Public Higher Education Bulletin

Project Description
This project consists of remodeling approximately 2,650 GSF of existing laboratory space with the primary purpose of improving the function, appearances and building systems. The scope of work may include: asbestos abatement; demolish walls, ceilings and finishes; replace selected casework, counters, wall cabinets and provide new shelving; new wall construction, floor finishes and base, ceiling systems; repair existing suspended ceilings that will remain; patch and paint walls, exposed overhead construction, casework, counters, fume hoods, etc. that remain; new doors and hardware and replace existing defective units that remain in place; new keying; new signage, bulletin boards and/or whiteboards; replace selected sinks and plumbing devices, and provide eyewash fixtures; upgrade existing laboratory air, gas and vacuum piping and fittings; upgrade ventilation and air conditioning, including distribution ductwork and controls (the existing building air handling system is to remain the supply and exhaust system for the space); upgrade the electrical power distribution to meet the needs of the new use; replace existing defective exit signs and install new exit signs as necessary to meet code; upgrade existing lighting to meet the needs of the new use; upgrade telecommunication/data distribution and outlets; and other related new and renovation work.

A/E Submittals
Firms should submit four (4) copies of the following: a letter of interest, a copy of its CDB prequalification letter, and a 255 form (use CDB SF 255 dated 7/1/99) by 4:00 p.m., Monday, June 10, 2002, addressed to:

University of Illinois at Chicago
1140 S. Paulina Ave.
Chicago, Illinois 60612-7217
ATTN: Ronald G. Giles, Director, A/E Services
Email address: rongg@uillinois.edu

Architect/Engineer selection will be consistent with the Architectural, Engineering, and Land Surveying Qualifications Based Selection Act (30 ILCS 535/1).

A/E Minimum Qualifications
Only those firms which meet the following qualifications will be considered for selection:

• Licensed to practice as an Architect/Engineer 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