University of Illinois at Chicago
Request for Professional Services Qualifications (QBS): Replace Mechanical Equipment BRL
Consultant: Affiliated Engineers, Inc.
Amendment Amount: $131,250
Provide additional professional consultant services for the following phases of work: Design Development, Construction Documents, and Construction.
The Chief Procurement Officer for this procurement is now John Donato.
The University award process may be delayed up to thirty days as this award goes through a state approval process.
Affiliated Engineers, Inc.Chicago, IL
- Amount: $731,500
- Section: Professional Service (unsuccessful, responsive bidders: 15)
- Terms: One-time transaction
Unsuccessful respondents (15)
Buyer for this procurement: Amy McGinness, (217) 244-4483
Chief procurement officer for this procurement: Ben Bagby
State purchasing officer for this procurement: John Knittle
The University award process may be delayed up to thirty days as this award goes through a state approval process.
First published Wednesday, April 24, 2019
Project Description
Professional Services Consultant (PSC) to provide Architectural and Engineering services for the
Biological Research Laboratory (BRL) located at 1840 West Taylor Street, Chicago, Illinois. The PSC
will provide full design services through completion of Contract Documents. The Professional Services Agreement may be amended to include Bidding, Construction Administration, On-site Observation and Warranty phase services contingent upon campus/grant funding. The objective of the proposed project is to upgrade the existing Mechanical, Electrical and Plumbing infrastructure serving the BRL, to correct deficiencies that are present, and to meet energy performance requirements. The scope of the work may include, but is not limited to, addressing roof leaks, demolition, removal and replacement of all existing HVAC units, exhaust fans, ducts, piping, and chilled water pumps, removal and reinstallation of walls, louvers, etc. for equipment lifts and surface and finish restoration of areas disturbed by the work, new domestic water system, new PRV system, replacement of all re-heat coils, installation of new pressure independent air valves, humidification, installation of new Tridium Niagara 4 DDC/BAS system, retrofitting switch gear and replacement of branch feeds and MCC, and new light fixtures in selected areas. The Project will be executed while the balance of the facility remains fully functional 24/7.
Project Location: 1840 West Taylor Street, Chicago, IL 60612
See attached for more information.
Letter Submission
Qualifications and supporting materials will be accepted below until 5:00 PM, Friday May 17, 2019:
At the following address:
Office of Capital Planning and Project Management UIC
1140 South Paulina, M/C 892
Attn: William Bradford, wdbrad1@uic.edu, 312-996-9101
Chicago, IL 60612
State Purchasing Officer - John Knittle
Only those firms which meet the following qualifications will be considered:
- The contract(s) for this solicitation could exceed $50,000 annually.
Selection will be consistent with the Architectural, Engineering, and Land Surveying Qualifications Based Selection Act (30 ILCS 535/1).
This transaction is subject to the State Board of Elections registration and certification requirements of Public Act 095-0971.
The State of Illinois has a policy to encourage prospective vendors to hire
qualified veterans, minorities, females, persons with disabilities and ex-offenders.
