Opportunity
Illinois BidBuy #26-557THA-ENGCO-B-51603
Contract Amendment for Design Corridor Management Services on EOWA Corridor (IL RTE 390/I-490)
Posted
April 14, 2026
Respond By
April 20, 2026
Identifier
26-557THA-ENGCO-B-51603
NAICS
541330
This award notice details a contract amendment by the Illinois State Toll Highway Authority (THA) for continued professional services on the Elgin O'Hare Western Access (EOWA) corridor (IL RTE 390/I-490): - Government Buyer: - Illinois State Toll Highway Authority (THA) - Vendor: - Jacobs Engineering, Inc. (sole vendor) - Scope of Services: - Design Corridor Management (DCM) services, including: - Coordination and management of design contracts - Land acquisition coordination - Survey and environmental permitting - Tolling implementation coordination - Utility coordination - Specialized aviation engineering services - Agency coordination with local, state, and federal partners - Federal Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) and Major Projects documentation - Budget and funding coordination - Document control and schedule tracking - Notable Requirements: - Institutional knowledge and established relationships with the FAA and Chicago Department of Aviation - Ongoing coordination with third parties (Union Pacific Railroad, Canadian Pacific Railway, petrochemical companies, Cook County, Chicago Department of Aviation) - Contract Value: - Increased by $4,417,000 (total now $40,417,200) - No specific products or part numbers; this is for professional services only
Description
This notice is a change order supplement to contract I-18-4700 with Jacobs Engineering, Inc. for Design Corridor Management services on the Elgin O'Hare Western Access corridor. The scope includes coordination and management of design contracts, land acquisition, environmental permitting, utility coordination, and agency coordination among others. The contract is being amended to continue these services, increasing the total contract value to over $40 million. The existing team is retained due to their institutional knowledge and critical relationships with key agencies.