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PUBLIC NOTICE OF CONSTRUCTION RELATED PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
Original Offer Date: 02/22/2013

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-C14001 Architecture Consultant Retainer
Description of Project: Professional Services Consultant to provide professional services on an open-ended basis for one fiscal year (beginning July 1, 2013 and ending on June 30, 2014) 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. Projects are generally limited to those with project costs up to $2,500,000 or professional fees up to $500,000. Services shall be performed on an as-needed basis during the contract period. The University may select multiple consultants from this request. Each consultant selected may be limited to an aggregate of $1,000,000 in fees per fiscal year. 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. More than one firm may be selected. Project cost, fees and aggregate fee may be amended with required approval.
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.
  • Experience providing the described Scope of Services.
  • Firm / Staff capacity.
  • Experience with Academic/Institutional site development projects.
  • Prior experience with projects at a University level.
  • Proximity to University of Illinois at Chicago Campus.

Firms should submit one electronic copy of their complete submittal response (in pdf format) by 03/22/2013 using the submit button below:

Download an electronic copy of the 255.

Office for Capital Programs
1140 South Paulina, M/C 892
Chicago, IL 60612
John D. 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.