6-0-RFQ26 009 Design Build SoVi Student Housing - Final FGCU.pdf

Procurement & Payment Services

DESIGN-BUILD

REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATIONS (RFQ) 26-009 for

DESIGN & CONSTRUCTION OF

South Village (SoVi) Student Housing Building #6

UNIVERSITY DESIGNATED PROCUREMENT CONTACT

Melissa M. Wendel, CPPO, NIGP-CPP, FCCM Telephone (239) 590-1134 ● Email: mwendel@fgcu.edu

NON-MANDATORY PRE-SUBMITTAL MEETING

9:00 a.m. on Wednesday, June 10, 2026. This meeting may be attended in-person or electronically through Microsoft Teams

☒In-person: Florida Gulf Coast University Main Campus, 10501 FGCU Boulevard S, Ft. Myers, FL in Academic Building 9, Room 106

☒ Conducted remotely through this Microsoft Teams meeting accessible with this link https://teams.microsoft.com/meet/252325507344475?p=fG3JgMIE37YKUDBZrg Meeting ID: 252 325 507 344 475 Passcode: et2XY3VP

DEADLINE FOR QUESTIONS/CLARIFICATIONS - June 17, 2026, before 5:00 p.m.

REPLIES DUE - June 30, 2026, before 4:00 p.m.

Please note: All references for the time of day are Eastern Time.

IMPORTANT

During the entire procurement process, all verbal and/or written communications must be directed solely to the University’s designated procurement contact listed above. No prospective

Respondent or representative of a Respondent will contact any University board member, cabinet member, or any University employee, either individually or collectively (other than the designated Procurement contact) using any form of communication (i.e.: text, telephone, email, virtual or remote video conference service, in-person meeting, etc.) regarding this solicitation.

Lobbying that occurs prior to final approval of a contract by the University may result in automatic disqualification from consideration. This prohibition applies to any individual listed in the Reply to the RFQ, and any individual or agent representing the Respondent, including any third party acting on Respondent’s behalf.

FGCU RFQ / Request for Qualifications

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TABLE OF CONTENTS & DEFINITIONS

Legal Notice

Section 1.0 Introduction & Key Dates

Section 2.0 Project Requirements & Scope of Services / Work

Section 3.0 Instructions to Respondents

Section 4.0 Reply Content and Format

Appendix A to Sec 4.0 – D/B RFQ Acknowledgement & Certification Appendix B to Sec 4.0 – D/B Personnel Appendix C to Sec 4.0 – D/B Services Appendix D to Sec 4.0 - Reference

Section 5.0 Evaluation & Negotiation

Section 6.0 Insurance & Indemnification Requirements

Section 7.0 Certifications & Attestations

Attachment A – Public Contract & Environmental Crimes Certification Attachment B – Scrutinized Companies Certification Attachment C – No Coercion of Labor & No Forced Labor Attestation Attachment D – Foreign Entities of Concern Attestation

Section 8.0 DRAFT Design-Build Contract & Contract Exhibits

Construction Exhibits Incorporated by Reference

• Solicitation Exhibit I – South Village Student Housing Building #6 Appendix A – Design Criteria Package

• Solicitation Exhibit II – FGCU Facilities Planning, Design & Construction Building Standards

• Solicitation Exhibit III – Florida Gulf Coast University Technical Specifications Rev. 1.2 Volume 1 of 2 Division 00 – Division 14

• Solicitation Exhibit IV – Florida Gulf Coast University Technical Specifications Rev. 1.2 Volume 2 of 2 Division 21 – Division 33

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DEFINITIONS

Request for Qualifications (RFQ)

Respondent

Reply or Replies

University or FGCU

University Designated Procurement Contact

Supplier

A solicitation document that is issued by a procurement department to solicit competitive proposals and statements of qualifications from potential respondents. Replies are evaluated and Respondents may be shortlisted. Selection is based on competence before negotiating terms.

Any company that responds to the RFQ to be considered for a contract resulting from the RFQ, as described herein.

Submission of Respondent per this RFQ.

Florida Gulf Coast University Board of Trustees, its employees, officers, and agents

Single point of contact to direct written and/or verbal communications related to this RFQ.

The company that is awarded a contract under this RFQ (the selected Design-Builder) and its employees, officers, subcontractors, and agents performing services under the contract.

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LEGAL NOTICE

Design-Build Request for Qualifications (RFQ) 26-009

DESIGN & CONSTRUCTION OF

South Village (SoVi) Student Housing Building #6

Florida Gulf Coast University (University or FGCU) invites the submission of Replies from interested and qualified corporations, partnerships, and other legal entities authorized to do business in the state of Florida for the opportunity to perform design-build services.

OVERVIEW: This project involves design and construction of a 6-story, 189-unit / 535-bed, student dormitory facility of approximately 170,109sf. SoVi Bldg. 6 will be a Class 1B fully-sprinklered building in Residential Group R-2 (dormitory) classification.

SOLICITATION DOCUMENTS: The University distributes solicitation documents through the FGCU Procurement Portal at https://fgcu.bonfirehub.com/portal. Registration is required (no cost) to participate in the procurement process. Solicitation documents will be available in the portal on Tuesday, May 27, 2026.

