Village of Oak Park - Request for Qualifications for On-Call Engineering Services - 2026
- Due
- Oct 14, 2026
- Deadline passed
- Posted
- Sep 23, 2026
- Contract term
- 3 years
- Primary contact
- Christopher Welch
The 30-second brief
The Village of Oak Park is requesting statements of qualifications (SOQ) from multi-disciplined civil engineering consultants for an on-call professional engineering services contract. The selected consultants will support Village staff with grant writing and assistance, design and construction engineering of water-sewer, roadway, alley, traffic signal upgrade and bike projects, project budgeting, traffic studies, surveying and construction-staking, and water and sewer modeling services. The initial Master Agreement will be for approximately three (3) years with the option to renew for no more than two additional terms of approximately one year each. Submissions are due via email by October 14, 2026, at 5:00 p.m. Evaluation will follow a Qualifications Based Selection (QBS) methodology focusing on firm experience, municipal experience, and staff capabilities.
Firm Experience and Municipal Experience, Staff Capabilities
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Summary
The Village of Oak Park is requesting statements of qualifications (SOQ) from multi-disciplined civil engineering consultants for an on-call professional engineering services contract.
The selected consultants will support Village staff with grant writing and assistance, design and construction engineering of water-sewer, roadway, alley, traffic signal upgrade and bike projects, project budgeting, traffic studies, surveying and construction-staking, and water and sewer modeling services. The initial Master Agreement will be for approximately three (3) years with the option to renew for no more than two additional terms of approximately one year each. Submissions are due via email by October 14, 2026, at 5:00 p.m. Evaluation will follow a Qualifications Based Selection (QBS) methodology focusing on firm experience, municipal experience, and staff capabilities.
EVALUATION CRITERIA
Firm Experience and Municipal Experience, Staff Capabilities
REQUIRED ATTACHMENTS
8- Respondent Certification
- Attachment I
- Attachment II. Tax Compliance Affidavit
- Attachment III. Organization of Bidding Firm
- Attachment IV. Compliance Affidavit
- M/W/DBE Status and EEO Report
- EEO Report
- Attachment V. No Proposal Explanation
- Submit to
- [email protected]
- Duration
- 36 months
- Scope location
- Oak Park, IL
- Reported agency
- Village of Oak Park
Questions about this RFQ
How do I respond to this RFQ from Oak Park village?
Review the full solicitation document for submission requirements, evaluation criteria, and deadlines. The submission deadline is October 14, 2026. Be sure to include all required attachments as outlined in the solicitation. Submissions should be delivered to: [email protected]. For questions, contact Christopher Welch.
Can small businesses or minority-owned firms bid on this RFQ?
Most government agencies, including Oak Park village 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 RFQ 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 Christopher Welch. Questions and answers are typically shared with all prospective bidders.
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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: "Firm Experience and Municipal Experience, Staff Capabilities" Vendors should carefully align their proposals with each criterion to maximize their score.
Where can I find more RFPs from Oak Park village?
All active and historical solicitations from Oak Park village are tracked and searchable. As a city agency, Oak Park village regularly publishes solicitations. Visit the agency profile to see current open bids, past contracts, vendor relationships, and decision-maker contacts.
What is the contract term for this solicitation?
The anticipated contract term is 3 years. Contract terms may include renewal options.
What documents are required to bid on this RFQ?
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: Respondent Certification, Attachment I, Attachment II. Tax Compliance Affidavit, Attachment III. Organization of Bidding Firm, Attachment IV. Compliance Affidavit, M/W/DBE Status and EEO Report, EEO R. Review the full document from Oak Park village for the complete list.
What is the scope of this project?
This solicitation defines a specific project scope. The scope covers the following locations: Oak Park, IL. Review the full solicitation for detailed scope requirements.