This project requires 21% DBE participation, or if the contract goal is not met, documented evidence of good faith efforts. The Complexity Factor for this project is 0.035. The Consultant who is selected for this project and all Subconsultants the Prime Consultant will be using are scheduled to attend an initial meeting on October 23, 2023, at 1:00 PM at the Bureau of Operations Office in Springfield. Phase II engineering services are required for the inspection of sign and tower structures and for the collection of data and the development of reports. Data Collection is expected to consist of performing a detailed structural inspection of all components of a High Mast Lighting Tower including foundation. The inspection shall be based on and in accordance with Federal Highway Administration (FHWA NHI 05-036) Guidelines on the Inspection and Maintenance of Ancillary Highway Structures. Inventory data shall be collected which includes date of installation, manufacturer, installation contractor, plate thickness, number of anchor rods, anchor rods diameter, rodent screen/grout pad, tower material, tower coating, type of tower splices, Distance between bottom of leveling nut and top of foundation, light fixtures, camera and miscellaneous attachments etc. Location information and GPS in Latitude and Longitude (decimal degrees) shall be collected in the specified format, and non-destructive tests performed, per listed requirements. Questions concerning this Bulletin should be directed to: E-mail: DOT.ConsultantServices@illinois.gov Or mailing address: Bureau of Design and Environment 2300 South Dirksen Parkway Attn: Consultant Unit Room 330 Springfield, IL 62764 The Prime firm must be prequalified in the Structures (Highway: Typical) category to be considered for this project. Statements of Interest, including resumes of only the key people noted above, must be submitted electronically to the Central Bureau of Design and Environment through the Engineering Prequalification and Agreement System (EPAS). The method of contractor selection has not been determined at this time. IDOT - 42 - RFQ - Various Phase II District One Sign and Tower Structure Inspection Projects, Various Routes, Various Counties, Bureau of Operations