Site work and paving for a sidewalk / parking lot in Oswego, Illinois. Completed plans call for site work for a sidewalk / parking lot.

This project consists of constructing a 10-foot wide, off-road, multi-use asphalt trail spanning 3/4 of a mile along Wolf's Crossing Road, and an at-grade pedestrian railroad crossing where the trail crosses the CN railroad. Phase II encompasses completion of final trail and pedestrian railroad crossing designs, and preparation of construction cost estimates, construction plans and specifications, full bid documents, and required permits. Proposals must be submitted in accordance with the Request for Proposals and Qualifications for Professional Services. The FOREST PRESERVE DISTRICT OF WILL COUNTY reserves the right to accept any proposal or any part or parts or combinations thereof, to waive any informalities, and to reject any or all proposals. For questions regarding the project, contact Amy Roberts at aroberts@fpdwc.org or (815) 722-5916. This scope of services is provided as a guide and will be used as a basis to evaluate proposals that are submitted to the District. Consultants may wish to clarify, separate, or subcontract work items to meet their firm's particular qualifications or expertise. A. Phase II - Engineering Task 1. Geotechnical Investigation a. The Consultant shall perform soils investigations as required for the proposed improvements. b. The Consultant shall provide direction to the boring company. c. The Consultant shall provide the District with two (2) hard copies and one (1) PDF copy of the geotechnical report. Task 2. Hydraulic and Drainage Studies a. The Consultant shall review existing drainage patterns. b. The Consultant shall locate and design major and minor drainage crossings. c. The Consultant shall size culvert crossings for crossings < 1 square mile. d. The Consultant shall perform hydraulic analysis for culvert and bridge crossings > 1 square mile. e. The Consultant shall evaluate floodplain encroachments and compensation requirements (if required). f. The Consultant shall locate floodplain compensatory storage sites (if required). g. The Consultant shall evaluate floodway encroachments and perform hydraulic and hydrologic modeling. h. The Consultant shall analyze detention requirements (if required). i. The Consultant shall locate detention/retention sites (if required). j. The Consultant shall prepare text and exhibits for project report. Task 3. Permitting and Coordination a. The Consultant shall coordinate with Will County, local municipalities, in addition to, FHWA, ComEd, IDOT, IDNR, Will/South Cook SWCD, ILEPA, Army Corps of Engineers, City of Aurora, City of Naperville, Wheatland Township Road District, and any other local agencies necessary, to comply with any codes and permit requirements. The Consultant shall prepare and submit any necessary permit applications and plan documents. b. The Consultant shall meet with local City, District, County, and any other regulatory agencies to initiate this project, review progress, and discuss issues through the duration of the contract. The Consultant shall provide meeting minutes for each meeting. c. The Consultant shall coordinate and seek approval for the at-grade pedestrian railroad crossing design with the ICC and local railroad agencies. d. The Consultant shall ensure that all design work conforms to current AASHTO, ILEPA, IDOT, District, City, County, and State standards as well as current ADA/ADAAG guidelines. The District is committed to following the principles of Universal Design and Best Management Practices. e. The Consultant shall meet with agencies directly associated if any endangered species are identified within the planning area. A minimum of three (3) meetings will be required. The Consultant shall provide meeting minutes for each meeting. Task 4. Land Acquisition Services (Easements and/or a few permanent acquisitions may be required) a. The Consultant shall obtain title commitments for all properties that have partial permanent and/or temporary acquisitions. b. The Consultant shall prepare ROW plats and legal descriptions in accordance with Federal criteria and IDOT Land Acquisition Manual. c. The Consultant shall prepare and review parcel appraisals for each parcel description in accordance with Federal criteria and IDOT Land Acquisition Manual. d. The Consultant shall provide parcel negotiation services in accordance with Federal criteria and IDOT Land Acquisition Manual. e. The Consultant shall prepare, coordinate, and secure right-of-entry permits for field work. f. The Consultant shall provide coordination with City of Aurora, City of Naperville, and Wheatland Township Road District. Task 5. Construction Documents (Federal Funds will be used for construction. Document approval/bidding conducted by IDOT) a. The Consultant shall prepare coordinated construction documents and technical specifications for all aspects of the project. It is anticipated that an at-grade pedestrian railroad crossing and trail crossing infrastructure will be required