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This addendum to Professional Services Bulletin 26-1 issued by the Illinois State Toll Highway Authority (Illinois Tollway) provides revisions and clarifications for nine professional services contracts involving design engineering, construction management, facilities services, and land acquisition. The bulletin advertises opportunities for construction corridor management and construction management services for the Elgin O'Hare Western Access (I-490) corridor; construction management services for the Tri-State Tollway (I-294) interchange reconstruction; on-call design services for systemwide pavement and bridge repairs; on-call facilities design services; multiple on-call construction management service contracts for systemwide projects; land acquisition and surveying services; and Phase II engineering services for the West Landside Reserve Area adjacent to O'Hare International Airport. Statements of Interest are due by 4:30 p.m. Central Time on March 27, 2026, via the Trimble Unity Construct platform. An optional pre-proposal meeting was held on March 12, 2026, with both in-person and virtual Microsoft Teams options available. The selection committee meeting is estimated for May 2026, with board approval anticipated in June 2026 and notice to proceed by August 2026. Questions must be submitted by March 17, 2026, at 4:30 p.m. Central Time.
Consultants must be prequalified by the Illinois Department of Transportation in applicable categories such as Highways (Freeways), Structures, Special Services, or Architecture depending on the project scope. Disadvantaged Business Enterprise and Veteran-Owned Small Business participation goals range from 19% to 30% and 3% respectively across the various items. The bulletin establishes a direct labor multiplier of 2.8 for Phase I and II services and Phase III construction management, with upper limits of compensation ranging from $2,000,000 to $3,000,000 for on-call contracts. Prime consultants must self-perform at least 40% of work or demonstrate such performance through team arrangements. All required exhibits including staff proposals, current obligations, key personnel availability, and DBE/VOSB utilization plans must be submitted electronically in PDF format using Trimble Unity Construct. The Illinois Tollway requires execution of standard contract agreement templates and submission of a Consultant Quality Program within 14 days of notice to proceed, along with compliance with current CADD standards and web-based project management system requirements.
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PSB 26-1 Addendum No. 1
PSB 26-1 Page | 1
ADDENDUM No. 1 does not change the due date or time
STATEMENTS OF INTEREST (SOIs) are due by 4:30:00 p.m. (Central Time)
Due Date: March 27, 2026
Successful Firm(s) will be notified.
Overall results will be posted on the Illinois Chief Procurement Officer’s eProcurement
System at: https://www.bidbuy.illinois.gov/
PROFESSIONAL SERVICES BULLETIN 26-1
ADDENDUM No. 1
Professional Services Bulletin
No. 26-1 Addendum No. 1 March 13, 2026
ILLINOIS TOLLWAY website: www.illinoistollway.com
Illinois Tollway 2700 Ogden Avenue, Downers Grove, IL 60515
ADDENDUM No. 1
REVISION DATE: March 13, 2026
PROFESSIONAL SERVICES BULLETIN
No. 26-1
Addendum No. 1 does not change the due date or time. Statements of Interest are due via the Trimble Unity Construct process: https://app.e-builder.net/ to the Illinois State Toll Highway Authority by 4:30:00 PM Central Time, March 27, 2026.
The following revisions are being made via Addendum No.1 to Professional Services Bulletin (PSB) No.
26-1. The bulletin is being reissued in its entirety with changes noted and shall supersede all prior versions. If you downloaded the bulletin prior to the noted Addendum/Revision Date, you should incorporate the revisions or download and use a new copy of the bulletin.
The revisions being made through this addendum include the following:
The Pre-Proposal Meeting Presentation and Attendee List are included. A recording of the Pre-Proposal Meeting is available at https://www.bidbuy.illinois.gov/.
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NEW TO THIS PSB
An optional In-Person Pre-Proposal meeting will be held on Thursday, March 12, 2026, at 4:30 p.m. (CT) at the following location:
Crowne Plaza Chicago O’Hare Hotel and Conference Center 5440 North River Road Rosemont, IL 60018
Register here: In-Person PSB 26-1 Pre-Proposal Meeting
A virtual option will also be provided via Microsoft Teams at:
Register here: Virtual PSB 26-1 Pre-Proposal Meeting
Please note that registration for either event is required and can be completed using the links above.
