Request for Qualifications
RFQ 12-23
Greek Housing Feasibility Study and Financial Analysis
The University of North Florida, Board of Trustees, a public body corporate, announces that Professional Services are required for the project entitled the Greek Housing Feasibility Study and Financial Analysis for the University of North Florida, 1 UNF Drive, Jacksonville, FL 32224.
The scope of work for this project is anticipated to include planning a Greek Village Concept, provide workable models, recommend a suitable mix of housing types for consideration, generate a Master Plan of the area in question, consider the need and cost for roadway and utilities including wetland mitigation, consider the need for phasing the development if necessary, lead focus groups with members of the Greek Community and other interested parties throughout the planning process, present a cost analysis and a financial pro-forma for each phase or for the entire project for bonding purposes, prepare all visuals necessary to convey concepts to University Administration and the Greek Community. It is anticipated that the Prime Consultant will assemble and lead whatever resources and disciplines assembled to address the needs of this solicitation.
Applicants are requested NOT to nominate sub-consultants at this time. Selection of sub and specialty consultants will occur at a later date.
The tentative solicitation schedule for this RFQ:
Pre-submittal conference March 27, 2012, 3:30 p.m. – 4:30 p.m.; Bldg. 53, UNF Hall
Submissions due April 18, 2012, 2:00 p.m.
Evaluation/Short listing April/May 2012
Interviews (TBD)/Award May 2012
INSTRUCTIONS:
Firms desiring to apply for consideration shall submit a letter of application with all of the appropriate documents from the RFQ 12-23 titled Greek Housing Feasibility Study and Financial Analysis.
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. Submit six (6) 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.
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 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.
Professional Qualifications Supplemental forms, descriptive project information, required forms and the selection criteria may be obtained online at the UNF Purchasing department website: http://www.unf.edu/anf/purchasing/Bids_andNotices.aspx or by emailing:
Dianna White AND Angela Dyal
Dianna.white@unf.edu angela.dyal@unf.edu
(904)620-1731 (904)620-1733
Submit one (1) original and five (5) complete copies of submittals to the referenced address. RFQ submittals must be received no later than 2:00 p.m. (EST), April 18, 2012. Facsimile (FAX) or email submittals are not acceptable and will not be considered.