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This is an Invitation to Bid document issued by the Forest Preserve District of Kane County, Illinois for capital improvements at Glenwood Park Forest Preserve. The District seeks a contractor to renovate site amenities and the entry driveway at the location situated at 1644 S River St, Batavia, IL 60510. The scope of work includes site protection and erosion control; removal of existing shelter, grill, water hydrant, restroom, asphalt and concrete pavement, limestone trails, kiosk sign, and tree; relocation of electric and water utilities, boulders, dumpster, and coal bin; excavation, grading, subgrade preparation, and pavement milling and removal; and installation of new asphalt surface, concrete curbing and sidewalks, water hydrant and connections, grill, concrete curb stops, striping, new restroom, and new shelter with electrical connections, followed by site restoration and seeding. Bidders may submit questions via Euna (formerly Bonfire) through March 31, 2026 at 2:00 PM CST, with an addendum issued by April 2, 2026 at 2:00 PM CST if needed. Bids must be submitted online by April 9, 2026 at 2:00 PM CST, with bid opening scheduled for April 9, 2026 at 2:30 PM CST in the District Boardroom. The project award date is May 12, 2026, and final completion is required by October 2, 2026.
Bidders must submit required documents including bid form with contact information and affidavit of corporation, references, subcontractor list, and substance abuse statement. At time of award, the contractor must provide certificate of insurance naming the Forest Preserve District of Kane County as additional insured, along with performance and payment bonds. This contract is subject to the Illinois Prevailing Wage Act, requiring contractors to pay laborers no less than prevailing wage rates as published by the Illinois Department of Labor. The contractor is responsible for obtaining Kane County building permits for the shelter and restroom at no cost to the District, as well as the sanitary permit for the restroom, which the contractor must pay for. Project Manager is Zach Tegge, Landscape Architect. Most work items including demolition, excavation, embankment, trench backfill, topsoil handling, fine grading, seeding, erosion control blanket, temporary erosion and sediment control, subgrade preparation, aggregate base course, HMA paving, PCC construction, pavement removal, mobilization, traffic control, pavement marking, and electrical service are not measured separately for payment but are included in various contract unit prices.
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To preserve and restore the nature of Kane County
SB-FP-11-2526
1996 South Kirk Road, Suite 320, Geneva, Illinois 60134
Bill Lenert, President Benjamin Haberthur, Executive Director
(630) 232-5980 Fax: (630) 232-5924 www.kaneforest.com
INVITATION TO BID
Glenwood Park Capital Improvements
SB-FP-11-2526 March 24, 2026
The District is seeking a contractor to renovate the site amenities and entry driveway for Glenwood Park
Forest Preserve.
HOW TO BID: https://kaneforest.bonfirehub.com via Euna (formerly
Bonfire)
QUESTIONS: Via Euna by March 31, 2026 at 2:00pm CST
ADDENDUM (If needed) April 2, 2026 by 2:00 pm CST
SUBMISSION DEADLINE: April 9, 2026 at 2:00 pm CST (must submit online)
BID OPENING: April 9, 2026 at 2:30 pm CST - District Boardroom
PROJECT AWARD DATE: May 12, 2026
BID REQUIREMENTS: Submit all required documents via Bonfire.
FINAL COMPLETION DATE: October 2, 2026
REQUIRED DOCUMENTS: Bid Form (Contact, Affidavit of Corporation, Certification &
Proposal)
References
Subcontractors
Substance Abuse Statement
AT TIME OF AWARD: Certificate of Insurance with Endorsements naming FPDKC as additional insured per contract
Performance Bond/Payment Bond
Contract
PROJECT MANAGER: Zach Tegge, Landscape Architect
“This contract calls for the construction of a public work within the meaning of the Illinois Prevailing
Wage Act, which requires contractors to pay laborers performing services on public works projects no less than the prevailing rate of wages; the Department of Labor publishes and revises prevailing wage rates on its website (http://labor.illinois.gov); and, the contactor must check the website and comply with the Act’s wage requirements.”
