RR-25-2022 reagan meml tollway-i 88 brdg rehab IL RTE 26 to steward creek MP 53.9 to MP 74.3

The State of Illinois, through the Illinois State Toll Highway Authority, awarded Contract RR-25-2022 to Foundation Mechanics LLC on May 18, 2026, in the amount of $10,942,860.84. The contract encompasses bridge rehabilitation and roadway construction services on the Reagan Memorial Tollway (Interstate 88) in Lee County, Illinois, spanning from Mile Post 53.9 to Mile Post 74.3 (Route 26 to Steward Creek). The contract period extends from May 18, 2026, through October 8, 2029, with optional renewal terms of up to two additional years.

The scope of work includes bridge rehabilitation, pavement construction and overlay, site clearing, earthwork, grading, erosion and sediment control, landscaping, drainage improvements and cleaning, pavement markings and signage, and maintenance of traffic throughout the project corridor. Foundation Mechanics LLC was selected as the lowest responsive and responsible bidder through an open market competitive sealed bidding process and meets specified Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) participation goals at 26.30 percent and Veteran Business Program (VBP) utilization goals at 2.05 percent. The contract is classified under the National Institute of Governmental Purchasing category for Intelligent Transportation Systems.