Notice of RFQ for AOR Services for Chicago Vocational Career Academy- PS1934

PBC Alert 12-011 The Public Building Commission of Chicago (PBC) is soliciting qualifications from firms experienced in serving as the Architect of Record (AOR) to provide architectural and engineering services for a project that will likely include major capital renovation, limited demolition, as well as a new addition to the Chicago Vocational Career Academy (CVCA), an existing high school campus located at 2100 East 87th Street. The AOR and its consultants will be responsible for performing a full range of architectural and engineering services, including conceptual design, schematic design, design development, contract document development and construction administration services. This project will affect an existing 800,000 square foot high school campus. It is anticipated that some areas of the existing building will be demolished, other spaces within the existing building will be renovated and an addition may also be constructed. The proposed site is approximately 25.2 acres and is bound by Anthony Street on the East, 85th to the North, Chappel to the West and 87th Street to the South. The project will also include significant site development scope of work, inclusive of environmental management and civil and landscape development that will likely include parking and athletic amenities as well as potential exterior vocational training areas. Furniture, fixture and equipment (FF+E) will also be included. A copy of the ad including the submittal forms can be found at: https://pbcchicago.com/content/working/opening_display.asp?BID_ID=414 A Pre-Submittal Meeting will be held Monday, July 30, 2012 at 2:00 p.m., 2nd Floor Boardroom, Richard J. Daley Center, 50 West Washington. After the Pre-Submittal Meeting, a list of firms attending the meeting will be added to the Web site ad. Sealed proposals shall be received at the Public Building Commission, Richard J. Daley Center, 50 West Washington, Room 200, until 10:00 a.m. Wednesday, August 8, 2012. Information regarding this RFP and all of the projects currently open for bid is available at www.pbcchicago.com Public Building Commission of Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel, Chairman Erin Lavin Cabonargi, Executive Director Report suspicion of corruption, fraud, misconduct by officials, employees, or those doing business with the PBC. Compliance Hotline: 888-686-8383 or www.pbc.alertline.com Follow this RFP on Twitter @PBCChi #CVCA