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Governor Ryan Announces Capital Development Board Groundbreakers Program Selections
SPRINGFIELD Governor George H. Ryan today announced the names of 27 professional firms selected to design projects included as part of the Capital Development Board's GroundBreakers program. The program is aimed at expanding opportunities for Illinois design firms, especially minority and female owned firms.
"The Illinois FIRST program has spurred construction throughout Illinois. This CDB program is aimed at expanding the pool of architects and engineers available to design that work," Ryan said. "By reaching out to new firms, awarding them a small project and giving them specialized attention, we are giving them an opportunity to establish a proven record of quality performance that is vital to successfully competing for larger state construction projects. My administration is committed to expanding opportunities for minorities and women, and this program addresses that goal as well."
Architect/engineers were selected for 27 projects totaling nearly $4.8 million. Information was sent to roughly 300 Illinois design firms, which were new to state work or which had not held contracts with CDB in the past three years, inviting them to submit their qualifications for projects within their realm of expertise.
"CDB implemented this program last year in an effort to give new firms, especially minority and female owned firms, the opportunity to gain experience on a small CDB project in the hope that that experience would aid them in securing future work," CDB Executive Director Kim Robinson said.
"CDB is always looking to attract firms which have not chosen to compete for state contracts in the past in an effort to expand our partnership base. A larger and stronger pool of architects/engineers eligible to perform state work benefits us all from a quality standpoint and provides opportunities for a more diverse workforce."
Of the 27 firms selected to design projects, four are minorityowned firms and six are femaleowned firms. All those selected will receive special training and attention to help ensure success.
The GroundBreakers program is strongly supported by Governor Ryan's Office and the General Assembly's Minority Caucus.
CDB is the state's construction management agency. Its share of the Governor's Fiscal Year 2001 Capital Program is more than $3 billion. The agency works with other governmental bodies and private companies to contract for the design and construction of statefunded improvements throughout Illinois.
A list of GroundBreakers projects and those selected to design the work are are listed below:
PROJECTS | DESIGNERS |
Replace S2 Air Conditioning Unit
2nd District Appellate Court Building Elgin, Illinois | Thermal Energy Inc. (Hoffman Estates, IL) |
Enlarge Doorways, Main Bathrooms and Support Bldg.
Manteno Veterans Home Manteno, Illinois | Morcom, N.V., Inc. (Chicago, IL) |
Emergency Generator Expansion
Anna Veterans Home Anna, Illinois | Lindsey Associates (Carbondale, IL) |
Replace Roofs
Mississippi Palisades State Park
Carroll County | Hagney Architects (Rockford, IL) |
Replace Roof
Illini State Park Lasalle County | Emma & Vasilion Architects
(Geneva, IL) |
Rehabilitate Interior & Exterior
Bryant Cottage State Memorial Bement, Illinois | Searl and Associates Architects P. C. (Chicago, IL) |
Replace Security Fencing
Western Illinois Correctional Center
Mt. Sterling, Illinois | M. D. Wessler & Associates Inc. (Arenzville, IL) |
Replace Warehouse Freezers
Western Illinois Correctional Center Brown County, Illinois | Design Mechanical Inc.
(Quincy, IL) |
Upgrade Electrical Systems
Hill Correctional Center
Galesburg, Illinois | Midwest Engineering Consultants Ltd. (Moline, IL) |
Replace Bar Screen Building/Upgrade Component
Joliet Correctional Center Joliet, Illinois | Alvord Budick & Howson, LLC (Chicago, IL) |
Administration Bldg. Repair, Renovate HVAC Pontiac Correctional Center Pontiac, Illinois | Ambitech Engineering Corporation (Downers Grove, IL) |
Upgrade Storm Sewers
Sheridan Correctional Center Sheridan, Illinois | McBride Engineering Inc.
(Hazel Crest, IL) |
Replace Security Fencing
Graham Correctional Center Montgomery County | Frank & Cowles Inc. (Springfield, IL) |
Upgrade Utilities
Rockford Regional Office Building Rockford, Illinois | Infrastructure Engineering Inc. (Chicago, IL) |
Replace Communication Tower
Illinois State Police District 21 Headquarters Ashkum, Illinois | Swan & Associates A Professional Corp. (Peoria, IL) |
Replace Roof
Illinois State Police District 5 Joliet, Illinois | S M T Architects P. C. (Glen Ellyn, IL) |
Upgrade Kitchen, HVAC, Plumbing,Electrical
Howe Developmental Center Tinley Park, Illinois | Jackson Architects L L C
(Chicago, IL) |
Tuckpointing on Various Buildings
Howe Developmental Center Tinley Park, Illinois | Postl Yore and Associates Inc.
(Arlington Heights, IL) |
Repair Exterior Masonry
Madden Mental Health Center Hines, Illinois | S T R Partners L L C (Chicago, IL) |
Retrofit/Upgrade Mechanical Refrigeration Equipment
Singer Mental Health Center Rockford, Illinois | J N Engineering Co. Div of
JN Construction & Engineering Co. Inc.
(Evanston, IL) |
Replace Roof and Rehabilitate Exterior
Macomb Armory Macomb, Illinois | Architectural Design Group
(Peoria, IL) |
Miscellaneous Improvements
IDOT District 9 Facilities Carbondale, West City , Marion & Anna, Illinois | Eilering Architecture (Swansea, IL) |
Construct Pole Building
IDOT Maintenance Storage Facility Joliet, Illinois | Davenport Architects (Downers Grove, IL) |
Replace Boiler System
IDOT District 3 Headquarters Ottawa, Illinois | HoweWoods Technical Services Inc.
(Frankfort, IL) |
Replace Roof on Team Section Building
IDOT District 5 Monticello, Illinois | The Haley Architectural Group (Chestnut, IL) |
Install Humidification System
Illinois Medical District Commission Chicago, Illinois | E M S d/b/a Engineering & Management Specialists
(Downers Grove, IL) |
Upgrade Automation System and Replace Fans
Illinois Medical District Commission Chicago, Illinois | Pasco Inc.
(Chicago, IL) |
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