Commissioning for Stephen O’Connell Center Renovation and Addition, (Gainesville, FL)
NOTICE TO PROFESSIONAL CONSULTANTS
The University of Florida Board of Trustees and University of Florida Athletic Association announce that Professional Services in the disciplines of engineering and architecture for Total Building Commissioning will be required for the project listed below:
Project: UF-392, Stephen O’Connell Center Renovation and Addition, (Gainesville, FL)
The project consists of renovation and addition of Stephen O’Connell Center located on University of Florida main campus. The project will renovate the existing building and add about 8000 square feet of new space and a new central and prominent main entrance that will provide a vibrant first impression. The project will; 1) Create an interior environment that will enhance the experience of events in the Stephen O’Connell Center. 2) Enhance the Mechanical, Electrical, and Plumbing systems in the arena to provide a better fan experience and reduce energy consumption. 3) And provide multiple levels of premium spaces.
Fan amenity inside the Stephen O’Connell Center will be core of this improvement to offer patrons a completely new experience and atmosphere for every type of event hosted in the Stephen O’Connell Center.
The estimated construction budget is approximately $37,892,000.00 including demolition, site improvement, utilities, MEP, Fir protection, and telecommunication improvement. Gold LEEDv4 (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) certification by the U.S. Green Building Council is mandatory.
The scope of services shall include design phase peer review; completion and maintenance of the Owner’s Project Requirement (OPR) document; development of the Commissioning Plan, Commissioning Specifications, and Systems Manual; and construction phase pre-functional, functional, and performance testing for mechanical, electrical, building automation, and building envelope systems. The consultant shall also support project efforts to achieve higher-than-normal energy efficiency and attain minimum LEED v4 Gold certification.
Blanket professional liability insurance will be required for this project in the amount of $1,000,000.
INSTRUCTIONS
Firms desiring to apply for consideration shall submit a proposal only after thoroughly reviewing the facilities program, Project Fact Sheet for Commissioning Consultants, and other background information. The proposal shall be limited to 20 single-sided pages or 10 double-sided, consecutively-numbered pages and shall include:
1. A Letter of Application that concisely illustrates the applicant’s understanding of the scope of services.
2. A completed, project-specific Commissioning proposal form with signed certification. Applications on any other form will not be considered.
3. Resumes, LEED accreditation, and other pertinent credentials for all proposed staff (applicant and consultants).
4. Proof of the applicant’s corporate status in Florida (if applicable) and copies of current licenses for the applicant and its consultants from the appropriate governing board.
5. Proof of the applicant’s ability to be insured for the level of professional liability coverage demanded for this project.
At the time of application, the applicant must possess current design Professional Registration Certificate(s) from the appropriate governing board; must be properly registered to practice its profession in the State of Florida; and, if the applicant is a corporation, must be chartered by the Florida Department of State to operate in Florida. As required by Section 287.133, Florida Statutes, an applicant 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 applicant 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.
Incomplete proposals will be disqualified. Submittal materials will not be returned.
The Commissioning Services Proposal Form and Instructions, Project Fact Sheet, UF Design Services Guide, UF Design & Construction Standards, PD&C non-technical specifications, standard University of Florida Owner-Commissioning Consultant agreement, and other project and process information can be found on the Facilities Planning & Construction website. Finalists may be provided with supplemental interview requirements and criteria as needed.
Provide the number of copies prescribed in the Project Fact Sheet. Submittals must be received in the Facilities Planning & Construction office by 3:00 p.m. local time, on Thursday, June 19, 2014. Facsimile (FAX) submittals are not acceptable and will not be considered.
Planning, Design & Construction, Ben Hill Griffin Stadium, 245 Gale Lemerand Drive, P.O. Box 115050, Gainesville, FL 32611-5050, (352)273-4000, internet: www.facilities.ufl.edu.