NON-MANDATORY PRE-SUBMITTAL MEETING: 9:00 AM, local time, Wednesday, June 10, 2026. The meeting will be in person at FGCU Main Campus, Academic Building 9, Room 106, or may be attended remotely through Microsoft Teams accessible with this link: https://teams.microsoft.com/meet/252325507344475?p=fG3JgMIE37YKUDBZrg Meeting ID: 252 325 507 344 475 Passcode: et2XY3VP

REPLY DUE DATE AND OPENING: Replies must be received electronically in the FGCU Procurement Portal by 4:00 p.m., local time, June 30, 2026. The University will open the electronic submissions remotely through Microsoft Teams.

SELECTION PROCESS OVERVIEW: The University will select the most qualified Respondent in accordance with section 287.055, Florida Statutes. The selection process includes: 1) Initial Evaluation and Shortlisting. An evaluation committee will score responsive Replies using defined evaluation criteria 2) Interviews and Presentations.

Shortlisted Respondents may be invited to oral presentations/interviews, and 3) Ranking & Negotiation. The committee will rank firms in order of preference. FGCU will negotiate with the top-ranked firm to establish a design-build guaranteed maximum price contract with a guaranteed completion date. Award is subject to final contract execution.

AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES: FGCU will not discriminate against individuals with disabilities. Any person needing special accommodation to attend a public meeting should contact Procurement & Payment Services at least 5 days before the scheduled meeting.

UNIVERSITY DESIGNATED PROCUREMENT CONTACT: Requests or questions concerning this solicitation must be directed by email to Melissa Wendel, Director - Procurement & Payment Services: mwendel@fgcu.edu. Contact with any other University Official will subject Respondent to disqualification if found to have made contact with another University Official regarding this solicitation.

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SECTION 1.0

INTRODUCTION & KEY DATES

1.1 INTRODUCTION. Florida Gulf Coast University (FGCU or University) is a comprehensive regional university in Fort Myers, Florida, and part of the Florida State University System. It is a transformative, learner-centered institution dedicated to student success that strategically serves the workforce needs of the five-county region of Southwest Florida. FGCU enrolls more than 16,000 students each year and offers more than 100 undergraduate and graduate degree programs. It emphasizes a university-wide commitment to service-learning, with students completing more than

5.3 million volunteer hours in the community since FGCU opened in 1997.

Half of the 800-acre campus is preserved or restored nature, aligning with the university's commitment to sustainability and representing a living laboratory for experiential learning. With 15 NCAA Division I athletics teams and more than 150 arts events each year, the university is a hub for community engagement. Visit www.FGCU.edu for more information.

1.2 ACCESSING SOLICITATION DOCUMENTS, ADDENDA AND RESULTS. The

University distributes solicitation documents including addenda and award information through the FGCU Procurement Portal. Registration is required (no cost) to participate and may be completed online at https://fgcu.bonfirehub.com/portal. It is the responsibility of the Respondent, before submitting a Reply, to review the Portal to determine if addenda have been issued and to acknowledge and incorporate the addenda into the Reply. Monitor the FGCU Procurement Portal for ranking and award results.

1.3 KEY DATES. These dates are estimated and subject to change. All times are Eastern

Time. Respondents must check the FGCU Procurement Portal for updates.

EVENT

Pre-Submittal Meeting

Deadline to submit written questions or requests for clarification in the FGCU Procurement Portal

Replies due in the FGCU Procurement Portal

Estimated Evaluation period–Committee meeting notice is posted in the Procurement Portal

Anticipated Contract Execution

DATE

See Cover Page

6.30.2026 -7.23.2026

9.1.2026

TIME

9:00 AM

Before 5:00 PM

Before 4:00 PM

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SECTION 2.0

SCOPE OF SERVICES

2.1 OBJECTIVE - Florida Gulf Coast University (FGCU or University) is issuing this Request for Qualifications (RFQ) to seek Replies from interested, qualified and licensed design-build firms (Respondents) for the development and construction of the South Village (SoVi) Student Housing Building #6.

In accordance with section 287.055(2)(h), Florida Statutes, a “Design-Build Firm” means a partnership, corporation, or other legal entity that is certified under Florida Statutes §

489.119 to engage in contracting through a certified or registered general contractor or a certified or registered building contractor as the qualifying agent or is certified under Florida Statutes § 471.023 to practice or to offer to practice engineering; certified under § 481.219 to practice or to offer to practice architecture; or certified under Florida Statutes § 481.319 to practice or to offer to practice landscape architecture.

The University’s objective is to obtain Replies from qualified firms with demonstrated expertise and a clear vision for delivering this project through a design-build contract entered with FGCU.

2.2 PROJECT OVERVIEW – The South Village (SoVi) Student Housing Building #6 will be a 6-story, 189-unit / 535-bed, student dormitory facility approximately 170,109sf in size. The proposed building is similar to both Eagle Hall (2014) and Osprey Hall (2012), previously constructed immediately adjacent to the proposed SoVi Building #6. Similar to both Eagle Hall and Osprey Hall, proposed SoVi Building #6 will be a Class 1B fully-sprinklered building in Residential Group R-2 (dormitory) classification.

The proposed Scope of Work anticipated will consist of full facility design, permitting and construction to include all required professional consultants, labor, materials, equipment and other forces as may be necessary to provide a complete and compliant facility in accordance with FGCU requirements and the Building Codes and Standards as set forth herein. The following exceptions apply:

• Civil Engineering and Surveying for the project will be the responsibility of FGCU, which will include all civil / survey services for the building, building site, remote parking lots, easements, stakeout and all site related permitting related thereto.

