University of Illinois Springfield
QBS #PSSS26R02
Request for Professional Services Qualifications (QBS): Architectural Services Retainer
First published Tuesday, April 14, 2026
Project Description
The Springfield campus of the University of Illinois is seeking statements of qualifications from Professional Services Consultants interested in providing the Springfield campus with architectural services on a retainer basis. Each agreement will be for two years, beginning July 1, 2026, and ending June 30, 2028 with an option to renew for up to one additional two-year period (July 1, 2028 through June 30, 2030) for a total contract term of four years. Hourly rate adjustments may be negotiated after each renewal. Architectural Services required under this contract include, but are not limited to: feasibility studies, programming, program analysis, and remodeling projects. In addition, the ability to provide a full range of professional services under the contract is required, including in-house rendering capabilities, cost modeling, preliminary design, construction documents, procurement (bidding) assistance, construction administration, construction observation, and post-construction services. The Professional Services Consultant should have access to consulting resources that provide diverse experience and expertise to include but not be limited to accessibility, instructional and research lab, instructional space, housing, food service, retail, roofing, envelope design, sustainability, systems building, signage, interior architecture, FF&E, EH&S, elevator, IT, AV and sport/recreational type projects. The Professional Services Consultant should be skilled and experienced in energy conservation practices and commissioning/retro-commissioning of existing exterior and interior systems, such as daylight harvesting and roofing insulation systems. Development of campus standard details and building existing condition analysis reporting may be required.
Project Location: University of Illinois Springfield Campus
See attached for complete details.
The Springfield campus of the University of Illinois is seeking statements of qualifications from Professional Services Consultants interested in providing the Springfield campus with architectural services on a retainer basis. Each agreement will be for two years, beginning July 1, 2026, and ending June 30, 2028 with an option to renew for up to one additional two-year period (July 1, 2028 through June 30, 2030) for a total contract term of four years. Hourly rate adjustments may be negotiated after each renewal. Architectural Services required under this contract include, but are not limited to: feasibility studies, programming, program analysis, and remodeling projects. In addition, the ability to provide a full range of professional services under the contract is required, including in-house rendering capabilities, cost modeling, preliminary design, construction documents, procurement (bidding) assistance, construction administration, construction observation, and post-construction services. The Professional Services Consultant should have access to consulting resources that provide diverse experience and expertise to include but not be limited to accessibility, instructional and research lab, instructional space, housing, food service, retail, roofing, envelope design, sustainability, systems building, signage, interior architecture, FF&E, EH&S, elevator, IT, AV and sport/recreational type projects. The Professional Services Consultant should be skilled and experienced in energy conservation practices and commissioning/retro-commissioning of existing exterior and interior systems, such as daylight harvesting and roofing insulation systems. Development of campus standard details and building existing condition analysis reporting may be required.
Project Location: University of Illinois Springfield Campus
See attached for complete details.
Letter Submission
Qualifications and supporting materials will be accepted below until 4:00 PM, Wednesday April 29, 2026:At the following address:
via PRZM electronic bidding per bidding documents
Springfield, IL 62703
via PRZM electronic bidding per bidding documents
Springfield, IL 62703
There will be no hard copies submitted for this project.
Officially recognized timestamped submittal date will be the electronic copy of the packet, organized and with electronic bookmarks as indicated above, shall be submitted in pdf format, using the URL https://przm.apps.uillinois.edu/przm/ocpweb.nsf/projectsuis to complete and submit the information. The electronic copy shall be submitted using the web at the URL listed and will not be accepted via email.
The electronic submittal is the official submittal of record. Firms shall be disqualified if an electronic submittal is not received. Firms shall notify contact person above of any technical problems PRIOR to the time/date the submittal is due.
Officially recognized timestamped submittal date will be the electronic copy of the packet, organized and with electronic bookmarks as indicated above, shall be submitted in pdf format, using the URL https://przm.apps.uillinois.edu/przm/ocpweb.nsf/projectsuis to complete and submit the information. The electronic copy shall be submitted using the web at the URL listed and will not be accepted via email.
The electronic submittal is the official submittal of record. Firms shall be disqualified if an electronic submittal is not received. Firms shall notify contact person above of any technical problems PRIOR to the time/date the submittal is due.
Contact Information:
Keith M. Stewart
Springfield, IL 62703
Phone: (217) 206-7375
E-Mail:kstew6@uis.edu
Springfield, IL 62703
Phone: (217) 206-7375
E-Mail:kstew6@uis.edu
For instructions on how to obtain a comprehensive purchase description, disclosure or contract forms, contact:
Karen Brown
Phone: (217) 330-2901
Phone: (217) 330-2901
Chief Procurement Officer - Bridget McHatton
State Purchasing Officer - Caleb Adams
Only those firms which meet the following qualifications will be considered:
- 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.
- 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.