RR-25-2024 TRI-STATE TLWY BDG REHA Deerfield RD to Lake Cook RD & Sanders RD.

Rausch Infrastructure, LLC was awarded a $5.3 million contract by the Illinois State Toll Highway Authority (ISTHA) through open market competitive sealed bidding. The award, executed on June 30, 2026, encompasses bridge rehabilitation and infrastructure improvements on the Tri-State Tollway system in Cook County and Lake County, Illinois. The scope of work includes bridge deck overlay at two structures (Bridges 332 and 360), rehabilitation at three additional bridges (Bridges 309, 333, and 449), median pier crash wall improvements, roadway and shoulder rehabilitation, drainage improvements, erosion control, pavement marking installation, and traffic maintenance services. Work locations span I-94 between mile post 24.3 and 25.0 (Deerfield Road to Lake Cook Road) and I-294 at mile post 49.9 (Sanders Road).

The contract performance period extends from July 20, 2026, through December 11, 2027. Rausch Infrastructure, LLC was selected as the lowest responsive and responsible bidder among three submissions, competing against Lorig Construction Company ($5.33 million) and MYS, Incorporated ($8.1 million). The awarded contractor committed to 4.39% Veterans Business Program participation and 19.82% Disadvantaged Business Enterprise participation in accordance with Illinois statutory requirements. The contract is subject to prevailing wage standards under the Illinois Prevailing Wage Act and includes professional liability insurance requirements of $2 million per claim with $2 million aggregate coverage for three years post-completion.