county of mchenry 26-9337 traffic signal operations mgmt.pdf

McHenry County Procurement 2200 N Seminary Avenue, Woodstock, IL 60098

REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATIONS

RFQ 26-9337

TRAFFIC SIGNAL OPERATIONS MANAGEMENT

Introduction

The County of McHenry, Illinois, hereby solicits qualified and interested firms to submit statements of qualifications (“Qualifications”) for providing all services, supervision, labor, and equipment necessary to provide the County with the following below and do so in accordance with federal, state, and local laws and regulations (both current and amended).

Analyzing and reviewing traffic signal timings for various traffic signal systems closed-loop, Advanced Traffic Management System (ATMS), and isolated intersections at various locations on the McHenry County highway system.

Review of engineering studies submitted by Engineering Consultants and Developers.

Review of engineering plans and Contractor submittals.

Contact Information:

Geoffrey Bauernfeind, Procurement Specialist, Email: gwbauernfeind@mchenrycountyil.gov

The attention of bidders is directed to the McHenry County Purchasing Ordinance, revised March 30, 2026. This

Ordinance is incorporated by reference into this bid as if it were contained herein. Should there be a conflict between any instruction or information and the Purchasing Ordinance, the Purchasing Ordinance will take precedence.

Any communication regarding this solicitation between the date of issue and date of award is required to go through the County Procurement Department Only. Unauthorized contact with other McHenry County staff, officers, or

Engineering firms is strictly forbidden. ELECTRONIC COMMUNICATIONS REQUIRED.

Bids/Proposals/Qualifications shall be SUBMITTED ELECTRONICALLY (scan your bid file-Upload PDF and separate Excel file) using the menu link, titled "Submit Your RFP, RFQ, or Bid". All RFP, RFQ and Bids must clearly include the Bidder Name, Bid Number & Title.

SCHEDULE OF EVENTS:

July 13, 2026 Solicitation Available on County Website

July 16, 2026 All Questions regarding RFQ due no later than 12:00PM (CST) Submit by Email

July 20, 2026 All Questions Answered via Addendum & Posted to the County Website no later than 4:00PM (CST)

July 28, 2026 Submissions due no later than 9:00AM (CST)

August 3, 2026 Evaluations & Short Listing of Firms

August 26, 2026 Transportation Committee Approval

September 15, 2026 County Board Approval

September 21, 2026 Anticipated Notice to Proceed

GENERAL INFORMATION:

Definition: Request for Qualifications (RFQ) is a method of procurement permitting discussions with responsible Professionals prior to negotiation of a contract. Qualifications will be opened and evaluated in private. Selection will be based on the criteria set forth herein.

Digital Materials: All digital and printed public-facing materials and engagement events produced for this project must meet the requirements of Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act and the Web Content Accessibility Guide (WCAG) 2.1, Level AA.

Receipt and Handling of Qualifications: Qualifications shall be opened in private by the Evaluation Committee to avoid disclosure of contents to competing Professionals.

Freedom of Information Act: Individuals or firms are to submit one ELECTRONIC submission. All data and documentation submitted as part of this request shall become the property of McHenry County. After a contract is executed, all submissions, responses, and documents/materials shall be considered public information and will be made available for inspection in accordance with the Illinois Freedom of Information Act.

Your company may provide a redacted version of your submission which will be used for FOIA purposes.

Evaluation of Submittal: The Qualifications submitted by Professionals shall be evaluated solely in accordance with the criteria set forth in the RFQ.

McHenry County will use the following criteria in evaluating proposals received in response to this RFQ. The evaluation of proposals and the selection of the successful proposal will be based on the information provided by the Professional in its proposal, including, without limitation, responses to the Professional’s qualifications.

Evaluation of Qualifications will be done by the County staff. Qualifications will be evaluated on experience in doing projects of a similar nature and adherence to specifications. These criteria are to be utilized in the evaluation of qualifications for development of the short list of Professionals to be considered for interviews and/or potential negotiations. Individual criteria may in all probability be assigned varying weights at the County’s discretion to reflect relative importance. Professionals are required to address each evaluation criteria in the order listed and to be specific in presenting their qualifications.

