Site work and paving for a road / highway in Blue Island, Illinois. Conceptual plans call for site work for a road / highway; and for paving for a road / highway.

Introduction: The City of Blue Island, Illinois ("City"), seeks statements of qualifications from qualified and experienced engineering firms to complete the Phase I Engineering and a Project Development Report ("PDR") for Roadway and Streetscape Improvements along Western Avenue from 119th St to 127th St for approval by the Illinois Department of Transportation ("IDOT"), the Cook County Department of Transportation and Highways ("CCDOTH") and other applicable agencies. The first step in the process will be to conduct a Phase I Engineering Study and the completion of the PDR for submittal to and approval from IDOT. Upon approval of the Phase I and PDR, the City may consider awarding further work to the selected firm for the provision of Phase II engineering plans and Phase III construction engineering services for the project. Consultants are to submit their qualifications for Phase II and Phase III engineering with this submittal. The selected firm ("Consultant") will be invited to enter into an agreement with the City, in a form to be provided by the City, for the provision of services based upon the Scope of Services section of this Request for Qualifications ("RFQ"). The Mayor and City Council have the ultimate authority to approve any proposal and to authorize execution of the negotiated agreement. Background: Western Avenue from 119th St to 127th St is located in the City. The City desires to improve sidewalks, lighting, and roadway (as needed) to create a more walkable and pedestrian friendly environment along this vital economic retail/commercial corridor within the for City of Blue Island. The project will also bring the corridor up to ADA compliance. The City received an ITEP Grant and STP funding for the subject project in September 2022. Therefore, the Project must go through IDOT's Federal Phase I process. The City desires to submit the Draft Phase I and PDR to IDOT by November 1, 2025. The City further anticipates that Phase I and PDR will be completed by March 1, 2026. Questions and requests for clarification will be accepted until 4:00 pm CST on Wednesday September 18, 2024. All questions and responses will be compiled and submitted to all prospective respondents who register with the City by sending an email to mschroeder@cityofblueisland.org indicating their interest in this RFQ. The response memorandum will be sent electronically in one general response memorandum by Friday, September 20, 2024. Anticipated Award Date: November 12, 2024