NOTICE TO PROFESSIONAL CONSULTANTS
REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATIONS
RFQ 14-03
AE – Repurposing of Existing Aquatic Center
The University of North Florida Board of Trustees, a public body corporate, announces that Professional Services are required in the discipline of programming, architecture and engineering for the repurposing of the existing Aquatic Center at the University of North Florida, 1 UNF Drive, Jacksonville, FL 32224.
The project consists of the “conversion” of a pool facility into recreational basketball courts. The existing facility is approximately 30,000 gross square feet consisting of a swimming pool, deck with bleachers, men’s and women’s lockers and showers, a mechanical room and a few offices. The scope of work will include the back-filling of the pool, adding a slab and wood basketball court flooring, renovation of the shower and locker rooms plus the replacement of the HVAC system. There will also be light fixture replacement, refinishing of the existing roof system and other general renovation work.
The proposed schedule for this project is:
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August 6, 2013
Pre-submittal Conference
August 22, 2013, 11 a.m., Hicks Hall
Submittals Due
September 6, 2013
Evaluation Meeting(s)
September 2013
Interviews/Award
October/November 2013
Firms wishing to apply for consideration shall submit a Letter of Application/Interest with the appropriate documents from RFQ # 14-03 titled AE – Repurposing of Existing Aquatic Center.
The Letter of Application should have attached:
1.The most recent version of the "Professional Qualifications Supplement" completed by the applicant.
Applications on any other form will not be considered.
2.A copy of the applicant's current Professional Registration Certificate 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.
3.Six complete copies of the above requested data bound and in the order requested. Applications which do not comply with the above instructions may be disqualified. Application materials will not be returned.
Minority business participation is strongly recommended and supported by the University of North Florida.
Blanket professional liability insurance will be required for this project in the amount of $2,000,000 and will be provided as part of the Basic Services (each, aggregate and per occurrence).
As required by §287.133, Fla. Stat., 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 in connection with this project for a period of 36 months from the date of their being placed on the convicted vendor list.
Professional Qualifications Supplemental forms, descriptive project information and selection criteria may be obtained online at the UNF Purchasing department website at http://www.unf.edu/purchasing/.
Submit one original and five complete copies of submittals to the referenced address. RFQ submittals must be received no later than 2:00 p.m., September 6, 2013. Facsimile (fax) or email submittals are not acceptable and will not be considered.