1. Technical Approach: Proposed methodology, QA/QC procedures, etc. Demonstrated quality assurance procedures and schedule to ensure a timely, effective and professional provision of services.

(Weighted at 15%)

2. Firm Experience: The Firm’s general experience, stability, and history of performance on projects similar to the one under consideration. Three (3) similar projects shall be provided. Key staff and their role on the Firm’s similar projects shall be identified. (Weighted at 20%)

3. Specialized Expertise: Staff/Firm expertise (i.e. Drainage, Structural, Traffic, etc.) as it relates to the project under consideration. References on key staff and project resumes to awards received by the firm or staff, technical papers authored by key staff, and other forms of indications of specialized expertise will be considered in this category. (Weighted at 30%)

4. Staff Capabilities: The education, experience, and expertise of the Firm’s key employees as they relate to the proposed scope of services and to the degree to which the services meet the needs of the County.

Key staff resumes shall be provided for review of qualifications, competence, and past performance.

(Weighted at 15%)

5. Workload Capacity: Present workload with attention to current and future commitments of firm, available personnel, particularly those key persons expected to be assigned to the project, and availability of adequate equipment and facilities to do the work expeditiously. (Weighted at 10%)

6. Past Performance: The firm must have demonstrated a history of professional, reliable, and dependable service to governmental entities. Firms will be evaluated on the recommendations and opinions of the Firm’s previous clients as to its ability to meet deadlines and remain within budget. Staff sense of responsibility, attitudes, concern for economy, efficiency, environment, quality of service, etc. will be taken into consideration. (Weighted at 10%)

7. In-state/Local Presence: Proximity to project. This will not be a factor in every project.

(Weighted at 0%)

The Evaluation Committee may conduct interviews with and/or require presentations, as set forth above in the Schedule of Events, of the Professionals who submit acceptable or potentially acceptable Qualifications. Such Professionals shall be accorded fair and equal treatment with respect to any opportunity for interviews. During the course of such interviews, the Evaluation Committee shall not disclose any information derived from one submittal to any other Professional.

The County shall evaluate the Professionals submitting Qualifications, taking into account qualifications, ability of professional personnel, past record and experience, performance data on file, willingness to meet time requirements, location, workload of the Professional, approach to the project, ability to furnish the required services, and such other qualification-based factors as the County may determine in writing are applicable.

Selection: On the basis of the evaluations, interviews and presentations, the County shall select no fewer than three Professionals which it determines to be the most qualified to provide services regarding the specific project. The County shall then contact the Professional ranked most preferred and attempt to negotiate a contract at a fair and reasonable compensation, taking into account the estimated value, scope, complexity, and professional nature of the services to be rendered. If fewer than three Professionals submit Qualifications and the County determines that one or both of those Professionals are so qualified, the County may proceed to negotiate a contract as set forth herein.

Selection shall be made of the Professional deemed to be fully qualified and best suited among those submitting Qualifications, on the basis of the factors involved in the RFQ.

It is the intent of the County of McHenry to select the Professional whose Qualifications meet or exceed the requirements as outlined herein. Information and/or factors gathered during interviews, presentations, negotiations and any reference checks, in addition to the evaluation criteria stated in the RFQ, and other information or factors deemed relevant by the County, shall be used in the final selection decision.

Negotiations: The County shall prepare a written description of the scope of the proposed services to be used as a basis for negotiations and shall negotiate a contract with the highest qualified Professional at compensation that the County determines in writing to be fair and reasonable. In making this decision the County shall take into account the estimated value, scope, complexity and professional nature of the services to be rendered.

If the County is unable to negotiate a satisfactory contract with the Professional which is most preferred, negotiations with that Professional shall be terminated. The County shall then begin negotiations with the firm which is next preferred. If the County is unable to negotiate a satisfactory contract with that Professional, negotiations with that Professional shall be terminated. The County shall then begin negotiations with the Professional which is next preferred.