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Glenwood Park Forest Preserve Capital Improvements Specifications
CONTRACT SPECIFICATIONS
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Contents
PROJECT SUMMARY
PROJECT LIMITS
DEFINITION OF TERMS
CONTROL OF WORK
CONTROL OF MATERIALS
LEGAL REGULATIONS AND RESPONSIBILITY TO PUBLIC
DEMOLITION AND DISPOSAL OF CONSTRUCTION DEBRIS
PROTECTION OF EXISTING TREES
EXCAVATION
EMBANKMENT
TRENCH BACKFILL
TOPSOIL
FINE GRADING
SEEDING
EROSION CONTROL BLANKET
TEMPORARY SOIL EROSION AND SEDIMENT CONTROL
SUBGRADE PREPARATION
AGGREGATE BASE COURSE
HOT MIX ASPHALT (HMA) PAVING
HMA MILLING AND REMOVAL
PORTLAND CEMENT CONCRETE (PCC) CONSTRUCTION
PAVEMENT REMOVAL
MOBILIZATION
TRAFFIC CONTROL AND PROTECTION
PAVEMENT MARKING
ELECTRICAL SERVICE
CXT VAULT TOILET BUILDING
BBQ GRILL
PICNIC SHELTER
WATER SERVICE
WATER PUMP
INDEX FOR SUPPLEMENTAL SPECIFICATIONS AND RECURRING SPECIAL PROVISIONS
PROJECT SUMMARY
CONTRACTOR will be responsible for furnishing all materials, equipment, labor and incidental items necessary for the implementation of the GLENWOOD PARK FOREST PRESERVE CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS at the locations shown on the drawings. The contracted work involves:
• Site protection and erosion control
• Removal of shelter, grill, water hydrant, restroom, asphalt & concrete pavement, limestone trails, kiosk sign, tree
• Relocation of electric and water utilities, boulders, dumpster, coal bin
• Excavation, grading, subgrade preparation, pavement milling and removal
• Installation of new asphalt surface, concrete curbing and sidewalks, water hydrant/connections, grill, concrete curb stops, striping, new restroom and new shelter/electrical connections.
• Site restoration and seeding
These Special Provisions apply to the proposed work identified as GLENWOOD PARK FOREST PRESERVE CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS. In the event of conflict with any part of the standard specifications and requirements (see STANDARD SPECIFICATIONS below), CONTRACTOR shall coordinate with Forest Preserve District of Kane County (FPDKC) and/or PROJECT LOCAL SPONSER to determine governing specification.
Project Completion Date shall be no later than October 2, 2026.
PROJECT LIMITS
Project site is located at 1644 S River St, Batavia, IL 60510. The project area is owned by the FPDKC.
CONTRACTOR shall locate and be familiar with all property boundaries and easements in the field.
The area to be included in this work shall not exceed the right-of-way, existing easements or property boundary unless a properly executed right-of-entry has been authorized by the owner of record. FPDKC shall have final determination of any limits in question.
DEFINITION OF TERMS
The following Special Provisions supplement the Illinois Department of Transportation "Standard Specifications for Road and Bridge Construction", adopted April 1, 2016, the latest edition of the "Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices for Streets and Highways", the "Manual of Test Procedures for Materials" in effect on the date of invitation for bids, and the "Supplemental Specifications and Recurring Special Provisions" indicated on the Check Sheets included herein which apply to and govern the proposed improvement designated as GLENWOOD PARK FOREST PRESERVE CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS, and in case of conflict with any part or parts of said Specifications, the said Special Provisions shall take precedence and shall govern. The referenced IDOT Standard Specifications can be downloaded at no cost here:
https://public.powerdms.com/IDOT/documents/3132119 http://www.idot.illinois.gov/doing-business/procurements/engineering-architectural-
Terminology shall conform to Section 101 Definition of Terms of the Standard Specifications except as modified herein.
Modify Article 101.14 as follows: Department shall refer to the Forest Preserve District of Kane County.
