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PUBLIC NOTICE OF CONSTRUCTION RELATED PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
Original Offer Date: 10/08/2012

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: 600-C13009 Cost Estimating Retainer Consultant
Description of Project: Professional Services Consultant to provide professional services on an open-ended basis for one/fiscal year (ending on June 30, 2013) with options to renew for up to three additional fiscal year periods (July 1st through June 30th) with provisions for the adjustment of the consultant's hourly rate schedule in conjunction therewith. Professional Services Consultant must work with all University project specific / system software as required. There is no guarantee of work to be assigned. Services shall be performed on an as-needed basis during the contract period. The University may select multiple consultants from this request. Project types vary widely. A partial list of those types would include; academic, office, athletic, student services, student housing, retail, healthcare, research, and building infrastructure.
Project Area: GSF:N/ANASF:N/A
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 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 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.
  • Proven experience with Cost Estimating for Higher Education Projects.
  • Experience with a variety of Higher Education Projects; Renovations, MEP/FP projects, life safety, ADA, additions and new construction.
  • Experience with LEED / Sustainable design related cost estimating.
  • Proven record of accuracy for past Cost Estimates – demonstrate accuracy on five (5) recent projects within the past two years.
  • Describe data base (s) used for estimating.
  • Provide five (5) references from A/E firms for projects completed within the past two (2) years.

Firms should submit one electronic copy of their complete submittal response (in pdf format) by 10/29/2012 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, 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.