Notice of Bid/Request for Proposal

DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION
University of Central Florida
Building Envelope

NOTICE TO PROFESSIONAL CONSULTANTS

The University of Central Florida announces that continuing professional services for certain projects are required in the following discipline: Building Envelope includes, analysis and inspection of: roofing, exterior walls, windows, and doors.

The projects will consist of Building Envelope services for the University of Central Florida main and associated campuses. These services will also include developing design and construction standards and working with the University’s Facilities Planning and Construction and Facilities Operations Departments on various projects.

Projects included in the scope of this agreement will be specific projects for the University of Central Florida main and associated campuses. Campus Service contracts for these projects provide that the consultant will be available on an as-needed basis. The consultant receiving the award will not have an exclusive contract to perform services for these projects. The university may have additional campus service professionals under contract during the same time period.

Firms desiring to provide professional services shall apply by letter specifying the discipline for which they are applying. Proximity of location will be a prime factor in the selection of the firm. Firms will be evaluated in the following areas: experience of professional personnel, recent and projected workload, location, past performance, and the ability to meet time and budget requirements.

Carefully review the Contract and General Conditions documents. Submitting a proposal for this project constitutes complete agreement with and acceptance of the terms and conditions contained within these documents. These documents can be found on our website at www.fp.ucf.edu with the advertisement. Please note that the University of Central Florida will not compensate for lodging or food associated with this project.

Attach to each letter of application:

1.     The most recent version of the Florida Board of Education “Professional Qualifications Supplement” (PQS) dated 7/03, completed by the applicant. Do not alter the PQS form.

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 properly chartered by the Florida Department of State to operate in Florida.

Submit four (4) copies of the above requested data bound in the order listed above. Applications that do not comply with the above instructions will not be considered. Application material will not be returned.

The selection committee members have elected not to meet with proposed firms. Please do not contact the selection committee.

The plans and specifications for projects are subject to re-use in accordance with the provisions of Section 287.055, Florida Statutes. 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 $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.

Project Fact Sheet contains the selection criteria, which is the primary basis for determining the shortlist. The Project Fact Sheet, Professional Qualifications Supplement forms, descriptive project information, and selection criteria may be obtained by contacting: Ms. Gina Seabrook, University of Central Florida, Phone (407)823-2166, Fax (407)823-5141, Email: Gina.Seabrook@ucf.edu, or the Facilities Planning and Construction Website: www.fp.ucf.edu under the heading advertisements.

Four (4) bound copies of the required proposal data shall be submitted to: Mrs. Gina Seabrook, Facilities Planning and Construction, 4000 Central Florida Blvd., Post Office Box 163020, Orlando, FL 32816-3020, by 5:00 p.m. December 9, 2011. Late submissions will not be accepted. Facsimile (FAX) submittals are not acceptable and will not be considered.