Algonquin Road Bike Path - Meacham Road to IL Route 53

The Village of Schaumburg, Illinois Department of Transportation is requesting qualifications for Phase I Engineering Services for the Algonquin Road Bike Path project (IL Route 62, Meacham Road to IL Route 53) under RFQ 2026-RFQ-059, with qualifications due September 18, 2026 at 4:00 p.m. CST via the Village's OpenGov e-Procurement Portal.

The scope encompasses Phase I engineering services for a shared-use path project spanning approximately 0.75 miles on the southern side of Algonquin Road. Deliverables include topographic surveys, preliminary and final Phase I Preliminary Design Reports, drainage studies, environmental assessments, utility conflict identification, right-of-way determination, public outreach activities, and coordination with the Illinois Department of Transportation and other agencies to support grant funding eligibility. The consultant must have successfully completed a minimum of three similar bikeway projects within the past seven years. The proposed Phase I Project Manager must hold a minimum of five years of experience managing Phase I projects following IDOT Bureau of Design and Environment guidelines.

Submission materials include a statement of project understanding (maximum 2 pages), statement of qualifications (maximum 2 pages), resumes for five key personnel (maximum 1 page each), up to five project references (maximum 3 pages total), and a project schedule (maximum 2 pages). The assumed project start date is November 12, 2026.

Evaluation follows a 50-point scale: Key Personnel (10 points), Qualifications of Firm and Team (20 points), Project Approach and Understanding (10 points), and Relevant Experience (10 points). Proposers must demonstrate sufficient ability, experience, capital, and equipment to complete the work. Insurance requirements include general liability ($1,000,000 per occurrence), automobile liability ($1,000,000 combined single limit), umbrella coverage ($2,000,000), and workers' compensation as required by Illinois statute. The Village requires compliance with Illinois prevailing wage laws, Equal Employment Opportunity requirements, and certifications regarding drug-free workplace status and non-debarment. Questions are due September 11, 2026 at 4:00 p.m. No contract value, incumbent, or specific funding source is disclosed.