Western Illinois University
Request for Professional Services Qualifications (QBS): Design Services for Emergency Operations Center
Addendum 1 has been issued and includes clarifications and the attendance list from the voluntary pre-submission conference.
First published Monday, April 25, 2022
Project Description
Western Illinois University is seeking a firm to provide Architectural and Engineering services to design the renovation of an existing space in Currens Hall to become a new Emergency Operations Center (EOC) on the Western Illinois University Macomb Campus.
Letter Submission
Qualifications and supporting materials will be accepted below until 4:00 PM, Tuesday May 17, 2022:
At the following address:
227 Sherman Hall
1 University Circle
Macomb, IL 61455-0000
The intention is that this is a two-part process. Part one will include a study of the existing space, and an understanding of the needs of the University. Part two will consist of the design of the space, and construction administration through final completion.
A voluntary pre-submission conference will be held virtually on Tuesday, May 3, 2022 at 10:00 AM CST. See the attached document, R024581QBS.pdf, for additional information.
For instructions on how to obtain a comprehensive purchase description, disclosure or contract forms, contact:
Lora Lidaywa
Western Illinois University
Sherman Hall 227
1 University Circle
Macomb, IL 61455
Phone: (309) 298-1819
FAX: (309) 298-1927
Chief Procurement Officer - John Donato
State Purchasing Officer - Constance Ratliff
Only those firms which meet the following qualifications will be considered:
- Submitted 2 hard copies and 2 electronic copies copies of their qualifications.
- Licensed to practice as an architect, landscape architect, or engineer in the State of Illinois.
- Pre-qualified with the State of Illinois Capital Development Board.
- Registered and authorized to do business in the State of Illinois.
- Utilize an AutoCAD compatible system to provide documents.
- There is a 30 percent BEP goal for this procurement. See solicitation documentation for details.
- There is a 3 percent Veteran-owned business goal for this procurement. See solicitation documentation for details.
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.
