Champaign County Forest Preserve District - Nature Center Exhibit Design-Build Services - 2026
Champaign County Forest Preserve DistrictSpecial District · Mahomet, IL- Due
- Nov 23, 2026
- 12 days left
- Posted
- Oct 13, 2026
- Primary contact
- Sam Ihm
- (217) 586-3360
The 30-second brief
The Champaign County Forest Preserve District seeks exhibit design and build proposals for the new Homer Lake Nature Center at Homer Lake Forest Preserve in Champaign, Illinois. The project includes museum-quality graphic and gallery design, fabrication, and installation for a low-tech dynamic gallery space, donor wall, and outdoor interpretive installations. The estimated budget is $150,000, with a completion date of December 21, 2027. Proposals are due by November 23, 2026, at 9 am. Evaluation criteria include firm experience, quality of design concept documents, compliance, total project cost, and project timeline.
Low-tech dynamic museum-quality gallery space, Donor wall, Two outdoor interactive interpretive installations, Graphic design concepts, Gallery design concepts, Tactile interactive exhibit elements
Firm’s experience and past performance - 25%, Quality of design concept documents - 25%, Firm’s compliance with objectives and requirements - 20%, Total project cost - 20%, Project Timeline - 10%
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Summary
The Champaign County Forest Preserve District seeks exhibit design and build proposals for the new Homer Lake Nature Center at Homer Lake Forest Preserve in Champaign, Illinois.
The project includes museum-quality graphic and gallery design, fabrication, and installation for a low-tech dynamic gallery space, donor wall, and outdoor interpretive installations. The estimated budget is $150,000, with a completion date of December 21, 2027. Proposals are due by November 23, 2026, at 9 am. Evaluation criteria include firm experience, quality of design concept documents, compliance, total project cost, and project timeline.
EVALUATION CRITERIA
5- Firm’s experience and past performance - 25%
- Quality of design concept documents - 25%
- Firm’s compliance with objectives and requirements - 20%
- Total project cost - 20%
- Project Timeline - 10%
REQUIRED DELIVERABLES
6- Low-tech dynamic museum-quality gallery space
- Donor wall
- Two outdoor interactive interpretive installations
- Graphic design concepts
- Gallery design concepts
- Tactile interactive exhibit elements
REQUIRED ATTACHMENTS
7- Acknowledgement of Interest Form
- Statement of Qualifications
- Relevant Experience
- Personnel Sub-Consultants and References
- Project Costs
- Project Timeline
- Design Concepts
- Submit to
- Board of Commissioners, Champaign County Forest Preserve District, 109 S Lake of the Woods Rd, Mahomet, IL 61853
- Scope location
- Mahomet, IL
Questions about this RFP
How do I respond to this RFP from Champaign County Forest Preserve District?
Review the full solicitation document for submission requirements, evaluation criteria, and deadlines. The submission deadline is November 23, 2026. The solicitation specifies required deliverables that must be addressed in your response. Be sure to include all required attachments as outlined in the solicitation. Submissions should be delivered to: Board of Commissioners, Champaign County Forest Preserve District, 109 S Lake of the Woods Rd, Mahomet, IL 61853. For questions, contact Sam Ihm.
Can small businesses or minority-owned firms bid on this RFP?
Most government agencies, including Champaign County Forest Preserve District in IL, encourage participation from small businesses, minority-owned, women-owned, and disadvantaged business enterprises (MBE/WBE/DBE). Check the full solicitation for any small business participation goals.
What happens after the RFP submission deadline?
After the deadline, the issuing agency reviews all submissions against the stated evaluation criteria. This typically includes a compliance check, technical evaluation, cost analysis, and may involve oral presentations with shortlisted vendors.
Can I ask questions about this solicitation before submitting?
Yes, most solicitations allow vendors to submit questions during a designated period. The primary contact is Sam Ihm at (217) 586-3360. Questions and answers are typically shared with all prospective bidders.
What are the key deliverables?
The solicitation specifies the following deliverables: Low-tech dynamic museum-quality gallery space, Donor wall, Two outdoor interactive interpretive installations, Graphic design concepts, Gallery design concepts, Tactile interactive exhibit elements. Proposals should clearly address how each deliverable will be met.
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What are the evaluation criteria for this solicitation?
This solicitation includes specific evaluation criteria that will be used to score proposals. The criteria include: "Firm’s experience and past performance - 25%, Quality of design concept documents - 25%, Firm’s compliance with objectives and requirements - 20%, Total project cost - 20%, Project Timeline - 10%" Vendors should carefully align their proposals with each criterion to maximize their score.
Where can I find more RFPs from Champaign County Forest Preserve District?
All active and historical solicitations from Champaign County Forest Preserve District are tracked and searchable. As a special district agency, Champaign County Forest Preserve District regularly publishes solicitations. Visit the agency profile to see current open bids, past contracts, vendor relationships, and decision-maker contacts.
Is this solicitation still open for submissions?
Based on the posted deadline of November 23, 2026, this solicitation appears to still be accepting submissions. Deadlines may change through amendments or addenda, so always verify the current status directly with the issuing agency before preparing your response.
What documents are required to bid on this RFP?
Requirements vary by solicitation, but common documents include a technical proposal, cost/price proposal, proof of insurance, relevant certifications, past performance references, and any forms specified in the solicitation. This solicitation specifically requires the following attachments: Acknowledgement of Interest Form, Statement of Qualifications, Relevant Experience, Personnel Sub-Consultants and References, Project Costs, Project Timeline, Design Concepts. Review the full document from Champaign County Forest Preserve District for the complete list.
What is the scope of this project?
This solicitation defines a specific project scope. The scope covers the following locations: Mahomet, IL. Review the full solicitation for detailed scope requirements.