Governors State University
QBS #QBS1Eng
Request for Professional Services Qualifications (QBS): Engineering Services
Renewal Info
Published Wednesday June 12, 2019
Renewal entered into with:
Consultant: Ghafari Associates Inc.
Amount: An amount not to exceed $450,000
Renewal: 1st of 1, 7/1/2019 through 6/30/2022
Pricing Changes: 
None
Service/Product Changes: 
None
Potential Future Renewals: None
Consultant: Primera Engineers Ltd.
Amount: An amount not to exceed $450,000
Renewal: 1st of 1, 7/1/2019 through 6/30/2022
Pricing Changes: 
None
Service/Product Changes: 
None
Potential Future Renewals: None
Consultant: WBK Engineering LLC
Amount: An amount not to exceed $450,000
Renewal: 1st of 1, 7/1/2019 through 6/30/2022
Pricing Changes: 
None
Service/Product Changes: 
None
Potential Future Renewals: None
Comments: Vendors confirm that they will meet/exceed the diverse vendor aspirational goal established during this renewal period.

The buyer for this procurement is now Bettie Lewis, (708) 534-4990.
The State Purchasing Officer for this procurement is now Nicole Krneta Rogers.

The University award process may be delayed up to thirty days as this award goes through a state approval process.
Award Info Published Tuesday May 24, 2016
Awarded to:
Consultant: Ghafari Associates Inc., Chicago, IL
Amount: An amount not to exceed $450,000
Terms:
An estimated start date of 7/1/2016 through 6/30/2019
Renewals:
1 three-year
Potential Future Renewals: $450,000
Consultant: Primera Engineers Ltd., Chicago, IL
Amount: An amount not to exceed $450,000
Terms:
An estimated start date of 7/1/2016 through 6/30/2019
Renewals:
1 three-year
Potential Future Renewals: $450,000
Consultant: WBK Engineering LLC, St. Charles, IL
Amount: An amount not to exceed $450,000
Terms:
An estimated start date of 7/1/2016 through 6/30/2019
Renewals:
1 three-year
Potential Future Renewals: $450,000
Number of Unsuccessful, Responsive Respondents: 18
Comments:
The GSU Board of Trustees has approved these awards for use on an as-needed-basis.
Note: Primera Engineering Ltd. is a BEP certified firm. GSU continues to encourage use of BEP certified subcontractors in any scope of work, as applicable.
The buyer for this procurement is now Bettie Lewis, (708) 534-4990.
The State Purchasing Officer for this procurement is now Nicole Krneta Rogers.
The University award process may be delayed up to thirty days as this award goes through a state approval process.
This notice has been modified
Published Friday April 8, 2016
Amendment #5 includes vendor requested questions & the GSU answers. No further questions will be accepted for this solicitation.
This notice has been modified
Published Thursday April 7, 2016
Amendment #4 includes vendor requested questions & the GSU answers.
This notice has been modified
Published Tuesday April 5, 2016
Amendment #3 includes a vendor requested question & the GSU answer.
This notice has been modified
Published Monday April 4, 2016
Amendments #1 & #2 include vendor requested questions & the GSU answers.
First published Tuesday, March 29, 2016
Project Description
The Board of Trustees of Governors State University requests submission of qualifications from interested engineering firms to provide services on an "as-needed" basis. The agreement will be for 36 months beginning July 1, 2016. Services will be performed on an as-needed basis during the contract period. There is no guarantee that any work will be assigned under this QBS selection.
Letter Submission
Qualifications and supporting materials will be accepted below until 3:00 PM, Thursday April 14, 2016:
At the following address:
Procurement
One University Parkway
University Park, IL 60484

For additional information, contact:
Tracy Sullivan
Phone: (708) 534-4990 Ext: 3018
FAX: (708) 235-3970
State Purchasing Officer - Nicole Krneta Rogers
Only those firms which meet the following qualifications will be considered:
  • Submitted 4 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 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.

Documents

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Specification Documents

  • QBS1EngAmendment1.pdf (287 KB)
  • QBS1EngAmendment2.pdf (272 KB)
  • QBS1EngAmendment3.pdf (270 KB)
  • QBS1EngAmendment4.pdf (96 KB)
  • QBS1EngAmendment5.pdf (84 KB)
  • QBS1Engin.pdf (2 MB)

Other Public Documents

  • QBS1ENGaddlinfoFinal.pdf (220 KB)
  • QBS1EngTallySheet.pdf (62 KB)

Conflict of Interest Document

  • PPBWBKConflict.pdf (737 KB)
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