University of Illinois Springfield
QBS #PSSS26R03
Request for Professional Services Qualifications (QBS): Civil Structural 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 to provide Civil/Structural engineering 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 one additional twoyear period (July 1, 2028 through June 30, 2030), for a total contract term of four years. Scheduled hourly rates may be adjusted after the renewal. Required Civil Engineering services include, but are not limited to, land surveying, topographic and utility site surveying, environmental, geotechnical, foundation, hydrology, and hydraulic engineering, and the analysis, planning, and design of sanitary sewer, storm water, water distribution, roadway, parking lot, and other site and civil infrastructure improvements. Consultants must have access to resources with diverse expertise, including incidental architectural, mechanical, and hazardous material remediation services as necessary to complete Civil Engineering Retainer projects. Structural Engineering services include, but are not limited to, structural design, forensic investigations, condition assessments, analysis, repair and failure assessments, static, dynamic, load, and seismic analysis of gravity and lateral structural systems. Services apply to new and existing buildings, bridges, and equipment supports primarily composed of steel, concrete, masonry, wood, aluminum, and composite materials. Consultants shall provide cost estimates and project schedules, as required. Consultants must be capable of providing a full range of professional services, including program analysis, preliminary design, construction documents, bidding, construction administration and observation, postconstruction services, and feasibility studies.
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 to provide Civil/Structural engineering 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 one additional twoyear period (July 1, 2028 through June 30, 2030), for a total contract term of four years. Scheduled hourly rates may be adjusted after the renewal. Required Civil Engineering services include, but are not limited to, land surveying, topographic and utility site surveying, environmental, geotechnical, foundation, hydrology, and hydraulic engineering, and the analysis, planning, and design of sanitary sewer, storm water, water distribution, roadway, parking lot, and other site and civil infrastructure improvements. Consultants must have access to resources with diverse expertise, including incidental architectural, mechanical, and hazardous material remediation services as necessary to complete Civil Engineering Retainer projects. Structural Engineering services include, but are not limited to, structural design, forensic investigations, condition assessments, analysis, repair and failure assessments, static, dynamic, load, and seismic analysis of gravity and lateral structural systems. Services apply to new and existing buildings, bridges, and equipment supports primarily composed of steel, concrete, masonry, wood, aluminum, and composite materials. Consultants shall provide cost estimates and project schedules, as required. Consultants must be capable of providing a full range of professional services, including program analysis, preliminary design, construction documents, bidding, construction administration and observation, postconstruction services, and feasibility studies.
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 or accepted 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.>br/>
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.>br/>
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 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.