Department of Education, University of North Florida

DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION
University of North Florida

RFQ 12-18 Construction Management Services - Continuing Services Agreements

Request for Qualifications

RFQ 12-18

Construction Management Services – Continuing Services Agreements

The University of North Florida Board of Trustees, a public body corporate, announces that Construction Management Services will be required for miscellaneous projects, each not exceeding $2,000,000 in total construction cost and studies each not exceeding $200,000 in fees, will be required at the University of North Florida located at 1 UNF Drive, Jacksonville, FL 32224.

Projects included within the scope of this agreement will be specific projects for new construction, renovations, alterations, and/or additions that have a basic budget estimated at $2,000,000 or less in total construction cost. Individual projects that exceed $100,000 will require 100% performance and payment bonds. Continuing Service contracts for projects requiring Construction Management utilization will be on an as needed basis for the duration of the contract. The University will be awarding two (2) to four (4) agreements for construction management services resulting from this solicitation. The award of these agreements shall be for an initial period of two (2) years with an Owner’s option to renew for up to two (2) additional one (1) year terms upon the agreement of both parties.

The tentative solicitation schedule for this RFQ:

        Advertisement                                           March 9, 2012

        Submissions due                                       April 3, 2012, 2:00 p.m.

        Evaluation/Short listing                              April, 2012

        Interviews (TBD if necessary)/Award        April/May, 2012

INSTRUCTIONS:

Firms desiring to apply for consideration shall submit a letter of application with all of the appropriate documents from the RFQ 12-18 titled Construction Management Services – Continuing Agreements.

The letter of application should have attached

1.   The most recent version of the “Construction Manager’s Qualifications Supplement,” completed by the applicant.

2.   A copy of the applicant’s current Florida Contractor’s License from the appropriate governing board.

3.   Submit six (6) complete copies of the above requested data bound and in the order listed above. Applications which do not comply with the above instructions will be disqualified. Application materials will not be returned.

Minority business participation is strongly recommended and supported by the University of North Florida.

As required by Section 287.133, Florida Statutes, a contractor 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 contractor must warrant that it will neither utilize the services of, nor contract with, any supplier, subcontractor or consultant in excess of $15,000.00 in connection with this project for a period of 36 months from the date of their being placed on the convicted vendor list.

Construction Manager’s Qualifications Supplemental forms, descriptive solicitation information, required forms and the selection criteria may be obtained online at the UNF Purchasing department website: http://www.unf.edu/anf/purchasing/Bids_and_Notices.aspx or by emailing:

Dianna White                      AND             Angela Dyal

[e-mail]                             [e-mail]

[phone]                                         [phone]

Submit one (1) original and five (5) complete copies of submittals to the referenced address. RFQ submittals must be received no later than 2:00 p.m. (EST), April 3, 2012. Facsimile (FAX) or email submittals are not acceptable and will not be considered.