Notice of Bid/Request for Proposal

DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION
University of North Florida
RFQ 11-16 CM Services - Housing Maintenance Building

NOTICE FOR CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT SERVICES

Request for Qualifications

RFQ 11-16

CM Services – Housing Maintenance Building

The University of North Florida – Board of Trustees, a public body corporate, announces that Construction Management Services will be required for the project termed the Housing Maintenance Building – University of North Florida located at 1 UNF Drive, Jacksonville, FL 32224.

The scope of work for this project is anticipated to include a building of approximately 11,760 square feet, configured as a single two-story structure. The facility will include a maintenance shop, storage, office and training space for the department of Housing and Residence Life. The facility will be located on an existing parking lot that will be re-designated to add secure parking and a covered parking area to accommodate charging 15 golf carts. The new building is expected to meet or exceed USGBC LEED Silver Certification.

The tentative solicitation schedule for this RFQ:

        Advertisement                              February 18, 2011

        Submissions due                          March 21, 2011 @ 2:00 p.m.

        Evaluation/Short listing              March/April 2011

        Interviews (TBD)/Award            April/May 2011

INSTRUCTIONS:

Firms desiring to apply for consideration shall submit a letter of application with all of the appropriate documents from the RFQ 11-16 CM Services – Housing Maintenance Building.

The letter of application should have attached:

1.     The most recent version of the “UNF Construction Manager Qualifications Supplement Form,” completed by the applicant. Applications on any other form will not be considered.

2.     A copy of the applicant’s current Florida Contractor’s License 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.     Submit five (5) complete copies of the above requested data bound and in the order listed above. Applications which do not comply with the above instructions will be disqualified. Application materials will not be returned.

Minority Business participation is strongly recommended and supported by the University of North Florida.

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.

The UNF Construction Manager Qualifications Supplemental form, additional information, required forms and the selection criteria may be obtained electronically online at the UNF Purchasing department website http://www.unf.edu/anf/purchasing/Bids_and_Notices.aspx or by emailing:

Dianna White                               AND                                                                      Angela Dyal

Dianna.white@unf.edu              University of North Florida                                angela.dyal@unf.edu

(904)620-1731                               Purchasing Dept. Bldg 53, Suite 2950               (904)620-1733
                                                       1 UNF Drive

                                                       Jacksonville, FL 32224

Submit one (1) original and four (4) complete copies of submittals to the above referenced address. RFQ submittals must be received no later than 2:00 p.m. local time, on March 21, 2011. Facsimile (FAX) or email submittals are not acceptable and will not be considered.