e-Builder is now Trimble Unity Construct. If you are currently registered in e-Builder, your user ID will be active in Trimble Unity Construct.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
PART I: THE SCHEDULE
1.1 CONTACT INFORMATION 3
1.2 OFFICIAL NOTICE 3-4
1.3 ACCEPTANCE OF SCANNED SIGNATURES 4
1.4 PSB ITEM INDEX 5
1.5 PSB ITEM DETAILS A-1 – A-14
PART II: CONTRACT CLAUSES AND REQUIREMENTS
2.1 CONSULTANT/SUBCONSULTANT CONFLICTS OF INTEREST
WITHIN TOLLWAY PROJECTS
2.2 INSPECTOR GENERAL 7
2.3 FINANCIAL INFORMATION 7-8
2.4 ILLINOIS TOLLWAY’S CONTRACT PAYMENT POLICY 8
2.5 DISADVANTAGED BUSINESS ENTERPRISE (DBE) PARTICIPATION 8-10
2.6 PARTNERING FOR GROWTH PROGRAM GUIDELINES 10
2.7 STATE OF ILLINOIS VETERAN SMALL BUSINESS PARTICIPATION
AND UTILIZATION PLAN
2.8 TEAMING AGREEMENT
10-11 11-12
2.9 MANUALS, PROCESSES AND GUIDELINES 12
2.10 PHASE II: DESIGN ENGINEERING SERVICES 12
2.11 PHASE III: CONSTRUCTION ENGINEERING SERVICES 12-13
2.12 CONSTRUCTION AND QUALITY ASSURANCE CONSULTANTS 13
2.13 QUALITY ASSURANCE PREQUALIFICATION CATEGORY 13
2.14 CLARIFICATION OF QUALITY CONTROL/QUALITY ASSURANCE
REQUIREMENTS
2.15 CONSULTANT CONTRACT FORMS 14
2.16 SELF-PERFORMANCE 14
PART III: REPRESENTATIONS AND INSTRUCTIONS
3.1 SELECTION CRITERIA 14
3.2 SCHEDULE FOR CONSULTANT SELECTION 15
3.3 GUIDELINES FOR SUBMITTING SOI 15-17
3.4 SUBMITTAL INSTRUCTIONS 17-22
3.5 DISCLOSURES AND CERTIFICATIONS 23
3.6 PROTEST PROCEDURE 24
3.7 USEFUL LINKS 25
3.8 ILLINOIS EPROCUREMENT BIDBUY NOTICE 25
3.9 INFORMATION ON ACCESSING THE ILLINOIS TOLLWAY WEBSITE 26
3.10 FUTURE PROFESSIONAL SERVICES BULLETIN NOTIFICATIONS 27
3.11 RESERVED 27
3.12 EXCHANGES WITH FIRMS AFTER SOI SUBMISSION 28
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PART I: THE SCHEDULE
1.1 CONTACT INFORMATION
Illinois State Toll Highway Authority (ISTHA) 2700 Ogden Avenue Downers Grove, IL 60515
PSB 26-1 Coordinator: csstaff@getipass.com
PSB 26-1 Tech Support: support@wbpmsupport.zendesk.com
PSB 26-1 Trimble Unity Construct Training: support@wbpmsupport.zendesk.com
1.2 26-1 OFFICIAL NOTICE
This Professional Services Bulletin 26-1 (PSB 26-1) is the official notice of needed professional services for the Illinois State Toll Highway Authority (“Illinois Tollway”, “Tollway”), as authorized by the Architectural, Engineering, and Land Surveying Qualifications Based Selection Act, (30 ILCS 535/1, et seq.). This PSB contains information pertaining to the advertisement for Statements of Interest (SOI) and is part of the Chief Procurement Officer eProcurement System for the Illinois State Toll Highway Authority. PSB 26-1, including all Exhibits and forms, is available on the Illinois Tollway’s website at: https://www.illinoistollway.com/doing-business/construction-engineering/bids-bulletins-awards. Additional information is also posted on the Illinois Chief Procurement Officer’s eProcurement System at: https://www.bidbuy.illinois.gov/. For instructions on accessing the Illinois Tollway website, PSB, and Exhibits please refer to the Table of Contents. Instructions on receiving procurement opportunities are included in the “Illinois eProcurement BidBuy Notice” section of this PSB.
1.2.1 PSB 26-1 SUMMARY
Information for the Trimble Unity Construct process for PSB 26-1 can be found in the Public Folder at:
https://app.e-builder.net/public/publicLanding.aspx?QS=8b550cb238ba4d768a53aa87d3c9cdcd
You will need the following before you can submit an SOI in Trimble Unity Construct:
Trimble Unity Construct resources, including PSB SOI user manual, FAQ file, and videos (see
Public Folder link above) Webinar Training (see Section 3.7 Useful Links for training webinar registration link) Trimble Unity Construct Login ID (see Section 3.4 Submittal Instructions) Firm Code Name (see Section 3.4 Submittal Instructions)
An optional In-Person Pre-Proposal meeting will be held on Thursday, March 12, 2026, at 4:30 p.m.
(CT) at the following location:
Crowne Plaza Chicago O’Hare Hotel and Conference Center 5440 North River Road Rosemont, IL 60018 Register here: In-Person PSB 26-1 Pre-Proposal Meeting
A virtual option will also be provided via Microsoft Teams.
Register here: Virtual PSB 26-1 Pre-Proposal Meeting
Please note that registration for either event is required and can be completed using the links above.
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All questions related to this PSB must be submitted electronically through the Trimble Unity Construct SOI Mailbox at PSB_Project_26-1.01_Questions_and_RFIs@docs.e-builder.net no later than March 17, 2026 at 4:30:00 pm (CT). The subject line should read: PSB 26-1 Question. Answers will be addressed via an Addendum published on the Tollway website and the Illinois eProcurement site, BidBuy. For Trimble Unity Construct technical questions, please contact the Trimble Unity Construct PSB Tech Support:
support@wbpmsupport.zendesk.com.
This is not an invitation for bids. Consultants properly prequalified for the projects listed herein may indicate their desire to be considered for selection by submitting an SOI to the Illinois Tollway via the Trimble Unity Construct PSB 26-1 SOI process.
The Illinois Tollway follows the Qualifications Based Selection (QBS) process mandated by Illinois statute (30 ILCS 535): Architectural, Engineering, and Land Surveying Qualifications Based Selection Act for selecting qualified Consultants under this PSB.
1.3 ACCEPTANCE OF SCANNED SIGNATURES
Unless otherwise specified, the parties agree that proposals, contracts, certifications and disclosures, and other contract related documents to be entered into in connection with the resulting contract will be considered signed when the signature of a party is delivered by scanned image (e.g. .pdf or .tiff file extension name) as an attachment to the Trimble Unity Construct PSB SOI process. Such scanned signature will be treated in all respects as having the same effect as an original signature.
1.4 PROFESSIONAL SERVICES BULLETIN NO. 26-1 ITEM INDEX
No.
Project No. /
County Description Page No.
