AE Solicitation Worksheet
PUBLIC NOTICE OF CONSTRUCTION RELATED PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
Original Offer Date: 07/31/2011

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: 940-C12007 Dentistry Modernization and Code Compliance
Description of Project: Infrastructure renewal and modernization including the Air Handling Units, Mixing Boxes, Temperature Controls and System Commissioning in the 5-story College of Dentistry Building (Bldg #940 located at 801 S. Wood Street, Chicago, Illinois) constructed in 1973. Included is the replacement of the Compressed Air System, the tie-in of all emergency loads to the Emergency Generator, replacement of Switchgear and Motor Controls, installation of standpipes and valves in 2 stairs and patching of finishes where new equipment is installed. Code/safety related work will address corrections to corridor doors and walls.
Project Area: GSF:348,411NASF:207,612
Project Budget: $20,800,000.00Construction Budget: $0.00

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 design and construction of similar projects.
  • Overall design quality of the relevant projects submittal.
  • MAFBE participation of Professional Service Consultant and sug-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.
  • Previous work on LEED projects.
  • Prior work with Energy Building Modeling.
  • Commitment to the use of highly experienced staff (20 years preferred) in the design and management of the project.

Firms should submit one electronic copy of their complete submittal response (in pdf format) by 08/15/2011 using the submit button below:

Download an electronic copy of the 255.

Office for Capital Programs
1140 S. Paulina, Suite 204
Chicago, IL 60612
John Hiltscher, Interim Director, johndh@uillinois.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 Office for Capital Programs.