These services will also include Landscape, Hardscape and Irrigation system designs, in addition to parking lot and building vicinity lighting design.

Also included in the Scope of Work are two (2) remote asphalt parking lots generally described as “Rec Area Lot” with approximately 150 spaces and “SoVi Admin Lot” with approximately 618 spaces. The proposed Scope of Work for the remote parking lots will include clearing, earthwork, drainage, paving, sidewalks, lighting, landscaping and other services as may be required for complete and compliant facilities.

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2.3 VISION - The building will potentially include some or all the following elements contingent on funding and compliance with spending and other requirements set forth by FGCU and the Board of Governors.

2.4 PROJECT BUDGET – The total project budget is $131,761,755 and includes all infrastructure to support the new facility, site improvements, underground utilities, fees, surveys & tests, total building commissioning, furnishings & equipment, and contingencies.

2.5 SUSTAINABILITY GOALS - LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) Silver certification by the US Green Building Council or equivalent certification from Green Globe or Florida Green Building Coalition (GG/FGBC) in addition to possibilities for Well Certification as approved by the project manager is mandatory, but the team must work with the University and design professionals to analyze the possibility of achieving a higher level of certification.

2.6 TECHNICAL DOCUMENTS AND DESIGN CRITERIA PACKAGE

Due to the comprehensive nature and large file size of the project’s technical specifications, the following documents are not physically embedded within this Request for Qualifications (RFQ) document. Instead, they are incorporated herein by reference and are available for download as separate Solicitation Exhibits (digital files) via the University’s e-procurement platform:

• Solicitation Exhibit I – South Village Student Housing Building #6 Appendix A – Design Criteria Package (Provided in accordance with Florida Statute § 287.055)

• Solicitation Exhibit II – FGCU Facilities Planning, Design & Construction Building Standards

• Solicitation Exhibit III – Florida Gulf Coast University Technical Specifications Rev. 1.2 Volume 1 of 2 Division 00 – Division 14

• Solicitation Exhibit IV – Florida Gulf Coast University Technical Specifications Rev. 1.2 Volume 2 of 2 Division 21 – Division 33

Respondent Responsibility: All Respondents are solely responsible for downloading, reviewing, and thoroughly familiarizing themselves with the contents of Exhibits I through IV. These Exhibits carry the same legal weight, requirements, and project specifications as if they were fully printed and bound within the body of this RFQ. Failure to retrieve or review these documents will not relieve the selected Design-Build firm from compliance with any of the criteria, standards, or specifications contained therein.

2.7 DESIGN CRITERIA - Pursuant to section 287.055(9)(c), Florida Statutes, the University has retained Kimley-Horn and Associates, Inc. as the Design Criteria Professional (DP) for this project. The DP will evaluate overall compliance with the Design Criteria Package (DCP) designed by the DP, and with project oversight, design reviews, construction documentation review, and start-up assistance.

The DCP, attached as an Appendix to this section, describes the scope and minimum required standards and quality for design and construction of the Institute. The DCP

2.3.26 provides only a conceptual-level layout of the project and in no way represents documents to be used for final construction. The DCP has not undergone regulatory review and does not include all the details necessary to identify all materials and items to complete the project. It is the Supplier’s (selected Design-Builder) responsibility to develop complete construction documents with all necessary details commensurate with the scope and quality indicated in the DCP, to meet all regulatory requirements and provide a complete project with properly functioning systems.

2.8 DESIGN-BUILD TEAM RESPONSIBILITIES – The Supplier (successful design-build firm who enters a contract with FGCU to deliver this project) is required to adhere to the following responsibilities:

2.8.1 Responsibility for Budget: Deliver the best competitive trade costs to meet the scope (quality and quantity) and the program requirements set forth by the A/E of record and the schedule.

2.8.2 Responsibility for Owner Direct Purchase: Implement and administer Owner

Direct Purchases in accordance with FGCU procedure.

2.8.3 Responsibility for Schedule: The preliminary schedule provided for the project and within the contract documents must be met.

2.8.4 Responsibility for Construction: Perform and/or provide all cost estimating, construction services, supervision, labor, materials, quality assurance for all building systems & equipment, other equipment, furnishings (CFCI & OFCI), signage, security, and coordination with telecommunications and audio-visual providers to meet project requirements.

2.8.5 Responsibility for Warranty: Warrant to FGCU that all materials and equipment are installed in accordance with the Terms and Conditions of the contract and that materials and equipment furnished are new, good quality and free from defects.

