830-030-173-01 | Upgrade HVAC Systems

The University of Illinois - Chicago, is a 64-building facility established in 1920. The College of Nursing 936 (R2023) is a 162,621 square foot, 14-story building established in 1966. The Medical Center Administration 914 (R2012) is a 27,629 square foot, 6- story building established in 1928. The Physical Education Building (UIC030-0011) is a 245,785 square foot, 1-story building.
The scope of work provides for an analysis, recommendation, estimates, and design for upgrading the HVAC systems, including, but not limited to, air handling units, fan coil units, variable air volume boxes (terminal units), variable frequency drives, instrumentation, communication devices for building automated systems, required piping and ductwork with insulation, and other deficient required auxiliary equipment for the systems, and interior finishes/lighting work as needed. The work will need to be prioritized based on available funding. The buildings will remain occupied while work is complete. Hazardous materials may be encountered.
Specifically for work impacting the Medical Center Administration building, the State Historic Preservation Office should be consulted during every phase of this project. The State Historic Preservation Office should also be consulted during every phase of the other projects.
A Construction Manager will be assigned for this project.
$1,688,500 of the total project cost is for University of Illinois Owner's Costs and are not available for design and construction.
The A/E shall assess the project for eligibility under applicable utility incentive programs, energy grants, rebates, and other funding opportunities. The A/E shall identify all qualifying programs and shall prepare, coordinate, and submit all required applications, calculations, supporting documentation, and related materials necessary to obtainavailable incentives for the project.
The A/E is encouraged to include independent cost estimators on their teams to verify estimates are in line with current market conditions to avoid project bids that exceed the available funding for the project. The A/E estimates should be updated and verified at each stage of the project in accordance with the Design and Construction Manual. Designers are reminded that their Professional Services Agreements make them responsible for providing a design that is within budget, and they can be held responsible for redesigning the project should the bids received exceed project funding.
If applicable, the design will need to comply with the Illinois Stretch Energy Code.