If the County is unable to negotiate a satisfactory contract with any of the selected Professionals, the County shall re-advertise the project based on a re-evaluation of the architectural, engineering, or land surveying services requested, including the estimated value, scope, complexity, and fee requirements.

Notice of Unacceptable Submittal: When the Evaluation Committee determines a Professional’s Qualifications to be unacceptable, such Professional shall not be afforded an additional opportunity to supplement its Qualifications.

Rejection of Qualifications/RFQ’s, Waiver of Irregularities: McHenry County reserves the right to reject any or all Qualifications, to waive irregularities, and to accept that Qualification which is considered to be in the best interest of the County. Any such decision shall be considered final.

PROJECT DESCRIPTION AND SCOPE

McHenry County Division of Transportation desires to contract with a qualified engineering firm to assist the County of McHenry in analyzing and reviewing of traffic signal operations at various signalized intersections on the McHenry County Highway System. The project consists of performing traffic signal timing analysis using Synchro signal timing software, recommending changes to signal timings, implementing, and observing the timing changes. The locations shall be determined by the McHenry County Division of Transportation and are based upon MCDOT staff concerns as well as general public and Local Agency concerns of existing traffic signal operations. Traffic counts if needed shall be provided by the Division of Transportation.

Assistance is also required in review of various traffic studies, engineering plans, contract submittals, specifications, special provisions, etc. Guidance may be required in McHenry County’s transition to an ATMS network.

Location list of the traffic signalized intersections and highway lighting systems can be found in this document.

The Consultant shall provide assistance to McHenry County Engineering staff for the management and oversight of McHenry County’s traffic operations infrastructure, which includes traffic signals and highway lighting.

Assistance may also be required as McHenry County transitions to an ATMS network through integrating into a Local Agency ATMS network. Anticipated work items may include, but are not limited to the following:

Operational Trouble Shooting and Public Complaints:

Assist in responding to complaints regarding traffic signal operation.

Conduct field reviews to observe traffic characteristics as directed by McHenry County.

Provide analysis and recommendations related to issues with traffic signal timing, coordination, and traffic operations as required.

Provide coordination with the general public, Engineering Consultants, and Local Agencies as needed.

Traffic Signal Coordination and Timing (SCAT):

Performance of traffic signal timing analysis with Sychro and/or other associated timing software as needed.

Provide traffic signal optimization services following IDOT specifications for Reoptimize Traffic Signal Systems – Level I or II as directed by McHenry County. Traffic modeling files shall be developed and submitted as part of this scope.

Implementation, review, and adjustment of traffic signal timing plans and other system programming.

Implementation and review of phasing and operational changes of traffic signals.

Maintain and update as needed a Synchro traffic model of McHenry County’s traffic signal network.

Coordination with McHenry County’s Electrical Maintenance Contractor to address specific operational issues.

Engineering Review:

Review traffic studies (warrant analysis, intersection design studies, etc.) as required.

Review traffic signal/roadway lighting/Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS) engineering plans and signal timing and optimization plans.

Review of Manufacturer material submittals (catalog cuts).

Review and recommend revisions to McHenry County’s Traffic Signal Specifications/Special Provisions and other traffic related standards and guidelines.

Review of photometrics calculations for highway lighting design projects.

Special Projects:

Provide guidance and recommendations for the selection, deployment, and implementation of innovative traffic signal and ITS equipment and technologies as needed.

Provide guidance and recommendations for transitioning to an ATMS network through integrating into a Local Agency ATMS network.

The selected engineering firm will be required to respond to McHenry County review comments in Bluebeam

Revu software, if applicable. Note that the software is free to download and use in View Mode.

The selected engineering firm will be required to submit documents on the County’s Bentley ProjectWise server;

federated user access is preferred.

Primary electronic project communication between the consultant and County is expected to occur over Microsoft Teams.

It is the intent to solicit interest from those firms that are prequalified by the Illinois Department of Transportation to perform this type of work.

