Phase III Construction Engineering Services for the Theodore Street over Rock Run Creek Bridge Replacement

The City of Joliet Department of Public Works is requesting qualifications for Phase III Construction Engineering Services for the Theodore Street over Rock Run Creek Bridge Replacement project, with Statements of Qualifications due August 19, 2026, and contract award anticipated by September 15, 2026.

The central eligibility filter is IDOT prequalification; selected firms must provide proof of current prequalification status. Submission is through the City's Bonfire procurement portal. Questions are due August 12, 2026, with responses released August 14. Interviews with selected firms are scheduled for the week of August 24, 2026.

Scope includes preconstruction services (contract administration preparation, preconstruction meetings, plan and specification reviews, maintenance of traffic planning), construction phase services (resident engineer, daily inspection and monitoring, quality assurance testing, traffic control verification, progress documentation, contractor coordination), and post-construction activities (final inspections, record drawing preparation, contractor performance evaluation, project closeout). The estimated construction cost is $5.78 million, with construction anticipated from April 2027 through November 2027 over an estimated 97 working days. The project is 80 percent funded through the Local Bridge Formula Program with 20 percent local Municipal Funds Tax sources. Compensation will be determined through negotiation based on scope of work and paid under the Illinois Local Government Prompt Payment Act.

Evaluation criteria are technical project approach (20%), firm experience (20%), specialized bridge construction expertise (10%), staff capabilities of prime and subconsultants (25%), work load capacity (10%), past performance (10%), and local presence (5%). The selected consultant must provide a Statement of Experience and Financial Condition and provisional overhead rate documentation. Consultant must maintain comprehensive insurance including worker's compensation, general liability, professional liability, and umbrella coverage with the City named as additional insured. Full compliance with federal, state, and local law, the Illinois Drug Free Workplace Act, and the City's Ethics Ordinance is required. Proposals are opened publicly in Conference Room #1 at City Hall, 150 West Jefferson Street.