Warrant that work performance is free from defects not inherent in the quality required or permitted, and that the work conforms with the requirements of the:

• FGCU Facilities Planning, Design & Construction Building Standards (Rev. 1.2 / 5- 11-26)

• Florida Gulf Coast University Technical Specifications Rev. 1.2 Volume 1 of 2

• Florida Gulf Coast University Technical Specifications Rev. 1.2 Volume 2 of 2

2.9 SITE AND INFRASTRUCTURE REQUIREMENTS

Site Analysis – Geotech, topo survey, utility capacity assessments Civil – landscaping, hardscaping, pedestrian flow, ADA site access

Infrastructure – connections to energy, water

2.10 CONSTRUCTION REQUIREMENTS

Permitting & Approvals Project Management - progress reporting requirements

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Safety – site security, noise control, dust control Logistics Planning

2.11 PERFORMANCE SPECS and STANDARDS

FGCU Facilities Planning, Design & Construction Building Standards (Rev. 1.2 / 5- 11-26) Florida Gulf Coast University Technical Specifications Rev. 1.2 Volume 1 of 2 Florida Gulf Coast University Technical Specifications Rev. 1.2 Volume 2 of 2

2.12 PROJECT CLOSEOUT

Commissioning Training Operations/Maintenance Manuals Warranty Period

All Warranty Documents

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SECTION 3.0

INSTRUCTIONS TO RESPONDENTS

3.1 PRE-SUBMITTAL MEETING. The pre-submittal meeting is to discuss the requirements and objectives of this RFQ, to answer any questions potential Respondents have about the RFQ, and to answer general questions about the University. The University will attempt to answer all questions received; however, the University reserves the right to answer questions in writing in a subsequent addendum to the RFQ. Please review the RFQ prior to the meeting to be prepared to ask questions or make inquiries. If possible, forward questions to the University Designated Procurement Contact at least two (2) business days before the scheduled meeting.

3.2 PRE-SUBMITTAL MEETING DETAILS & REQUIREMENTS. The date, time, and location for this meeting (and site visit, if planned) are noted on the cover of this RFQ and posted in the FGCU Procurement Portal, including whether remote attendance is available. Pre-submittal meetings are not mandatory unless indicated on the cover page.

Failure to attend a mandatory meeting will result in your Reply being considered non-responsive. For pre-submittal meetings held remotely, please note that attendees must have the ability to communicate with the University to provide information for the attendance register and be able to ask questions or request clarifications. Parking passes can be obtained at: http://www.fgcu.edu/parking. Parking rules and regulations must be observed by all drivers.

3.3 DEADLINE FOR QUESTIONS AND CLARIFICATION REQUESTS. Inquiries or requests for clarifications of information contained in the RFQ must be received in the FGCU Procurement Portal no later than the date and time stated on the cover page. This deadline is established to maintain fair treatment for all potential Respondents, while ensuring an expeditious selection process. Interpretations, corrections or changes made by the University to this RFQ will be made by written addenda. The University is not responsible for oral interpretations given by any University employee, representative, or others, and Respondents are not entitled to rely upon oral statements.

3.4 SUBMISSION OF REPLIES. The University is accepting electronic Replies in the FGCU Procurement Portal until the date specified on the cover page of this RFQ or revised by addendum. Replies sent in any manner (including hard copies, faxed replies, or emails) other than uploaded electronically in the FGCU Procurement Portal will not be accepted.

All Replies will become the sole property of the University.

Replies must be submitted in the FGCU Procurement Portal prior to the deadline for submission. Respondents must ensure their Reply is uploaded before the due date and time. The University is not responsible for technology and/or any other issues that cause a missed deadline. Failure of technology during submittal is the sole risk of the Respondent.

3.4.1. Official Addendum. The only official source for clarification, changes to this RFQ, or additional information is a written addendum issued by Procurement & Payment http://www.fgcu.edu/parking

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Services. It is the responsibility of the Respondent, prior to submitting its Reply, to review the FGCU Procurement Portal to determine whether addenda have been issued.

3.4.2. ADA Compliance. All documents contained within a Reply must be a single, text-searchable PDF/A. The file must be ADA compliant and have navigational bookmarks inserted in lieu of tabs that would normally be used in a hard copy. The entire Reply must be contained in a single PDF/A file.

3.4.3. Electronic Signature. Respondent acknowledges that entering the username, password, full name and email address in the FGCU Procurement Portal constitutes a binding electronic signature under section 668.004, Florida Statutes. Respondent further agrees that only individuals with signatory authority should submit a Reply.

3.4.4. Costs. All costs incurred by Respondent in responding to this RFQ and in participating in the evaluation process, including travel, are borne entirely by Respondent.

3.5 BINDING OFFER. A Reply made pursuant to this RFQ is a binding offer to perform the services described in this RFQ, assuming the terms of a contract between the parties are satisfactorily negotiated. The Reply serves as evidence that the Respondent has fully familiarized itself with the contents of this RFQ. Replies will be valid for a period of one hundred eighty (180) days from the Reply due date (which may be extended upon mutual agreement).

3.6 RESERVATION OF RIGHTS. The University reserves the right to take the following actions:

• accept or reject any or all Replies

• waive technicalities or irregularities in the submitted Replies, or the procurement process

• make inquiries or request additional information from any or all Respondents

• select the Reply which, in the University’s sole discretion, is judged to be the best value and in the best interest of the University

• cancel and issue a new RFQ

• postpone or cancel the entire procurement process related to this RFQ

• change or modify the RFQ schedule at any time

• disqualify any Reply received which does not contain all the required information, attachments, verification, or forms

3.7 WITHDRAWAL OF REPLY. Replies may be withdrawn or revised by the Respondent for any reason prior to the due date and time fixed for submission of a Reply.

Negligence on the part of the Respondent in preparing its Reply confers no right of withdrawal or modification after the date and time fixed for submitting a Reply.