Modify Article 101.15 as follows: Standard Specifications. The Illinois Department of Transportation "Standard Specifications for Road and Bridge Construction", adopted April 1, 2016, and the "Supplemental Specifications and Recurring Special Provisions" indicated on the Check Sheets included herein
Modify Article 101.16 as follows: Engineer. The Forest Preserve District of Kane County Chief – Planning & Operations or their authorized representative.
CONTROL OF WORK
Comply with Section 105 Control of Work of the Standard Specifications except as modified herein.
Add the following to Article 105.03 Conformity with Contract: it is made explicitly clear that the Contractor shall be solely responsible for Quality Control (QC) as necessary to ensure all work is completed in conformance with the plans and specifications. The Contractor shall complete testing, measurements, or other methods acceptable to the Engineer. Provide written documentation of same to the Engineer demonstrating compliance with the plans and specifications. The Engineer will conduct spot checks, random tests, etc. for Quality Assurance (QA). Failure of the Engineer to bring the Contractor’s attention to non-conforming work does not relieve the Contractor of their responsibility to complete all work in conformance with the plans and specifications.
Replace Article 105.09 Survey Control Points with the following: Survey control points are indicated on the plans. It shall be the Contractor’s responsibility to recover and maintain these, and others as convenient or necessary, survey control points during construction. The Contractor shall provide all layout for the Engineer’s approval. The Engineer reserves the right to make minor field adjustments to the layout with no changes in price or time. This special provision shall also apply to Check Sheet #10 Construction Layout Stakes.
CONTROL OF MATERIALS
Comply with Section 106 Control of Materials of the Standard Specifications except as modified herein.
Add the following to Article 106.01 Source of Supply and Quality Requirements: it is made explicitly clear that the Contractor shall be solely responsible for Quality Control (QC) as necessary to ensure all materials are in conformance with the plans and specifications. The Contractor shall complete testing, obtain material certifications from suppliers, or other measures acceptable to the
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Engineer. Provide written documentation of same to the Engineer demonstrating compliance with the plans and specifications. The Engineer will conduct spot checks, random tests, etc. for Quality Assurance (QA). Failure of the Engineer to bring the Contractor’s attention to non-conforming material does not relieve the Contractor of their responsibility to complete all work in conformance with the plans and specifications.
LEGAL REGULATIONS AND RESPONSIBILITY TO PUBLIC
Comply with Section 107 Legal Regulations and Responsibility to the Public of the Standard Specifications except as modified herein.
Add the following to Article 107.04 Permits and Licenses: The construction site activities of this project shall be conducted by the Contractor in compliance with the following permits and approvals issued for this project:
• Kane County building permits for both the shelter and the restroom to be applied for and received by the Contractor. No payment required.
• Kane County sanitary permit for the restroom to be applied for, paid for, and received by the Contractor.
The Engineer will provide copies of all relevant permits, approvals, and/or applications to the Contractor after project award.
Add the following to the second paragraph of Article 107.20 Protection and Restoration of Property: The Contractor shall limit their activities, haul routes, temporary staging areas, and vehicular access throughout the site as shown on the plans or as approved by the Engineer. The Contractor shall plan their work to minimize on-site and off-site disturbances, and shall proactively manage noise, dust, vehicular traffic, and other disturbances to the satisfaction of the Engineer.
Add the following to Article 107.20: The Contractor shall maintain conveyance of all flows during construction of this project. When existing drainage facilities are disturbed, the Contractor shall provide and maintain temporary inlets, outlets, and connections for all private and public drains, sewers, culverts, and other drainage facilities. The Contractor shall provide facilities to take in all storm water which will be received by these drains and sewers, and discharge the same. The Contractor shall provide and maintain a pumping plant, if necessary, and a temporary outlet and be prepared at all times to dispose of water received from these temporary connections until such time that they are no longer necessary or permanent drainage facilities are in service.
Add the following to the last paragraph of Article 107.20: The cost of all materials and equipment required and all labor necessary to comply with the above Provisions will not be paid for separately, but shall be considered as included in the unit bid prices of the contract; no additional compensation will be allowed.
