ADDITIONAL INFORMATION FOR THE BEST AND FINAL OFFER REQUEST

ITN #7372

Section 1 – Design and Build 800-bed Facility

Please provide your “best and final offer” for an 800-bed facility at the Polkinghorne siteconsidering the following:

  • Location: The 800-bed facility will be located in the area currently occupied by the PolkinghorneVillage on the corner of Perry and Gamble St. with Bragg Stadium to the south and the NewStudentServicesCenter to the East. Please see the Polkinghorne Survey on our website. The University currently has approximately 74-years remaining on its lease of the land from the state of Florida.
  • Basic Description: The new facility will be an 800-bed suite-style facility with a mixture of 4-bedroom x 2-bath(60%), 2-bedroomx2-bath (20%), and 2-bedroomx1-bath (20%).
  • Bedrooms are to be single occupancy.
  • Kitchens are not to be included in the suites.
  • Construction: Construction of the facility must be done in accordance with the appended Construction Guidelines (see Appendix – II of the ITN#7273).
  • Parking:A line item option for approximately 300 open parking spaces with security fencing must be included. A parking garage should notbe included.
  • Timing:Provide optional pricing for occupancy of July 31, 2010 and July 31, 2011.
  • Design: The design of the facility must be consistent with and complement the requirements of the University’s Master Plan (see Appendix – I of ITN#7273) and must blend into existing architectural concepts. The University will consider designs that have already been constructed or are being constructed.

Requirements:

  • Geotechnical Investigation:

Geotechnical Investigation to be provided by the Design-Build Team.

  • Testing:

The Design-Builder is to include testing of materials, threshold inspections, and associated fees.

  • Surveys:

All surveys ofexisting conditions, topographic, tree, controls, and as-built surveys to be provided by the Design-Build Team.

  • LEED:

Provide a line item cost for LEED Silver Certification.

  • Building Height and Site Configuration:

Building heights should be limited to 4 stories height. The complexcan be comprised of multiple buildings.

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  • Hazardous Materials:

Hazardous Materials survey and any required remediation will be provided by The University prior to demolition.

  • Permits and Fees:

All Licenses, Taxes, Fees, and Permits will be the responsibility of the Design-Build Team.

  • Demolition and Disposal:

Demolition and disposal is to include the removal of all improvements to the property; including site clearing, buildings, foundations, hardscape, footings, curbs, sidewalks, pavement, utilities, stormwater systems, electrical systems, water systems, gas distribution systems, sanitary sewer systems, and telecommunications. Demolition is to be coordinated to ensure minimized disruptions and outages, and to maintain continued services to surrounding adjacent buildings.

Utilities:

  • Water, Sewer and Gas:

Water, Sewer and Gas, are located in the adjacent streets. Fees and Permits will be the responsibility of the Design-Build Team. Capacity and usage is to be coordinated by the Design-Build Teamwith the City of Tallahassee.

  • Electrical:

Temporary Electrical to site:The Universitywill provide temporary electric power to the siteduring construction. The power usage will be metered, and usage will be billed to the Design-Build Team by the University.

Permanent Power: The University will provide the infrastructure up to and including the transformers feeding the building at a primary voltage of 12,470 volts. The secondary voltages and capacity to be determined by the building designteam, and provided to the University no later that 36 weeks prior to need date. Secondary voltage from this transformer and the rest of the site will be the responsibility of the Design-Build Team.

  • Emergency Generator:

The Design-Builder is to design and supply Emergency Power Generator System including;generator, transfer switchgear, and feeds to the new building. Provide line item options for life-safety support and power for the entire facility.

  • Chilled Water:

Chilled water will be supplied to the site by the University.

  • Steam:

Steam will be supplied to the site by the University.

  • Telecommunications:

The Design-Build Teamis responsible for coordination to existing FAMU infrastructure and to provide all Telecommunications services

Section 1 – Design and Build 800-bed Facility (con’t)

and fees, including Cable TV, Phone, Internet, Fire, Campus Notification System (Blue Light), and Security.

Site:

The Design-Build Teamis to design Sitework to minimize disturbance to existing topography. The Buildings’ design and placement should minimize the Sitework required while maintaining existing grades, contours, topography, landscape, trees, and characteristics of the area as much as possible.

  • Landscape:

Provide landscape, hardscape, and irrigation system around buildings.

Plant speciesareto be low maintenance, drought resistant, and indigenous to the area.

  • Screening Fence:

The Design-Build Teamis to provide a permanent pedestrian screening fence to limit access from Perry Streetto the site.

