RR-24-4984 Reagan Memorial Tollway (I-88) Bridge Rehab MP 76.2 to MP 113.4

The Illinois State Toll Highway Authority awarded a contract valued at $2,479,864 to Rausch Infrastructure, LLC under Open Market Competitive Sealed Bidding solicitation 26-557THA-ENGCO-P-96533. The contract encompasses bridge rehabilitation and repair services on the Ronald Reagan Memorial Tollway (I-88) located between Mile Post 76.2 and Mile Post 113.4, spanning Ogle County and Kane County, Illinois. The scope of work includes bridge deck slab repairs, structural precast prestressed concrete beam repairs, substructure repairs, concrete sealing, cleaning of existing bridge drainage systems, pavement marking, and maintenance of traffic during construction. Performance is scheduled from the Notice-to-Proceed on June 4, 2026, through contract completion on January 29, 2028.

The contract involves fabricated steel products and components classified under NIGP Code 57068 (Steel, Fabricated: Beams, Gabions, Gratings, Walkways, Window Bars, and Custom-Made Steel Items) and multiple UNSPSC categories including bridge rail, coreboard plate, steel grating, and steel stairs. As the prime contractor, Rausch Infrastructure, LLC was required to meet Small Business Initiative program requirements, including self-performing a minimum of 40 percent of the total contract award amount and utilizing only registered Small Business Initiative vendors as subcontractors. The contract is subject to Illinois prevailing wage requirements and a Rolling Owner Controlled Insurance Program providing $25 million in general liability coverage per occurrence.