Department of Education, Florida Agriculture and Mechanical University

DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION
Florida Agriculture and Mechanical University

NOTICE TO PROFESSIONAL CONSULTANTS / CONSTRUCTION MANAGERS

Florida A&M University announces that professional services for Continuing Contract projects are required for one up to three selections in each of the following discipline(s): Architects (1-3), Mechanical / Electrical / Plumbing Engineers (1-3), Civil Engineers (1-3), Construction Managers (1-3). Continuing Contract projects are specific projects for renovations, alterations, and additions that have a basic construction budget estimated to be $2,000,000 or less, or studies for which the fee for professional services is $200,000 or less. Professional fees will be negotiated up to, but shall not exceed the following hourly rated: $115 – Principal A/E, $80 – Registered A/E, $55 – Graduate A/E, $50 – CAD, and $30 – Clerical Support. The Construction Manager’s fee for each Sub-project shall be negotiated based on the scope of the project, but shall not exceed 15% of the Cost of the Work. These rates are the maximums and could be subject to audit. Campus Service contracts for Continuing Contract projects provide that the consultant will be available on an as-needed basis for an initial contract period of one (1) year (the upcoming fiscal year, July 1 – June 30) with an Owner’s option to renew for one (1) additional year at a time up to a total of two (2) additional years. Under Architectural services, the Engineering services (mechanical/electrical/Plumbing, structural and civil) required for specific projects shall be provided as part of basic services through the selected Architect(s) based upon project need. Use of FAMU continuing service engineers by the selected Architect(s) shall be encouraged. The consultant(s) receiving the award may not have exclusive contract to perform services for these projects. The University may have additional continuing service professionals under contract during the same time period. Blanket professional liability insurance shall be required for the contract. Performance and Payment Bonds shall be provided for individual construction projects exceeding $100,000 and liability and worker’s compensation insurance shall be required for the contract. Builder’s Risk insurance may be required for specific projects that are awarded based upon competitive proposals from Continuing Service construction managers under contract and may include projects that are negotiated individually with a specific construction manager. Services required to be provided under the Continuing Services Contracts include the development of record drawings by the Continuing Service Consultant for projects designed by the Architect/Engineer or services provided by the Construction Management consultant to reflect as-built conditions to facilitate the University’s space management program. Firms desiring to provide professional services shall apply by letter specifying the discipline for which they are applying. Proximity of location will be a prime factor in the selection of the firm.

Attach to each letter of application:

1.     A completed “Professional Qualifications Supplement” (PQS); or “Construction Manager Qualifications Supplement” (CMQS); form is to be obtained from the FAMU Facilities Planning & Construction Office. 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 properly chartered by the Florida Department of State to operate in Florida.

Submit Six (6) ring, comb or spiral (no hard, solid or tack) bound copies of the requested data in the order listed above. Applications which do not comply with the above instructions will not be considered. Application material will not be returned.

The plans and specifications for A/E 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.

FAMU is an equal opportunity institution, and, as such, strongly encourages the lawful use of Certified Minority and Women-Owned Business Enterprises (MBE’s / WOBE’s) 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.

Professional or Construction Manager Qualification Supplements and selection criteria may be obtained by contacting: Samuel J. Houston, Director, Facilities Planning and Construction Office, e-mail: [e-mail], FAX a request to [phone], or by Phone: [phone].

Submittals must be received in the Office of Facilities Planning and Construction, Florida A&M University, Plant Operations Facility, Building A, Suite 100, 2400 Wahnish Way, Tallahassee, FL 32307, Attn: Samuel J. Houston, Director, by 10:00 a.m. local time, on April 29, 2011. Facsimile (FAX) submittals are not acceptable and will not be considered.