BULL VALLEY ROAD MULTI-USE PATH AND BRIDGE PROJECT

This contract awards engineering design services for the Phase II portion of the Bull Valley Road Multi‑Use Path and Bridge Project in McHenry County, Illinois. The work includes detailed design, permitting, public outreach, coordination with IDOT, Union Pacific Railroad, and other stakeholders, and preparation of construction‑ready plans and specifications. The award follows an open RFQ that attracted thirteen qualified firms, with Patrick Engineering, Inc. selected based on a scoring system. The contract is expected to span approximately 24–36 months and supports a construction budget of roughly $5.5 million. • Scope: Phase II engineering (survey, design, permitting, stakeholder coordination, drawings, specs) for a multi‑use path and bridge on Bull Valley Road. • Duration: Approx. 24 months (May 2023 – May 2025). • Funding: County funds with anticipated Federal (IDOT/FHWA) participation; construction cost $5.5 M. • Procurement: Open RFQ (13 proposals) – award to Patrick Engineering, Inc.; mandatory submission package includes ownership statement, SEFC letter, W‑9, Affidavit of Availability, references, and certifications. • Key Contacts: County – Joyce DeLong (Design Manager, 815‑334‑4980); Vendor – Patrick Engineering, Inc. (no contact details provided).