You may want to consider the Crosscheck over the Steamroller since it has rack braze ons. Handy for commuting and hauling and completely fixable with the horizontal dropouts. I wouldn't look at the Pista as suggested above because of the minimal tire clearence.

Regarding the rings, Blackspire will be fine but I use the ultra low-budget universal ring from danscomp.com and they last a long time and only run $15. Or a stainless Surly if you can get one.

As far as wheels go, I like to build my own, but the Quality wheels are built in-house and they do a good job so if you aren't confident in taking on the job yourself it's a fine option.

Special tools: only one I can think of is one to install the headset. This can be made from a large deck bolt, washers and nuts. Or, take it to a shop and have the head tube face and the BB threads chased and pay them a few bucks to install it. You'll also need a bottom bracket tool if you don't have one.