Commissioning Agent
NOTICE TO PROFESSIONAL CONSULTANTS
The University of Central Florida announces that continuing professional services for certain projects are required in the following discipline: Commissioning authority (CxA) services for all new construction, and major renovation projects. The university may enter into a contract with up to three firms. This contract will be for an initial period of one year, with an option to renew for an additional three years.
Campus Service contracts for these projects provide that the consultant will be available on an as-needed basis for the fiscal year, July 1, 2014 – June 30, 2015. The consultant(s) receiving the award will not have an exclusive contract to perform services for these projects. The university may have additional campus service professionals under contract during the same time period.
INSTRUCTIONS
Carefully review the Contract and General Conditions documents. Submitting a proposal for this project constitutes complete agreement with and acceptance of the terms and conditions contained within these documents. These documents can be found on our website at www.fp.ucf.edu with the advertisement.
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.The most recent version of the Florida Board of Education “Professional Qualifications Supplement” (PQS) dated 7/03, completed by the applicant. Do not alter the PQS form.
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.
3.Narrative to address items listed in the Selection Criteria, as noted on the Project Fact Sheet.
4.A narrative addressing your firm’s process related to E-verification, Criminal Background Checks, and Drug-free Workplace requirements.
Applications which do not comply with the above instructions will not be considered. Application materials will not be returned. Late submissions will not be accepted.
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 University of Central Florida Regulations 7.102.22, 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 Supplement forms, descriptive project information, and selection criteria may be obtained at website http://www.fp.ucf.edu/advertisements/advertisements.html (click on advertisements) or by contacting: Ms. Gina Seabrook, University of Central Florida, Phone: (407)823-2166, fax: (407)823-5141, email: gina.seabrook@ucf.edu.
Five (5) bound copies of the required proposal data shall be submitted to: Ms. Gina Seabrook, University of Central Florida, 3528 North Perseus Loop, Building 16, Orlando, FL 32816-3020 by 5:00 p.m. local time, on May 5, 2014. Facsimile (fax) or email submittals are not acceptable and will not be considered.
