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 to provide an improved transportation system for Illinois Route 47 (IL 47). Improvements to this route include, but are not limited to, the need to address vehicular and pedestrian safety. Total length of the project is approximately 1.8 Miles. Both legs of Illinois Route 176 (IL 176) at IL 47 were improved in the summer of 2010. The improvements added a dedicated right turn lane to separate left and right turning vehicles. While this improvement relieved some congestion and reduced crashes at the IL 176 intersections, travelers at other locations on IL 47 continue to experience heavy congestion and delay. The congestion and delays can only be reduced by adding lanes over the entire project length. IL 47 intersects IL 176 in two locations, each consisting of a signalized T-intersection; the state highways share designation for approximately 0.9 miles. Both East and West legs of IL 176 consist of one 12-foot departing lane and two 12-foot approach lanes providing separate left and right turn lanes for vehicles turning from IL 176 to IL 47. Improvements along IL 176, at both intersections, will provide dual left turn lanes and free flow right turn lanes and acceleration lanes from IL 176 to IL 47 to accommodate the heavy turning movements. At both IL 176 intersections, the proposed improvement along IL 47 will provide dual-left lanes and a right-turn lane and an additional through lane in each direction. Various drainage, ADA lighting improvements are also proposed. Any and all incidental work needed to complete the improvement 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 - 010 - RFQ - IL 47 at IL 176 (N&S Jct) & at Pleasant Valley Rd, Phase III Project