The government authority in Orland Park, Illinois is seeking a vendor to provide comprehensive preliminary design engineering services for a multi-use path project. The selected firm will be responsible for overall project management and coordination, including engagement with external agencies and stakeholders.

Scope of work includes organizing and leading project kick-off and coordination meetings, collecting and evaluating project data, and conducting workshop meetings with key stakeholders to optimize the project scope. Vendors must perform field investigations such as topographic surveys, geotechnical reports, site verification, as well as research and establish right-of-way and easement requirements.

The consultant will also be required to undertake necessary drainage analysis or environmental permitting, develop and evaluate alternative alignments to identify the preferred path alternative, and perform quality assurance and control reviews throughout the project duration.