NOTICE TO PROFESSIONAL CONSULTANTS:
The University of Florida Board of Trustees announces that Professional Services in the discipline of transportation planning services will be required for the project listed below:
Project: PL-00011, Transportation and Parking Strategic Plan (Gainesville)
The project consists of strategic intermodal transportation planning with a focus on a ten-year (2018 through 2028) planning horizon. Recommendations will include near-term and mid-term priorities, but with an eye toward strategic long-term goals and efficiencies consistent with the University’s Strategic Development Plan. The plan will specify a strategic policy framework, implementation actions for facilities and programs, cost estimates, and phasing for an enhanced multimodal and intermodal campus transportation system including transit, campus vehicular circulation, bicycle and pedestrian facilities/programs, parking, and a transportation demand management plan. The strategic plan will consider campus student/staff growth, traffic congestion levels, campus master plan facility recommendations, and local transportation system plans and programs. Reviews of peer university systems, industry best practices, and input from stakeholders will be part of the planning process. Stakeholder involvement is anticipated to include an online survey developed and administered as part of the project. A project steering committee will be appointed to interface with the project consultant team throughout the planning process. The project also anticipates that an in-house Bicycle Master Plan will be developing in parallel with this planning effort, and the two initiatives should be integrated to the degree necessary.
The selected firm will provide strategic transportation planning services for the referenced project to include transportation demand management, parking management, bicycle/pedestrian facilities and programs, transit planning, traffic operations, and complete streets. Plans and specifications for University of Florida projects are subject to reuse in accordance with the provisions of Section 287.055, Florida Statutes. The selected applicant will be required to provide insurance coverage for General Liability, Automotive Liability, and Workers’ Compensation.
Applicants will be evaluated on the basis of their 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.
Prior to execution of any agreements between applicant and University relating to the project, the applicant (if an architecture or engineering firm) and its consulting architectural and engineering firms must possess current licenses from the appropriate governing board and be properly registered to practice its profession in the State of Florida. Also prior to execution of any agreements between applicant and University relating to the project, the applicant entity must be authorized by the Florida Department of State to transact business in Florida.
Applicants desiring to provide professional services for the project shall submit a proposal only after thoroughly reviewing the Project Fact Sheet, and other background information. The proposal shall be prepared as specified in the Professional Qualifications Supplement (PQS) Instructions and shall include:
- A Letter of Application that concisely illustrates the applicant’s understanding of the scope of services, schedule, and other goals and considerations as outlined in the Project Fact Sheet.
- A completed, project-specific “Professional Qualifications Supplement” (PQS) proposal with signed certification. Applications on any other form will not be considered.
- Resumes and other pertinent credentials for all proposed staff (applicant and consultants).
- Proof of the applicant entity’s corporate status in Florida, or an affirmative statement that it will be authorized to transact business in the State of Florida prior to execution of any agreements between applicant and University relating to the project.
- Copies of current licenses for applicant firm (if architect or engineer) and all consulting engineering and architecture firms from the appropriate governing board, or an affirmative statement that the applicant firm and consultant firms will be licensed in the State of Florida, as required for architectural and engineering firms, prior to execution of any agreements between applicant and University relating to the 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, UF Design and Commissioning Services Guide, 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 Monday, August 7, 2017. 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