Special Studies – Signal Timing and Coordination (SCAT) Special Studies – Traffic Studies Special Plans – Traffic Signals Special Plans – Highway Lighting, Typical Special Services – Electrical Engineering

MCHENRY COUNTY DIVISION OF TRANSPORTATION

TRAFFIC SIGNAL, HIGHWAY LIGHTING & FLASHER MAINTENANCE LOCATION LIST

H & H Electric Company / 24 hr #708-453-0202 E-Mail – emergency@hh-electric.com

Item # Location Type of System Nearest

Village/City

FB-1 Jefferson Street (West Union Rd) @ Main Street (Union Rd) Overhead Flasher Union FB-2 Blivin Street/Richardson Road @ Main Street Overhead Flasher Spring Grove FB-3 Algonquin Road, West of Hanson Rd/Hilltop Dr Post Mount Flasher Algonquin FB-4 Walkup Road @ Dvorak Drive (Ped Crossing) 2-Post Mount RRFB Flashers Crystal Lake FB-5 Walkup Road @ Talismon Drive (Ped Crossing) 2-Post Mount RRFB Flashers Crystal Lake FB-6 Walkup Road, South of Burning Bush Drive (Ped Crossing) 2-Post Mount RRFB Flashers Crystal Lake FB-7 Deerpass Road, North & South of River Road 2-Post Mount Flashers Marengo FB-8 Cary Road @ Norman Drive (Ped Crossing) 2-Post Mount RRFB Flashers Cary FB-9 Alden Road, North & South of O’Brien Road 2-Post Mount Flashers Alden FB-10 Country Club Road, North & South of Hillside Road 2-Post Mount Flashers Crystal Lake FB-11 Franklinville Road, North & South of Perkins Road 2-Post Mount Flashers Woodstock FB-12 Perkins Road, (East & West Legs) @ Franklinville Road 2-Post Mount Flashers Woodstock FB-13 Ridgefield Road, North of US RT 14 (Ped Crossing) 2-Post Mount RRFB Flashers Crystal Lake FB-14 Johnsburg Road, West of Chapel Hill Rd (Ped Crossing) 2-Post Mount RRFB Flashers Johnsburg FB-15 Ackman Road @ Westport Ridge (Ped Crossing) 2-Post Mount RRFB Flashers Crystal Lake FB-16 Pyott Road, North & South of Oak Street 2-Post Mount Flashers Lake in the Hills FB-17 Pyott Road @ Willow Street (Ped Crossing) 2-Post Mount RRFB Flashers Lake in the Hills FB-19 Virginia Road, South of US Route 14 (Ped Crossing) 2-Post Mount RRFB Flashers Crystal Lake FB-19 Ackman Road @ Amberwood Drive (Ped Crossing) 4-Post Mount RRFB Flashers Crystal Lake FB-20 Chapel Hill Road @ Reed Avenue (Ped Crossing) 2-Post Mount RRFB Flashers Johnsburg FB-21 Lakewood Road @ Albrecht Road (Ped Crossing) 2-Post Mount RRFB Flashers Lake in the Hills