  • Storm-Drainage System:

The Design-Build Teamis to provide the storm drainage system for the project including collection and conveyance systems, retention areas, and all required fees and permits including NPDES. The Roof drainage system is to tie-in to storm drainage system.

Building:

The building structural will consist of exterior load bearing CMU cavity walls with brick veneer exterior. Investigations into the various types of floor systems (hollow core plank, pre-stressed concrete) by the Design-Build Team will identify the best solution.

Interior:

  • Interior minimum floor to ceiling height is to be 8’-0”minimum clearance.
  • Roof system is to be light gauge metal framing with roof pitch to be4 /12 to 8/12 with metal roofing panels.
  • Interior partitions to be CMU and light gauge metal framing covered with painted impact and mildew resistant gypsum. Provide a line item option for mildew resistant gypsum.
  • All interior CMU is to be covered with a finish material, exposed CMU is not an option.
  • Provide a line item option for “Trash Chutes”. In each building one chute dedicated to trash and two chutes dedicated to recyclables.

Exterior:

  • The exterior will consist primarily of Brick Veneer.
  • Include convenient loading/unloading areas to facilitate moving into and out of dorms; screened from the street view and located to minimize traffic flow interruptions.

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  • Provisions are to be made in the loading dock area for trash receptacles and pickup screened from street view and pedestrian traffic paths.
  • Off street pedestrian drop off/pick up area located to reducestreet traffic flow interruption events.
  • Provide a line item option for a central USPS mail delivery.

Lightning:

  • The Design-Build Team is to provide lightning protection system for the new facility.

Mechanical Systems:

  • Investigations into the various types of mechanical systems by the Design-Build Team will identify the best solutions.
  • Each suite to have adequate lighting and ventilation systems with individual lighting and temperature controls.

Security/ Fire Protection:

  • Electronic security access and monitoring at building and suite entrances
  • Monitored Fire Alarm System
  • Fully Sprinkled Fire Protection System with Fire Pump

Building Interior Spaces:

Common spaces:

  • Provide a line item option for each Suite to have a Washing Machine and Dryer connections.
  • Each Suite is to have Wiringfor refrigerator and microwave ovens.
  • Lobby/Waiting area for each building.
  • TV Lounge in each building.
  • Study/Gathering on each floor.
  • Vending areas are to be located out of the travel corridors.
  • Handicap suites are to be provided in the quantities required by code.

Club House:

  • A centrally located Club house with a game room, a computer lab, fully equipped kitchen, and a meeting room is required.

Electronic/Communications requirements:

  • All rooms are to have provisions for CATV, Security, Telecommunications, and Broadband Internet Cabling.
  • Window treatments are to be provided and installed by Design-Build Team.

Furnishings:

Itemize as an option to supply and install:

  • Microwave Ovens
  • Refrigerators

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  • Club House Kitchen Equipment
  • Washing Machines and Dryers
  • Furniture, tables, desks, dressers, chairs, suite message boards

Contingency:

Design-BuildTeamBuilding Contingency:

A 5% Design Build contingency line item is required.

University Contingency:

A 3% University owned line item contingency is required.

Line Item Options:

  • 300 open parking spaces with security fencing
  • LEED Silver Certification
  • Emergency Generator Power for life-safety support
  • Emergency Generator Power for entire facility
  • Mildew resistant gypsum
  • Trash Chutes
  • Central USPS mail delivery
  • Washing Machine and Dryer connections
  • Washing Machine and Dryer
  • Microwave Ovens
  • Refrigerators
  • Club House Kitchen Equipment
  • Furniture/Furnishings
  • Game Room Equipment/Furniture
  • TV Lounge Equipment/Furniture

Section 2 – Renovation Sampson and Young

Please provide your “best and final offer” for Sampson and Young residence halls considering the following:

  • Basic Description: Sampson and Young residence halls are currently off line. The renovation must result in double room occupancy with a minimum of 190 beds available for rental.
  • Renovation: The renovation of the facilities must be done in accordance with the appended Construction Guidelines (see Appendix – II of the ITN#7273).
  • Timing:Provide optional pricing for occupancy of July 31, 2010 and July 31, 2011.
  • Parking: No additional parking should be included in the best and final offer.
  • Design: Sampson and Young are historical buildings and as such the design must be in compliance with preservation requirements.

Requirements:

  • Testing:

The Design-Build Team is to include testing of materials, threshold inspections, and associated fees.

