January 9, 2015

Center for Excellence in Education

RFQ Pre-Submittal Conference

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2014• December 12 – RFQ Issued

2015

• January 9 – Pre-Submittal Conference

• January 16 – Deadline for responses (SOQ)

• January 23 – Notification of firms

• April – Start of construction

2016

• August 1st – Building completion

RFQ & Project Timeline

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• Identification of Developer to design, construct and manage (long-term, 40 years) a three-story building of approximately 75,000 s.f. (plus parking and outdoor play space) on land adjacent to the Center Street UNO campus at 6801 Mercy Road.

• Proposed space use of the Center for Excellence in Education:

• The natural connections among the occupants and organizations in this building will provide a unique and exemplary model of P-16 collaboration.

Project Description

3rd floor Buffett Early Childhood Institute, UNO College of Education, other 2nd floor Metropolitan Community College & Avenue Scholars (contemplated)1st floor UNO Early Childhood Education Center

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• Provide high-quality full-day, full-year child care for up to 180 children from infancy to Kindergarten

• Be a model demonstration facility for UNO and region, providing training and observation opportunities for pre-service and experienced teachers

• Serve as a research facility for faculty and supervised students in the College of Education and other UNO departments, colleges and programs

• Designed and operated as a model of excellence utilizing evidence-based approaches to enhancing learning and development of children and families

UNO Early Childhood Education Center

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• 6801 Mercy Road, Omaha, NE.

• Land owned by University of Nebraska. Land will continue to be owned by the University and a ground lease will be signed with the selected Developer.

Location

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Location

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Qualifications Criteria

1. General Information - -

2. Relevant Firm Experience 35 points

3. Team Experience & Qualifications 10 points

4. Project Understanding and Approach 20 points

5. Approach to Project Management 10 points

6. Other Factors * 35 pointsTOTAL 110 points

* Notably a description of how your involvement will benefit the University, including specifics on reduced rent rates for University space and other financial incentives you are able to provide.

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Submittal Requirements

• One-page cover letter plus maximum of 15 pages to address criteria• Excluding resumes and subconsultant/subcontractor selection plan (appendix A)

• 6 copies • Deadline is 5pm on January 16, 2015

• Submit to Office of the Vice Chancellor for Business & Finance

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Questions/Information Requests

• Questions and requests for information will be noted, and clarified as appropriate, and a response will be provided to all interested firms as soon as possible after the Pre-Submittal Conference.

January 9, 2015

Center for Excellence in Education

RFQ Pre-Submittal Conference