Optical Laboratory at Arecibo Observatory

The University of Central Florida (UCF) has issued an Invitation to Negotiate (ITN) to select a contractor to provide general contracting services for the development of a concrete building and blocks within the Arecibo Observatory (AO) in Arecibo, Puerto Rico. The contractor is expected to demolish the existing metal structure built on a concrete base and rebuild based on draft plans provided. The project must be completed by July 14, 2023, and UCF may renew the contract for up to 5 years. Proposals should include details on the respondent's experience, qualifications of project staff, proposed project approach, and overall pricing. Proposals are due by March 1, 2023 at 3:00pm EST via UCF's Bonfire Web Portal. UCF will evaluate proposals based on criteria such as experience, qualifications, responsiveness to the scope, and pricing, and intends to award a contract to the responsible respondent whose offer represents the best interest to UCF.

The ITN does not specify any set-aside designations or restrictions on the types of organizations that can respond. The existing contract holder, if any, is not mentioned. The ITN also does not provide any information about the anticipated award value or budget range for the project.