Renovation of an educational facility in Jacksonville, Florida. Completed plans call for the renovation of a educational facility.

As of January 9th, 2024, this project was awarded to Watts Mechanical and Plumbing, awarded amount is $416,045.96. Per University of North Florida the bid date was extended The University's Terms and Conditions and Information for Bidders apply to this Solicitation and shall become a part of any contract issued hereunder. Purpose of Invitation to Bid (ITB) The University of North Florida Board of Trustees (UNF or University) is issuing a competitive solicitation for the services of a certified Mechanical Contractor or certified General Contractor. The purpose of this ITB is to enable UNF to enter into an agreement with a Contractor or Contractors to complete for the removal and replacement of Boiler and Air Handling Unit at UNF Arena (B34) on UNF main campus, 1 UNF Drive, Jacksonville, FL 32224. See Drawings and Specifications in Buyer Attachments for full scope of work. Term of the Agreement Substantial completion shall be achieved within 90 calendar days of the notice to proceed. Final completion shall be achieved within 15 calendar days of substantial completion. Funding: The Cost of the Work will be supplied, in whole or in part, from federal funds, specifically, from Coronavirus State Fiscal Recovery (CSFR) funds. If the Cost of the Work is so funded, the General Terms for Federally Funded Projects are incorporated into this Agreement as fully as if set forth in writing in this Agreement. Minimum Requirements Bidders must, at the time of Bid Opening: Hold the required applicable state Contractors license in good standing where the project falls within the provisions of Chapter 489, Florida Statutes If the firm/bidder is a Florida corporation or Florida limited liability company, it must be in current and active status with the Florida Division of Corporations. If the firm/bidder is a non-Florida corporation or non-Florida limited liability company, it must be qualified to do business in Florida with the Florida Division of Corporations and in current and active status. Website: Division of Corporations - Florida Department of State (myflorida.com); Not be disqualified at the time of bid submittal through disqualification procedures described in Board of Governors Regulation 14.022; Meet any special prequalification requirements set forth in the bid documents; and, Not have been convicted of a public entity crime within 36 months prior to the date for receipt of bids. Liquidated Damages The Contractor and the University acknowledge and agree that time is of the essence in the completion of the Work. It is of utmost importance for the Contractor to complete the Work within the time set forth in the Contract. The Contractor understands and agrees that its failure to complete the Work within the required time will significantly impact the University and that the impacts, costs, and other damages resulting from that failure, and as damages arising from such failure cannot be calculated with any degree of certainty if the Work is not substantially completed by the date of Substantial Completion established, or within such further time, if any, as shall be allowed for time extensions in accordance with the provisions of the Contract Documents, the Contractor shall pay to the Owner as liquidated damages for such delay, and not as a penalty, $500.00 for each and every calendar day elapsing between the date fixed for Substantial Completion and the date of Substantial Completion shall have been fully accomplished. Bonds & Insurance The University requires a Builders Risk policy for this project. Additional insurance requirements as provided in the University's Terms and Conditions and resulting contract, if any, will apply. The University requires a certified, cashier's or treasurer's check, bank draft, bank official check or bid bond in the amount of 5 percent of the bid amount as a condition for participating in this competitive solicitation. Failure to submit the bid bond with your response may be cause for the bid package to be declared non-responsive and disqualified. The successful Vendor shall provide and pay for performance and payment bonds for projects/agreements in excess of $100,000. Such bonds shall cover the full and faithful performance of the agreement and the payment of all obligations whatsoever arising thereunder in such form as required by the University. The successful Vendor shall deliver the required bonds to the University promptly following execution of the Agreement. The Successful Vendor shall require the attorney in fact who executes the required bonds on behalf of the surety to affix thereto a certified and current copy of his power of attorney indicating the monetary limit of such power. Surety shall be a company licensed to do business in the State of Florida and shall be acceptable to the University. The bond amount may be increased to include any change order added to the agreement to 100 percent of the total of each change order. Questions and Answers Questions should be submitted on the UNF Bid Portal on the Q&A Board specific to this solicitation and prior to the Deadline for Questions provided on the Calendar of Events. Questions may be answered at the discretion of the University and posted on the UNF Bid Portal. No interpretation of the meaning of any part of this solicitation, nor corrections of any apparent ambiguity, inconsistency, or error herein, will be made to any applicant orally. All requests for written interpretation or corrections must be submitted in writing. It is the responsibility of the Bidder, before submitting its bid, to check the UNF Procurement Services website to obtain any updates. Scope, Specifications, and Technical Requirements The scope of work includes all labor, materials, and supervision required for the removal and replacement of Boiler and Air Handling Unit at UNF Arena, Building 34 on the UNF campus. See construction drawings and specifications manuals for the full scope of work. Work should be performed during the following hours unless otherwise approved by the UNF Project Manager: 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM, Monday to Friday Project Files included: UNF_Arena_AHU_CDs UNF_Arena_AHU_Specs UNF_Arena_Plant_Boiler_CDs UNF_Arena_Plant_Boiler_Specs