When is the submission deadline?

Submissions are due June 17, 2026.

It was issued by Cook County Government. The work is located in Illinois, United States.

Who is a good fit for this opportunity?

Multidisciplinary civil engineering firm with expertise in public infrastructure projects. Experience in roadway, bridge, and traffic design and analysis. Capability to deliver GIS, topographic, geotechnical, and land acquisition services. Familiarity with Illinois DOT standards and regulatory processes. Proven record supporting grant applications and government permitting.

Design Engineering Services (Due June 17, 2026)

Overview

Architecture, Engineering & Urban Planning

Illinois, United StatesPosted: May 20th, 2026Deadline: June 17th, 2026

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SUMMARY

The Illinois government is requesting proposals for design engineering services covering a wide range of project needs including roadway, traffic, bridge, and land-related disciplines.

KEY REQUIREMENTS

Must be IDOT prequalified in Highways – Roads and Streets
Must be IDOT prequalified in Structures - Highway: Typical
Must submit Statement of Interest via Bonfire portal
Must provide a minimum of three projects similar in scope, complexity and magnitude completed within the last five years
Must demonstrate commitment to M/WBE participation goals
Must provide a summary of the firm’s proposed approach to the project
Must list proposed key personnel and subconsultants

CONTRACT DURATION

60 months

TIMELINE

Advertisement Date: May 20th, 2026

Statement of Interest Due Date: June 17th, 2026

Notification of Shortlisted Firms: 3rd Quarter of 2026

Issuing Agency

Cook County Government

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DESCRIPTION

A government authority in Illinois seeks a qualified vendor to provide comprehensive design engineering services for a variety of public infrastructure projects. The scope of work may include preparing contract documents such as plans, specifications, and estimates, supported by thorough engineering analyses.

Required services encompass a wide range of functions including general studies, grant application preparation and permitting, roadway and traffic signal design, geometric and traffic studies (including intersection analysis and capacity studies), Complete Streets reviews, development and analysis of maintenance of traffic plans, coordination for detour routing, and involvement in IDOT Detour Committee meetings. Vendors may also be responsible for GIS services, data collection, topographic surveys and base maps, geotechnical investigations (including CCDD testing), land acquisition (plats, legal work, negotiations, and documentation), bridge and culvert design, drainage/flooding solutions, bridge inspections and condition reporting, bridge type studies, and load rating analyses.

This RFP is designed to support diverse agency projects throughout the region, requiring a multidisciplinary approach and proven public works expertise.

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Frequently asked questions

When is the submission deadline?: Submissions are due June 17, 2026.
Who issued this RFP?: It was issued by Cook County Government. The work is located in Illinois, United States.
Who is a good fit for this opportunity?: Multidisciplinary civil engineering firm with expertise in public infrastructure projects
Experience in roadway, bridge, and traffic design and analysis
Capability to deliver GIS, topographic, geotechnical, and land acquisition services
Familiarity with Illinois DOT standards and regulatory processes
Proven record supporting grant applications and government permitting

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