Northeastern Illinois University
QBS #QBSCMPSFY2027
Request for Professional Services Qualifications (QBS): Qualification Based Selection (QBS) QBS# CMPSFY20
This notice has been modified
Published Friday, October 2, 2026
This Addendum is issued to provide public opening information and responses to questions submitted by prospective vendors regarding the above-referenced solicitation. The questions and corresponding responses are provided below for clarification and shall be considered part of the solicitation. Due Date and Time for Submission of Responses: A public opening will be conducted at the specified due date, local time, and physical location specified below. Responses must be submitted and received in accordance with the “Accepted Delivery Methods (for the QBS Submission)” at the physical location or through the E-bid platform, as applicable, prior to the due date and time listed below.
This notice has been modified
Published Thursday, September 24, 2026
The submission deadline has been extended from Monday, October 12, 2026, to Tuesday October 13, 2026, at 2:00 p.m. local time.
This notice has been modified
Published Wednesday, September 23, 2026
This addendum adds the attendance sheet, meeting minutes and questions from the virtual, mandatory pre-submittal conference on 9/21/2026.
This notice has been modified
Published Tuesday, September 22, 2026
Questions – Revised Deadline The date has changed for which questions are due.
First published Friday, September 11, 2026
Project Description
The Administration at Northeastern Illinois University is seeking a qualified architectural and planning firm to provide professional design and planning services for a comprehensive facilities master plan that will serve as a guiding framework for the Universitys physical development and support a thriving and sustainable future.
The Administration at Northeastern Illinois University is seeking a qualified architectural and planning firm to provide professional design and planning services for a comprehensive facilities master plan that will serve as a guiding framework for the Universitys physical development and support a thriving and sustainable future.
Letter Submission
Qualifications and supporting materials will be accepted below until 2:00 PM, Tuesday October 13, 2026:At the following address:
Purchasing Department
Building C, 4th Floor, Room C-435
5500 North St. Louis Avenue
Chicago, IL 60625
Purchasing Department
Building C, 4th Floor, Room C-435
5500 North St. Louis Avenue
Chicago, IL 60625
via E-bidding
For instructions on how to obtain a comprehensive purchase description, disclosure or contract forms, contact:
Robert Castrogiovanni
5500 North St Louis Avenue
Chicago, IL 60625
Phone: (773) 442-5305 Ext: 5305
5500 North St Louis Avenue
Chicago, IL 60625
Phone: (773) 442-5305 Ext: 5305
Chief Procurement Officer - Bridget McHatton
State Purchasing Officer - Eleanor Curcuro
Only those firms which meet the following qualifications will be considered:
- Submitted 1 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.
- 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.