REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATIONS
Taft Drive (FAU 1044) Resurfacing
Union Avenue to Canal Street Section 22-00117-00-RS
9/10/2024
The Village of South Holland invites Statements of Qualifications from Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT)
pre-qualified engineering firms to assist the Village in completing professional engineering services for Phase III –
Construction Engineering for the Taft Drive (FAU 1044) Resurfacing Project. The Taft Drive Resurfacing Project is
being Federally funded with Surface Transportation Program Urban (STU) funds through the South Suburban
Mayors and Managers Association (SSMMA). Therefore, this consultant selection will be in accordance the
Qualification Based Selection (QBS) guidelines in the Brooks Act (40 USC 11) and Federal Highway Administration
(FHWA) requirements for Procurement, Management, and Administration of Engineering and Design Related
Services (23 CFR 172).
PROJECT OVERVIEW
The purpose of the improvement is to improve rideability and safety along Taft Drive by resurfacing it from
Union Avenue to Canal Street. The improvements include asphalt surface removal and resurfacing with binder
and surface courses, concrete curb and gutter removal and replacement, hot-mix asphalt patches, driveway
removal and replacement, sidewalk removal and replacement and ADA Ramp improvements, drainage
adjustments, restoration, pavement marking, and all incidental and collateral work necessary to complete the
project. The project is planned for a March 7, 2025, letting through the Illinois Department of Transportation
with construction scheduled for completion in Summer of 2025. The programmed construction budget for this
improvement is $255,000.
STATEMENT OF QUALIFICATIONS
Statements of Qualifications (SOQ) will be accepted until 3:00 pm on 09/27/2024. Late submittals will not be
considered. One (1) hard copy and an electronic copy of the SOQ need to be submitted to:
Michael B. Cramer
Director of Public Works
155 W 162nd Street
South Holland, IL 60473
SOQs should be succinct, without generic brochure materials, and should address the following:
1. Firm Experience and Qualifications: Include general background of firm, experience and expertise. Also
include the identification, experience and qualifications of subconsultants who will work on the project.
2. Project Understanding and Approach: Demonstrate a clear understanding of the scope of services.
Provide a description of the firm’s familiarity with similar projects and the project funding source.
Describe any key elements expected to play a meaningful role in the project.
3. Past Performance: Provide a description of similar projects completed by the firm within the last ten (10)
years, including client references who can attest to the firm’s performance.
4. Project Schedule
5. Resumes: Attach resumes of key personnel who will work on the project; limited to two pages each.
EVALUATION CRITERIA
1. Firm Experience 25%
2. Team’s Experience and Qualifications, including Sub-consultants 20%
3. Key Personnel Expertise/Past Performance: 20%
4. Technical Approach to Project: 25%
5. Local Presence: 10%
CERTIFICATIONS
Provide a Statement that certifies to the following:
• That no Village of South Holland elected official, officer, or employee who participates in the procurement,
management or administration of engineering services contracts or subcontracts has, directly or
indirectly, any financial or other interest in connection with the proposed engineering contracts or
subcontracts.
• That no person or entity performing services for the Village of South Holland has, directly or indirectly,
any financial or other interest in any real property to be acquired for the project.
• The firm has no suspension and debarment actions as specified in State of Illinois regulation 2 CFR Part
1200 and 2 CFR Part 180.
SELECTION
Upon receipt of the SOQs, the Village of South Holland will evaluate and rank each submittal using the previously
detailed Evaluation Criteria. The Village of South Holland will select the three (3) highest ranked firms deemed
the most qualified for the project and notify all applicants. Consultant interviews are not to be performed for this
project. The Village of South Holland will then contact the highest-ranked firm to negotiate the scope of services
and contract fee. Should the Village of South Holland and highest-ranked firm be unable to reach an agreement
regarding the terms of a contract, the Village of South Holland may initiate into negotiations with the second
ranked consultant, and so on until an agreement is reached with a qualified firm.
Questions regarding the project and SOQ process should be directed to Michael B. Cramer the Village of South
Holland Director of Public Works via email at mcramer@southholland.org or phone at 708-339-2323 x2001.
