NOTICE TO ARCHITECT/ENGINEER
The University of Central Florida on behalf of its Board of Trustees announces that Professional Services in the disciplines of architecture will be required for the project listed below:
Minor projects are specific projects for renovations, alterations, and additions that have a basic construction budget estimated to be $2,000,000 or less, or studies for which the fee for professional services is $25,000 or less. Campus Service contracts for minor projects provide that the consultant will be available on an as-needed basis for the upcoming fiscal year.
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. Firms will be evaluated in the following areas: experience of personnel; past performance; ability to meet time and budget requirements; location; recent, current, and projected workloads.
Attach to each letter of application:
1. Architectural firms desiring to apply for consideration must include a letter of application and should have attached:
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.
A copy of the firms current Professional Registration Certificates 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.
Five (5) bound copies of the required proposal data shall be submitted to: Mrs. Gina Seabrook, Facilities Planning, 4000 Central Florida Blvd., Post Office Box 163020, Orlando, FL 32816-3020. Submittals must be received by 5:00 p.m. local time on July 26, 2011. Facsimile (FAX) submittals are not acceptable and will not be considered. Late submissions will not be accepted.
The selection committee members have elected not to meet with proposed firms. Please do not contact the selection committee. Application material will not be returned.
The plans and specifications for Florida Board of Education projects are subject to reuse in accordance with the provisions of Section 287.055, Florida Statutes. As required by Section 287.133, Florida Statutes, 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 placement on the convicted vendor list.
Carefully review the Architect/Engineer 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. Please note that the University of Central Florida will not compensate for lodging, food, or travel associated with this project.
Project Fact Sheet contains the selection criteria, which is the primary basis for determining the shortlist. The Project Fact Sheet, Professional Qualifications Supplement forms, Construction Manager Qualifications Supplement forms, descriptive project information, and selection criteria may be obtained by contacting: Ms. Gina Seabrook, University of Central Florida, Phone (407)823-2166, Fax (407)823-5141, Email: gseabroo@mail.ucf.edu, or the Facilities Planning Web site: www.fp.ucf.edu under the heading advertisements.