HL-1 Algonquin Road Lighting @ Randall Road Highway Lighting Algonquin HL-2 Algonquin Road Lighting @ Harvest Gate Road/Talaga Dr Highway Lighting Lake in the Hills HL-3 Algonquin Road Lighting @ Square Barn Road/Frank Rd Highway Lighting Lake in the Hills HL-4 Algonquin Road Lighting @ Lakewood Road Highway Lighting Lake in the Hills HL-5 Algonquin Road Lighting @ Haligus Road Highway Lighting Huntley HL-6 Rakow Road @ Pingree Road Highway Lighting Crystal Lake HL-7 Rakow Road @ Pyott Road/Virginia Road Highway Lighting Crystal Lake HL-8 Rakow Rd/Randall Rd Lighting @ McHenry Ave/Ackman Rd Highway Lighting Crystal Lake HL-9 Randall Road Lighting @ Miller Road Highway Lighting Crystal Lake HL-10 Randall Road Lighting @ Acorn Lane/Polaris Drive Highway Lighting Lake in the Hills HL-11 Randall Road Lighting @ Huntington Drive/Bunker Hill Dr Highway Lighting Algonquin HL-12 Randall Road Lighting @ Harnish Drive Highway Lighting Algonquin HL-13 Randall Road Lighting, North of County Line Road Highway Lighting Algonquin HL-14 Ackman Road Lighting @ Golf Course Road Highway Lighting Crystal Lake HL-15 Bull Valley Road Lighting @ Ridgeview Drive Highway Lighting McHenry HL-16 (Charles J.) Miller Road Lighting @ River Road Highway Lighting McHenry HL-17 McHenry Avenue (Old Miller Rd) Lighting @ Bull Valley Rd Highway Lighting McHenry HL-18 Virginia Road @ IL Route 31 Park & Ride Parking Lot Parking Lot Lighting Lake in the Hills HL-19 Johnsburg Road Lighting @ Spring Grove Road Highway Lighting Johnsburg HL-20 Johnsburg Road Lighting @ Chapel Hill Road Highway Lighting Johnsburg HL-21 Virginia Road Lighting @ Pyott Rd/Main St Highway Lighting Crystal Lake HL-22 (Charles J.) Miller Road Lighting @ Green Street Highway Lighting McHenry HL-23 Charles Road Lighting @ Raffel Road Highway Lighting Woodstock HL-24 River Road Lighting @ Dowell Road Highway Lighting Island Lake

MCHENRY COUNTY DIVISION OF TRANSPORTATION

TRAFFIC SIGNAL, HIGHWAY LIGHTING, FLASHER & RWIS MAINTENANCE LOCATION LIST

H & H Electric Company / 24 hr #708-453-0202 E-Mail - emergency@hh-electric.com

Item # Location Type of System Nearest

Village/City

TS-1 Algonquin Road @ Pyott Road Traffic Signal Algonquin TS-2 Algonquin Road @ Hanson Rd/Hilltop Dr Traffic Signal Algonquin TS-3 Algonquin Road @ Crystal Lake Road Traffic Signal Lake in the Hills TS-4 Algonquin Road @ Harvest Gate Road/Talaga Dr Traffic Signal Lake in the Hills TS-5 Algonquin Road @ Frank Road Traffic Signal Lake in the Hills TS-6 Algonquin Road @ Square Barn Road Traffic Signal Lake in the Hills TS-7 Algonquin Road @ Huntley Fire Station Entrance Traffic Signal Algonquin TS-8 Algonquin Road @ Lakewood Road Traffic Signal Lake in the Hills TS-9 Algonquin Road @ Haligus Road Traffic Signal Huntley TS-10 Rakow Road @ Pingree Road Traffic Signal Crystal Lake TS-11 Rakow Road @ Virginia Road Traffic Signal Crystal Lake TS-12 Rakow Road @ Pyott Road Traffic Signal Crystal Lake TS-13 Randall Rd/Rakow Rd @ McHenry Avenue Traffic Signal Crystal Lake TS-14 Randall Road @ Ackman Road/Meredith Drive Traffic Signal Crystal Lake TS-15 Randall Road @ Miller Road Traffic Signal Crystal Lake TS-16 Randall Road @ Acorn Lane/Polaris Drive Traffic Signal Lake in the Hills TS-17 Randall Road @ Commercial Drive (Costco/AMC) Traffic Signal Lake in the Hills TS-18 Randall Road @ Algonquin Road Traffic Signal Algonquin TS-19 Randall Road @ Stonegate Road Traffic Signal Algonquin TS-20 Randall Road @ Huntington Dr/Bunker Hill Rd Traffic Signal Algonquin TS-21 Randall Road @ Harnish Drive Traffic Signal Algonquin TS-22 Virginia Road @ Pyott Rd/Main St Traffic Signal Crystal Lake TS-23 Virginia Road @ Berkshire Drive Traffic Signal Crystal Lake TS-24 Virginia Road @ Teckler Boulevard Traffic Signal Crystal Lake TS-25 Walkup Road @ Hillside Road Traffic Signal Crystal Lake TS-26 Walkup Road @ Pleasant Hill Road/Deerwood Dr Traffic Signal Crystal Lake TS-27 Walkup Road @ Edgewood Road/Berry Court Traffic Signal Crystal Lake TS-28 Walkup Road @ Crystal Springs Road Traffic Signal Crystal Lake TS-29 Crystal Lake Road @ Mason Hill Road Traffic Signal McHenry TS-30 Bull Valley Road @ Crystal Lake Road Traffic Signal McHenry TS-31 Bull Valley Road @ Ridgeview Drive Traffic Signal McHenry TS-32 (Charles J.) Miller Road @ Green Street Traffic Signal McHenry TS-33 (Charles J.) Miller Road @ River Road Traffic Signal McHenry TS-34 Ackman Road @ Golf Course Road Traffic Signal Crystal Lake TS-35 Cary Road @ Main Street Traffic Signal Cary TS-36 Chapel Hill Road @ Bay Road Traffic Signal Johnsburg TS-37 Chapel Hill Road @ Lincoln Road Traffic Signal McHenry TS-38 Wilmot Road @ Main Street Traffic Signal Spring Grove TS-39 Johnsburg Road @ Riverside Drive Traffic Signal Johnsburg TS-40 Johnsburg Road @ Spring Grove Road Traffic Signal Johnsburg TS-41 Harmony Road @ Hemmer Road Temporary Traffic Signal Huntley TS-42 Marengo Rd/Harmony Rd @ Main St Temporary Traffic Signal Huntley TS-43 Lakewood Road @ Reed Road Traffic Signal Lake in the Hills TS-44 Lakewood Road @ Miller Road Temporary Traffic Signal Lake in the Hills

