The Illinois Tollway announced on March 6 that it is seeking professional engineering firms to provide design, construction management, and land acquisition services for nine new contracts expected to be awarded in 2026.
This initiative is part of the agency’s ongoing efforts to support major infrastructure programs, including the Move Illinois capital program and the Bridging the Future capital plan. The total estimated value of these contracts is $54 million.
According to the announcement, interested firms can submit Statements of Interest as prime consultants or participate as subconsultants. An optional pre-proposal meeting will be held at 4:30 p.m. on March 12 at the Crowne Plaza Chicago O’Hare Hotel and Conference Center in Rosemont, with an option to attend virtually. Registration details are available on the Illinois Tollway website.
The contracts advertised under Professional Services Bulletin 26-1 include roles such as construction corridor management and design services for the I-490 Tollway Project, construction management along the Tri-State Tollway (I-294), systemwide design and facilities services upon request, and land acquisition services. Submissions are due by 4:30 p.m. on March 27, with contract awards anticipated by May and work expected to begin in summer 2026.
Professional engineering service contracts will be selected following a qualifications-based selection process as required by state law. All agreements must be reviewed and approved by the Illinois Tollway Board of Directors. Additional information about current projects and resources for contractors is available through the Construction Contract Tracker and Doing Business section on www.illinoistollway.com.
The Move Illinois program is a long-term effort aimed at improving mobility, reducing congestion, creating jobs, and connecting regional economies through significant roadway upgrades over sixteen years. The Bridging the Future plan was approved in December 2024 to continue modernization initiatives over seven years while preparing for future capital investments.
The Illinois Tollway operates a user-fee system without state or federal funding for maintenance or operations, maintaining nearly 300 miles of roadways across twelve counties in Northern Illinois.
