April 22, 2004

Contact Facilities Management for building renovation, maintenance

All construction, renovation, remodeling and maintenance of University physical properties — including hiring of architects, engineers and contractors — is the responsibility of the Office for Facilities Management.

Under the long-standing policy, no other department or individual is authorized to contract for or perform these functions, according to Eugene S. Sunshine, senior vice president for business and finance.

Departments that need to make physical changes or additions to University buildings or grounds must submit their requirements to Facilities Management by calling the Facilities Management Customer Service Center at (847) 491-5201 or (312) 503-8000.

Complex project requests should be submitted in writing to Facilities Management, 2020 Ridge Ave., Evanston.

A review of the department’s requirements will be made based on the feasibility of the request, impact on University facilities, utilities and operations, and funding considerations.

If approval is given, all work must be performed by or under the direction of Facilities Management.

Questions about the policy should be directed to Ron Nayler, associate vice president for facilities management, at (847) 467-5810.