3.8 FALSE OR MISLEADING STATEMENTS. Replies which contain false or misleading statements, or which provide references that do not support an attribute or condition claimed by the Respondent, may be rejected. If, in the opinion of the University, such information was intended to mislead the University in its evaluation of the Reply and

2.3.26 the attribute, condition, or capability is a requirement of this RFQ, such Respondent will be disqualified from consideration and may be disqualified from submitting a Reply to future solicitation opportunities.

3.9 JOINT VENTURES. Respondents intending to submit a Reply as a joint venture with another entity are required to provide evidence acceptable to the University that the joint venture meets the statutory requirements applicable to corporations or other entities that are subject to the Florida Business Corporations Act, Chapter 607, Florida Statutes, the Florida Revised Limited Liability Company Act, Chapter 605, Florida Statutes, the Florida Partnership Laws at Chapter 620, Florida Statutes, or the Professional Services Corporation and Limited Liability Company Act at Chapter 621, Florida Statutes, as applicable, prior to the due date and time set for submission of a Reply.

3.10 NO LOBBYING. After the issuance of this RFQ, no prospective Respondent is allowed to contact or communicate with or discuss any matter relating in any way to this solicitation with any University officer, agent, or employee except for the Designated University Procurement Contact. This prohibition includes, but is not limited to, copying all such people on written communications (including email correspondence), but does not apply to officially scheduled presentations made to Evaluation Committees or at a Board or Committee meeting when the board or committee is considering approval of a proposed contract or purchase order. This prohibition of lobbying ends upon final execution of the contract or purchase order or at the time the solicitation is canceled. Violation of this provision may result in disqualification of consideration of a Reply.

3.11 SCRUTINIZED COMPANIES. Each Respondent attests, by submission of the certification attached, that it is not listed on any Scrutinized Companies List described above; is not engaged in business operations in Cuba or Syria; is not engaged in a boycott of Israel and is not barred from submitting a Reply under section 287.135, Florida Statutes.

The University has the option to immediately terminate any contract resulting from this RFQ, in its sole discretion, if a Supplier is found to have submitted a false certification under section 287.135(5), Florida Statutes, or has been placed on the Scrutinized Companies with Activities in Sudan List or the Scrutinized Companies with Activities in the Iran Petroleum Energy Sector List created under section 215.135(5), Florida Statutes; is engaged in business operations in Cuba or Syria; or, has been placed on the Scrutinized Companies that Boycott Israel List or is engaged in a boycott of Israel.

3.12 PUBLIC ENTITY CRIMES. In accordance with section 287.133, Florida Statutes, a person, affiliate, or corporation who has been placed on the convicted vendor list following a conviction for a public entity crime may not submit a Reply on a contract to provide any goods or services to a public entity on a contract; may not submit a Reply on a contract with a public entity for the construction or repair of a public building or public work; may not submit Replies on leases of real property to a public entity, may not be awarded or perform work as a contractor, supplier, sub-contractor, or consultant under a contract with any public entity, and may not transact business with any public entity in excess of the threshold amount provided in section 287.017, Florida Statutes, for category two for a period of thirty-six (36) months from the date of being placed on the convicted

2.3.26 vendor list. To ensure compliance Respondents must certify by submission of the enclosed public entity crimes certification, that neither it nor its principals are presently debarred, suspended, proposed for debarment, declared ineligible or voluntarily excluded from participation in this transaction by any state or federal entity, department or agency.

3.13 E-VERIFY. In accordance with section 448.095(2), Florida Statutes, the Supplier must be registered with and use the E-Verify system to confirm all new employees are legally authorized to work. Supplier’s contract with the University cannot be renewed unless at the time of renewal, the Supplier certifies to the University that it continues to use the E-Verify system. If allowable, and the Supplier enters a contract with a sub-consultant, the sub-consultant must provide the Supplier with a signed affidavit confirming the sub-consultant does not employ, contract with, or subcontract with any unauthorized workers and Supplier must maintain a copy of the affidavit(s) for the duration of the contract. If the Supplier believes in good faith that a sub-consultant is knowingly employing unauthorized workers, Supplier must immediately terminate the contract with the sub-consultant. Failure to do so will result in termination of the contract between Supplier and FGCU. If the University has a good faith belief that the Supplier knowingly employed unauthorized workers, the University will terminate the contract. This termination will not be considered a breach of contract on the University’s part.

3.14 NONDISCRIMINATION - TITLE VI ASSURANCE. All Respondents and their subconsultants must comply with federal and Florida non-discrimination laws which means, there will be no discrimination of any kind against any business or individual on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin (including limited English proficiency), creed, sex (including sexual orientation and gender identity), age, or disability in their employment practices or in the selection of subconsultants.

3.15 GENERAL CIVIL RIGHTS. In addition to the requirements of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, the Respondent and all subconsultants must not discriminate against any person based on race, creed, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or disability. This applies to all activities related to this contract and any federal assistance received from the initial solicitation through the completion of the work.

3.16 PUBLIC RECORDS AND DISCLOSURE. Replies made to this RFQ and received by the University are public records under Florida law and are subject to public inspection upon issuance of the University's notice of intended decision or thirty (30) days after a public opening; whichever is sooner in accordance with section 119.071, Florida Statutes.

If the University rejects all Replies and concurrently notices its intent to reissue a solicitation, the rejected Replies are exempt from public disclosure until the University provides notice of an intended decision concerning the reissued solicitation or until the University withdraws the reissued solicitation. A Reply is not exempt for longer than twelve

(12) months after the initial notice of rejection of all Replies.

