I-25-2001 Tri-State Tollway (I-294) Bridge Construction 107th St to Illinois Rte 43 (Harlem Ave.)

The Illinois Tollway is seeking a Construction Manager / General Contractor (CM/GC) for the reconstruction of multiple structures and roadway improvements along the Tri-State Tollway (I-294) in Cook County, specifically between 107th Street and Illinois Route 43 (Harlem Avenue). This Category F project has an estimated value between 150 and 200 million dollars and involves the reconstruction of bridges over 107th Street, the Norfolk Southern Railroad, Southwest Highway, and Illinois Route 43, as well as a culvert over Stony Creek. The project is structured in two phases: Phase One, where the contractor acts as a consultant during the design phase to develop cost models, open book estimates, and project schedules, and Phase Two, where the contractor transitions into the General Contractor role for construction. The procurement follows a two-step, Best Value process. First, a Request for Qualifications (RFQ) will be used to shortlist between two and five proposers based on their Statement of Qualifications, focusing on relevant past project experience and the skills of key personnel. Shortlisted firms will then submit a comprehensive proposal consisting of technical, price, and administrative components. The final award will be based on the highest combined score of the technical and price proposals. Proposers must certify compliance with the Illinois Procurement Code regarding conflicts of interest and disclose any organizational conflicts. Key milestones include the release of the RFQ on December 7, 2026, and the estimated release of the RFP on March 15, 2027.