RR-25-2026 Reagan Mem. Tollway I-88 Bridge Rehab. Howland Creek to IL Rte 26 Ramp MP 44.5-MP 54.4

The Illinois State Toll Highway Authority awarded Contract RR-25-2026 to Civil Constructors, Inc. (doing business as Helm Civil) for comprehensive bridge rehabilitation and roadway reconstruction services on the Reagan Memorial Tollway (Interstate 88) between Mile Post 44.5 and Mile Post 54.4, spanning Whiteside County and Lee County, Illinois. The contract value is $11,986,023.67 with a performance period commencing May 18, 2026, and concluding October 28, 2029. Civil Constructors, Inc. was selected as the lowest responsive and responsible bidder through open market competitive sealed bidding conducted via the State of Illinois eProcurement System (BidBuy).

The scope of work encompasses bridge reconstruction of one mainline bridge and one overhead bridge, bridge rehabilitation and minor repairs of five mainline bridges and five overhead bridges, construction of new pavement, milling and overlaying of existing pavement, guardrail removal and installation, earthwork, grading, erosion and sediment control measures, landscaping, drainage improvements, Intelligent Transportation System (ITS) infrastructure installation, pavement markings, maintenance of traffic, and miscellaneous related work. The awarded contractor committed to achieving a Business Enterprise Program utilization goal of 23.19% and a Veteran-Owned Small Business utilization goal of 2.05% through its submitted utilization plan.