I-26-2039
DuPage and Cook Counties
Elgin O'Hare Western Access (IL 390/I-490), Construction Corridor Manager and Construction Manager (CCM/CM)
A-1–A-3
I-26-2040
DuPage and Cook Counties
Tri-State Tollway (I-294), Interchange Reconstruction, Asphalt Overlay and Pavement Marking, Cermak Plaza 35 (MP 30.0) to North Avenue (MP 33.5), Construction Management Services
A-4–A-5
RR-26-2041
Systemwide Systemwide, Design Services Upon Request On-call and as-needed Phase II Engineering Services.
A-6
RR-26-9312
Systemwide Systemwide, Facilities Design Services Upon Request On-call and as-needed Phase II Engineering Services.
A-7
RR-26-2042
Systemwide Systemwide, Construction Management Services Upon Request On-call and as-needed Construction Management Services.
A-8
RR-26-2043
Systemwide Systemwide, Construction Management Services Upon Request On-call and as-needed Construction Management Services.
A-9
RR-26-2044
Systemwide
Systemwide, Facilities Construction Management Services Upon Request On-call and as-needed Construction Management Services.
A-10
I-26-2045
Systemwide Land Acquisition Services Upon Request On-call and as-needed Land Acquisition Services.
A11-A12
I-26-2046
DuPage/Cook Elgin O’Hare Western Access (I-490), West Landside Reserve Area, Phase II Engineering Services.
A13-A14
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1.5 PSB ITEM DETAILS
1.5.1 Item 1: I-26-2039, Elgin O'Hare Western Access (IL 390/I-490), Construction Corridor Manager and Construction Manager (CCM/CM).
This project has a 28% D/M/WBE participation goal and 3% VOSB participation goal.
Construction Corridor Management Services and Construction Management Services (CCM/CM) are required for the Elgin O’Hare Western Access (I-490) corridor. The CCM/CM shall provide services as directed by the Tollway. The project limits for CCM services are anticipated to include the entire I-490 corridor and all projects included in this corridor. In addition, select projects along the Illinois Route 390 corridor may be included as determined at the time of negotiations.
Construction Corridor Management Services
The work encompassing construction corridor management services shall include but not be limited to the following:
1. Overseeing delivery of the I-490 project which includes assuming full responsibility for the schedule and budget.
2. Coordinating with Phase III Construction Management (CM) consultants to ensure that CM services are performed consistent with Tollway and corridor requirements.
3. Constructability review of contracts under design.
4. Review of packaging and timing of contracts under design.
5. Construction claims, tracking, review and resolution.
6. Serve as the Tollway’s representative, along with the Tollway’s Project Manager, on any construction/coordination committees with outside agencies and/or entities. These services shall include providing a communications plan and preparing materials for presentations and meetings as necessary.
7. Public coordination support which shall include regular review of project information included on the Tollway website. This shall also include leading Local Advisory Committee coordination under the direction of the Tollway.
8. Airport coordination services, including communication with the Chicago Department of Aviation and Federal Aviation Administration related to project status, activities planned within or near the secured area of O’Hare International Airport, and all other necessary services to ensure adherence to all applicable requirements.
9. Industry Coordination.
10. Coordination with the Design Corridor Manager (DCM) which shall include specific coordination relative to the corridor schedule, budget and overall delivery per established timelines.
11. Coordination with the Railroad Executive Coordinator related to railroad impacts on corridor schedule, phasing, and changes during construction.
12. Supporting and providing materials for, as necessary, railroad coordination being provided by others.
Construction Management Services
Construction Management services are required for construction inspection and supervision for the I-490 Bensenville Yard Overpass from Franklin Avenue to IL 19 under construction contract I-20-4727. Additional inspection services may also be required for other construction contracts within the corridor. The work is ongoing and is expected to be completed in 2028.
The Consultant will perform on-site inspection, review layout of contract work, provide geotechnical inspection and testing, prepare records, maintain documentation, submit pay estimates, and change orders and any other duties requiring the services of an engineer to complete this project on a timely basis and in accordance with Tollway specifications and the Construction Manager’s Manual. The Consultant must complete and submit final measurements, calculations, and final contract documents to the Tollway no later than six (6) weeks after completion of the Punch List for the project.
Phase II design engineering services support during construction as outlined in Section 2.10 will be required to be performed within this contract.
Construction Management Services Construction Estimate: Category D
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Firms must be prequalified by IDOT in the following categories:
Highways (Freeways) Airports (Design) Structures (Highway: Complex) Structures (Railroad) Special Services (Construction Inspection) Special Services (Surveying)
The Tollway will allow a Prime consultant to meet the prequalifications for Airports (Design), Structures (Highway: Complex), Structures (Railroad), Special Services (Surveying).
Key personnel listed in Exhibit A for this project must include:
• Project Manager (must be an Illinois Licensed Professional Engineer)
• Construction Corridor Manager (must be an Illinois Licensed Professional Engineer).
• Construction Engineer, who will be responsible for reviewing the constructability of the contract plans
(must be an Illinois Licensed Professional Engineer).
• Resident Engineer
• Materials Coordinator
• Document Technician (The person actively performing the documentation on the project must possess a current IDOT Construction Documentation certificate. Include the Documentation Certificate Number for IDOT.)
• Materials QA Technician
• Scheduler
Please see the following revisions (in bold italics) to Section 3.3 GUIDELINES FOR SUBMITTING STATEMENTS OF INTEREST (SOI) of this PSB Item only.
