January 9, 2015 Center for Excellence in Education RFQ Pre-Submittal Conference

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 1 st – Building completion 2 RFQ & Project Timeline

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. 3 Project Description 3 rd floorBuffett Early Childhood Institute, UNO College of Education, other 2 nd floorMetropolitan Community College & Avenue Scholars (contemplated) 1 st floorUNO Early Childhood Education Center

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 4 UNO Early Childhood Education Center

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. 5 Location

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7 Qualifications Criteria 1.General Information- 2. Relevant Firm Experience35 points 3. Team Experience & Qualifications10 points 4. Project Understanding and Approach20 points 5. Approach to Project Management10 points 6. Other Factors *35 points TOTAL110 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.

8 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

9 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