Frequently Asked Questions
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Selection Committee members for this project are:
Ann Mullins, Campus Landscape Architect -- ann.mullins@colorado.edu
Phil Simpson, Assistant Director for Planning, Facilities Management -- philip.simpson@colorado.edu
Larry Krook, Construction Manager, Facilities Management -- larry.krook@colorado.edu
Candy Fudge Roberts, University Design Review Board -- candyfroberts@hotmail.com
Diane Belz, Building Services Equipment Manager, Recreation Services -- belz@colorado.edu
Herb Kienle, Associate Director of Facilities, Recreation Services -- herbert.kienle@colorado.edu
Carrie Levi, USCU Recreation Board Chair, Student Representative -- carolyn.levi@colorado.edu
Colin Finch, USCU Recreation Board, Student Representative -- colin.finch@gmail.com
Phone numbers can be obtained by searching the CU-Boulder Phone Directory .
2) Does any firm have an advantage in the selection process?The University of Colorado at Boulder selects firms solely on the qualifications listed in the RFQ and expanded in the Information Packet. Prior work of any kind at the University is not a guarantee that a particular project will be given to a firm. On the other hand, the third criteria, (Understanding of the Project), often is demonstrated by firms familiar with the building and programs. Clearly, any firm that can thoroughly research the project, synthesize concepts for the successful execution of the idea, and demonstrate that for the selection committee will succeed in getting this project.
3) How does the University feel about out-of-state consultants?
CU-Boulder has no policy prohibiting or encouraging
out-of-state firms, however experience has shown that in-state firms provide
better service to the University. Out-of-state firms must demonstrate
that their experience is superior to that of in-state firms. Firms that
partner with local firms should have experience with other projects, so that
contractual arrangements have been worked out in advance of this project.
For a project of this size, the submitting team will have to justify
the out-of-state members experience as being warranted.
4) What are the WBE/MBE goals for the project?
The University's goal for MBE participation is 17%. For WBE, the goal is a range from 8% to 23.8%. Firms submitting may be required to demonstrate that they have made an effort to obtain qualified sub-consultants.
5) Are there any specific sub-consultants that are needed for this project?
Sub-consultants for this project will include an electrical engineer. Others may be necessary to meet the experience requirements listed in the RFQ. The University will work with the selected firm to select a qualified list of electrical firms, typically three firms that the top firm has worked with before. Interviews are then held between the proposed firms and a separate interview team composed of the architect (landscape architect in this case), FM engineers and the client. The team ranks the sub-consulting firms for the lead consultant to begin negotiating a fee.
6) The RFQ implies that in-state firms must be in the lead, is that correct?
No, that assumption is incorrect. The RFQ’s wording is to make sure that the architect of record is licensed in the State of Colorado. Any firm holding such a license may submit as the lead firm. Please refer to question five above and note that an out of state firm will have to demonstrate how their level of service will exceed that of in state firms, particularly in the areas of capability, understanding of the project and methodology.
7)
Was the Program Plan completed in house or was there a Program Architect?
The Program Plan was prepared by Design Concepts Landscape Architects. The program plan is being circulated for approvals by campus planning committees and the Board of Regents. A copy is available through the project page, but changes may occur based on the comments received from review committees.
8)
We noticed the Pre-application meeting was non-mandatory,
could you elaborate on your view on why it is not necessary for a firm to
attend the meeting?
The pre-application meeting is an opportunity for firms to find out more about this project, at their option. For the RFQ submittal, we are primarily looking at landscape architects’ qualifications and not expecting much about this specific project at this time. Finally, we have found that many firms may have previous commitments on a pre-submittal meeting date.
9) Where and how do we submit
our RFQ?
Submittal procedures are explained in the
RFQ information packet; however, some additional clarification is required
about addressing mail to Facilities Management.
When mailing items through the US Postal Service, the item must go
through Campus Mailing Service, which exclusively uses the campus mailbox
designation “453 UCB”. Express
services (e.g. FedEx, UPS, Airborne) and couriers
deliver directly to Facilities Management’s offices located at