Midwest Interstate Trail

The Midwest Interstate Trail project seeks a qualified engineering firm to deliver comprehensive Phase I preliminary engineering services for a multi‑use trail spanning McHenry and Lake Counties, Illinois, with an optional Phase II design phase. The scope includes topographic and drone‑based surveys, drainage, floodplain and wetland studies, geotechnical reporting, traffic and crash analysis, intersection design, lighting analysis, alternatives analysis, permitting coordination, public involvement, and production of final design documents. The solicitation requires IDOT pre‑qualification in multiple engineering categories and emphasizes drone/LiDAR capability, use of Bluebeam Revu for reviews, Bentley ProjectWise for document sharing, and Microsoft Teams for communication. Submissions must be electronic PDFs, include mandatory forms (vendor form, W‑9, certificates, resume, past‑project documentation), and adhere to the County’s standard terms, conditions, and purchasing ordinance. • Phase I: 24‑36 months of preliminary engineering (surveys, studies, reports, permitting, coordination). • Phase II (optional): 12‑18 months of detailed design, permitting, and final construction documents. • Key requirements: IDOT pre‑qualification, drone/LiDAR capability, Bluebeam Revu, ProjectWise, and Microsoft Teams usage. • Submission format: electronic PDFs via email, 20 MB per email limit, mandatory cover page and vendor certifications. • Evaluation criteria focus on technical approach, staff capability, specialized expertise, workload capacity, and past performance.