Pursuant to Section 119.0701, Florida Statutes, to the extent a Supplier is performing services on behalf of the University, the Supplier must:

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1) Keep and maintain public records required by the University to perform the service. Information and data it manages as part of the services may be public record in accordance with Chapter 119, Florida Statutes and the University’s public records policies. Respondent agrees, prior to providing services, it will implement policies and procedures, which are subject to approval by university, to maintain, produce, secure and retain public records in accordance with applicable laws, regulations, and University policies including but not limited to section 119.0701, Florida Statutes.

2) Upon request from the University’s custodian of public records, provide the University with a copy of the requested records or allow the records to be inspected or copied within a reasonable time at a cost that does not exceed the cost provided in Chapter 119, Florida Statutes.

3) Ensure that the public records which are exempt or confidential and exempt from disclosure requirements are not disclosed except as authorized by law for the duration of the term of the Contract and following completion of the Contract if the Supplier does not transfer the records to the University.

4) Upon completion of the Contract, transfer, at no cost to the University, all public records in its possession or keep and maintain public records required by the University to perform the service. If the Supplier transfers all public records to the University at the completion of the Contract, the Supplier must destroy any duplicate records that are exempt from public disclosure requirements. If the Supplier keeps any public records, it must meet all requirements for maintaining and retaining public records. All records stored electronically must be provided to the University in a format that is compatible with its information technology systems.

In accordance with sections 119.071(3), Florida Statutes, security plans and cybersecurity information are confidential and exempt from public disclosure. This includes but is not limited to physical security records such as photographs, maps, blueprints, drawings, and building plans, schematic drawings, and diagrams depicting the internal layout and structural elements of a public building or structure per section 119.071(3) and IT security records such as: network schematics, software configurations, or encryption data and incident response information per section 119.0725(2).

By submitting a Reply, Respondents agree to treat all such information as confidential and will not disclose it without prior written consent of the University.

3.17 TRADE SECRETS. As stated above, all documents, materials, and data submitted as a part of a Reply to this RFQ are public records subject to the requirements of Chapter 119, Florida Statutes. Designation of an entire submittal as ‘trade secret’, ‘proprietary’ or ‘confidential’ is not permitted and may result in a determination that the Reply is nonresponsive and therefore will not be evaluated or considered. The University does not believe that any of the information required by this RFQ constitutes a trade secret under

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Florida law. To the extent Respondent believes any part of the submission is trade secret and desires to maintain the confidentiality of those materials, Respondent must, before the deadline for submitting a Reply:

• segregate the trade secret materials from the portions of the Reply that are not declared as trade secrets

• cite, for each trade secret claimed, the Florida statute number that supports the designation of the information as a trade secret and explain why the cited statute applies to the information claimed as trade secret

• provide a copy of the Reply that redacts all information designated as trade secret

The University reserves the right to clarify the Respondent’s request for a trade secret at any time. In conjunction with any trade secret designation, Respondent acknowledges and agrees that:

• Trade Secret requests made after the deadline for submission of a Reply has passed will not be considered

• Respondent grants to the University, its officials, employees, agents and representatives’ full rights to access, view, consider, and discuss the information designated as trade secret

• If a public records request is made for these materials, the Respondent is solely responsible for defending their claim that the information is a trade secret.

• Any trade secrets provided by Respondent to the University are subject to the provisions of section 119.0715, Florida Statutes, and the University may disclose a trade secret to its officers or employees whose use of the trade secret is within the scope of his or her duties and responsibilities

• Once the University notifies the Respondent that it has received a request to inspect or copy information that is designated a trade secret, the Respondent must respond to the University no later than ten (10) calendar days of being notified of the request, or Respondent will be deemed to have waived the trade secret designation of the materials.

Respondents will indemnify and hold harmless the University and its officials, employees, agents and representatives from any losses, claims, actions, damages (including attorney’s fees and costs) and amounts arising or incurred by the University from or related to the designation of trade secrets, including but not limited to actions or claims arising from University’s non-disclosure of the trade secret materials.

3.18 CONTRACT. The Respondent is required to enter a Contract substantially in the same form and with the terms and conditions set forth in this RFQ and the resulting Respondent’s Reply as negotiated. The Contract may or may not include all elements of the Respondent’s Reply or this RFQ where alternatives provide best value, are desirable to the University, and the parties agree to such terms.

3.19 TERMINATION. The contract between FGCU and the Supplier will include a termination provision in which the contract may be terminated for the convenience of the University upon advance notice.

3.20 FINANCIAL RESPONSIBILITY. During the evaluation process Respondents may, upon request by the University, be required to demonstrate financial responsibility by furnishing audited financial statements for a specified period. Such statements must be prepared in accordance with generally accepted accounting practices and are to be signed by a certified public accountant and provided within ten calendar days of request by the University.

3.21 NO CONSIDERATION OF SOCIAL, POLITICAL, OR IDEOLOGICAL

INTERESTS. FGCU will not request documentation on, or consider, a Respondent’s social, political, or ideological interests when determining if the Respondent is responsible.

Responsible means a Respondent with integrity and reliability as well as the financial and technical capacity to perform to meet the requirements of the solicitation and subsequent contract. The University will not give preference to a Reply based on social, political or ideological interests.

