The Complexity Factor for this project is 0. This project requires 16% DBE participation, or if the contract goal is not met, documented evidence of good faith efforts. Program Management services are required for high speed and passenger rail programs in Illinois, primarily the Chicago to St. Louis High Speed Rail corridor. Specifically, the consultant may be requested to perform Phase I/II/III engineering, rolling stock procurement oversight, corridor maintenance oversight, and National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) compliance, review, and documentation services. The Consultant Program Manager (PM) will manage various projects, which may be under contract with other Consultant engineering firms. The selected Consultant and/or their Subconsultants on this project are prohibited from managing contracts where either party is the Prime Consultant or a Subconsultant. The selected firm and/or their Subconsultants may not manage another firm if the relationship was reversed during another phase of work. Work orders under the blanket agreement will be negotiated and authorized by the department on an as-needed basis. 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 Transportation Studies (Railway Engineering) category to be considered for this project. The Environmental Reports (Environmental Assessment) prequalification category requirement may be completed by the Sub and/or Prime Consultant. The environmental work must be performed using staff that has been presented in your most recently approved Statement of Experience and Financial Condition. 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 - 043 - RFQ - Various Phase I/II/III Projects, Various Routes, Various Counties, Bureau of Railroads