PSB 26-2 Professional Services Bulletin

The Illinois State Toll Highway Authority (Illinois Tollway) is soliciting Statements of Interest for professional engineering and construction management services across seven contract items spanning multiple tollway projects throughout Illinois under PSB 26-2, with SOIs due July 10, 2026 at 4:30 p.m. Central Time. DBE participation goals range from 23 to 34 percent, and VOSB goals are 3 percent across all items. All submissions must be electronic through Trimble Unity Construct; paper responses will not be accepted per CPO Notice 2023.12.

The seven contracts cover oasis site redevelopment at Tri-State Tollway (I-294); plaza improvements on Tri-State Tollway (I-94/I-294) and Veterans Memorial Tollway (I-355); roadway and bridge rehabilitation on Jane Addams Memorial Tollway (I-90); roadway and structural rehabilitation on Reagan Memorial Tollway (I-88) and I-294 East-West Connector Ramps; systemwide materials engineering services; and on-call construction management services. Projects span Cook, Lake, Will, DuPage, Kane, and Winnebago Counties with anticipated start dates in 2027 and substantial completion ranging from approximately 18 to 36 months after authorization. Construction project cost estimates range from Category A ($0–$25 million) to Category E ($100–$150 million).

Compensation for Phase III Construction Management services is based on a Direct Labor Multiplier of 2.8 (2.5 for personnel permanently assigned to Illinois Tollway facilities). All firms must be prequalified by IDOT in specified categories including Special Services (Construction Inspection) and Structures. Prime Consultants must self-perform no less than 40 percent of project work and comply with Illinois Tollway's Consultant Quality Program requirements, CADD standards, and web-based project management systems. Required personnel qualifications include Illinois Licensed Professional Engineers, certified Construction Documentation technicians, AASHTO-accredited laboratories, and specialized inspectors and technicians.

An optional pre-proposal meeting with virtual option is scheduled for June 23, 2026 at 9:00 a.m. at Drury Lane Events in Oakbrook Terrace. Questions are due June 26, 2026 at 4:30 p.m. The Selection Committee meeting is anticipated for August 2026, with estimated Board approval in October 2026 and Notice to Proceed in December 2026. All required exhibits including Proposed Staff (Exhibit A), Current Obligations (Exhibit C), Key Personnel Availability (Exhibit D), DBE and VOSB Participation and Utilization Plans (Exhibits H and F), and Illinois Tollway Standard Business Terms and Conditions must be submitted with each SOI.