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-292, Communicore BSL3 Research Facility,
The project consists of the renovation of the Communicore Animal Facility (CAF). a 55,333 net assignable square foot facility located in the basement of the
The estimated construction budget is approximately $6,284,974.00. The project will be delivered using the Construction Management method. Silver LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) accreditation 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. Blanket professional liability insurance will be required for this project in the amount of $1,000,000, and will be provided as a part of Basic Services. Plans and specifications for
Minimum professional liability insurance: | |
$15,000,000.00 and less |
$1,000,000.00 |
>$15,000,000.00 and special risk projects |
Limits set individually |
Applicants will be evaluated on the basis of their past performance, experience, personnel, design ability, references, location, 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.
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 limited to 40 single-sided, consecutively-numbered pages and shall include:
1. A Letter of Application that concisely illustrates the applicants understanding of the scope of services, design intent, and other goals and considerations as outlined in the Project Fact Sheet and facilities program.
2. Company information and signed certification.
3. A completed, project-specific "Professional Qualifications Supplement (PQS) proposal. Applications on any other form will not be considered.
4. Resumes and copies of the applicant's current Professional Registration Certificate(s) from the appropriate governing board, corporate charter(s) if applicable, LEED certification, and other pertinent credentials.
At the time of application, the applicant must hold a 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 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.
Unsigned proposals or proposals containing expired or invalid licenses will be disqualified. Submittal materials will not be returned.
The project-specific PQS form, instructions, Project Fact Sheet, Facilities Program, UF Design Services Guide, UF Construction Standards, standard University of Florida Owner-Professional 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.
FAW ad duration |
Minimum duration in calendar days |
Duration between advertisement and submittal date |
28 days (for A/E and CM RFQ). |
Construction value up to $200,000.00 |
21 days (for call for Bids) |
Construction greater than $500,000.00 |
30 days (for call for Bids) |
Provide the number of copies prescribed in the Project Fact Sheet. Submittals must be received in the Facilities Planning & Construction Office by 3:00 PM local time, on Friday, July 28, 2006. Facsimile (FAX) submittals are not acceptable and will not be considered.
Facilities Planning & Construction
232 Stadium /
Telephone: 352-392-1256
FAX: 352-392-6378
Internet: www.facilities.ufl.edu