Site work and paving for a mixed-use development in Round Lake, Illinois. Conceptual plans call for site work for a bridge / tunnel; for paving for a bridge / tunnel; road / highway; road / highway; sidewalk / parking lot; sidewalk / parking lot; water / sewer project; and water / sewer project.

Phase II design engineering, in accordance with the Project Development Report and the Illinois Department of Transportation's Bureau of Local Roads & Streets Policies & Procedures, for the realignment of Cedar Lake Road, from Nippersink Road to Hart Road, in downtown Round Lake, Illinois. Anticipated Phase II work will include field surveys; preliminary, pre-final and final plans, specifications and cost estimates; coordination with permitting agencies, local communities, utility companies, Metra and ICC; soil analysis; structural design work for retaining walls; culvert, storm sewer and storm-water detention design; pavement life-cycle cost analysis; sidewalk, bike paths and ADA ramp improvements; a determination of proposed right-of-way and/or easements and the preparation of plats and legal descriptions, land acquisition services including appraisals and negotiations and public involvement. It is anticipated that federal funds will be used for construction. The basis of evaluation will be 20% technical approach, 15% firm experience, 10% specialized expertise, 20% team capabilities, 10% workload capacity, 10% public outreach experience, 15% past performance. The SOQ shall be limited to 4 pages max per project of interest. The SOQ shall provide a concise project approach, identify the project team, and highlight 2-3 recent, relevant projects which the key project team members were involved in. A minimum of three (3) firms will be selected as the most qualified from their SOI/SOQ submittal to make a presentation to a selection committee. The committee will then select a consultant for each project. For project 3, the intention is to select the most qualified firm based on the SOI/SOQ submittal without a presentation to the selection committee. The selection process may be modified to fit the needs of the project as determined by LCDOT. A current IDOT prequalification listing shall also be included with the submittal and not counted against the page limit. The County, in accordance with the laws of the State of Illinois, hereby notifies all firms expressing statements of interest that it will affirmatively ensure that the contract entered into pursuant to this advertisement will be awarded without discrimination on the grounds of race, color or national origin.