NOTICE OF CONSTRUCTION MANAGERS
The University of South Florida announces Construction Management Services will be required for the project listed below:
PROJECT NO: 555
PROJECT AND LOCATION: CITF-USF Health Student Center-MDA Building Renovations, University of South Florida, Tampa Campus, Tampa, Florida
PROJECT DESCRIPTION: The CITF- USF Health Student Center – MDA Building Renovation Project is programed to include modifications to the existing 80,000 GSF building to convert the use from a medical clinic to a student center for USF Health. The modifications will focus on the 51,000 SF of currently vacant space, and 1,300 LF of exterior façade from the MDN building on the north side, to the auditorium on the south side. The project includes miscellaneous demolition. New construction is programed to include a new exterior façade to continue the aesthetic of the adjacent MDN building. Program elements include a 10,000 +/- SF fitness center with space for cardio equipment, weightlifting, and group exercise rooms with accommodations for approximately 125 concurrent users. An additional 8,000 +/- SF is programmed for a new food service space and coffee bar with a maximum occupant load of approximately 170 persons, with approximately 1,500 SF dedicated to office support functions for the recreation facilities and food service. The remaining balance would be converted into finished shell space, consisting of large open blocks of space ranging from 4,000 to 10,000 SF in size. Building systems in the space will be all new; including electrical, plumbing, mechanical, fire alarm and fire sprinklering.
The project time frame anticipates proceeding in March 2015, with construction of the improvements which are projected to be completed for occupancy by the end of May 2016. The construction budget is projected to be approximately $5,000,000. Project development is contingent upon availability of funds. If additional funding is realized, the University has the option to incorporate additional scope/funding under this contract.
The contract for Construction Management Services with the Construction Manager shall consist of a pre-construction services phase and a construction phase. The pre-construction services phase, for which the Construction Manager will be paid a fixed fee, will include value engineering, constructability analysis, development of cost models, estimating, and the development of a Guaranteed Maximum Price (GMP) at the 50% Construction Document phase. If the GMP is accepted, the Construction Phase will be implemented. Early bid packages for fast track and multi-phase development may be required to meet project goals. In the Construction Phase of the contract, the Construction Manager becomes the single point of responsibility for performance of the construction of the project and shall publicly bid trade contracts. Failure to negotiate an acceptable fixed fee for Phase 1 of the contract, or to arrive at an acceptable GMP within the time provided in the agreement, may result in the termination of the Construction Manager’s contract. It is the University’s responsibility to negotiate a fair, competitive, and reasonable compensation for pre-construction services, construction management costs (staffing, field office, etc.) overhead and profit, and general conditions (including bonds and insurance). A fair, competitive and reasonable compensation shall be evaluated based upon the following information: (1) Compensation on similar projects, (2) other compensation reference data; and (3) after approval of the ranking, proposals requested from the short listed firms based upon a scope of services document to be provided at the time of negotiations. Selection of finalists for interviews will be made on the basis of Construction Manager qualifications including applicant’s experience particularly with building renovations, food service and wellness facilities, applicant’s personnel, applicant’s ability to provide service, (record-keeping/ administrative ability, recording of as-built conditions, critical path scheduling expertise, conceptual cost estimating and cost control ability, quality control capability, etc.) and the applicant’s license, bondability and insurability. As part of the University of South Florida’s strategic plan, USF 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 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. Finalists will be provided with a copy of a description of the final interview requirements, and a copy of the standard University of South Florida Construction Management Agreement. The Construction Manager shall have no ownership, entrepreneurial, or financial affiliation with the selected Architect/Engineer involved with this project.
INSTRUCTIONS: Firms desiring to apply to provide Construction Management services for the project shall submit one (1) original submittal and five (5) bound copies consisting of the information required in the Submittal Requirements of the Project Fact Sheet, including a letter of interest and a completed “USF Construction Manager Qualifications Supplement, dated September 2014” with attachments and additional information required. Submittals that do not comply with these requirements or do not include the requested information may not be considered. Submittals are part of the public record and no submittal material will be returned. All applicants must be licensed to practice as general contractors in the State of Florida at the time of application. Corporations must be registered to operate in the State of Florida by the Department of State, Division of Corporations, at the time of application. As required by Section 287.133, Florida Statutes, a Construction Management firm 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 Construction Management firm must warrant that it will neither utilize the services of, nor contract with, any supplier, subcontractor, or consultant in excess of $25,000 in connection with this project for a period of 36 months from the date of placement on the convicted vendor list.
The University of South Florida Construction Manager Qualifications Supplement Form, dated September 2014 and the Project Fact Sheet may be obtained by contacting: Ms. Charlene French-Bunch, Facilities Planning and Construction, University of South Florida, 4202 East Fowler Avenue, FPC110, Tampa, Florida 33620-7550, via e-mail: cfrenchbunch@admin.usf.edu, phone: (813)974-3098, (813)974-2625 or fax: (813)974-3542.
Interested firms are invited to attend a Pre-Submittal Meeting to be held at 10:00 a.m, (Eastern Time), Thursday, September 25, 2014, at the University of South Florida, Tampa Campus, Marshall Center (MSC), Room 2708, 4202 East Fowler Avenue, Tampa, Florida 33620, to review the scope and requirements of this project. (Directions and parking information can be obtained at the Campus Information Center at the Fowler entrance, consult a campus map website at: http://www.usf.edu/Locations/Maps- Directions/tampa.asp, and parking information at http://usfweb 2.usf.edu/parking_services/default.asp.
Requests for meetings by individual firms will not be granted. It shall be noted that no verbal communication shall take place between the applicants, and the employees of the University of South Florida, except as provided at the Pre-Submittal Meeting and the request for project information (the CMQS and Fact Sheet) and clarifications. Requests for any project information or clarification must be in writing to: Ms. Charlene French-Bunch, Facilities Planning and Construction, University of South Florida, 4202 East Fowler Avenue, FPC110, Tampa, Florida 33620-7550, via e-mail: cfrenchbunch@admin.usf.edu, phone: (813)974-3098, (813)974-2625 or fax: (813)974-3542.
One (1) original and five (5) copies of the above requested data, bound in the order listed shall be addressed to: Steve Lafferty, Facilities Planning and Construction, FPC110, University of South Florida, 4202 East Fowler Avenue, Tampa, Florida 33620-7550.
Submittals must be received at the above campus address by 2:00 p.m. (Eastern Time), Thursday, October 2, 2014. Facsimile (Fax) or electronic submittals are not acceptable and will not be considered. The University reserves the right to suspend or discontinue the selection process at any time and to return or reject any or all submissions of Construction Manager proposals without obligation to the respondent.
