1356791: RFQ for new master task order agreements for professional surface trans

The City of Chicago Department of Transportation is requesting qualifications for new Master Task Order Agreements for professional surface transportation planning studies across seven service categories, with qualifications due November 6, 2026, and a pre-submittal conference on October 16, 2026 at 2 North LaSalle Street. This RFQ is federally funded with a total agreement amount of $15 million and carries a mandatory Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) commitment and compliance requirement under 49 CFR Part 26.

The seven service categories are public and intercity passenger transportation planning; roadway, traffic, and parking planning and data collection; bicycle and pedestrian planning; freight and maritime transportation planning; legislative and policy support; transportation innovation and technology; and community education and engagement. Respondents must hold a license to perform professional services in Illinois and provide at least three client references, preferably from the City of Chicago Department of Transportation, Illinois Department of Transportation, or other government agencies. Required submissions include audited financial statements for the last three years, Economic Disclosure Statements, evidence of insurance compliance, and a written sexual harassment policy affidavit.

The contract term is five years with options to extend for up to two additional two-year periods or 48 months total. The City reserves the right to select multiple qualified respondents for a vendor pool and may award one or more Master Consulting Agreements for each category. Pricing is on a task order basis; respondents must enter $0.01 as a placeholder price in the e-procurement system, as actual pricing will not be evaluated during qualification and will be negotiated separately following selection. The deadline for submitting questions is October 16, 2026 at 3:00 PM Central Time. The City does not guarantee that any task order work will be awarded to pre-qualified vendors and reserves the right to reject all qualifications or terminate the RFQ process at any stage.