Title
RFP-25-055 - Recommendation of Consultant Firm for preparing Sub-area Plans
History
Over the past several months, staff has taken a close look at four areas that are especially important to Orland Park’s long-term vitality. These areas were selected because they each face unique challenges, but also offer tremendous development opportunity. The goal of this project is to develop plans that are actionable, fiscally grounded, and shaped through meaningful stakeholder engagement.
In October 2025, Development Services issued a Request for Proposals on BidNet to create sub-area plans for the following four districts:
· The Old Orland Historic District
· The Gateway to LaGrange District
· The Harlem Avenue Corridor
· And the I-80 Employment Corridor
Each of these areas presents its own set of challenges.
In the Old Orland Historic District, issues include context-sensitive infill, strengthening economic vitality, reinforcing cultural identity, and improving parking and mobility.
The Gateway to LaGrange District faces corridor traffic concerns, redevelopment of under-utilized sites, and the need to stay competitive within the regional economy.
Along the Harlem Avenue Corridor, issues include fragmented land uses, strong competition from neighboring communities, and aesthetic deficiencies that limit the corridor’s potential.
In the I-80 Employment Corridor, the challenges are more regional in scale - including market competition, freight and transportation mobility, utility capacity, and aligning workforce skills with employer needs
In November 2025, six planning firms submitted proposals ranging from $219K - $555K. After rigorous evaluation of all the proposals, staff invited three firms - Houseal Lavigne, Lamar Johnson Collaborative and McKenna, for in-person interviews.
Following the interviews and a deeper review of each firm’s approach, qualifications, and references, staff is recommending Houseal Lavigne for the project, for the following reasons:
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