Article 107.23 Protection of Streams, Lakes, Reservoirs, Natural Areas, Wetlands, Prairie Areas, Savannahs, and Endangered and Threatened Species. In additional to the requirements of this Article, the Contractor’s attention is directed to the fact that this site contains numerous high-quality natural areas in various stages of restoration and management. The Contractor shall exercise extreme care and restrict their operations to the work areas depicted on the plans. Any damages to natural areas outside of work shown on the plans shall be repaired by the Contractor to the satisfaction of the Engineer at no additional cost to the Forest Preserve District of Kane County.
Article 107.24 Forest Protection. In additional to the requirements of this Article, the Contractor’s attention is directed to the fact that this site contains, and is adjacent to, numerous high-quality forests in various stages of restoration and management. The Contractor shall exercise extreme care and restrict their operations to the work areas depicted on the plans. Any damages to forest areas outside of work shown on the plans shall be repaired by the Contractor to the satisfaction of the Engineer at no additional cost to the Forest Preserve District of Kane County.
Article 107.26 Indemnification. In addition to the requirements of this Article, for any activity occurring on an easement or any other property not owned by the Forest Preserve District of Kane County, the indemnification shall also be extended to the property owners and any tenants thereon.
Article 107.27 Insurance. Insurance requirements shall be as stipulated by the Forest Preserve District of Kane County.
Article 107.39 Contractor’s Responsibility for Locating and Protecting Utility Property and Services.
In addition to the requirements of this article, the Contractor is to be aware of and protect existing infrastructure. Such infrastructure may include, but is not necessarily limited to, inlets, underdrains, culverts, storm sewers, electric lines, water lines, and related improvements. Any utility locations depicted on the plans are for informational purposes only and are not guaranteed;
the Contractor shall make their own investigations and adjust their work accordingly to avoid impacting infrastructure.
DEMOLITION AND DISPOSAL OF CONSTRUCTION DEBRIS
General. The Contractor shall complete all demolition as shown on the plans and as necessary for new construction. Work shall conform to Section 201 of the Standard Specifications except as modified herein.
The Contractor shall comply with all IEPA requirements regarding the certification and disposal of debris including general construction debris, demolition debris, uncontaminated soil, waste, and clean construction demolition debris.
Method of Measurement. Demolition and disposal of construction debris will not be measured for payment.
Basis of Payment. The cost of demolition and construction debris disposal will not be paid for separately but shall be included in the various items of work.
PROTECTION OF EXISTING TREES
General. The Contractor shall prevent damage to existing trees not indicated for removal. Work shall conform to Articles 201.05 through 201.07 of the Standard Specifications except as modified herein.
Article 201.05 Protection of Existing Plant Material. Replace the second paragraph with the following: Parking or maneuvering of machinery, stockpiling of materials, or any other use will not be allowed upon unpaved areas within the dripline of existing trees unless the plans indicate construction work within said dripline. The Contractor shall exercise caution when working within the dripline of a tree, when required, to minimize damages.
Article 201.05 (a). Replace with the following: The Contractor shall manually erect Tree Protection Fencing as shown on the plans and in locations requested by the Engineer.
Omit Article 201.05 (b) Tree Trunk Protection. This work will not be required.
Article 201.05 (c) Pruning for Safety and Equipment Clearance. Modify this Article as follows: Plant material shall be pruned to provide the minimum clearance required, as approved by the Engineer.
Modify Article 201.06 Care of Existing Plant Material as follows: All roots greater than or equal to one-inch (1”) diameter must be pruned. Root pruning shall be performed by an ISA certified arborist if requested by the Engineer. Fertilizing after root pruning is not required.
Modify Article 201.10 Method of Measurement as follows: Temporary fencing, pruning, root pruning, and other required work included in this special provision will not be measured for
Modify Article 201.11 Basis of Payment as follows: This work will not be paid for separately but shall be included in the various items of work.
EXCAVATION
Description: This work shall conform to the requirements of Section 202 Earth and Rock Excavation of the Standard Specifications except as modified herein.