3.3.2.3, Section 1. Executive Summary (limit of 10 pages)
3.3.2.3 Section 1, F. Project Approach (include brief statement of firm’s unique qualifications and experience, approach to the project’s specific challenges such as maintenance of traffic, environmental constraints, budget constraints, schedule and budget risks, schedule constraints and design challenges). Include a project team matrix that clearly illustrates the key personnel and subconsultants included in the organizational structure proposed to accomplish the management, technical, and administrative services required, etc. Project Approach should also include the following:
Method for Providing CCM Services The firm shall propose their method for providing Construction Corridor Management services; however, in general, the Tollway is interested in how the Consultant will address the following:
1. Staffing: This includes interaction and integration of the firm’s team with the Tollway’s employees.
2. A description of how the firm plans to coordinate with the Railroad Executive Coordinator, General Engineering Consultant, Traffic Engineer and Program Management Office teams.
3. A description of how the firm plans to coordinate with existing and future Construction Management contracts, the Design Section Engineers and the Design Corridor Manager.
4. A description of how the firm plans to coordinate with existing and future Construction contracts.
5. Maintenance of Traffic: This includes a description of how the firm plans to monitor and coordinate maintenance of traffic during construction, and a description of potential issues and how they would address them during construction. This shall include the proposed approach to the opening of sections of the I-490 corridor when completed.
6. Utilities: This includes a description of how the firm plans to coordinate and mitigate utility issues during construction.
7. Communication: Provide a description of the firm’s communication plan during construction, including how it will coordinate with the Tollway’s Communication Department on lane closures and other construction activities to support public outreach, as well as how the firm will communicate with the Tollway overall.
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Section 3. Relevant Project Experience
For CM Services: Include a minimum of three (3) relevant projects of equal or greater complexity accomplished within the past five (5) years, demonstrating the firm’s experience in the type of work required for this project. Color graphics and photographs may be sent with the files.
For CCM Services: The firm should describe its experience in providing project management and coordination services similar to the services required and described above. This description should specifically address the firm's record in delivering completed projects on time and on budget.
The firm should summarize any relevant experience working with transportation agencies and other governmental bodies operating in this region and/or with which the Tollway regularly works or interacts, including the Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT), the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA), the Environmental Protection Agency, the Chicago Department of Aviation (CDA), Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and the United States Army Corps of Engineers. The summary of experience should include airport design and coordination experience including modeling airspace 7460, navigational aids and airport policies and procedures including dig books and security requirements.
Include performance ratings for past work done for the Illinois Tollway, IDOT, or any other government agencies or public bodies, if applicable.
For definitions and requirements please see the Illinois Tollway Construction Manager’s manual found on the Illinois Tollway website at:
https://www.illinoistollway.com/doing-business/construction-engineering/manuals-processes-guidelines#Manuals
Schedule: This project is scheduled to start in 2026. Construction of this project is ongoing and scheduled to be completed by 2030.
The Consultant must comply with the current edition of the Illinois Tollway’s Computer Aided Design and Drafting (CADD) Standards Manual available on the Illinois Tollway’s website. This project will be managed through the Tollway’s web-based project management system. The Consultant will be required to participate in these procedures and will receive training on the system. The Tollway will furnish the Consultant with guidelines for the Consultant’s Quality Program (CQP). The CQP is due fourteen (14) days after Notice to Proceed. The Consultant who is selected for this project will be notified and scheduled to attend a scope briefing with the Illinois Tollway.
https://www.illinoistollway.com/doing-business/construction-engineering/manuals-processes-guidelines#Manuals https://www.illinoistollway.com/doing-business/construction-engineering/manuals-processes-guidelines#Manuals
1.5.2 Item 2: I-26-2040, Tri-State Tollway (I-294), Interchange Reconstruction, Asphalt Overlay and Pavement Marking, Cermak Plaza 35 (MP 30.0) to North Avenue (MP 33.5), Construction Management Services.
This project has a 29% D/M/WBE participation goal and 3% VOSB participation goal.
Phase III engineering services are required for construction inspection and supervision on the Central Tri- State Tollway (I-294) from Cermak Plaza 35 to North Avenue, in DuPage and Cook Counties.
The work generally encompasses roadway, bridge and ramp reconstruction and widening, retaining wall construction, noise abatement wall construction, mainline, shoulder and ramp asphalt overlay, drainage improvements, landscape improvements, lighting and Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS), pavement marking and signing installation, maintenance of traffic, erosion and sediment control and other associated work included for the following three projects:
Completion of remaining interchange construction between Cermak Plaza 35 and St. Charles Road under construction contract I-21-4836. This work is ongoing and is expected to be completed in summer 2027.
Asphalt overlay and pavement marking improvements Cermak Road to North Avenue Local road rehabilitation
The Consultant will perform on-site inspection, review layout of contract work, provide geotechnical inspection and testing, prepare records, maintain documentation, submit pay estimates and perform any other duties requiring the services of an engineer to complete this project on a timely basis and in accordance with Tollway specifications. The Consultant may be required to review pre-final contract documents submitted to the Tollway. The Consultant must complete and submit final measurements, calculations and final contract documents to the Tollway no later than six (6) weeks after completion of punchlist work for the project.
Construction Estimate: Category B
Firms must be prequalified by IDOT in the following category:
Structures (Highway Bridges: Complex)
The Tollway will allow a Prime consultant to meet the prequalifications for Structures (Highway Bridges:
Complex) through a subconsultant.
Key personnel listed on Exhibit A for this project must include:
Project Manager (must be an Illinois Licensed Professional Engineer) Resident Engineer Materials Coordinator Document Technician (The person actively performing the documentation on the project must possess a current IDOT Construction Documentation certificate. Include the Documentation Certificate Number for IDOT.)
Materials QA Technician Scheduler
The Resident Engineer for construction contract I-21-4836 will be provided by others through Summer 2027.
