Notice to Firms The City of McHenry is requesting proposals for professional engineering services for the Bull Valley Road Bridge - Phase I Engineering Project. The included Preliminary Scope of Services provides anticipated items which may be required to perform all necessary engineering work associated with this project. The Bull Valley Road Bridge - Phase I Engineering is to be constructed in accordance with IDOT standards for STP Funding. The City intends to begin work immediately upon execution of the contract with the selected firm. It is the intent of the City to complete the Phase I Engineering and obtain IDOT approval by June 2025. Questions and Addenda All inquiries regarding this RFP shall be submitted via e-mail to Greg Gruen, P.E., Engineer, at ggruen@cityofmchenry.org no later than September 8, 2023. The City of McHenry reserves the right to not respond to any or all inquiries. Responses will be provided in a written addendum with both inquiries and responses, without stating the source of the inquiry via e-mail no later than September 11, 2023. PROJECT DESCRIPTION The City of McHenry intends on reconstructing the Bull Valley Road Bridge over Boone Creek. The anticipated scope of work includes new abutments, approach slabs, railings to accommodate 2-12' drive lanes and a 10-ft wide non-motorized widening for connection to a future path. The project is generally located 1,000ft east of the Curran Road/Bull Valley Road intersection. The project and scope of work is based off the existing bridge report. ANTICIPATED SCOPE OF SERVICES The professional design services are to be determined during the contract negotiation phase of the selection process. On a preliminary basis, City staff has identified the following scope items that may be needed to complete the project: I. Coordinate and Attend Kick-off Meeting II. Provide Topographic Survey III. Provide Utility Coordination IV. Perform Geotechnical Study and Report V. Perform a Bridge Condition Assessment VI. Perform Environmental Studies as Required by IDOT a. Environmental Survey Request b. Special Waste c. Biological and Cultural Resource Review d. Wetland Determination and Permitting e. IDNR-OWR Permitting VII. Perform Hydrologic and Hydraulic Study VIII. Provide Preliminary Design Alternatives a. Evaluate Structural Alternatives with Estimated Costs b. Maintenance of Traffic IV. Provide Project Development Report X. Provide Estimate of Costs a. Provide Initial Estimate b. Update as Needed and Provide Final Estimate XI. Attend Meeting as Requested a. FHWA Meeting b. Progress Meetings via video