AE Solicitation Worksheet
PUBLIC NOTICE OF CONSTRUCTION RELATED PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
Original Offer Date: 10/26/2009

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: Altgeld Hall and Illini Hall - Renovation Feasibility Study
Description of Project: THE DEPARTMENT OF MATHEMATICS PROPOSES TO HIRE AN ARCHITECTURAL, ENGINEERING AND LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTURAL TEAM TO CONDUCT A FEASIBILITY STUDY ON RENOVATING THE DEPARTMENT’S FACILITIES. A COMPREHENSIVE RENOVATION IS DESIRED FOR HISTORIC ALTGELD HALL, AND A PARTIAL RENOVATION FOR ILLINI HALL (THE 2ND AND 3RD FLOORS, OCCUPIED BY THE MATHEMATICS DEPARTMENT). THESE SPACES PRIMARILY SERVE THE DEPARTMENT OF MATHEMATICS, THE MATHEMATICS LIBRARY, AND THE CAMPUS CLASSROOMS IN ALTGELD HALL. THE FEASIBILITY STUDY MAY ALSO CONSIDER THE POSSIBILITY OF EXPANDING NEARBY BUILDINGS.
Project Area: GSF:130000NASF:0
Project Budget: $250,000.00Construction Budget: $0.00

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.
  • Overall design quality of the relevant projects submitted.
  • MAFBE participation of Professional Service Consultant and sub-consultants.
  • Firms experience in selecting the appropriate design approaches and functional solutions for renovation / restoration projects.
  • Prior experience with renovation / restoration projects that involve historically significant structures and sites.
  • Cumulative quality, expertise and chemistry of the proposed team of individuals and consultants.

Firms should submit one electronic copy of their complete submittal response (in pdf format) by 11/10/2009 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.