City of Elgin Ionwave #26-015

Design and Construction Documentation Services for Hemmens Cultural Center Lobby Renovation

This opportunity seeks professional design services for the renovation and upgrade of the Hemmens Cultural Center lobby in Elgin, Illinois. - Government Buyer: - City of Elgin, Department of Cultural Arts & Special Events, Purchasing Department - Project Scope: - Design and preparation of full construction documents for lobby renovation - Includes carpet replacement, repainting, refinishing, and repurposing of box office, coatroom, and will-call areas - Optional lighting upgrade - Services span evaluation of existing conditions, schematic design, design development, construction documentation, bidding assistance, and construction administration - Coordination with City and Cultural Center staff, stakeholder meetings, and project administration required - Requirements: - Firms must have at least 10 years of experience in public assembly and performing arts center design - Compliance with City of Elgin’s affirmative action, equal employment, insurance, and certification requirements - Submission of required forms (Employee Utilization, Sexual Harassment, Tax/Collusion/Debarment affidavits) - Fixed fee contract with provisions for additional services at a blended hourly rate, subject to written authorization - All reimbursable expenses must be included in the fixed fee unless otherwise approved - Subject to local purchasing preferences and prevailing wage laws - No specific OEMs or vendors are named in the solicitation - Place of Performance: - Hemmens Cultural Center, 45 Symphony Way, Elgin, IL 60120

Description

The City of Elgin is soliciting proposals from qualified firms to design and provide full construction documents for the renovation and upgrade of the lobby of The Hemmens Cultural Center. This is a publicly advertised and competitively awarded Request for Proposal (RFP). Proposals must be submitted electronically via the City of Elgin’s web portal by April 21, 2026, at 3:00 PM CT. The project includes design development, schematic and construction documents, coordination with city and center staff, stakeholder meetings, and project administration.

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