Add the following to Article 202.02 Clearing, Tree Removal, and Protection of Existing Plant Material: The Contractor’s attention is drawn to the fact that clearing within the limits of excavation is incidental to this work; clearing includes, but is not limited to, removal and disposal of all woody vegetation less than six inches (6”) diameter at breast height within the limits of earthwork. Existing weeds shall be treated with herbicide prior to stripping topsoil. Refer to special provision for Weed Control, Non-Selective and Non-Residual.
Add the following to Article 202.03 Removal and Disposal of Surplus, Unstable, Unsuitable, and Organic Materials: The Contractor shall remove and properly dispose of all surplus material resulting from earthwork operations. Other than where specifically called for in the plans, there shall be no permanent fills placed within Regulatory Floodway or Floodplain, wetlands, or waters.
Modify Article 202.07 Method of Measurement as follows: Excavation will not be measured for payment.
Modify Article 202.08 Basis of Payment as follows: This work will not be paid for separately but shall be included in the various items of work. The cost of off-site disposal of surplus material shall be included if required.
EMBANKMENT
Description: This work includes placement of soil or aggregate fill to raise the ground elevation. All work shall conform to Section 205 Embankment of the Standard Specifications except as modified herein.
Add the following to Article 205.03 Preparation of Existing Ground Surface: Embankment shall be constructed after Demolition has been completed. The Contractor’s attention is drawn to the fact that clearing within the limits of embankment is incidental to this work; clearing includes, but is not limited to, removal and disposal of all woody vegetation less than six inches (6”) diameter at breast height within the limits of embankment.
TRENCH BACKFILL
Description: This work includes select backfill below and within two feet (2’) of the edge of pavement. Work shall conform to Section 208 Trench Backfill of the Standard Specifications except as modified herein.
Modify Article 208.03 Method of Measurement as follows: Trench backfill will not be measured for payment.
Modify Article 208.04 Basis of Payment as follows: This work will not be paid for separately but
TOPSOIL
Description: This work includes stripping, storing, and respreading topsoil. Work shall conform to Section 211 Topsoil and Compost of the Standard Specifications.
Modify Article 211.07 Method of Measurement as follows: Topsoil will not be measured for
Modify Article 211.08 Basis of Payment as follows: This work will not be paid for separately but
FINE GRADING
Description: Work includes fine grading prior to aggregate base installation, and fine grading of landscape areas. Work shall conform to Section 212 Final Shaping, Trimming, and Finishing and Section 480 Earth Shoulders and Medians of the Standard Specifications.
Replace Article 212.02 Grading Sections with the following: The finished surface of subgrade shall not vary from the lines, grades, and cross sections shown on the plans by more than one-tenth of a foot (0.1’). The finished surface of topsoil in landscape areas shall not vary from the lines, grades, and cross sections shown on the plans by more than one-tenth of a foot (0.1’).
Replace Article 212.05 Finishing with the following: All unsuitable material, debris, and rubbish, resulting from construction operations, or occurring within the limits of construction, and all stones or boulders more than two inches (2”) in the largest dimension, shall be removed from the project site and properly disposed of. Hand labor may be required in addition to mechanical equipment to achieve the lines, grades, and cross sections shown on the plans. The Contractor shall blend proposed lines, grades, and cross section into existing grades as necessary to create smooth transitions. Abrupt changes due to cuts and/or fills must be smoothed out to the satisfaction of the Engineer. The Engineer reserves the right to make minor field adjustments to the lines, grades, and cross sections shown on the plans at no additional cost.
Modify Article 212.06 Basis of Payment as follows: This work will not be paid for separately but
SEEDING
Description: This work consists of seed bed preparation, and furnishing and planting seed. All work shall conform to Section 250 of the Standard Specifications except as modified herein.
Modify Article 250.04 Fertilizer and Agricultural Ground Limestone Application as follows:
Agricultural ground limestone is not required.
Add the following to Article 250.05 Seed Bed Preparation: All areas to be seeded shall be worked to eliminate crusting, glazing, and compaction to create a seedbed suitable for germination and growth of vegetation. Existing herbaceous weeds, and woody weeds including, but not limited to, buckthorn (Rhamnus spp.) and sandbar willow (Salix interior) less than six inches (6”) diameter at breast height, debris, gravel, and other foreign matter shall be removed and properly disposed of by the Contractor. Existing herbaceous and woody weeds within areas to be seeded shall be treated with herbicide prior to seeding. Refer to special provision Weed Control, Non-Selective and
Non-Residual.
