AE RFP for UF-657 Peabody Hall Dean of Students Renovation
NOTICE TO PROFESSIONAL CONSULTANTS:
The University of Florida Board of Trustees announces that Professional Services in the discipline of architecture will be required for the project listed below:
Project: UF-657, Peabody Hall Dean of Students Renovation (Gainesville, FL)
The project consists of the complete renovation of the second floor and the north half of the third floor of historic Peabody Hall. Peabody Hall is one of the oldest buildings on campus and is on the National Register of Historic Places and part of the University of Florida’s Historic Campus District. The project will include re-designing the second floor and partial third floor plan to accommodate Dean of Students programs, provide up to date ADA access, a new reception area with secure access to staff. This will include reception, offices, conference rooms, code compliant restrooms, break room and mechanical systems support as required. The project gross square footage is approximately 13,100.
The estimated construction budget is approximately $3,075,000. The project will be delivered using the Construction Manager At-Risk method. Being a historic building, the space shall comply with best practices for historic buildings while creating a new image for students, faculty and staff. GOLD LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) certification by the U.S. Green Building Council is mandatory.
The selected firm will provide design, construction documents and construction administration services for the referenced project. Plans and specifications for University of Florida projects are subject to reuse in accordance with the provisions of Section 287.055, Florida Statutes.
Blanket design professional liability insurance will be required from the architect, mechanical, electrical, plumbing, fire protection, structural, and civil engineering consultants for this project and will be provided as a part of Basic Services. The selected applicant will also be required to provide insurance coverage for General Liability, Automotive Liability, and Workers’ Compensation.
Applicants will be evaluated on the basis of their past performance, experience, personnel, design ability, references, workload, and responses to questions posed both in the shortlist and interview phases. The Selection Committee may reject all proposals and stop the selection process at any time.
At the time of application, the applicant and its landscape architectural and engineering consultants must possess current design licenses from the appropriate governing board and be properly registered to practice its profession in the State of Florida. If the applicant is a corporation, must be chartered by the Florida Department of State to operate in Florida.
Applicants desiring to provide professional services for the project shall submit a proposal only after thoroughly reviewing the facilities program, Project Fact Sheet, and other background information. The proposal shall be prepared as specified in the PQS Instructions and shall include:
- A Letter of Application that concisely illustrates the applicant’s understanding of the scope of services, design intent, schedule, and other goals and considerations as outlined in the Project Fact Sheet and facilities program.
- A completed, project-specific "Professional Qualifications Supplement” (PQS) proposal with signed certification. Applications on any other form will not be considered.
- Resumes, LEED accreditation, and other pertinent credentials for all proposed staff (applicant and consultants).
- Proof of the applicant’s corporate status in Florida (if applicable) and copies of current licenses for applicant firm and all engineering consultants (firms) from the appropriate governing board.
- Proof of the applicant’s and all engineering consultants’ ability to be insured for the level of professional liability coverage demanded for this project.
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 professional 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.
Additional information to assist the applicant in preparing a complete proposal – including the project-specific PQS forms, instructions, Project Fact Sheet, facilities program, UF Design and Commissioning Services Guide, UF Design and Construction Standards, standard University of Florida Owner-Professional agreement, and other project and process information – can be found on the Planning Design & 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 Planning Design & Construction office by 3:00 p.m. local time, on July 17, 2020. Facsimile (FAX) submittals are not acceptable and will not be considered.
UF Planning Design & Construction, 245 Gale Lemerand Drive / P.O. Box 115050, Gainesville, FL 32611-5050, Telephone: (352)273-4000, Internet: www.facilities.ufl.edu.
