STATE OF ILLINOIS

LAKE COUNTY DIVISION OF TRANSPORTATION

WINCHESTER ROAD

LIBERTYVILLE, ILLINOIS

Notice is hereby given that Statements of Interest (SOI) are requested together with Statements of Qualifications (SOQ) for furnishing professional civil engineering services on the following projects.  The SOI/SOQ shall be submitted by registering on the Lake County DOT Projects tab of the Lake County Purchasing Portal https://www.lakecountypurchasingportal.com/ and using the “SUBMIT” feature within the SOI/SOQ project.  For information on how to submit the SOI/SOQ consultants should refer to and follow the “SOI/SOQ Submittal Instructions” on our website: http://www.lakecountyil.gov/653/Consultant-Selection. Consultants shall not solicit information from local agencies, residents, or businesses while preparing their SOI/SOQ. Submission deadline is 10:00 A.M. on Monday, July 21, 2025. Short-listed firms are expected to be notified the week of August 11, 2025.

1. Section No. 25-00999-17-WR: Preparation of Phase I preliminary engineering study, and an option to perform Phase II design engineering, in accordance with the Illinois Department of Transportation’s Bureau of Local Roads & Streets Policies, for the Bonner Road corridor study between Darrell Road and Fairfield Road, including intersection improvements at Darrell Road and at Fairfield Road.  The work will include preparation and approval of a Project Development Report; field survey; plats and legal descriptions for right-of-way and easement acquisitions; traffic capacity analysis, intersection design studies; non-motorized travel investigations; ADA ramp improvements; identification of detention requirements; flood plain determination; wetland delineation; structural design work for retaining walls and culverts; soils investigation; public involvement activities and environmental coordination (PESA and PSI) and approvals (biological, cultural, wetland, special waste).  Coordination with LCSMC, utility companies, permitting agencies and local communities will be part of the work.  It is anticipated that local funds will be used for engineering and construction.  The basis of evaluation will be 25% technical approach, 20% team capabilities, 20% firm experience, 15% specialized expertise, 15% past performance and 5% workload capacity.

2. Section No. 25-00080-67-CH: Preparation of Phase I preliminary engineering study, and an option to perform Phase II design engineering, in accordance with the Illinois Department of Transportation’s Bureau of Local Roads & Streets Policies, for the intersection improvements at Rollins Road and Wilson Road.  The work will include intersection design study; traffic capacity analysis; field survey; plats and legal descriptions for right-of-way and easement acquisitions; traffic capacity analysis, intersection design study; non-motorized travel investigations; ADA ramp improvements; public involvement activities; identification of detention requirements; flood plain determination; wetland delineation; structural design work for retaining walls and culverts; soils investigation; public involvement activities and environmental coordination (PESA and PSI) and approvals (biological, cultural, wetland, special waste).  Coordination with LCSMC, utility companies, permitting agencies and local communities will be part of the work.  It is anticipated that local funds will be used for engineering and construction.  The basis of evaluation will be 25% technical approach, 20% team capabilities, 20% firm experience, 15% specialized expertise, 15% past performance, and 5% workload capacity.

3. Section No. 17-00143-15-RS: Preparation of Phase II design engineering, in accordance with the Illinois Department of Transportation’s Bureau of Local Roads & Streets Policies, for the implementation of a center turn lane on York House Road between Lewis Avenue and Sheridan Road and the maintenance resurfacing of York House Road between IL Route 131 and Lewis Avenue.  The work will include advancing from an approved PDR; plats and legal descriptions for right-of-way and easement acquisitions; negotiation services for land acquisition; preparation of construction plans and contract specifications; non-motorized travel improvements; ADA ramp improvements; identification of detention requirements; storm sewer design; soils investigation; and environmental coordination (PSI). Additional information for this project can be found at http://lakecountyil.gov/yorkhouseroad. Coordination with LCSMC, utility companies, permitting agencies and local communities will be part of the work.  It is anticipated that local funds will be used for engineering and construction.  The basis of evaluation will be 25% technical approach, 20% team capabilities, 20% firm experience, 15% specialized expertise, 15% past performance, and 5% workload capacity.

The SOI shall be limited to 1 page and shall include a prioritized listing of the above design projects (1, 2, & 3) which are best suited to the capabilities and qualifications of their firm.  The SOQ shall be limited to 3 pages max per project. The SOQ shall provide a concise project approach, identify the project team, and highlight 2-3 recent, relevant projects which the key project team members were involved in. A minimum of three (3) firms will be selected as the most qualified from their SOI/SOQ submittal to make a presentation to a selection committee.  The committee will then select a consultant for the project. The selection process may be modified to fit the needs of the project as determined by LCDOT.   

A current IDOT prequalification listing shall also be included with the submittal and not counted against the page limit. 

The County, in accordance with the laws of the State of Illinois, hereby notifies all firms expressing statements of interest that it will affirmatively ensure that the contract entered into pursuant to this advertisement will be awarded without discrimination on the grounds of race, color or national origin.