University of Illinois at Chicago
Request for Professional Services Qualifications (QBS): Facade and Roof Repair & Window Replacement-SPHPI
Consultant: Specialty Consulting, Inc.
Amendment Amount: $761,200
Amendment 2 modifies the agreement to include additional design phases to further the project. Future modification(s) are anticipated at a later date.
The Chief Procurement Officer for this procurement is now John Donato.
The State Purchasing Officer for this procurement is now John Knittle.
The University award process may be delayed up to thirty days as this award goes through a state approval process.
Specialty Consulting, Inc.Chicago, IL
- Amount: $223,954
- Section: Professional Service (unsuccessful, responsive bidders: 13)
- Terms: One-time transaction
Unsuccessful respondents (13)
Buyer for this procurement: Amy McGinness, (217) 244-4483
Chief procurement officer for this procurement: John Donato
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 Monday, February 10, 2020
Project Description
The fa�ade, roof and windows of the School of Public Health and Psychiatric Institute (SPHPI - UIC
Building 975) have been identified as needing repairs and replacement in several building assessment
reports. The windows are original to the building and allow significant water leaks and air infiltration, the
roof areas are original to the building causing significant leaks, and the fa�ade of the building is in need of general repair and tuckpointing. The purpose of this project is to implement as many of these improvements as can fit within the project budget. The Conceptualization Phase will determine the final scope of work and will confirm the construction budget for the project. After a successful Conceptualization Phase, and following the University of Illinois Board of Trustees approval, the Professional Services Consultant may be authorized to proceed with ensuing phase(s) of Design Development documents, Bid documents, Bid/Award, Construction Administration, and Warranty.
Project Location: School of Public Health and Psychiatric Institute (SPHPI) - 1601 W. Taylor
Street, Chicago, IL
See attached file for complete information.
Letter Submission
Qualifications and supporting materials will be accepted below until 4:00 PM, Friday February 28, 2020:
At the following address:
Office of Capital Planning and Project Mgmt. - UIC
1140 South Paulina, M/C 892, Room 204
Attention: William Bradford, wdbrad1@uic.edu
Chicago, IL 60612
For instructions on how to obtain a comprehensive purchase description, disclosure or contract forms, contact:
William Bradford, wdbrad1@uic.edu, 312-996-9101
For instructions on how to obtain a comprehensive purchase description, disclosure or contract forms, contact:
Chris Rogan
Chief Procurement Officer - Ben Bagby
State Purchasing Officer - John Knittle
Only those firms which meet the following qualifications will be considered:
- There is a 20 percent BEP goal for this procurement. See solicitation documentation for details.
- 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.
