Library Learning Environments Architectural and Engineering Services

Columbia College Chicago is seeking architectural and engineering services for the approximately 21,520-square-foot Library Learning Environments renovation at 33 E. Ida B. Wells Drive, including design through construction administration and closeout.

Columbia College Chicago


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RFQ IBHE 2026
Oct 30, 2026 08:00 PM
Oct 02, 2026 12:00 PM
$8,000,000.00
1 year 8 months
Minority-Owned Business
Request for Quote/Qualifications (RFQ)
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procurementintake@colum.edu
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Description

Columbia College Chicago is seeking qualifications from an architectural and engineering services provider for a full-floor gut renovation of approximately 21,520 square feet on the fourth floor of 33 E. Ida B. Wells Drive. The estimated construction budget is approximately $8.0 million, inclusive of furniture, furnishings, and equipment and exclusive of professional services and other soft costs. The selected firm will provide programming, feasibility studies, stakeholder engagement, schematic design, design development, cost estimating, construction documents and specifications, bidding and permit assistance, construction administration, construction observation, and closeout services. The team must include architecture, structural, mechanical, electrical, lighting, plumbing, fire protection, technology/low-voltage, audiovisual, graphic/signage, and cost-estimating capabilities, along with any additional specialty consultants needed. Responses are evaluated through a qualification-based selection process; price information is not requested or considered.

Classification Codes
NAICS541310Architectural Services
PSCC211Architect - Engineer Services (including landscaping, interior layout, and designing)
Smart Codes
architectural design servicesengineering design servicesconstruction administration services
Specifications
Service Only
Timeline
Oct 2, 2026-Posted Date
Oct 19, 2026 04:00 PM-Mandatory Pre-Submittal Meeting and Site Visit (required)
Meeting and site visit will be held in the lobby.
Oct 21, 2026 08:00 PM-RFI Deadline
Oct 30, 2026 08:00 PM-Response Due Date
Requirements
Required
  • Commercial General Liability — $1,000,000.00
  • Automobile Liability — $1,000,000.00
  • Workers' Compensation/Employers' Liability — $1,000,000.00
  • Professional Liability — $2,000,000.00
Scored
  • Minimum 3 references
  • Within the last 5 years
  • Client point of contact required for each reference
Yes
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