REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATIONS FOR CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT SERVICES
The Board of Library Trustees of the South Holland Public Library is soliciting qualifications from professional firms to provide construction management services for three (3) projects at the South Holland Public Library located at 16250 Wausau Ave, South Holland, IL 60473
Consideration will be limited to firms which have demonstrated successful experience in the provision of construction management services of a similar scope for a public library or other public sector owner and are encouraged to apply.
Project Description
The South Holland Public Library seeks to include (3) main areas of renovation in the current scope of work. The first area is the renovation of an existing exterior +/- 1000 sf lower level youth patio. The second area is the renovation of a set of multi-stall lower level public restrooms. The third area is the renovation an existing +/- 500 sf main level exterior patio including a new ADA accessible ramp. All three projects would be completed concurrently in the Spring/Summer of 2026.
Scope of Service
The Construction Manager selected will work in cooperation with the Architect to realize the goals of the Library in an expeditious and economical manner. Construction Manager services shall include but are not limited to:
Pre-Construction: Participation in regular meetings with the Library and the Architect; development of a preliminary project schedule; preparation of cost estimates during the design phase; required meetings with the Village to coordinate and requirements for the construction of the project.
Bidding: Preparation and coordination of the bid documents and manuals, public bid announcement and pre-bid walk through, obtaining and opening bids along with recommendation of award in a manner consistent with requirements for public libraries under applicable statutes; and obtaining all required permits with the Village of South Holland.
Construction: Daily on site supervision and project management including scheduling, coordination and quality control, scheduling and coordination of bi-weekly construction meetings with owner/architect, obtaining all required inspections with the Village of South Holland, coordination of all shop drawings and material submittals between architect and subcontractors, submittal and management of all payment applications including all lien waivers, change orders, etc., final punch list, and project close out including all manuals and documentation.
Expected Schedule:
RFQ issued: August 18, 2025
RFQ proposals due: September 8, 2025 at 3:00 pm CST
CM interviews at Library: Week of September 15, 2025
Library Board Approval: September 22, 2025
Project Design Phase: August 2025 – January 2026
Project Issue for Bid: January 2026
Project construction start (Tentative): March 2026
Project completion (Tentative): August 2026
Submittal Requirements/Statement of Qualifications
Submittals containing the information described in the full RFQ should be mailed or delivered to:
South Holland Public Library
Attn: Christyn Rayford, Library Director – Construction Manager – RFQ
16250 Wausau Avenue South Holland, IL 60473
RFQ are due no later than 3:00 p.m. on September 8, 2025 at the Library.
Two hard copies are required. One electronic copy should also be submitted on a flash drive with the hard copies. Faxed or emailed proposals will not be accepted. There will be no public opening or review.
Please contact Dan Pohrte, product Architecture + Design at dpohrte@product-architects.com for a full copy of the RFQ including a project information package and/or with any questions regarding the building project.
Proposals will be taken under advisement and reviewed by the Library staff following the submittal deadline and the library staff will shortlist firms for interviews. Final candidate evaluation will be made by the Library Director and presented to the Board of Library Trustees for approval. The staff will consider the responsiveness of the materials submitted, qualifications, ability of professional personnel, past record and experience, performance data, ability to meet time and budgetary requirements, workload, availability, and other factors deemed relevant by the Board. Library staff and the Board of Library Trustees reserve the right to reject any or all proposals. The Library staff and the Board of Library Trustees reserve the right to select a Construction Manager in the best interest of the Library and at the sole discretion of the Executive Director and the Library Board of Trustees.
South Holland Library Board of Trustees
South Holland, Cook County, Illinois