AE Solicitation Worksheet
PUBLIC NOTICE OF CONSTRUCTION RELATED PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
Original Offer Date: 04/21/2011

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: Furnish and install hoods in Room 551 Pharmacy
Description of Project: Remodel an exisitng laboratory space to have 20 - 6 foot fume hoods and associated lab benches. The scope will include a new dedicated AHU and hood exhaust system. The lab will have new floors, ceilings, and lights, Existing walls will be painted.
Project Area: GSF:1576NASF:1576
Project Budget: $1,450,000.00Construction Budget: $1,007,280.00

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 consultant.
  • Prior experience of the proposed project staff in the design and construction of similar projects.
  • 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.
  • Demonstrated experience with design laboratories within an existing facility.
  • Experience in accomplishing the architectural components of the work.
  • Demonstrated experience designing laboratory air handling and exhaust systems within an exiting facility. Approx. 20,000 cfm with ERV.

Firms should submit one electronic copy of their complete submittal response (in pdf format) by 05/06/2011 using the submit button below:

Download an electronic copy of the 255.

Office for Capital Programs
1140 S. Paulina Street
Chicago, , IL. 60612
John Hiltscher, 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 Please submit 8 hard copies to OCP.