SUBMITTAL FORMAT REQUIREMENT:

When preparing submittals for McHenry County, the following requirements shall be adhered to and presented in the order listed below. Each bulleted item shall be limited to one (1) separate page each unless otherwise noted.

Cover letter transmitting the proposal on the firm’s letterhead describing the composition and proposal contents, the primary point of contact, and that person’s contact information.

Table of Contents with page numbers, identifying the approach, resumes, etc.

Section 1: Project Understanding/Approach summary. Demonstrate a clear vision of the project outcome, as well as the methodologies and philosophies necessary to achieve the desired outcome.

Summary shall be limited to two (2) pages.

Section 2: Listing of key staff, presented in an overall organizational chart format, with roles and responsibilities of each.

Section 3: Key staff resumes. Project Manager/key staff members must be clearly identified in the proposal, and the resumes of the Project Manager and key staff and sub-consultant staff must be included. Resumes shall be limited to one (1) page each. All resumes shall CLEARLY differentiate between work experience gained at the current firm and work experience gained while working for other firms. Resumes should indicate the number of years of experience in the profession and number of years of experience with the firm for each project team member. Professional registration information, awards, and training shall also be provided.

Section 4: Provide a minimum of three (3) and up to four (4) ongoing or completed projects within the last five (5) years of similar scope and magnitude that demonstrate the firm or team has experience in performing work requested by the County. Project resumes shall be a half page each and be on a maximum of two (2) pages.

The following are mandatory and MUST be included with the Request for Qualification submittal:

o IDOT’s Certificate of Eligibility/IDOT Statement of Experience and Financial Condition (SEFC) o Affidavit of Availability (BC 57) (2 pages)

MANDATORY PAGE

REFERENCES & EXCEPTIONS

List three (3) references, other than McHenry County, you have done similar work, service or supplied similar products to within the last twelve (12) months. Email addresses are required.

It is the responsibility of the submitter to ensure references respond to the County in a timely manner.

