NOTICE TO PROFESSIONAL CONSULTANTS
The University of South Florida Polytechnic (USFP) announces that continuing professional services are required for the following consulting disciplines:
1. Architecture (up to two)
2. Civil Engineering (up to two)
3. Construction Management (up to two)
4. Mechanical and Electrical Engineering (up to two)
5. Information Technology/Audio Visual/Low Voltage Technology Specialties (up to two)
PROJECT and LOCATION: USF Polytechnic Continuing Professional Services, Lakeland campuses with ability to include services at other University locations.
PROJECT DESCRIPTION:
Projects included in the scope of this Agreement will be specific projects for renovations, alterations, new construction and additions for University facilities that have a basic construction budget that does not exceed $2,000,000, or survey or studies for which the fee for professional services does not exceed $200,000. Projects for University facilities may include Teaching, Research, Health, Academic, Administrative, Recreation and Residence Life Facilities, as well as Infrastructure and Utility projects. Continuing Service contracts for these projects provide that the consultant will be available on an as-needed basis for an initial contract period of one (1) year with an Owners option to renew for one (1) additional year at a time up to a total of two (2) additional years. The consultant(s) receiving the award will not have an exclusive contract to perform services for these projects. The University may have additional continuing service professionals under contract during the same time period. Blanket professional liability insurance shall be required for the contract. Services required to be provided under the Continuing Services Contracts include the development of record drawings by the Continuing Service Consultant for projects designed by that consultant to reflect as-built conditions to facilitate the Universitys space management program. Any new construction projects should have the ability to be LEED certified if required by the Owner and shall be included as part of basic services and will not be considered as an additional service.
INSTRUCTIONS:
Firms desiring to provide professional services shall submit one (1) original submittal and four (4) bound copies consisting of the information as required in the Submittal Requirements of the Project Fact Sheet including a letter of interest, a completed Professional Qualifications Supplement (PQS) dated September 2010, for the USF Polytechnic Continuing Professional Services, and any required or additional information within the proposal limits as described in the PQS General Instructions. Applications on any other form will not be considered. Submittals are part of the public record. An applicant must be properly registered at the time of contract engagement to practice its profession in the State of Florida. If the applicant is a corporation, it must be properly chartered by the Florida Department of State to operate in Florida. The plans and specifications for University of South Florida projects are subject to reuse in accordance with the provisions of Section 287.055, Florida Statutes. Applications that do not comply with the above instructions may be disqualified. Application materials will not be returned.
PROJECT SELECTION CRITERIA:
Selection of finalists for interview will be made on the basis of professional qualifications, including experience and ability, design ability, past performance, workload, volume of USF work (including USF Foundation), and location. As part of the University of South Floridas Strategic Plan, USFP made a commitment to foster a diverse community distinguished by a shared purpose, collaboration, open and timely communication, mutual respect, trust, and inclusiveness. The University of South Florida Polytechnic is an equal opportunity institution, and, as such, strongly encourages the lawful use of certified Minority and Women-owned Business Enterprises (MBEs) in the provision of design and construction-related services by providing a fair and equal opportunity to compete for, or for participation in, design and/or construction-related services. 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 $25,000.00 in connection with this project for a period of 36 months from the date of their being placed on the convicted vendor list.
The Professional Qualifications Supplement (PQS) for the USF Polytechnic Continuing Professional Services, dated September 2010 and Project Fact Sheet which includes project information and selection criteria, may be obtained by contacting: Geralyn Bonfiglio-Sells, Executive Administrative Specialist, Campus Planning and Facilities Operations, University of South Florida Polytechnic, via e-mail: gsells@poly.usf.edu, via mail: 3433 Winter Lake Road, LTB2116, Lakeland, Florida 33803-9807 or by phone: (863)667-7757. Interested firms are invited and encouraged to attend a Pre-Submittal Meeting to be held at 9:00 a.m. (Eastern Time), Thursday, September 30, 2010, at the University of South Florida Polytechnic, Lakeland Technology Building LTB1104/1105, 3433 Winter Lake Road, Lakeland, Florida, to review the scope and requirements of this project.
Requests for meetings by individual firms will not be granted once the Florida Administrative Weekly advertisement is published. No communication shall take place between the applicants and the members of the Selection Committee or employees of the University of South Florida except as provided at the Pre-Submittal Meeting and the request for the PQS and Project Fact Sheet. Requests for any project information must be in writing to the above e-mail address. The Selection Committee reserves the right to reject all proposals and stop the selection process at any time. One (1) original and four (4) copies of the requested submittal data, bound in the order listed in the Submittal Requirements of the Project Fact Sheet shall be address to:
Alice M. Murray, Ed.D, Associate Vice President
Campus Planning and Facilities Operations
USF Polytechnic
3433 Winter Lake Rd., LTB2116
Lakeland FL 33803-9807
Submittals are to be received by: USF Polytechnic, 3433 Winter Lake Rd., LTB 2116, Lakeland, FL by 2:00 p.m. (Eastern Time) Thursday, October 14, 2010. Facsimile (FAX) or electronic submittals are not acceptable and will not be considered.
