AE Solicitation Worksheet
PUBLIC NOTICE OF CONSTRUCTION RELATED PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
Original Offer Date: 12/23/2010

The Board of Trustees of the University of Illinois hereby requests qualifications from professional services consultants to provide professional services in connection with the following project:
Project Name: Utility Engineering Retainer Contract
Description of Project: The University of Illinois is seeking the services of a professional services consultant for a feasibility study to develop a comprehensive utility master plan for the energy production and distribution systems including gas, steam, electricity and chilled water for the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign campus. This project will include the following tasks:; - Review of prior utilities studies performed on energy production and distribution systems to assess the current condition of all energy utility systems on the UIUC campus.; -Conduct any additional facility assessments required to develop a comprehensive understanding of the existing conditions of all energy utility system assets, including their book value, life expectancy and replacement cost. –Identify existing and projected loads and illustrate how demands will be met. –Develop a comprehensive energy utility master plan that includes a 5, 10 and 20 year planning horizon that will include measures required to comply with the University goal to discontinue the use of conventional coal by 2017 as well as a goal to utilize 25% renewable fuels by 2025 with redundancy in fuel sources. ; The master plan must consider all factors that will likely impact energy utilities operations in the future, and provide a balance of all factors. The factors that will need to be considered include safety, system reliability, environmental impacts, cost, budget constraints, pending/likely changes in legislation and regulations related to energy utilities, fuel costs, industry trends and innovative technologies. Input from the campus community as it relates to sustainability should be expected. ; The resulting study should establish a comprehensive basis for the effective and efficient management of the production, distribution and utilization of utility systems on the Urbana-Champaign campus. The master plan should define an implementation plan with phasing, prioritized timelines and with probable construction costs identified that will be required for the Campus utility production and distribution systems to improve safe operation, maintain reliability, increase capacity/efficiency, comply with existing and anticipated environmental regulations, extend its useful life and provide recommendation for fuel and energy purchase options.
Project Area: GSF:1.NASF:1.
Project Budget: Construction Budget:

Note: The project will be administered using the Owner's web-based project management system. PRZM was developed to maximaize the potential of the Internet in allowing project team members to access and exchange project information. PRZM supports team colllaboration in management and interaction, as well as a team member empowerment on a multi-layer security system.

Minimum user requirements are as follows:

  • Internet Browser: Microsoft Internet Explorer version 4.0 or higher is recommended.
  • E-mail: PRZM requires the user to have a valid e-mail account.
  • Computer-Aided Drawing (CAD) viewer.

Only those firms which meet the following qualifications will be considered for selection:

  • Licensed to practice as an (Architect, Engineer, or Landscape Architect) in the State of Illinois.
  • Prequalified with the State of Illinois Capital Development Board.
  • Registered and authorized to do business in the State of Illinois.
  • Utilization of AutoCAD compatible System.

The following project-related criteria will be used to evaluate the firms requesting consideration for selection:
  • Current commitments of firm, proposed staff and consultants.
  • Prior experience of the proposed project staff in the development and creation of similar master plans for utility providers.
  • Overall design quality of the relevant projects submitted
  • MAFBE participation of Professional Service Consultant and sub-consultants with a goal of 20%. Illinois Department of Central Management Services (CMS) Business Enterprise Program certification is the basis for determination of MAFBE status.
  • Experience with the physical assessment of utility system assets.
  • Experience with NFPA 85 (Boiler Combustion Controls) for coal boilers, gas boiler and heat recovery steam generators.
  • Experience with NFPA 37 (Stationary Combustion Turbines) for gas and oil fired gas turbine generators.
  • Experience interpreting and applying state and federal regulations for natural gas transmission and distribution.
  • Experience with Medium Voltage (4160 V), High Voltage (13,800 V, 69,000V, and 139,000V) electrical production and distribution systems.
  • Experience with Industrial Waste Water Pre-Treatment systems for Coal Fired Plants.

Firms should submit one electronic copy of their complete submittal response (in pdf format) by 01/12/2011 using the submit button below:

Download an electronic copy of the 255.

Division of Facilities and Services
1501 S. Oak Street
Champaign, IL 61820
Jim Lev, Architect Capital Planning, jrlev@illinois.edu
The Professional Services Consultant selection will be consistent with the Architectual, Engineering, and Land Surveying Qualifications Based Selection Act (30 ILCS 535/1).

Interested firms should not forward brochures or other data until notified by Division of Facilities and Services.