Entity: __________________________________Contact Person: ____________________________

Address: ___________________________________________________________________

City, State, Zip Code: _________________________________________________________

Telephone Number: _________________Email Address: _________________________________

Entity: __________________________________Contact Person: ____________________________

Address: ___________________________________________________________________

Entity: __________________________________Contact Person: ____________________________

Address: ___________________________________________________________________

Exceptions to this RFQ, Standard T&C, and Purchasing Ordinance (If none, write “none”):

CERTIFICATIONS

I acknowledge there to be Seven (7) Mandatory Pages for my submission to be considered:

References & Exceptions Page, Certifications Page, Signature Page, W-9, IDOT’s Certificate of Eligibility/IDOT Statement of Experience and Financial /condition (SEFC), Affidavit of Availability (BC 57) (2 pgs.), in addition to RFQ requirements Yes

Vendor certifies it has not been barred from contracting with a unit of State or Local Government because of a violation of Section 33E-3 or 33E-4 of the Criminal Code of 1961, as amended [720 ILCS 5/33E-3 or 720 ILCS 5/33E-4]. A contractor who knowingly makes a false statement, material to the certification, commits a Class 3 felony. Yes

Vendor certifies it is aware that all contracts for the Construction of Public Works are subject to the Illinois Prevailing Wage Act (820 ILCS 130/1-12) and this Solicitation

Is Subject to, Is not Subject to the Illinois Prevailing Wage Act. Yes

Vendor acknowledges this Solicitation Is Subject to, Is not Subject to the Employment of Illinois Workers in Public Works Act (30 ILCS 570/3) and will comply with the requirements set forth in this Act. Yes

I acknowledge this Solicitation Requires, Does not Require a Bid Bond Yes

Bid Security shall be in an amount equal to at least ten percent (10%) of the amount of the Bid except for the Division of Transportation, which should be at least five percent (5%). Bid Security shall be a bond provided by a surety company authorized to do business in the State of Illinois, or a certified check, bank draft, or cashier’s check.

I acknowledge this Solicitation Requires, Does not Require

Performance & Payment Bonds Yes

Vendor understands that, in submitting this bid/proposal, it waives all right to plead any misunderstandings regarding the foregoing information presented in the Solicitation Documents, including but not limited to, the McHenry County Purchasing Ordinance, Standard Terms and Conditions, and All Addendums. Yes

SIGNATURE PAGE – AUTHORIZED NEGOTIATORS

State full names, titles and addresses of all responsible principles and/or partners below and/or Authorized

Negotiators:

Name and Title: ______________________________________________________________________

City, State and Zip Code: _______________________________________________________________

Telephone Number: _______________________ Email: ______________________________________

Name and Title: ______________________________________________________________________

City, State and Zip Code: _______________________________________________________________

Telephone Number: _______________________ Email: ______________________________________

I have carefully examined the Bid or Request, Scope of Work, Specifications, and any other documents accompanying or made a part of this Bid or Request. I hereby propose to furnish the goods or services specified.

I agree my proposal will remain firm for a period of up to 120 days from Due Date in order to allow the County time to evaluate the qualifications submitted. I verify all information contained in this proposal is truthful to the best of my knowledge and belief. I further certify I am duly authorized to submit on behalf of the firm as its act and deed, and the firm is ready, willing, and able to perform if awarded the contract. I further certify, under oath, this proposal is made without prior understanding, agreement, connection, discussion, or collusion with any other person, firm or corporation submitting a proposal for the same product or service. No officer, employee or agent of the County of McHenry or any other proposer is interested in said proposal and the Undersigned executed this Certification with full knowledge and understanding of the matters therein contained and was duly authorized to do so.

Contact Person for Solicitation Questions/Clarification: __________________________________

Email Address: ______________________________________

Individual/Company/Corporation: ________________________________________________________

Business Address: ______________________________________________________________________

City, State, Zip Code: ___________________________________________________________________

Printed Name & Title:_____________________________________________________________

Email: ______________________________________________________

Authorized Signature: ___________________________________________ Date: _______________

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