Title
Traffic Improvement Studies, Contract Award
History
RFP# 26-043 - Traffic Improvement Studies was issued on May 27, 2026, to solicit proposals from qualified and experienced engineering firms to provide professional traffic engineering consulting services for three Traffic Improvement Studies to improve vehicular and pedestrian safety, overall traffic flow, reduce congestion and enhance traffic operations. These studies include; Corridor Traffic Study along 159th Street and LaGrange Road, Traffic Signal Progression and Timing Improvements through all 85 traffic signals within Village limits, and Driveway Consolidation Study along 159th Street and LaGrange Road.
The scope of work includes the traffic data collection, coordination with governmental agencies such as Cook County and IDOT, improve signal timings throughout the entire Village, identify traffic improvements and solutions along 159th Street and LaGrange Road, develop driveway consolidation strategies along 159th Street and LaGrange Road, applications for future grant funding, and other professional services as necessary related with this project.
On June 19, 2026, a total of six (6) engineering consulting firms submitted proposals in response to the RFP. Following the initial review of proposals and conducting interviews, staff requested that short listed firms submit revised proposals to address specific scope clarifications. The selection committee's final evaluation was conducted on the basis of these revised proposals.
1. JE Estate - $800/day
2. Iteris, Inc. - $129,750.00
3. V3 Companies, Ltd. - $339,320.00
4. EXP U.S. Services, Inc. - $410,645.00
5. Kimley-Horn and Associates, Inc. - $484,969.00
6. Terra Engineering, Ltd. - $539,762.00
The selection committee reviewed and ranked the RFP responses based on the following selection criteria defined in the RFP:
- Proposal Cost (30%)
- Firm’s experience, available capacity to perform the work, schedule (20%)
- Staff qualifications and experience, especially key personnel such as project manager and project engineer, proposed to perform the work (20%)
- Project approach, explanation of challenges, and understanding of scope (20%)
- Selection Team Discretion (10%)
Based on the established evaluation criteria, EXP U.S. Services, Inc. was determined to be the most qualified and responsive firm to provide the best overall value for the project and the Village. Staff recommends EXP U.S. Services, Inc. be approved as the engineering consultant for an hourly not-to-exceed cost of $410,645.00 for the Traffic Studies Improvement RFP.
Financial Impact
The professional fee for this project will be included in a future budget amendment request.
Recommended Action/Motion
I move to approve a contract with EXP U.S. Services, Inc. for a total not-to-exceed contract amount of $410,645.00 and as fully presented.
(Full motion - not necessary to be read)
I move to approve and authorize the execution of a Professional Services Agreement between the Village of Orland Park and EXP U.S. Services, Inc. of Chicago, Illinois, for Traffic Studies Improvement for a total not-to-exceed amount of $410,645.00;
AND
Authorize the Village Manager to execute all related contracts, subject to Village Attorney review.