For definitions and requirements please see the Illinois Tollway Construction Manager’s manual found on the Illinois Tollway website at:
https://www.illinoistollway.com/doing-business/construction-engineering/manuals-processes-guidelines#Manuals
Schedule: This project is scheduled to start in 2026. The substantial completion date for this project will be approximately 24 months after authorization to proceed.
The Consultant must comply with the current edition of the Illinois Tollway’s Computer Aided Design and Drafting (CADD) Standards Manual available on the Illinois Tollway’s website. This project will be managed
PSB 26-1 Page | A-4 through the Tollway’s web-based project management system. The Consultant will be required to participate in these procedures and will receive training on the system. The Tollway will furnish the Consultant with guidelines for the Consultant’s Quality Program (CQP). The CQP is due fourteen (14) days after Notice to Proceed. The Consultant who is selected for this project will be notified and scheduled to attend a scope
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1.5.3 Item 3: RR-26-2041, Systemwide, Design Services Upon Request.
This project has a 28% D/M/WBE participation goal and 3% VOSB participation goal.
Phase II engineering services are required for preparation of contract plans, performing engineering studies and providing other technical services as directed by the Illinois Tollway. Tasks will include design for projects identified by the Tollway, and may include, but not be limited to the following:
1. Pavement Repairs
2. Bridge Repairs
3. Pavement Marking Improvements
4. On call and as-needed work on the Tollway system
The upper limit of compensation will be set at $3,000,000 to be authorized for use as needed.
The Prime Consultant must be prequalified by IDOT in the following categories:
Highways (Freeways) Structures (Highway Bridges: Typical)
The Tollway will allow a Prime Consultant to meet the prequalification for Structures (Highway Bridges:
Typical) through a subconsultant.
Key personnel listed on Exhibit A for this project must include:
Project Manager (must be an Illinois Licensed Professional Engineer) Project Engineer, who is directly involved in the development of the contract documents (must be an
Illinois Licensed Professional Engineer) Roadway designer, who will be responsible for roadway design related issues (must be an Illinois
Licensed Professional Engineer) Structural designer, who will be responsible for structural design related issues (must be an Illinois
Licensed Structural Engineer) QC/QA reviewer of all milestone submittals, who must be an Illinois Licensed Professional Engineer for roadway elements, or an Illinois Licensed Structural Engineer for structural elements
Schedule: This project is scheduled to start in 2026. The substantial completion date for this project will be approximately 60 months after authorization to proceed.
The Consultant must comply with the current edition of the Illinois Tollway’s Computer Aided Design and Drafting (CADD) Standards Manual available on the Illinois Tollway’s website. This project will be managed through the Tollway’s web-based project management system. The Consultant will be required to participate in these procedures and will receive training on the system. The Tollway will furnish the Consultant with guidelines for the Consultant’s Quality Program (CQP). The CQP is due fourteen (14) days after Notice to Proceed. The Consultant who is selected for this project will be notified and scheduled to attend a scope
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1.5.4 Item 4: RR-26-9312, Systemwide, Facilities Design Services Upon Request.
This project has a 19% D/M/WBE participation goal and 3% VOSB participation goal.
Phase II engineering services are required for preparation of contract plans, performing engineering studies and providing other technical services as directed by the Illinois Tollway. Tasks will include design for projects at facilities identified by the Tollway, and may include, but not be limited to the following:
1. Facility Repairs
2. Design support for Job Order Contracting (JOC) projects
3. On call and as-needed work on the Tollway system
The upper limit of compensation will be set at $3,000,000 to be authorized for use as needed.
The Prime Consultant must be prequalified by IDOT in the following categories:
Special Services (Architecture) Special Services (Electrical Engineering) Special Services (Mechanical Engineering)
The Tollway will allow a Prime Consultant to meet the prequalification for Special Services (Electrical Engineering) and Special Services (Mechanical Engineering) through a subconsultant.
Key personnel listed on Exhibit A for this project must include:
Project Manager (must be an Illinois Licensed Professional Engineer) Project Engineer, who is directly involved in the development of the contract documents (must be an
Illinois Licensed Professional Engineer) Architect, who will be responsible for architectural related issues (must be an Illinois Licensed
Professional Architect) Electrical designer, who will be responsible for electrical design related issues (must be an Illinois
Licensed Professional Engineer) Mechanical designer, who will be responsible for mechanical design related issues (must be an
Illinois Licensed Professional Engineer) QC/QA reviewer of all milestone submittals, who must be an Illinois Licensed Professional Engineer for roadway elements, or an Illinois Licensed Structural Engineer for structural elements
Schedule: This project is scheduled to start in 2026. The substantial completion date for this project will be approximately 60 months after authorization to proceed.
The Consultant must comply with the current edition of the Illinois Tollway’s Computer Aided Design and Drafting (CADD) Standards Manual available on the Illinois Tollway’s website. This project will be managed through the Tollway’s web-based project management system. The Consultant will be required to participate in these procedures and will receive training on the system. The Tollway will furnish the Consultant with guidelines for the Consultant’s Quality Program (CQP). The CQP is due fourteen (14) days after Notice to Proceed. The Consultant who is selected for this project will be notified and scheduled to attend a scope
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1.5.5 Item 5: RR-26-2042, Systemwide, Construction Management Services Upon Request.
This project has a 30% D/M/WBE participation goal and 3% VOSB participation goal.
Phase III engineering services are required for the construction inspection and supervision at selected locations on the Tollway system. Task orders under the blanket agreement will be negotiated and authorized by the Tollway on an as-needed basis. Typical tasks will include projects that are required for the Tollway system, and may include, but not be limited to the following projects:
1. Pavement repairs
2. Bridge repairs
3. On call and as-needed work related to the Tollway System.
The upper limit of compensation will be set at $3,000,000.00 to be authorized for use as individual projects are needed.
