DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION
University of North FloridaRFQ 13-30 Elevated Parking Deck Architectural/Engineering Consultant
NOTICE TO PROFESSIONAL CONSULTANTS
REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATIONS
RFQ 13-30
Elevated Parking Deck Architectural/Engineering Consultant
The University of North Florida Board of Trustees, a public body corporate, announces that Professional Services are required for in the discipline of architecture and engineering for the project termed the Elevated Parking Deck to be located at the University of North Florida, 1 UNF Drive, Jacksonville, FL 32224.
The scope of services will include working as a cohesive team member with University of North Florida staff to evaluate the feasibility and design to construct a one-level parking structure over an existing ground level parking lot (Lot 1). The parking lot is located just south of the Fine Arts Center parking structure Building 44 and to have approximately 170 spaces. The scope of services is to include a comprehensive feasibility and cost analysis of the proposed structure, as well as dealing with and obtaining the necessary approvals from the SJRWMD and other agencies having jurisdiction. Attached maps are purely conceptual.
The preliminary solicitation schedule for this RFQ:
Advertisement April 30, 2013
Non-Mandatory Pre-submittal conference May 15, 2013 @ 11 a.m.
Submissions due June 3, 2013 @ 2 p.m.
Evaluation/Short listing June 2013
Interviews/Award July 2013
Instructions
Firms wishing to apply for consideration shall submit a Letter of Application/Interest with all of the appropriate documents from the RFQ 13-30 titled Elevated Parking Deck Architectural/Engineering Consultant.
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. Five 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.
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 $15,000.00 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 Purchasing department website at http://www.unf.edu/anf/purchasing/.
Submit one original and four complete copies of submittals to the above referenced address. RFQ submittals must be received no later than 2 p.m. Eastern Standard Time on June 3, 2013. Facsimile (FAX) or email submittals are not acceptable and will not be considered.
