The Public Building Commission of Chicago is soliciting qualifications from firms experienced in acting as an Architect of Record (AOR) providing architectural and engineering services for the Chicago Transit Authority Rail Car Simulator Facility developed through the PBC. Architectural firms must demonstrate relevant and recent experience (last 5 years) on comparable fast track projects.

The AOR and its consultants will be responsible for performing a full range of architectural and engineering services, which may include: programming, schematic design, design development, construction documentation, permitting, bidding, construction administration and project close-out.

Submittals Due:
Qualification Submittals must be delivered by Monday, May 23, 2011 at 10:00 am to the PBC, Richard J. Daley Center, 50 West Washington Street, Room 200.

Pre-Submittal Conference:
A Pre-Submittal Conference will be held on Tuesday, May 10, 2011 at 1:30 pm at the PBC, Richard J. Daley Center, 50 West Washington Street, Room CL115.

Contact:
Rosalinda "Rusty" Castillo - Contract Officer (312) 742-0121

Requests for Interpretation:
Every request for interpretation must be made in writing, by email to rusty.castillo@cityofchicago.org and/or addressed to the Public Building Commission of Chicago 50 West Washington Street Chicago, Illinois 60602, ATTENTION: Rosalinda "Rusty" Castillo, Contract Officer. Questions received after 12:00 Noon on Friday, May 13, 2011 may be answered at the discretion of the Public Building Commission of Chicago. The interpretations, if any, will be issued in writing and posted below.

Documents:
Request for Qualifications Architect of Record for Chicago Transit Authority Rail car Simulator Facility (dated May 2, 2011).

Addendum:

• Addendum 1 (5/13/11).
• Addendum 2 (5/17/11).