The Consultant will perform on-site inspection, review layout of contract including design changes, provide geotechnical inspection and testing, prepare records, maintain documentation, submit pay estimates, and change orders and any other duties requiring the services of an engineer to complete this project on a timely basis and in accordance with Tollway specifications. The Consultant may be required to review and make comments on Pre-Final Design Plans submitted to the Tollway for constructability. The Consultant must complete and submit final measurements, calculations, and final contract documents to the Tollway no later than six (6) weeks after completion of Punch List for the project.
The Prime Consultant must be prequalified by IDOT in the following category:
Structures (Highway Bridges: Typical)
The Tollway will allow a Prime Consultant to meet the prequalification category requirement for Structures (Highway Bridges: Typical) through a subconsultant.
Key personnel listed on Exhibit A for this project must include:
Project Manager (must be an Illinois Licensed Professional Engineer) Resident Engineer Materials Coordinator Document Technician (The person actively performing the documentation on the project must possess a current IDOT Construction Document certificate. Include the Documentation Certificate Number for IDOT.)
Materials QA Technician
For definitions and requirements please see the Illinois Tollway Construction Managers manual found on the Illinois Tollway website at:
https://www.illinoistollway.com/doing-business/construction-engineering/manuals-processes-guidelines#Manuals
Schedule: This project is scheduled to start in 2026. The substantial completion date for this project will be
The Consultant must comply with the current edition of the Illinois Tollway’s Computer Aided Design and Drafting (CADD) Standards Manual available on the Illinois Tollway’s website. This project will be managed through the Tollway’s web-based project management system (WBPM). The Consultant will receive WBPM system training and will be required to utilize the WBPM system as part of the delivery of services. The Tollway will furnish the Consultant with guidelines for the Consultant’s Quality Program (CQP). The CQP is due fourteen (14) days after Notice to Proceed. The Consultant who is selected for this project will be notified and scheduled to attend a scope briefing with the Illinois Tollway.
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1.5.6 Item 6: RR-26-2043, Systemwide, Construction Management Services Upon Request.
Phase III engineering services are required for the construction inspection and supervision at selected locations on the Tollway system. Task orders under the blanket agreement will be negotiated and authorized by the Tollway on an as-needed basis. Typical tasks will include projects that are required for the Tollway system, and may include, but not be limited to the following projects:
1. Pavement repairs
2. Bridge repairs
3. Surety and warranty repairs
4. On call and as-needed work related to the Tollway System.
The upper limit of compensation will be set at $3,000,000.00 to be authorized for use as individual projects
The Consultant will perform on-site inspection, review layout of contract including design changes, provide geotechnical inspection and testing, prepare records, maintain documentation, submit pay estimates, and change orders and any other duties requiring the services of an engineer to complete this project on a timely basis and in accordance with Tollway specifications. The Consultant may be required to review and make comments on Pre-Final Design Plans submitted to the Tollway for constructability. The Consultant must complete and submit final measurements, calculations, and final contract documents to the Tollway no later
Structures (Highway Bridges: Typical)
The Tollway will allow a Prime Consultant to meet the prequalification category requirement for Structures (Highway Bridges: Typical) through a subconsultant.
Key personnel listed on Exhibit A for this project must include:
Project Manager (must be an Illinois Licensed Professional Engineer) Resident Engineer Materials Coordinator Document Technician (The person actively performing the documentation on the project must possess a current IDOT Construction Document certificate. Include the Documentation Certificate Number for IDOT.)
Materials QA Technician
For definitions and requirements please see the Illinois Tollway Construction Managers manual found on the Illinois Tollway website at:
https://www.illinoistollway.com/doing-business/construction-engineering/manuals-processes-guidelines#Manuals
Schedule: This project is scheduled to start in 2026. The substantial completion date for this project will be
The Consultant must comply with the current edition of the Illinois Tollway’s Computer Aided Design and Drafting (CADD) Standards Manual available on the Illinois Tollway’s website. This project will be managed through the Tollway’s web-based project management system (WBPM). The Consultant will receive WBPM system training and will be required to utilize the WBPM system as part of the delivery of services. The Tollway will furnish the Consultant with guidelines for the Consultant’s Quality Program (CQP). The CQP is due fourteen (14) days after Notice to Proceed. The Consultant who is selected for this project will be notified
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1.5.7 Item 7: RR-26-2044, Systemwide, Facilities Construction Management Services Upon Request.
Phase III engineering services are required for the construction inspection and supervision at selected locations for projects related to facilities on the Tollway system. Task orders under the blanket agreement will be negotiated and authorized by the Tollway on an as-needed basis. Typical tasks will include projects that are required for the Tollway system, and may include, but not be limited to the following projects:
1. Facility repairs
2. Building improvements
3. On call and as-needed work related to the Tollway System.
The upper limit of compensation will be set at $3,000,000.00 to be authorized for use as individual projects
The Consultant will perform on-site inspection, review layout of contract including design changes, provide geotechnical inspection and testing, prepare records, maintain documentation, submit pay estimates, and change orders and any other duties requiring the services of an engineer to complete this project on a timely basis and in accordance with Tollway specifications. The Consultant may be required to review and make comments on Pre-Final Design Plans submitted to the Tollway for constructability. The Consultant must complete and submit final measurements, calculations, and final contract documents to the Tollway no later
Key personnel listed on Exhibit A for this project must include:
Project Manager (must be an Illinois Licensed Professional Engineer) Resident Engineer Materials Coordinator Document Technician (The person actively performing the documentation on the project must possess a current IDOT Construction Document certificate. Include the Documentation Certificate Number for IDOT.)
