REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATIONS (RFQ) FOR ENGINEERING SERVICES - 2027 Community...

Agency:	Town of Munster
State:	Indiana
Type of Government:	State & Local
NAICS Category:	541330 - Engineering Services
Posted Date:	Apr 17, 2026
Due Date:	May 12, 2026
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REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATIONS (RFQ)

FOR ENGINEERING SERVICES – 2027 Community

Crossings matching Grant (CCMG)

RFQ Issued:

Date: 4/14/2026

Submission Deadline

Date 5/12/2026 at 3:00 PM CST.

Contact:

Robert Valois

Director of Operations

(219) 836-6907

Rvalois@munster.org

1005 Ridge Road

Munster, IN 46321

1. Introduction

The Town of Munster, Indiana is requesting Statements of Qualifications (SOQ) from qualified

engineering firms to provide professional engineering services for projects to be submitted under

the 2027 Community Crossings Matching Grant (CCMG) Program administered by the Indiana

Department of Transportation.

The Town anticipates submitting one or more projects related to roadway reconstruction,

pavement preservation, ADA improvements, drainage improvements, and related infrastructure

within the Town’s jurisdiction.

Selected firms will assist with:

• Project identification and prioritization

• Cost estimating and scope development

• Grant application preparation

• Engineering design and plan preparation

• Construction administration and inspection services

The Town intends to select one or more qualified firms through this RFQ process

2. Project Background

The Community Crossings Matching Grant (CCMG) program provides funding assistance to

local governments for road and bridge improvements. The Town of Munster routinely applies for

CCMG funding to support improvements to local streets and related infrastructure.

Typical projects may include:

• Roadway resurfacing

• Full-depth roadway reconstruction

• ADA curb ramp upgrades

• Sidewalk improvements

• Drainage improvements

• Intersection improvements

• Traffic control improvements

• Pavement marking and striping

Projects selected for the 2027 CCMG application cycle will be determined based on:

• Pavement condition assessments

• Safety improvements

• Traffic volumes

• Infrastructure coordination

• Budget considerations

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CCMG Engineering Services

3. Scope of Services

Phase 1 – Project Development

• Assist with project identification and prioritization

• Perform site visits and preliminary evaluations

• Develop project scope and limits

• Prepare preliminary cost estimates

• Assist with CCMG application preparation

Phase 2 – Engineering Design (Completed before July 1, 2026)

• Topographic Surveying and data collection

• Preparation of construction plans and specifications

• Utility coordination

• ADA compliance review

Phase 3 – Bidding Assistance (after grant award approximately December 2026)

• Preparation of bid documents

• Assistance during bid advertisement

• Respond to contractor questions

• Bid tabulation and recommendation

Phase 4 – Construction Services

• Construction observation

• Material testing coordination

• Contractor Coordination

• Pay estimate review

• Project closeout documentation

4. Minimum Qualifications

Firms Must demonstrate:

• Experience with CCMG Project application and execution.

• Knowledge of CCMG requirements

• Registered Professional Engineer (Indiana preferred)

• Experience working with Indiana municipalities

5. Submission Instructions and Requirements

Interested firms must submit, by, 5/14/2026, two (2) hard copies of the Statement of

Qualifications to:

Request for Qualifications

CCMG Engineering Services

ATTN: CCMG 2026 SOQ

Bob Valois

Director of Operations

Town of Munster

1005 Ridge Road

Munster, Indiana 46321

Submissions should include the Following:

• Firm background and contact information

• Relevant CCMG or municipal roadway experience

• Key personnel and resumes

• Project approach

• At least three municipal references

• Insurance verification (requirements attachment A)

• Signed Non-Collusion Affidavit (Attachment B)

The Town will review all Statements of Qualifications and select the most qualified firm(s). After

selection, the Town will negotiate a scope of services and fee schedule with the selected firm.

6. Evaluation Criteria

Table 1 Evaluation Criteria

Experience with CCMG Projects

30%

Qualifications of Project Team

25%

Understanding of Project Scope

20%

Past Performance with Municipalities

15%

Ability to meet schedule

10%

7. General Conditions

• Questions regarding the project may be directed to Bob Valois. The provisions of this

RFQ cannot be modified by oral interpretations or statements. If inquiries or comments

raise issues that require clarification by the Town, or the Town decides to revise any part

of this RFQ, addenda will be added to the Town’s website.

• This Request for Qualifications (RFQ) is not a commitment or contract of any

kind. The Town reserves the right to pursue any and/or all ideas generated by this

request. The Town further reserves the right to reject, modify, or cancel, in part or

in its entirety, this RFP. The Town assumes no obligation, and none is implied, to

award a contract for any phase or services, specified in this RFQ. Costs for

developing submissions are entirely the responsibility of the respondents and shall

not be reimbursed in any case. The Town reserves the right to reject any and all

submissions. The Town reserves the right to waive any requirements of this RFP

when it determines that waiving a requirement is in the best interest of the Town.

• The Town of Munster is subject to Access to Public Records Act and the Indiana

Open Door Law. Submittals are public records subject to disclosure under the

Access to Public Records Act. The Town cannot guarantee that any information

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CCMG Engineering Services

submitted in response to the RFP will remain confidential. Vendors must

understand that information and other materials submitted in response to this RFQ

or in connection with any contract because this RFQ may be subject to disclosure

as a public record. Therefore, submission of trade secrets or proprietary

information or materials is discouraged. Confidential information in the RFQ

should be clearly marked.

• Contractor shall not pay less than the prevailing rates of wages to all laborers,

workmen, and mechanics performing work under this contract, and shall comply

with the requirements of the Indiana Act.

• Contractors shall comply with the requirements of the Town Munster Ordinance

1629 To Establish Responsible Bidding Practices and Submission Requirements

for Submitting Bids to Perform Construction Work on Public Works Projects.

• The Consultant certifies, by submission of this proposal, that neither it nor its

principals is presently debarred, suspended, proposed for debarment, declared

ineligible, or voluntarily excluded from participating in covered transactions by

any Federal department or agency.

• Title VI Assurance: The Recipient, in accordance with the provisions of Title VI

of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (78 Stat. 252, 42 U.S.C. §§ 2000d to 2000d-4) and

the Regulations, hereby notifies all bidders that it will affirmatively ensure that

for any contract entered into pursuant to this advertisement, disadvantaged

business enterprises will be afforded full and fair opportunity to submit bids in

response to this invitation and will not be discriminated against on the grounds of

race, color, or national origin in consideration for an award.

• Where the Consultant is unable to certify any of the statements in this

certification, such prospective participant shall attach an explanation to this

proposal.

• Additionally, the Town of Munster reserves the right to waive all minor

discrepancies or omissions in the submissions, or to request further or clarifying

information from the responding party

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CCMG Engineering Services

This page summarizes the opportunity, including an overview and a preview of the attached documents.

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