Public Higher Education Bulletin

First published Tuesday May 8, 2001

Qualifications and supporting materials will be accepted at the address below until 4:00 PM, Wednesday May 23, 2001:

University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
207 Henry Administration Building
506 South Wright Street
Urbana, IL 61801-3684

Description of Project
The project consists of the preparation of a feasibility study for the redevelopment and expansion of the existing College of Nursing Building on the University of Illinois at Chicago Campus. The work will be primarily confined to the basement through sixth floor within the existing building, which includes approximately 100,000 gross square feet and the planning for building expansion as deemed appropriate.

The initial commission will be limited to the portion of the work as defined below. Should the project proceed, the retained architect would be considered for completion of the balance of the project.

The following work is included:

• Develop a traffic study to define efficient student/staff flow patterns.
• Redesign the building entrance/lobby to improve quality of life and enhance movement into and through the building.
• Validate College of Nursing preliminary program and develop a master plan including cost estimates to meet future needs.
• Prepare a Preliminary Space Analysis/Utilization/Reassessment Plan
• Prepare a code analysis, which identifies necessary code upgrades based on the current and proposed uses.
• Prepare a master program for the redefinition of the facility which includes the following:
• Identify deficiencies in the existing HVAC system along with potential revisions and/or repairs to maintain proper space temperature control and to improve indoor air quality.
• Analyze other building systems as appropriate.
• Incorporate reclaimed space from an existing escalator into the program.
• Planning to remodel/expand classroom and research laboratory areas.

Also included will be the preparation of presentation materials for a potential donor(s), including appropriate renderings.

Firms should submit four 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 Wednesday, May 23, 2001, 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).

Interested firms should not forward brochures or other data until notified by the Chicago Office for Capital Programs.

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

(Submitted by Katharine Kral, State Purchasing Officer.)