AE Solicitation Worksheet
PUBLIC NOTICE OF CONSTRUCTION RELATED PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
Original Offer Date: 03/26/2007

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: Natrual Gas Retainer FY 2008
Description of Project: Natural Gas Engineering Services required under this contract include, but are not limited to, the engineering analysis, planning, design, cost control, regulatory compliance, field survey services including leak detection surveys and construction observation, support and administration of the following:; • Natural gas transmission lines and regulating stations.; • Natural gas distribution systems, including piping and metering.; • Metering of natural gas and compressed air.; • Operation and maintenance for a natural gas transmission and distribution system.; • Regulatory compliance relating to: State of Illinois, Commerce Commission requirements including the Illinois Pipeline Safety Act, 220 IL CS 20, and Illinois Administrative Code Title 83, Parts 520, 590, 595, and 265: and United States Department of Transportation, Office of Pipeline Safety, regulations including 49 CFR Par 192.
Project Area: GSF:0NASF:0
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 proposed staff and firm at the University of Illinois
  • Overall design quality of the projects submitted
  • Prior experience with projects at the University/College level
  • Overall qualifications of the proposed team of individuals and consultants
  • Prior experience with project of similar scope, size and level of complexity.

Firms should submit one electronic copy of their complete submittal response (in pdf format) by 04/09/2007 using the submit button below:

Download an electronic copy of the 255.

Division of Facilities and Services
1501 S. Oak Street
Champaign,, IL 61820
Jill A. Maxey, Architect, Capital Planning
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.