutes, policies and procedures relevant to capital program management.
• At least the last ten (10) years working in project management or construction management in projects in the State University System.
• At least five (5) years working on University Housing projects with complex construction.
The tentative solicitation schedule for this RFQ:
Evaluation/Short listing:April 18, 2012
InterviewsApril 30, 2012
Award:May 3, 2012
INSTRUCTIONS:
Firms or individuals desiring to apply for consideration shall submit their qualifications (six copies) by 2:00 p.m., April 12, 2012.
Ms. Samuel Houston, Director
Facilities Planning and Construction
2400 Wahnish Way
Tallahassee, Florida 32307
Facsimile (FAX) or email submittals are not acceptable and will not be considered.
Blanket professional liability insurance for this project in the amount of $1,000,000 must be provided as a part of the professional services contract.
