RR-25-4999, I-94, I-294, Bridge Rehabilitation, Touhy Avenue to Waukegan Road

The Illinois State Toll Highway Authority (ISTHA) has awarded Contract RR-25-4999 to Lorig Construction Company for bridge rehabilitation work on the Tri-State Tollway system in Cook County, Illinois. The project encompasses the segment from Touhy Avenue to Waukegan Road, extending from Interstate 294 Mile Post 42.1 to Interstate 94 Mile Post 27.8. The contract was awarded on June 2, 2026, through an open market competitive sealed bidding process, with Lorig Construction Company selected as the lowest priced responsive and responsible bidder. The total contract value is $2,749,990.75, with a performance period extending from June 15, 2026, through December 31, 2028, which includes an optional two-year renewal term.

The scope of work includes expansion joint gland replacement, structural precast prestressed concrete beam repairs, cleaning and painting of structural steel, bearing replacement, substructure repairs, slopewall repairs, concrete sealing, cleaning of the existing bridge drainage system, maintenance of traffic operations, and associated miscellaneous work. The awarded contractor has committed to Disadvantaged Business Enterprise Program participation of 13.81 percent and Veteran-Owned Small Business Program participation of 3.16 percent. The contract incorporates prevailing wage requirements under the Illinois Prevailing Wage Act and includes liquid damages of $6,000 per calendar day for failure to meet the completion schedule.