3.22 PROTESTS. Protests are handled in accordance with the Florida Board of Governors Regulation 18.002 and FGCU Regulation PR6.008. Any qualified Respondent aggrieved in connection with an award of a contract may file a written notice to protest.

Failure to file a protest or failure to post the bond or other security as required in this Regulation shall constitute a waiver of protest proceedings

3.23 NOTICE OF INTENDED DECISION. The University posts notice of a decision or intended decision by electronic posting. This notice contains this statement: “Failure to file a protest or failure to post the bond or other security as required in this Regulation shall constitute a waiver of protest proceedings.”

3.24 LEGAL REQUIREMENTS. Applicable provision of all Federal, State, County, and local laws, and of all ordinances, rules, and regulations shall govern development, submittal and evaluation of all Replies received in response hereto and shall govern any Reply by the University by and through its officers, employees, and authorized representatives, or any other person, natural or otherwise. Lack of knowledge by any Respondent shall not constitute a cognizable defense against the legal effect thereof.

3.25 ADVERTISING. In submitting a Reply to this RFQ, Respondent agrees not to use the results as a part of commercial advertisement. Where the University agrees to allow the use of its name or logo, such use of the University name or logo shall not be implied as a direct or indirect endorsement on behalf of the University.

3.26 COMPLIANCE WITH JEANNE CLERY ACT. Respondent acknowledges and agrees that, to the extent its personnel provide physical security services on university property, such personnel are considered "Campus Security Authorities" (CSAs) as defined by the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act (20 U.S.C. § 1092(f)) (the "Clery Act") and its implementing regulations. This means you have specific reporting obligations to help the University comply with federal law. As CSAs, Supplier's personnel must report crimes to the University Police Department, that

2.3.26 are reported or of which supplier’s personnel become aware while performing services.

This obligation applies regardless of whether the victim, witness, or perpetrator is affiliated with the University.

If requested, procedures must be provided to demonstrate that Supplier’s personnel promptly report all such Clery Act crimes. The report must include all information concerning the crime, including the nature of the crime, and the date, time, and location of the occurrence. You must ensure that its personnel understand that their role as CSAs is to report the crime, not to investigate or determine whether a crime occurred, apprehend a perpetrator, or convince a victim to contact law enforcement.

Acknowledge agreement to provide regular training to personnel on their responsibilities as CSAs, including the types of crimes to be reported, reporting procedures, and the importance of timely reporting.

End of Section 3.0

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SECTION 4.0

REPLY CONTENT AND FORMAT

4.0 EVALUATION CRITERIA & WEIGHTS. All responsive Replies will be evaluated per these evaluation criteria in compliance with §287.055, Florida Statutes

Tab & Description Weight Scoring Max Points Tab 1 - Letter of Interest Unscored NA NA

Tab 2 - Minimum Qualifications Pass/Fail (unscored)

NA NA

Tab 3 - Integrated Teaming & Cohesion 25% 1 - 5 125 Tab 4 - Past Performance & Success 15% 1 - 5 75 Tab 5 - Technical Response to Objectives 20% 1 - 5 100 Tab 6 - Management Plan & Certainty 15% 1 - 5 75 Tab 7 - Recent, Current & Projected Workload of Respondent 10% 1 - 5 50

Tab 8 - Performance of Previous Contracts;

References 5% 1 - 5 25

Tab 9 - Location & Volume of Work Previously Awarded 5% 1 - 5 25 Tab 10 - Certified Minority Business Enterprise 5% 1 - 5 25 Tab 11 - Trade Secrets Unscored NA NA

Total Weight/Max Points 100% 500

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4.1 SCORING MATRIX. Each evaluator will score each evaluative criterion in each Reply using the following 1-5 matrix. The score will be multiplied by the weight of each scored criterion. Those scores will be totaled to arrive at an overall quality score.

Points Description Strengths Relative to

Requirements Deficiencies Confidence in Response

Excellent

Exceeds expectations. Very innovative and is markedly superior to the average or expected norm. Has an excellent probability of successfully achieving all objectives and exceeding RFQ requirements.

Meets all requirements/request -numerous strengths in key areas.

None Extremely

High

Above

Average

A good probability of success is better than average or expected as the norm.

Achieves all objectives per RFQ requirements and expectations.

Meets requirements/request

- some strengths in key areas.

Minor - not in key areas

High

Acceptable

Acceptable, achieves all objectives in a reasonable fashion per RFP specifications. This is the baseline score for each item, with adjustments based on the evaluation committee members' interpretation of the Reply.

Meets most requirements/requests

- minimal strengths provided in their response.

Moderate -does not outweigh strengths

Moderate

Fair

The response has a reasonable probability of success; however, some objectives may not be met.

Meets some of the requirements or requests with some strengths.

Exist in key areas -outweigh strengths

Low

Poor

Below average, falls short of expectations, is substandard to the average or expected norm, and has a low probability of success.

Meets none of the requirements or request.

Significant and Numerous

Very Low Confidence

4.2 REQUIREMENTS FOR SUBMISSION OF A REPLY – Respondents must address each evaluative criterion listed below in the exact order and format provided. This provides a consistent and uniform baseline to objectively score all non-price criteria. All information requested in this Section 4.0 must be contained within the Reply:

TAB 1 – LETTER OF INTEREST

1.1 Letter of interest. Provide a letter of interest on company letterhead, not to exceed 4 pages. Summarize understanding of FGCU’s goals. Demonstrate a clear, single point of responsibility by providing details for the lead entity responsible for coordinating both the design and construction phases. This letter must be signed by the person(s) authorized to legally bind the Respondent.

