Announcements
- Upside Contract
November 20, 2009 – On November 20, 2009, the University of Illinois Office of Capital Programs and Real Estate Services (UOCP&RES) went live with…
- November Board of Trustees Meeting
November 12, 2009 – The items considered during the meeting… - New Capital Contract Document System
November 3, 2009 – In late November, 2009, the University of Illinois Office of Capital… - Congratulations to Mike Bass
October 30, 2009 – Please join us in congratulating Mike Bass on his recent promotion… - FCPWeb Log-in Issues
October 7, 2009 – We are continuing to experience intermittent log-in issues with FCPWeb… - Vendor Services Application
October 1, 2009 – UOCP&RES will introduce a Vendor Services Application to replace…
Policy and Laws
University Policy
- Brand Name Policy: This policy applies to the specifying and/or purchase of specific brand name products for use in capital projects.
- Change Order & Amendment Policy: This policy governs expenditures in excess of a capital contract’s original price.
- Equal Employment Opportunity compliance Program: The University’s policy regarding the implementation and review of a Contractor’s Affirmative Action Plan for capital projects.
- Qualifications Based Selection (QBS) Policy: The University’s policy and process for selecting Professional Services Consultants.
- Capital Professional Services Scope and Fee Negotiation Policy: The guidelines for negotiating fees with a PSC after a firm has been selected using the QBS policy and law.
- Capital Professional Services Consultant (PSC) Error and Omissions Policy: This policy should be reviewed by all PSCs interested in doing business with the University prior to submitting for a project. This policy explains how the University assesses errors and omissions on the design of a construction project.
- Retainer Contract Policy: Each campus has retained the services of professional consultants to assist on small capital improvement projects. These firms are under contract and “on-call” to be able to start work on a project in a timely manner.
- Capital Contracts Limits: Authority limits for contracts related to capital projects and approval required.
- Equipment Purchase Procedures (CDB Projects): The procedures used to purchase equipment of projects funded by the Capital Development Board (CDB).
- Capital and Componentization Procedure: The procedures and guidelines for depreciating capital asset costs over their useful lives.
- Business and Financial Policies and Procedures: The Office of Business and Financial Services manual that contains policies that apply the University and its campuses. General information for any consultants, contractors or vendors that plan to or currently do business with the University.
State and Federal Laws
- Illinois Higher Board of Education and Procurement Code: The guidelines and procurement rules that the University operates under with regards to contracting for the design and construction of facilities.
- Illinois Human Rights Act: This statute must be adhered to by the University and the vendors that the University hires to perform work.
- Federal Executive Order 11246 – Contractor Requirements: Department of Labor regulations pertaining to Equal Employment Opportunity specific to Contractors and Subcontractors.
- Illinois Architectural Practice Act of 1989: The statute that governs the profession of Architecture in Illinois.
- Illinois Landscape Architectural Practice Act of 1989: The statute that governs the profession of Landscape Architecture in Illinois.
- Illinois Professional Engineering Practice Act of 1989: The statute that governs the profession of Engineering in Illinois.
- Illinois Structural Engineering Practice Act of 1989: The statute that governs the profession of Structural Engineering in Illinois.
- Illinois Interior Design Title Act: The statute that governs the profession of Interior Design.
- Illinois Professional Land Surveyor Act of 1989: The statute that governs the profession of Land Surveying in Illinois.
- Elevator Safety and Regulation Act:: The statute that governs elevator safety requirements.
- Fire Sprinkler Contractor Licensing Act: The statute that governs the minimum standards for fire sprinkler contractor licensure.
- Illinois Plumbing License Law: The statute that governs the minimum standards for plumbing contractor licensure.
- Illinois Roofing Industry Licensing Act: The statute that governs the minimum standards for roofing contractor licensure.