Materials QA Technician
For definitions and requirements please see the Illinois Tollway Construction Managers manual found on the Illinois Tollway website at:
https://www.illinoistollway.com/doing-business/construction-engineering/manuals-processes-guidelines#Manuals
Schedule: This project is scheduled to start in 2026. The substantial completion date for this project will be approximately 60 months after authorization to proceed.
The Consultant must comply with the current edition of the Illinois Tollway’s Computer Aided Design and Drafting (CADD) Standards Manual available on the Illinois Tollway’s website. This project will be managed through the Tollway’s web-based project management system (WBPM). The Consultant will receive WBPM system training and will be required to utilize the WBPM system as part of the delivery of services. The Tollway will furnish the Consultant with guidelines for the Consultant’s Quality Program (CQP). The CQP is due fourteen (14) days after Notice to Proceed. The Consultant who is selected for this project will be notified
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1.5.8 Item 8: I-26-2045, Land Acquisition Services Upon Request.
This project has a 26% D/M/WBE participation goal and 3% VOSB participation goal.
Land acquisition and surveying services are required on the Tollway system. Task orders under the blanket agreement will be negotiated and authorized by the Tollway on an as-needed basis. The Tollway may assign tasks for the purpose of obtaining land acquisition services and may include preparation and review of plats and legal descriptions, engineering surveys, engineering plan review, specialty reports, aerial surveys, plats of highways, title work (title commitments, later dates, title policies, etc.), appraisals, review appraisals, negotiations, and relocation assistance as well as other related professional services that support land acquisition, surveying, or project delivery needs.
The upper limit of compensation will be set at $2,000,000 to be authorized for use as needed.
The Prime Consultant must be prequalified by IDOT in the following categories:
Special Services (Surveying) Specialty Agents (Appraiser) Specialty Agents (Negotiator) Specialty Agents (Relocation Agent) Specialty Agents (Review Appraiser)
The Tollway will allow a Prime Consultant to meet the prequalification category requirement for Specialty Agents (Appraiser), Specialty Agents (Negotiator), Specialty Agents (Relocation Agent) and Specialty Agents (Review Appraiser) through a subconsultant.
In addition to the above prequalification, the Tollway prefers that the Firms (or their subconsultants) have experience and knowledge of the Illinois Toll Highway Act (Toll Highway Act, 605 ILCS 10/), the Illinois Eminent Domain Act (735 ILCS30/), The Federal Uniform Relocation Assistance and Real Property Acquisition Policy Act, as amended, Public Law 91-646 and the implementing regulations in 49 CFR Part 24.
Project Manager (must be an Illinois Licensed Professional Engineer or Illinois Licensed Professional Land Surveyor)
Surveyor, who will assume the duties for land surveying (must be an Illinois Licensed Professional Land Surveyor)
Appraiser, who will prepare appraisals related to land acquisition required in conjunction with Tollway projects or other land related issues as necessary
Review Appraiser who will perform review of appraisals performed by others related to land acquisition or other land related issues as necessary
Title Specialist, the person(s) responsible for performing title work related to land acquisition or other land related issues as necessary; the work shall include review of title commitments and other work associated with land acquisition closings
QC/QA reviewer
The Appraiser, Review Appraiser, Negotiator and Relocation Agent must be prequalified on IDOT’s Land Acquisition Services Approved Specialty Agent List.
The consultant providing title work must be registered with the State of Illinois by an Illinois-licensed title insurance underwriter and be currently and duly authorized by the State of Illinois to act as an escrow agent.
The consultant providing title work must also have a minimum of ten (10) years’ experience providing title insurance services with five (5) years’ experience in providing title services to the right of way industry and title services in Illinois specifically in Cook County, DuPage County, Will County, Kane County, Lake County, McHenry County, Boone County, Winnebago County, DeKalb County, Ogle County, Lee County, and Whiteside County.
Any Specialty Report work that may be required will require work to be performed by a Specialty Agent, who is typically a Professional Engineer, Professional Structural Engineer, Professional Land Surveyor, Architect, or appropriately licensed person(s) in that specific field where more investigation/study is required to complete
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Schedule: This project is scheduled to start in 2026. The substantial completion date for this project will be approximately 60 months after authorization to proceed.
The Consultant must comply with the current edition of the Illinois Tollway’s Computer Aided Design and Drafting (CADD) Standards Manual available on the Illinois Tollway’s website. This project will be managed through the Tollway’s web-based project management system. The Consultant will be required to participate in these procedures and will receive training on the system. The Tollway will furnish the Consultant with guidelines for the Consultant’s Quality Program (CQP). The CQP is due fourteen (14) days after Notice to Proceed. The Consultant who is selected for this project will be notified and scheduled to attend a scope
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1.5.9 Item 9: I-26-2046, Elgin O’Hare Western Access (I-490): West Landside Reserve Area, Phase II Engineering Services.
This project has a 22% D/M/WBE participation goal and 3% VOSB participation goal.
Phase II engineering services are required for the preparation of engineering studies, contract drawings, specifications, and providing other technical services as directed by the Illinois Tollway for surface transportation improvements located immediately east of the I-490 and IL 390 interchange in DuPage County and Cook County, Illinois.
The Consultant will be required to have experience with design and construction adjacent to O’Hare International Airport and with Chicago Department of Aviation (CDA) and Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) procedures.
