The Complexity Factor for this project is 0. This project requires 25% DBE participation, or if the contract goal is not met, documented evidence of good faith efforts. Phase III engineering services are required for the proposed upgrade of IL 97/125 consisting of constructing and rehabilitating approximately 5.5 miles of IL 97 from Veterans Parkway (IL 4) to IL 97/125 intersection from a 2-lane facility to a 4-lane facility. The projects also include two (2) bridge replacements, replacement of a pedestrian overpass, geometric improvements, and drainage upgrades. The Consultant will perform construction inspection, supervision, engineering layout, on-site inspection, maintenance of records and documentation, on-site material testing, and/or quality assurance testing for the above subject improvement. The department will provide a Resident Engineer to direct the Contractor and to complete pay estimates and change orders. The Resident Engineer will direct/coordinate the activities of the Consultant staff provided to supplement the departments staff. The Consultants work force shall be adequate to allow completion of these projects in a timely manner and in accordance with the departments Standard Specifications for Road and Bridge Construction. The Consultant will provide tools of the trade. The Consultants work includes, but is not limited to, providing staff, vehicles, and appropriate test equipment necessary to complete this project. The Consultant will be required to perform the duties listed above as well as any other duties directed by the IDOT Resident Engineer. The Consultant will be required to furnish a laptop computer with cellular capabilities equal to the latest type used by Region Four/District Six. The laptop computer will be used for the documentation requirements in Illinois Department of Transportation Construction and Materials Management System (CMMS) as well accessing electronic files used for documenting construction activities. The laptop computer should have the capability to open and manipulate files formatted in Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, and Adobe Acrobat. 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 Special Services (Construction Inspection) 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 - 030 - RFQ - IL 97 from IL 4 in Springfield to the IL 97 / IL 125 junction, Phase III Project