AE Solicitation Worksheet
PUBLIC NOTICE OF CONSTRUCTION RELATED PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
Original Offer Date: 11/05/2004

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: Natural Gas Transmission Pipeline Relocation
Description of Project: Relocation of existing UIUC natural gas transmission pipeline.
Project Area: GSF:N/ANASF:N/A
Project Budget: $500,000.00Construction 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:
  • Prior experience in the design and construction of similar natural gas transmission pipeline relocation projects, with emphasis placed on scheduling and compliance with applicable regulatory reuqirements.
  • Make-up of the project team including engineers and technicians with specific experience in the operation, maintenance, and design of high pressure natural gas transmission pipelines. This shall include staff that is operator qualified, as required in 49 CFR Part 192, for construction inspection and other covered tasks.
  • Overall project experience, with similar high pressure natural gas transmission pipeline projects.
  • Demonstrated familiarity with application of State of Illinois, Illinois Commerce Commission requirements including the Illinois Pipeline Safety Act, 220 ILCS 20, and Illinois Administrative Code Title 83, Parts 520, 590, 595, and 265.
  • Demonstrated familiarity with application of United States Department of Transportation, Office of Pipeline Safety, regulations including 49 CFR Par 192.

Firms should submit one electronic copy of their complete submittal response (in pdf format) by 11/23/2004 using the submit button below:

Download an electronic copy of the 255.

Division of Facilities and Services
1501 S. Oak
Champaign, IL 61820
Edward J. Scopel, Associate Campus Architect, ejscopel@oandm.uiuc.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.