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1.2 Complete Supplement 1 - Design/Build RFQ Acknowledgment & Certification located in the Appendix to Section 4.0. Place the completed form immediately after the Letter of Interest.

1.3 Table of Contents. Include with page numbers listing all sections of the Reply.

TAB 2 – MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS (Pass/Fail) There is no page limit for this section. All Respondents must demonstrate absolute compliance with the following minimum qualifications:

2.1 Florida Registration. Respondents must be authorized to perform design-build services in Florida and be registered with the Florida Department of State, Division of Corporations.

Provide a copy of the Respondent’s active registration with the State of Florida, Division of Corporations, or evidence of a pending application.

If submitting as a joint venture, provide a copy of the approved filing from the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation.

2.2 Licensing & Certification. Respondents must have a certified qualifying agent under Florida Statutes. Provide a copy of the license/certification for contracting under section 489.119, Florida Statutes, via a general or building contractor OR contracting under section 481.219 to practice architecture.

Provide licenses for all individuals responsible for signing and sealing project documents.

2.3 Insurance & Payment and Performance Bond. Respondents must prove the capacity to insure and bond the project.

Insurance - Provide a letter from your insurance provider or a current certificate of insurance confirming your ability to obtain all required insurance coverage.

Bond – Provide a letter from a surety authorized to do business in Florida confirming your ability to secure a payment and performance bond for the total project amount. Surety must acknowledge that each phase of the project, up to $130 million will be bonded. The letter must confirm the surety company is licensed in Florida, holds a Best Rating of at “A” or better and is financial size “Class XV.”

2.4 Legal History. Disclosure of any debarments, defaults, or material litigation within the last five (5) years.

2.5 Certifications and Attestations. Complete the following certifications and attestations from Section 7.0 of this RFQ and include them in this tab:

Attachment A: Public Contracting and Environmental Crimes Certification

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Attachment B: Scrutinized Companies Certification Attachment C: No Coercion of Labor and No Forced Labor Attestation Attachment D: Foreign Entities of Concern Attestation

TAB 3 – INTEGRATED TEAMING & COHESION

3.1 Overview & Local Conditions. Provide a written overview demonstrating how well the proposed team understands the scope and specific constraints of the project.

Detail any specific knowledge or experience with local construction and regulatory conditions that may impact the project.

3.2 Team Integration Narrative. Describe the legal and operational relationship between the Design Lead and the Construction Lead. Explain the "Design-Build Mental Shift" used by your firm to eliminate the traditional adversarial relationship.

3.3 Teaming History. Provide a matrix of projects where the Lead Architect and General Contractor have worked together previously. Specifically highlight LEED-certified or Resiliency-focused projects delivered as a pair.

3.4 Key Personnel Resumes. Provide 2-page resumes for the Principal-in- Charge, Project Manager, and Lead Designer. Mandatory: The Project Manager and Lead Designer must hold DBIA™ or Assoc. DBIA™ credentials to demonstrate mastery of the delivery method.

TAB 4 – PAST PERFORMANCE & SUCCESS

4.1 Representative Projects. Provide up to five (5) projects completed within the last 7 years that include higher education student housing projects.

4.2 Success Metrics. For each project, provide the initial vs. final schedule and budget. Explain any growth and the role the design-build process played in mitigating it.

4.3 Reference Validation. Using Supplement 4, provide verified contact info.

FGCU will score these based on "Willingness to Hire Again" and "Team Cooperation".

TAB 5 – TECHNICAL RESPONSE TO OBJECTIVES

5.1 Sustainability Roadmap. Based on the Design Criteria Package, provide a narrative on how the team will achieve LEED Silver. Detail specific LEED Silver pathways for the South Village (SoVi) Student Housing Building #6.

5.2 Resiliency Philosophy. Describe the design and engineering approach to hurricane hardening and 72-hour utility autonomy. How will the building serve as a "Living Laboratory" for students?

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5.3 Design Innovation. Preliminary conceptual sketches or narratives demonstrating how the team will optimize the 125,250 SF program within the site constraints provided in the project map.

TAB 6 – MANAGEMENT PLAN & CERTAINTY

6.1 Master Project Schedule. A Gantt chart showing the path from NTP to 100% Construction Documents, permitting, and Final Completion.

6.2 Workload & Capacity. A list of all active projects for the proposed PM and Lead Designer. Confirm their "On-Demand" availability for FGCU during the critical 2026- 2027 design phase.

6.3 Quality & Risk Mitigation. Describe your "Open-Book" GMP development process. Provide a project-specific Risk Matrix identifying the top 5 risks to the Soouth Village (SoVi) Student Housing Building #6 project and your mitigation strategy for each of the risks

TAB 7 - RECENT, CURRENT & PROJECTED WORKLOAD OF RESPONDENT

This section must not exceed 9 pages.

7.1 Recent Workload. List the volume of work awarded over the last 3-5 years to show the firm's experience handling the university's project scale.

7.2 Current Workload. List all active projects, their current phase (Design, Construction, Closeout), and the estimated completion dates.

7.3 Projected…