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PROGRESSIVE DESIGN-BUILD RFQ
The Progressive Design-Build (PDB) Request for Qualifications (RFQ) for RISE IDOC is available now! We invite teams to join the Capital Development Board in shaping this transformative project by submitting Statements of Qualifications (SOQ). See more details below.
Project Information
CDB Project No. 120-000-078
RISE IDOC Rehabilitation and Restoration Inside Safe Environments – Illinois Department of Corrections
Crest Hill, Will County, Illinois
Estimated Project Budget - $1,100,000,000.00
RISE IDOC
Proposal Manager
Interested vendors need to email their Proposal Manager contact information to CDB.120-000-078@ILLINOIS.GOV to receive further information about the RFQ submission.
Prequalification Requirement
Interested firms must be prequalified with CDB prior to submission of SOQ, to be eligible for this solicitation. The prequalification process can take up to 45 days, and early preparation is advised to ensure the eligibility of the firm(s) that comprise the PDB entity.
Please contact CDB.VendorReg@Illinois.gov with any prequalification questions.
RFQ Documents
| IDOC Request for Qualifications | Published 8/6/2026 |
| Progressive Design-Build Design and Construction Manual - 2026 | Published 8/6/2026 |
| Standard Documents for Progressive Design-Build Projects – 2026 | Published 8/6/2026 |
| Progressive Design-Build Contract – 2026 | Published 8/6/2026 |
| RFP Reference SOQ Preparation Checklist | Published 8/25/2026 |
Vendor Outreach
RISE IDOC Progressive Design-Build RFQ Informational Meeting (8/27)
The Illinois Capital Development Board (CDB) invites interested firms to attend an informational meeting on the RISE IDOC Progressive Design-Build RFQ. The session will provide an overview of the RFQ and have a Q&A session.
Time: 10 AM – 12 PM
Location: 333 South Wabash Avenue (3rd Floor) Chicago, IL 60604
RSVP Information (In-Person or Virtual)
Link: RSVP Form - RISE IDOC Progressive Design-Build RFQ Information Meeting
Webinar Information
Webinar topic:
RISE IDOC Progressive Design-Build Outreach: RFQ Informational Meeting
Date and time:
Thursday, August 27, 2026 10:00 AM | (UTC-05:00) Central Time (US & Canada)
Join link:
https://illinois.webex.com/illinois/j.php?MTID=me45a9bda6a3267dab98e8de159adb9d0
Webinar number:
2630 143 0664
Webinar password:
QFpTXtge333 (73789843 when dialing from a phone or video system)
Join by phone
+1-312-535-8110 United States Toll (Chicago)
+1-415-655-0002 US Toll
Access code: 263 014 30664
CDB General Informational Outreach (8/26)
CDB invites all contractors, subcontractors, engineers, architects, suppliers, and professional services to learn about CDB’s pre-qualification process, diversity requirements, bidding process and upcoming projects.
Time: 9:30 AM – 12 PM
Location: 19433 Renwick Rd. Crest Hill, IL 60442
RSVP Information (In-Person)
Link: RSVP Form - CDB General Information Outreach
Pre-Advertisement Information
Who
The Illinois Capital Development Board (CDB), in partnership with the Illinois Department of Corrections (IDOC), is seeking a Progressive Design Build Entity with demonstrated project experience designing and constructing correctional facilities for public agencies.
What
The project aims to construct two new multi-security level facilities (minimum, medium, and maximum). The men’s facility is planned to accommodate a 1,500-bed capacity with future expandability to 1,950; the women’s facility is planned for an 800-bed capacity. The project has a design/build budget of approximately $1B. Both facilities are to be located in Crest Hill, IL and will have design features that focus on creating rehabilitative and gender-responsive spaces with housing, education, programming, medical and mental health, dietary, and recreational spaces that support the reintegration of individuals into their communities.
When
CDB will publish a Professional Services Bulletin (PSB) / Request For Qualifications (RFQ) on or after July 24, 2026, seeking Statements of Qualifications (SOQs) from Progressive Design Build Entities.
Why
These two new facilities will provide much needed replacement capacity for aging facilities with building systems past their useful life. The new facilities will provide modern, purpose-built facilities to address system-wide needs including aging individuals, increased mental health demands, trauma informed design, and gender responsiveness. This project will leverage partnerships with educational and vocational institutions that offer occupational training program opportunities for individuals in custody to aid with reintegration into their communities with the aim of reducing recidivism. Corresponding workforce development and reunification programs will support reentry initiatives.
How
Interested firms must be prequalified with CDB prior to submission of SOQs on or after August 24, 2026, to be eligible for this solicitation. The prequalification process can take up to 45 days, and early preparation is advised to ensure the eligibility of the firm(s) that comprise the Progressive Design Build Entity team.