AE Solicitation Worksheet
PUBLIC NOTICE OF CONSTRUCTION RELATED PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
Original Offer Date: 03/24/2010

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: Armory - Classroom Repairs
Description of Project: The comprehensive scope of work will include extension of the campus central chilled water to the north classrooms and associated mechanical work, air handling / distribution, and removal of window A/C units in the areas to receive newly conditioned air. It will also include a comprehensive design solution for the north corridor and select general assignment classrooms including wall patching and repair, painting and floor finishes, ceiling treatment and compatible lighting, and ADAsignage. In addition the project will also repair or replacement of electrical components serving the subject classrooms including transformers, distribution panels and additional outlets identified in the campus wide facility deficiency audit. Building envelope analysis and subsequent remediation will include masonry restoration, window replacement, and roofing and associated flashing repair.
Project Area: GSF:14560NASF:12200
Project Budget: $3,500,000.00Construction Budget: $2,633,000.00

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.
  • Prior experience with projects of similar scope at the university level.
  • Prior experience with renovation/ restoration projects that involve historically significant structures.
  • Firms experience in providing coordinated services for renovation/ restoration projects in occupied facilities.
  • Expertise and success in construction cost estimating.
  • Overall design quality of the relevant projects submitted.
  • MAFBE participation of professional service consultant and sub-consultants.

Firms should submit one electronic copy of their complete submittal response (in pdf format) by 04/08/2010 using the submit button below:

Download an electronic copy of the 255.

Division of Facilities and Services
1501 S. Oak St.
Champaign, IL 61820
Anthony M. Battaglia, ambattag@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.