Department of Children and Families, Departmental

DEPARTMENT OF CHILDREN AND FAMILY SERVICES
Departmental

NOTICE TO PROFESSIONAL CONSULTANTS

FOR ARCHITECTURE-ENGINEERING CONTINUING CONTRACTS

The State of Florida, Department of Children and Family Services, announces that professional services are required for the project listed below. Applications are to be sent to: Avi Wygodski, Office of Design & Construction, Department of Children and Family Services, Building 3, Room 205, 1317 Winewood Boulevard, Tallahassee, Florida 32399-0700, [phone].

PROJECT NUMBERS:         DCF 06243000

PROJECT:              Architectural/Engineering Continuing Contract, District 3 and 4 Areas

SERVICES TO BE PROVIDED: Architectural/Engineering Services

ESTIMATED CONSTRUCTION BUDGET: Multiple projects as required by the Department with individual project construction budgets not to exceed $1,000,000. Work may include all aspects of Architectural projects and attendant Engineering to provide for construction of new facilities (satellite units, support structures, etc.), repair and renovations to existing facilities, including but not limited to roofing work, code compliance modifications, reconfiguration of spaces, replacement of finishes, and minor studies (Study fee not to exceed $25,000). The District 3 and 4 area shall include Nassau, Duval, St. Johns, Clay, Putnam, Baker, Union, Bradford, Alachua, Hamilton, Columbia, Gilcrist, Levy, Suwannee, Lafayette, and Dixie Counties. For selection purposes, Macclenney will be the point used to calculate distance from Firm to site for each contract. Continuing Area Contract selection is for a contract period of one year, renewable yearly for up to two years.

RESPONSE DUE DATE: By close-of-business, June 12, 2006.

INSTRUCTIONS: Submit three (3) copies of the following bound in loose leaf three-ring binders:

1.   Letter of Interest specifying the project and location for which the firm wishes to be considered.

2.   A current Professional Qualifications Supplement (PQS) from the Department of Management Services, modifying section 5a. to reflect current contracts with any and all state agencies.

3.   A copy of the firm’s Florida Professional Registration License Renewal. (Proper registration at the time of application is required.)

4.   Corporations only: Current Corporate Certification providing evidence of validation date and the designation of professional or professionals qualifying the corporation to practice Architecture and/or Engineering.

5.   Completed Standard A.I.A. Form 254.

6.   Completed Standard A.I.A. Form 255.

For applicant to receive credit as State Certified Minority Business Enterprise either the Prime Consultant or Sub-consultant shall include copy of the state of Florida Minority Rectification or Certification Letter in the proposal. All proposal information submitted becomes the property of DCF, will be placed on file, and shall not be returned. Applications not complying with the instructions set forth above and/or do not include the qualifications data required shall not be considered. Selections will be made in accordance with Chapter 60-2, Florida Administrative Code, and Section 287.055, Florida Statutes.

SELECTION PROCESS: From the proposals received, the Department shall shortlist a minimum of three (3) firms.

SELECTION RESULTS: All applicants will be notified by the department of the three firms shortlisted by July 10, 2006 by close-of-business. Those shortlisted firms will be advised of the interview date and any further requirements. Any protests of the selection must be made within 72 hours of posting of the results. “Failure to file a protest within the time prescribed in Section 120.53(5), Florida Statutes, shall constitute a waiver of proceedings under Chapter 120, Florida Statutes.”