University of Illinois at Chicago
RFP #RFP600C26173R1
Request for Proposal: FY28 Project Management Consulting Services
First published Friday, September 4, 2026
Sealed proposals will be accepted below until 4:00 PM, Thursday, October 1, 2026:
At the following address:
via PRZM electronic bidding per bidding documents
Chicago, IL 60612
via PRZM electronic bidding per bidding documents
Chicago, IL 60612
Professional Services Consultant to provide professional services, concentrated in Project Management, on an open-ended basis for two fiscal years (beginning July 1, 2027 and ending on June 30, 2029) with options to renew for one additional two-year period (July 1, 2029 through June 30, 2031) 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 would include academic, office, athletic, student services, student housing, retail, healthcare, research, and building infrastructure. Services may include Project Management Construction Services, Estimating and Cost Control, and Scheduling. Project costs, fees and aggregate fee may be amended with required approval.
Project Location: University of Illinois Campuses:
1. Chicago, Illinois
2. Peoria, Illinois
3. Rockford, Illinois
See attached for complete details.
Project Location: University of Illinois Campuses:
1. Chicago, Illinois
2. Peoria, Illinois
3. Rockford, Illinois
See attached for complete details.
Contact Information:
A. Elizabeth Ortner
Chicago, IL 60612
Phone: (312) 996-6094
E-Mail:aeortner@uic.edu
Chicago, IL 60612
Phone: (312) 996-6094
E-Mail:aeortner@uic.edu
For instructions on how to obtain a comprehensive purchase description, disclosure or contract forms, contact:
Karen Brown
Phone: (217) 300-2901
Phone: (217) 300-2901
Chief Procurement Officer - Bridget McHatton
State Purchasing Officer - Caleb Adams
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.
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.
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.