The Complexity Factor for this project is 0.035. This project requires 21% DBE participation, or if the contract goal is not met, documented evidence of good faith efforts. 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 30, 2023, at 10:30 AM at the Region One/District One Office in Schaumburg. Phase II engineering services are required for the inspection of overhead sign structures, the inspection of high mast light towers, collection of associated data, and development of reports at selected locations by the department. Work shall be done in accordance with the Sign Structure Inspection Manual, the Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices, Guidelines on the Inspection and Maintenance of Ancillary Highway Structures (FHWA NHI 05-036), and any department policy or procedures governing the work. Work may include design and/or retrofit of overhead sign structures and high mast light towers. 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 following categories to be considered for this project: Location Design Studies (Reconstruction/Major Rehabilitation) Special Studies (Location Drainage) 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 - 03 - RFQ - Various Phase III Inspection Projects, Various Routes