Design Services for IL - 92 & I - 280 Gateway Improvements

2026-11-03

Introduction & Project Background The City of Rock Island is hereby requesting proposals from qualified consultants to provide professional services for coordination , feasibility analysis , design development , and permitting of gateway improvements within State right - of - way just southwest of the IL - 92 & I - 280 interchange ( see attached map ). This area serves as a primary gateway into the southwest part of Rock Island including access to major economic drivers such as Bally ’ s Casino and surrounding commercial development areas . The City desires to explore gateway improvements that include welcome signage , lighting , landscaping , and other aesthetic improvements consistent with Illinois Department of Transportation ( IDOT ) standards . Since the project area lies within State right - of - way , improvements must comply with IDOT requirements and permitting procedures . The City is seeking a consultant to serve as its technical representative in working with IDOT to determine what improvements are feasible and capable of receiving IDOT approval before advancing to conceptual or detailed design . The City ’ s intent is to prioritize early coordination with IDOT to avoid expending funds on concepts that are unlikely to receive State approval . Scope of Services The City has identified several tasks that should be included in the scope of work to complete the gateway improvement project . These include , but are not limited to , the following : Task 1 : Existing Conditions & Regulatory Review a . The Consultant shall confirm all right - of - way boundaries and identify existing utilities and other infrastructure easements that may affect the project . b . The Consultant shall review all applicable IDOT standards and policies . c . The Consultant shall report to the City any known constraints that may limit improvements . Deliverable : Report on existing Conditions & regulatory constraints . Task 2 : IDOT Coordination & Feasibility Determination a . The Consultant shall initiate coordination with IDOT and present potential improvements for discussion . b . The Consultant shall confirm IDOT ’ s position regarding signage , lighting , landscaping , and other aesthetic improvements . c . The Consultant shall identify what improvements may be feasible along with the applicable permits needed and estimated review timelines . Deliverable : Report on feasibility determination that summarizes IDOT coordination , acceptable improvements , applicable permits , and anticipated review timelines . Task 3 : Concept Development ( if authorized by the City ) a . The Consultant shall develop alternatives based on improvements deemed feasible by IDOT along with preliminary cost estimates . b . The consultant shall present concepts to the City for review and direction . Deliverable : Concept plans and cost estimates . Task 4 : Permitting & IDOT Approval ( if authorized by the City ) a . Based on the selected design , the consultant shall prepare and submit required IDOT permit applications , including responding to review comments and revising plans as necessary . b . The consultant shall act as the City ’ s technical representative throughout the permitting process . Deliverable : Permit - ready submittal package and approval documentation . Task 5 : Final Design & Bid Documents ( if authorized by the City ) a . The consultant shall prepare construction drawings and technical specifications to be included in construction bid documents . Deliverable : Bid - ready construction documents and technical specifications . Please note that these are the general services required . The consultant is given latitude toward its approach of the scope outlined above . The consultant may reorder tasks and / or suggest alternative approaches .

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