Description
This Illinois Tollway RFP seeks a qualified Construction‑Manager/General‑Contractor to deliver a two‑phase CM/GC contract for the redevelopment of three “Oasis” service‑area buildings along I‑294 (Hinsdale north‑ & south‑bound, O’Hare north‑bound). The contractor will provide pre‑construction services (design validation, cost estimating, risk analysis, schedule development) under a price‑cap, then execute construction under a guaranteed‑maximum‑price or lump‑sum amendment. Minimum self‑performance of 15 % of construction work and a 5 % competitively‑bid low‑bid portion are required, along with DBE (16 %) and VOSB (0.5 %) participation goals. Key dates include a mandatory virtual pre‑proposal meeting (18 Sep 2026), site walk‑through (1 Oct 2026), questions deadline (2 Oct 2026), and proposal due date (27 Oct 2026). The construction phase is slated to start 2 Aug 2027 with interim completion dates no later than 31 Dec 2028.
• Scope: design‑build three ≈ 40,000 sf commercial‑service buildings plus site improvements, while maintaining ongoing tollway operations.
• Financial: base construction estimate $125 M, required fixed‑markup 8‑15 %, $250 k proposal bond, liquidated‑damage $6,000/day, early‑completion incentive $10,000/day.
• Requirements: extensive DBE/VOSB plans, EEO compliance, certified payroll reporting, Primavera‑based schedule, and ability to self‑perform 15 % of work.