Illinois Tollway Professional Services Bulletin 26-1 - Statements of Interest, 2026
Illinois State Toll Highway Authority | State of IllinoisState · Downers Grove, IL- Due
- Mar 27, 2026
- Deadline passed
- Posted
- Mar 6, 2026
- Primary contact
- CS Staff
- (630) 241-6800
The 30-second brief
The Illinois State Toll Highway Authority is issuing Professional Services Bulletin 26-1 (PSB 26-1) inviting Statements of Interest (SOIs) for professional engineering, design, construction management, land acquisition, and surveying services across systemwide and corridor projects including the Elgin O'Hare Western Access (IL 390/I-490) and Tri-State Tollway (I-294). The scope encompasses Phase II engineering studies, contract plan preparation, Phase III construction inspection, quality assurance testing, and land acquisition services. Submissions are due by March 27, 2026, at 4:30 PM Central Time via Trimble Unity Construct. An optional pre-proposal meeting is scheduled for March 12, 2026, and questions are due by March 17, 2026. Projects feature Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) and Veteran Small Business (VOSB) participation goals.
Statements of Interest (SOIs), Exhibit A Proposed Staff, Exhibit C Current Obligations, Exhibit D Availability of Key Project Personnel, Exhibit E Partnering for Growth Program, Exhibit F Veteran Small Business Participation and Utilization Plan, Exhibit H DBE Participation and Utilization Plan, Vendor Disclosures or IPG Active Registration Vendor Disclosures, Illinois Tollway Standard Business Terms and Conditions, DBE and VOSB Evidence
Specialized experience and technical competence, performance history and expertise, appropriate cost saving measures and innovative ideas, ability to complete work in required time, commitment and availability of Key Personnel, proposed method of accomplishing project objectives, DBE/VOSB utilization plan, contract compliance
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Summary
The Illinois State Toll Highway Authority is issuing Professional Services Bulletin 26-1 (PSB 26-1) inviting Statements of Interest (SOIs) for professional engineering, design, construction management, land acquisition, and surveying services across systemwide and corridor projects including the Elgin O'Hare Western Access (IL 390/I-490) and Tri-State Tollway (I-294).
The scope encompasses Phase II engineering studies, contract plan preparation, Phase III construction inspection, quality assurance testing, and land acquisition services. Submissions are due by March 27, 2026, at 4:30 PM Central Time via Trimble Unity Construct. An optional pre-proposal meeting is scheduled for March 12, 2026, and questions are due by March 17, 2026. Projects feature Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) and Veteran Small Business (VOSB) participation goals.
EVALUATION CRITERIA
8- Specialized experience and technical competence
- Performance history and expertise
- Appropriate cost saving measures and innovative ideas
- Ability to complete work in required time
- Commitment and availability of Key Personnel
- Proposed method of accomplishing project objectives
- DBE/VOSB utilization plan
- Contract compliance
REQUIRED DELIVERABLES
10- Statements of Interest (SOIs)
- Exhibit A Proposed Staff
- Exhibit C Current Obligations
- Exhibit D Availability of Key Project Personnel
- Exhibit E Partnering for Growth Program
- Exhibit F Veteran Small Business Participation and Utilization Plan
- Exhibit H DBE Participation and Utilization Plan
- Vendor Disclosures or IPG Active Registration Vendor Disclosures
- Illinois Tollway Standard Business Terms and Conditions
- DBE and VOSB Evidence
REQUIRED ATTACHMENTS
9- Statement of Interest
- Exhibit A - Proposed Staff
- Exhibit C - Current Obligations
- Exhibit D - Availability of Key Project Personnel
- Exhibit F - Veteran Small Business Participation and Utilization Plan
- Exhibit H - DBE Participation and Utilization Plan
- Vendor Disclosures
- Illinois Tollway Standard Business Terms and Conditions
- DBE and VOSB Evidence
- Submit to
- https://app.e-builder.net/
- Scope location
- Downers Grove, IL
- Reported agency
- Illinois State Toll Highway Authority
Questions about this RFP
How do I respond to this RFP from Illinois State Toll Highway Authority | State of Illinois?
Review the full solicitation document for submission requirements, evaluation criteria, and deadlines. The submission deadline is March 27, 2026. The solicitation specifies required deliverables that must be addressed in your response. Be sure to include all required attachments as outlined in the solicitation. Submissions should be delivered to: https://app.e-builder.net/. For questions, contact CS Staff.
Can small businesses or minority-owned firms bid on this RFP?
Most government agencies, including Illinois State Toll Highway Authority | State of Illinois in IL, encourage participation from small businesses, minority-owned, women-owned, and disadvantaged business enterprises (MBE/WBE/DBE). Check the full solicitation for any small business participation goals.
What happens after the RFP submission deadline?
After the deadline, the issuing agency reviews all submissions against the stated evaluation criteria. This typically includes a compliance check, technical evaluation, cost analysis, and may involve oral presentations with shortlisted vendors.
Can I ask questions about this solicitation before submitting?
Yes, most solicitations allow vendors to submit questions during a designated period. The primary contact is CS Staff at (630) 241-6800. Questions and answers are typically shared with all prospective bidders.
What are the key deliverables?
The solicitation specifies the following deliverables: Statements of Interest (SOIs), Exhibit A Proposed Staff, Exhibit C Current Obligations, Exhibit D Availability of Key Project Personnel, Exhibit E Partnering for Growth Program, Exhibit F Veteran Small Business Participation and Utilization Plan, Exhibit H DBE Participation and Utilization Plan, Ven. Proposals should clearly address how each deliverable will be met.
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What are the evaluation criteria for this solicitation?
This solicitation includes specific evaluation criteria that will be used to score proposals. The criteria include: "Specialized experience and technical competence, performance history and expertise, appropriate cost saving measures and innovative ideas, ability to complete work in required time, commitment and ava..." Vendors should carefully align their proposals with each criterion to maximize their score.
Where can I find more RFPs from Illinois State Toll Highway Authority | State of Illinois?
All active and historical solicitations from Illinois State Toll Highway Authority | State of Illinois are tracked and searchable. As a state agency, Illinois State Toll Highway Authority | State of Illinois regularly publishes solicitations. Visit the agency profile to see current open bids, past contracts, vendor relationships, and decision-maker contacts.
What documents are required to bid on this RFP?
Requirements vary by solicitation, but common documents include a technical proposal, cost/price proposal, proof of insurance, relevant certifications, past performance references, and any forms specified in the solicitation. This solicitation specifically requires the following attachments: Statement of Interest, Exhibit A - Proposed Staff, Exhibit C - Current Obligations, Exhibit D - Availability of Key Project Personnel, Exhibit F - Veteran Small Business Participation and Utilization. Review the full document from Illinois State Toll Highway Authority | State of Illinois for the complete list.
What is the scope of this project?
This solicitation defines a specific project scope. The scope covers the following locations: Downers Grove, IL. Review the full solicitation for detailed scope requirements.
