- GSG Consultants, Inc,Schaumberg, IL$1,000,000
- Huff & Huff, Inc., a subsidiary of GZAOak Brook, IL$1,000,000
- Milhouse Engineering and Construction, Inc.Chicago, IL$1,000,000
University of Illinois at Chicago
QBS #PSS600C22003
Request for Professional Services Qualifications (QBS): ENVIRONMENTAL RETAINER
Renewal Info
Published Friday, May 2, 2025
Renewal entered into with:
Consultant: Carnow, Conibear & Associates, Ltd.
Amount: An estimated $1,000,000
Renewal: 2nd of 2, 7/1/2025 through 6/30/2026
Amount: An estimated $1,000,000
Renewal: 2nd of 2, 7/1/2025 through 6/30/2026
Pricing Changes:
None.
Service/Product Changes:
None.
Potential Future Renewals:
None
Consultant: Specialty Consulting, Inc.
Amount: An estimated $1,000,000
Renewal: 2nd of 2, 7/1/2025 through 6/30/2026
Amount: An estimated $1,000,000
Renewal: 2nd of 2, 7/1/2025 through 6/30/2026
Pricing Changes:
None.
Service/Product Changes:
Specialty Consulting, Inc. will be substituting Environmental Monitoring and Technologies, LLC with Direct Push Analytical Corp and American Veterans Construction, LLC.
Potential Future Renewals:
None
Consultant: Environmental Design International, Inc.
Amount: An estimated $1,000,000
Renewal: 2nd of 2, 7/1/2025 through 6/30/2026
Amount: An estimated $1,000,000
Renewal: 2nd of 2, 7/1/2025 through 6/30/2026
Pricing Changes:
None.
Service/Product Changes:
Environmental Design International, Inc. will be adding Tropical Environmental, Inc.
Potential Future Renewals:
None
Comments: The contract at issue has been reviewed and confirmed that it contains an option for renewal, that the terms of the renewal option have been met, and that the renewal does not require modification to a material term or condition of the contract. The estimated amount reflects fees per fiscal year. There is no guarantee that any work will be assigned.
The University has taken into account 30 ILCS 575/8i of the BEP Act in conducting this renewal.
The University award process may be delayed as this award goes through a state approval process.
Amendment
Published Thursday May 9, 2024
Consultant: Specialty Consulting, Inc.
Amendment Amount: $0
This amendment changes the renewal term from three (3) one-year renewals to two (2) renewal periods. The first renewal period will be extended to end on 6/30/2025 from 6/30/2024. And the second and final renewal term is a one-year renewal period beginning on 7/1/2025 and ending on 6/30/2026.
Consultant: Carnow, Conibear & Associates, Ltd.
Amendment Amount: $0
This amendment changes the renewal term from three (3) one-year renewals to two (2) renewal periods. The first renewal period will be extended to end on 6/30/2025 from 6/30/2024. And the second and final renewal term is a one-year renewal period beginning on 7/1/2025 and ending on 6/30/2026.
Consultant: Environmental Design International, Inc.
Amendment Amount: $0
This amendment changes the renewal term from three (3) one-year renewals to two (2) renewal periods. The first renewal period will be extended to end on 6/30/2025 from 6/30/2024. And the second and final renewal term is a one-year renewal period beginning on 7/1/2025 and ending on 6/30/2026.
Amendment Amount: $0
This amendment changes the renewal term from three (3) one-year renewals to two (2) renewal periods. The first renewal period will be extended to end on 6/30/2025 from 6/30/2024. And the second and final renewal term is a one-year renewal period beginning on 7/1/2025 and ending on 6/30/2026.
Amendment Amount: $0
This amendment changes the renewal term from three (3) one-year renewals to two (2) renewal periods. The first renewal period will be extended to end on 6/30/2025 from 6/30/2024. And the second and final renewal term is a one-year renewal period beginning on 7/1/2025 and ending on 6/30/2026.
Amendment Amount: $0
This amendment changes the renewal term from three (3) one-year renewals to two (2) renewal periods. The first renewal period will be extended to end on 6/30/2025 from 6/30/2024. And the second and final renewal term is a one-year renewal period beginning on 7/1/2025 and ending on 6/30/2026.
The Chief Procurement Officer for this procurement is now Bridget McHatton.
The State Purchasing Officer for this procurement is now Caleb Adams.
The University award process may be delayed as this award goes through a state approval process.
Renewal Info
Published Monday, May 22, 2023
Renewal entered into with:
Consultant: Carnow, Conibear & Associates, Ltd.
Amount: An estimated $1,000,000
Renewal: 1st of 3, 7/1/2023 through 6/30/2024
Amount: An estimated $1,000,000
Renewal: 1st of 3, 7/1/2023 through 6/30/2024
Pricing Changes:
None.
Service/Product Changes:
None.
Potential Future Renewals:
$1,000,000 Consultant: Environmental Design International, Inc.
Amount: An estimated $1,000,000
Renewal: 1st of 3, 7/1/2023 through 6/30/2024
Amount: An estimated $1,000,000
Renewal: 1st of 3, 7/1/2023 through 6/30/2024
Pricing Changes:
None.
Service/Product Changes:
None.
Potential Future Renewals:
$1,000,000 Consultant: Specialty Consulting, Inc.
Amount: An estimated $1,000,000
Renewal: 1st of 3, 7/1/2023 through 6/30/2024
Amount: An estimated $1,000,000
Renewal: 1st of 3, 7/1/2023 through 6/30/2024
Pricing Changes:
None.
