REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATIONS FOR PROVIDING CONSTRUCTION ENGINEERING SERVICES FOR THE PRAIRIE AVENUE IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT

The Village of Brookfield, Illinois, is soliciting qualifications from engineering firms to provide Phase III Construction Engineering Services for the federally funded Prairie Avenue Improvements Project, with a closing deadline of June 5, 2026, at 4:00 PM. Proposals must be submitted in a sealed envelope containing one unbound original and two bound copies, clearly labeled with the project title, and accompanied by a single PDF copy emailed to Lauren Moore, Public Works Director, with a specific subject line. The solicitation number is RFQ-2026-0001, and responses must be delivered to the Village’s Public Works Department at 4545 Eberly Avenue, Brookfield, IL 60513. Offerors are required to be registered in SAM.gov and must submit Appendix B forms, including a notarized Non-Collusive Affidavit, Fair Employment Practice Statement, Company Profile, Client References, and Vendor Disclosure Agreement. Evaluation will be based on five weighted factors: Project Understanding (25%), Technical Project Approach (25%), Staff Capabilities and Qualifications (20%), Firm Experience and Past Performance (20%), and Proximity to the Project Site (10%), assessed by a two-person selection committee from the Public Works Department. The contract is subject to federal compliance requirements including Title VI of the Civil Rights Act, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act, the Americans with Disabilities Act, and prevailing wage standards. Insurance requirements mandate Commercial General Liability, Automobile Liability, Workers’ Compensation with $1 million Employers’ Liability coverage, and Professional Liability/Errors and Omissions coverage of $2 million per occurrence with an A.M. Best rating of A:VII or higher. Contractors must indemnify the Village, transfer ownership of all work products upon full payment, and prohibit assignment of the contract. Invoicing must occur no more than monthly, with payments tied to completed services and submitted in accordance with contract administration rules. Records must be retained for three years post-final payment, and auditable access is required under 2 CFR 200 for federal oversight bodies. Termination may occur for convenience or for cause with seven days’ written notice, and disputes may be resolved through administrative, contractual, or legal remedies.