Awarded vendors
- Engineering Resource Associates, Inc.
Description
This contract awards engineering‑consulting services for the rehabilitation and reconstruction of the Marengo Road Bridge (Structure 056‑3160) in McHenry County, Illinois. The work includes preliminary and final bridge design, hydraulic and environmental studies, permitting coordination, and preparation of construction‑ready plans and specifications (Phase I). The selection was made via a qualification‑based selection (QBS) process, with Engineering Resource Associates, Inc. ranking first among 14 respondents. The county expects the engineering phase to commence in early May 2023 and last roughly two to three years, after which a Phase II construction contract (estimated $3 million) may follow. The procurement follows the county’s standard RFQ procedures, with a bid deadline of 13 Jan 2023 and award announced in early April 2023.
• Scope: Bridge structural design, hydraulic analysis, environmental compliance, and construction‑ready documentation.
• Procurement: Open RFQ (QBS) with one award; vendor must be IDOT‑pre‑qualified.
• Timeline: Bids due 13 Jan 2023, award 6 Apr 2023, engineering start 1 May 2023, Phase I duration ~24‑36 months.
• Value estimate: Engineering fee likely $150‑300 k (≈5‑10 % of the $3 M construction estimate).