Service/Product Changes:
None.
Potential Future Renewals:
$1,000,000 Comments: The contract at issue has been reviewed and confirmed that it contains an option for renewal, that the terms of the renewal option have been met, and that the renewal does not require modification to a material term or condition of the contract. The estimated amount reflects fees per fiscal year. There is no guarantee that any work will be assigned.
The Chief Procurement Officer for this procurement is now John Donato.
The State Purchasing Officer for this procurement is now Bridget McHatton.
The University has taken into account 30 ILCS 575/8i of the BEP Act in conducting this renewal.
The University award process may be delayed as this award goes through a state approval process.
Award Info Published Tuesday March 29, 2022
Carnow, Conibear & Associates, Ltd.Chicago, IL
- Amount: $1,000,000
- Terms: An estimated start date of 7/1/2022 through 6/30/2023
- Renewals: 3 one-year
- Potential Future Renewals: $1,000,000
- Carnow ConiBear & Associates (subcontractor)BEP [85% / $0]
- Stat Analysis (subcontractor)BEP [10% / $0]
- Bancroft Architects & Engineers (subcontractor)VBP [5% / $0]
Environmental Design International, Inc.Chicago, IL
- Amount: $1,000,000
- Terms: An estimated start date of 7/1/2022 through 6/30/2023
- Renewals: 3 one-year
- Potential Future Renewals: $1,000,000
- Orion Engineers (subcontractor)VBP [5% / $0]
- Environmental Design Interational (subcontractor)BEP [90% / $0]
- Bryan Environmental Consultants (subcontractor)BEP [5% / $0]
Specialty Consulting, Inc.Chicago, IL
- Amount: $1,000,000
- Terms: An estimated start date of 7/1/2022 through 6/30/2023
- Renewals: 3 one-year
- Potential Future Renewals: $1,000,000
- Specialty Consulting (subcontractor)BEP [90% / $0]
- Environmental Monitoring and Technologies (subcontractor)VBP [5% / $0]
- Stat Analysis (subcontractor)BEP [5% / $0]
Unsuccessful respondents (3)
Summary
Respondents
6 total
3 successful respondents
3 unsuccessful respondents
0 BEP consultants
0 VBP consultants
0 Small businesses
Buyer for this procurement: Denise Rowe, (217) 265-4525
Chief procurement officer for this procurement: John Donato
State purchasing officer for this procurement: John Knittle
The University award process may be delayed as this award goes through a state approval process.
First published Wednesday, October 20, 2021
Project Description
Professional Services Consultant to provide professional services, concentrated in, but not limited to, environmental studies, remediation, teaching/training services, etc. on an open-ended basis for one fiscal year (beginning July 1, 2022 and ending on June 30, 2023) with options to renew for up to three additional year periods (July 1st through June 30th) with provisions for the adjustment of the consultants hourly rate schedule in conjunction therewith. Professional Services Consultant must work with all University project specific / system software as required. There is no guarantee of work to be assigned. Projects are generally limited to those with project costs up to $5,000,000 or professional fees up to $750,000. Services shall be performed on an as-needed basis during the contract period. The University may select multiple consultants from this request. Each consultant selected may be limited to an aggregate of $1,000,000 in fees per fiscal year. Project types vary widely. A partial list of those types include any and all departments/aspects of a major urban University including, but not limited to, instructional facilities, housing, research, utilities, recreation, parking, etc. Project costs, fees and aggregate fees may be amended with required approval.
Project Location: UIC Campuses - West and East in Chicago, Illinois
See attached file for complete details and information on electronic bidding.
Professional Services Consultant to provide professional services, concentrated in, but not limited to, environmental studies, remediation, teaching/training services, etc. on an open-ended basis for one fiscal year (beginning July 1, 2022 and ending on June 30, 2023) with options to renew for up to three additional year periods (July 1st through June 30th) with provisions for the adjustment of the consultants hourly rate schedule in conjunction therewith. Professional Services Consultant must work with all University project specific / system software as required. There is no guarantee of work to be assigned. Projects are generally limited to those with project costs up to $5,000,000 or professional fees up to $750,000. Services shall be performed on an as-needed basis during the contract period. The University may select multiple consultants from this request. Each consultant selected may be limited to an aggregate of $1,000,000 in fees per fiscal year. Project types vary widely. A partial list of those types include any and all departments/aspects of a major urban University including, but not limited to, instructional facilities, housing, research, utilities, recreation, parking, etc. Project costs, fees and aggregate fees may be amended with required approval.
Project Location: UIC Campuses - West and East in Chicago, Illinois
See attached file for complete details and information on electronic bidding.
Letter Submission
Qualifications and supporting materials will be accepted below until 4:00 PM, Wednesday November 10, 2021:At the following address:
via Electronic bidding only
Chicago, IL 60612
via Electronic bidding only
Chicago, IL 60612
via E-bidding
Contact Information:
William Bradford
Associate Director
Chicago, IL 60612
Phone: (847) 490-4741
E-Mail:wdbrad1@uic.edu
Associate Director
Chicago, IL 60612
Phone: (847) 490-4741
E-Mail:wdbrad1@uic.edu
For instructions on how to obtain a comprehensive purchase description, disclosure or contract forms, contact:
Chris Rogan
Chief Procurement Officer - John Donato
State Purchasing Officer - John Knittle
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.