  • Surveys:

All surveys of existing conditions, topographic, tree, controls, and as-built surveys to be provided by the Design-Build Team.

  • LEED:

“Provide a line item cost for LEED Silver Certification.

  • Hazardous Materials:

Hazardous Materials survey and any required remediation will be provided by the University prior to demolition.

  • Permits and Fees:

All Licenses, Taxes, Fees, and Permits will be the responsibility of the Design-Build Team.

  • Demolition and Disposal:

All required demolition and disposal by the Design-Build Team. Demolition is to be coordinated to ensure minimized disruptions and outages, and to maintain continued services to surrounding adjacent buildings.

Utilities:

  • Water, Sewer and Gas:

Water, Sewer and Gas, are located in the adjacent streets, Fees and Permits will be the responsibility of the Design-Build team. Capacity and usage is to be coordinated by the Design-Build Team with the City of Tallahassee.

  • Electrical:

Temporary Electrical to site:The Universitywill provide temporary electric power to the siteduring construction. The power usage will be metered, and usage will be billed to the Design-Build Team by The University.

Section 2 – Renovation Sampson and Young (con’t)

Permanent Power: The University will provide the infrastructure up to and including the transformers feeding the building at a primary voltage of 12,470 volts. The secondary voltages and capacity to be determined by the building designteam, and provided to The University no later that 36 weeks prior to need date. Secondary voltage from this transformer and the rest of the site will be the responsibility of the Design-Build Team.

  • Emergency Generator:

The Design-Builder is to design and supply Emergency Power Generator System including, generator, transfer switchgear, and feeds to the new building. Provide line item options for life-safety support, and power for the entire facility.

  • Chilled Water:

Chilled water will be supplied to the site by the University.

  • Steam:

Steam will be supplied to the site by the University.

  • Telecommunications:

The Design-Build Team is responsible for coordination to existing FAMU infrastructure and to provide all Telecommunications services and fees, including Cable TV, Phone, Internet, Fire, Campus Notification System (Blue Light), and Security.

Site Work:

  • Landscape:

Provide landscape, hardscape, and irrigation system around buildings.

Plant species is to be low maintenance, drought resistant, and indigenous to the area.

  • Storm-Drainage System:

The Design-Builder is to provide all required storm drainage related systems for the project including collection and conveyance systems, retention areas, and all required fees and permits including NPDES.

The Roof drainage system is to tie-in to storm drainage system.

Building:

Interior partitions to be light gauge metal framing covered with painted impact and mildew resistant gypsum. Provide a line item option for mildew resistant gypsum. Provide a line item option for “Trash Chutes”. In each building one chute dedicated to trash and two chutes dedicated to recyclables.

  • Lightning:

The Design-Build Teamis to provide lightning protection system for the new facility.

  • Security/ Fire Protection:
  • Remote video and security monitoring of the site, building entrances, and ground floor openings.
  • Electronic security access and monitoring at building and room entrances
  • Monitored Fire Alarm System
  • Fully Sprinkled Fire Protection System with Fire Pump

Section 2 – Renovation Sampson and Young (con’t)

Interior Spaces:

  • Common spaces:
  • Laundry area to be provided in the building
  • Study/Gathering areas
  • Game Room
  • TV Lounge
  • Computer Lab
  • Lobby/Waiting area for each building.
  • Vending areas located out of the main travel corridors.
  • Handicap suites are to be provided in the quantities required by code.
  • Electronic/Communications requirements:
  • Each bedis to have provisions for CATV, Security, Telecommunications, and Broadband Internet Cabling.
  • Provide wiring for refrigerator and microwave ovens in each room.
  • Furnishings:

Window treatments are to furnished and installed by Design-Build Team.

  • Itemize as an option to supply and install:
  • Microwave Ovens
  • Refrigerators
  • Laundry Appliances
  • Furniture, tables, desks, dressers, chairs, suite message boards

Contingency:

Design-BuildTeamBuilding Contingency:

A8% Design-Build contingency line item is required.

The University Contingency:

A 6% University owned line item contingency is required.

Line Item Options:

  • LEED Silver Certification
  • Emergency Generator Power for life-safety support
  • Emergency Generator Power for entire facility
  • Mildew resistant gypsum
  • Trash Chutes
  • Microwave Ovens

Section 2 – Renovation Sampson and Young (con’t)

  • Refrigerators
  • Furniture/Furnishings
  • Game Room Equipment/Furniture
  • TV Lounge Equipment/Furniture

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