The work generally encompasses surface transportation improvements and shall include, but not be limited to, the following:
Soil classification and sorting Circulator road construction Surface parking lot construction Bus stop network and infrastructure Lighting design Drainage design Site utility infrastructure including watermain, sanitary, electrical and communications Landscaping, fencing and soil erosion/sedimentation control design Phase III support during construction
Construction Estimate: Category F
The Prime Consultant must be prequalified by IDOT in the following categories:
Highways (Freeways) Special Studies (Location Drainage) Special Studies (Feasibility) Special Plans (Lighting: Typical)
The Tollway will allow a Prime Consultant to meet the prequalification for Special Studies (Location Drainage), Special Studies (Feasibility) and Special Plans (Lighting: Typical) through a subconsultant.
Project Manager (must be an Illinois Licensed Professional Engineer).
Project Engineer, that individual in charge who is directly involved in the development of the contract documents (must be an Illinois Licensed Professional Engineer).
Drainage designer, who will be responsible for drainage design related issues (must be an
Illinois Licensed Professional Engineer).
Electrical designer, who will be responsible for electrical design related issues (must be an
Illinois Licensed Professional Engineer).
QC/QA reviewer of all milestone submittals, who must be an Illinois Licensed Professional
Engineer.
Schedule: This project is scheduled to start in 2026. The substantial completion date for this project will be approximately 60 months after authorization to proceed inclusive of completion of Phase III support services during construction. Phase II design services are anticipated to be completed approximately 24 months after authorization to proceed. Final schedule will be determined at the time of negotiation.
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This project is intended to be designed with the CADD models included as part of the Contract documents. The Consultant must comply with the current editions of the Illinois Tollway’s Computer Aided Design and Drafting (CADD) Standards Manual and BIM Implementation Manual, available on the Illinois Tollway’s website. This project will be managed through the Tollway’s web-based project management system. The Consultant will be required to participate in these procedures and will receive training on the system. The Tollway will furnish the Consultant with guidelines for the Consultant’s Quality Program (CQP). The CQP is due fourteen (14) days after Notice to Proceed. The Consultant who is selected for this project will be notified and scheduled to attend a scope briefing with the Illinois Tollway.
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PART II: CONTRACT CLAUSES AND REQUIREMENTS
2.1 CONSULTANT /SUBCONSULTANT CONFLICTS OF INTEREST WITHIN
TOLLWAY PROJECTS
Professional engineering services performed under contracts with the Illinois Tollway shall be performed in accordance with the highest standards of professional behavior and highest principles of ethical conduct. Such services must be provided with honesty, impartiality, fairness and equity and must be dedicated to the protection of public health, safety and welfare.
Prime Consultants submitting a Statement of Interest (SOI) shall disclose any known or potential conflicts of interest the Prime Consultants may have.
The selected Prime Consultant shall be required to submit a Consultant Quality Program (CQP) to the Illinois Tollway, which shall be subject to approval by the Illinois Tollway. As part of the CQP, Prime Consultants shall identify any known or potential conflicts of interest, including any known or potential conflicts of interest identified by any of their Subconsultants. The CQP also shall outline the plan for monitoring known conflicts and identifying potential conflicts through the duration of the contract, as well as describe, in detail, procedures relative to ethical screens and other procedures for mitigating conflicts. If additional conflicts of interest or potential conflicts of interest are identified during the administration of the contract, the Prime Consultant will be required to submit an updated
CQP.
Periodically, the Illinois Tollway solicits Professional Services for foundational contracts, which include the Program Management Office (PMO), Consulting Engineer (CE), and Traffic Engineer (TE) contracts. The overarching engineering services provided pursuant to foundational contracts involve all or the majority of all other Illinois Tollway Professional Services contracts, and the foregoing provisions of this Section 2.1 are fully applicable to the PMO, CE and TE contracts.
Foundational contracts prohibit the PMO, CE and TE from performing new services for the Illinois Tollway during the pendency of the respective PMO, CE, or TE contract (including extensions). “New services” as used herein includes, but is not limited to, work or services awarded to a person or entity not affiliated with the PMO, CE, or TE that, subsequent to the award of the PMO, CE, or TE contract, is acquired, becomes controlled by or otherwise becomes affiliated with the PMO, CE, or TE. The PMO, CE, and TE are required to notify the Illinois Tollway, in advance, of any such acquisition, assumption of control or affiliation.
Notwithstanding the provisions of the CQP or any other provisions of this Section 2.1, the Illinois Tollway reserves the right to assess and require appropriate corrective action, as determined by the Illinois Tollway, relative to any conflict or potential conflict issues involving a professional firm, professional individual, PMO, CE, or TE. Relative to conflicts and potential conflicts, Prime Consultants must be responsive to the Illinois Tollway so that appropriate steps can be taken to mitigate any such circumstances.
Consistent with the foregoing, professional firms should conduct their operations using common sense and professional judgment. Professional firms should not place their firms in inappropriate situations or create any unfair advantage for their firms.
This notice is not intended to address any potential conflicts of interest ruled upon by the Chief Procurement Officer and/or the Procurement Policy Board under the Illinois Procurement Code (30 ILCS 500/1, et seq.). Violations of this Section may result in termination of contracts for cause or the Illinois Tollway declining to award work, projects or contracts.
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2.2 INSPECTOR GENERAL
The Vendor hereby acknowledges that pursuant to Section 8.5 of the Toll Highway Act (605 ILCS 10/8.5) the Inspector General of the Illinois State Toll Highway Authority (“OIG”) has the authority to conduct investigations into certain matters including but not limited to allegations of fraud, waste and abuse, and to conduct reviews. The Vendor agrees that it will fully cooperate in any OIG investigation or review and shall not bill the Illinois Tollway for such time. Cooperation includes, but is not limited to, providing access to all information and documentation related to the goods/services described in any Agreement entered into in connection with this PSB, and disclosing and making available all personnel involved or connected with these goods/services or having knowledge of these goods/services.
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