Add the following to Article 250.07 Seeding Mixtures: Seed mixtures shall be as noted: IDOT Class 1A Salt-Tolerant Lawn Mixture.
Neither soil preparation nor seeding shall be conducted when the ground is inundated, snow is present, or the ground is frozen or otherwise unworkable, as determined solely by the Engineer.
Omit Article 250.08 Selective Mowing Stakes. Selective mowing stakes will not be required.
Modify Article 250.09 Method of Measurement as follows: Seeding will not be measured for
Modify Article 250.10 Basis of Payment as follows: This work will not be paid for separately but
EROSION CONTROL BLANKET
Description: This work consists of furnishing and installing rolled erosion control products in areas of Seeding. All work shall conform to the requirements of Section 251 Mulch of the Standard Specifications except as modified herein.
Modify Article 251.02 Materials as follows: Erosion control blanket shall be 100% biodegradable double net straw blanket such as S75BN by North American Green or approved equal.
Modify Article 251.04 Erosion Control Blanket as follows: Only materials meeting the requirements of this section and approved by the Engineer shall be used. Install erosion control blanket on the same day seed is planted. Follow all of manufacturer’s directions including staple pattern and density, keying in, and other requirements for successful application. Re-secure or replace any erosion control blanket that becomes displaced prior to final acceptance.
Modify Article 251.06 Method of Measurement as follows: Erosion control blanket will not be measured for payment.
Modify Article 251.07 Basis of Payment as follows: This work will not be paid for separately but
TEMPORARY SOIL EROSION AND SEDIMENT CONTROL
Description: The Contractor shall provide temporary soil erosion and sediment control measures during construction to prevent water pollution. Work shall conform to Section 280 Temporary Erosion and Sediment Control of the Standard Specifications except as modified herein.
Modify Article 280.04 Temporary Erosion Control Systems: The Contractor shall be responsible for developing, implementing, and maintaining temporary erosion control systems based upon their means and methods of construction. The temporary erosion control systems shall at all times comply with the project’s 404, NPDES, and SMO permits, and all other regulatory approvals.
Temporary erosion control systems shall conform to the minimum requirements of the Illinois Urban Manual and SMO.
Modify Article 280.07 Method of Measurement as follows: Temporary soil erosion and sediment control will not be measured for payment.
Modify Article 280.08 Basis of Payment as follows: This work will not be paid for separately but
SUBGRADE PREPARATION
Description: This work consists of preparing the completed or existing earthwork prior to placement of aggregate base course. Work shall conform to Section 301 Subgrade Preparation of the Standard Specifications except as modified herein.
Add the following to Section 301.04 Subgrade Compaction and Stability: Subgrade preparation shall be performed after the completion of earthwork at all locations which will receive trails, pavement or structural improvements in preparation for the placement of aggregate base material. When proof rolling reveals additional unstable areas, undercut excavation shall be undertaken only as approved and directed by the Engineer. All excess excavated and spoil materials shall be removed from the site unless otherwise approved by the Engineer.
Subgrade preparation shall include final grading to within 0.1-foot of required subgrade elevations, shaping, disking, aerating, sheepsfoot rolling, vibratory rolling, compacting, proof rolling and testing as required. Areas proposed for trails and pavement shall be compacted to a minimum ninety-five percent (95%) of maximum density based on a Standard Proctor (ASTM D-698). Any areas that are inaccessible to a roller shall be compacted either by other mechanical means or using a hand tamper meeting the approval of the Engineer. The Contractor shall proof roll the finished subgrade with the Engineer present.
When proof rolling reveals unstable soil conditions, the Contractor shall undertake remedial action. If soil moisture is excessive, the material shall be aerated and compacted again and retested. If, in the opinion of the Engineer, a more significant remedy is required, the Contractor shall perform additional work, such as removal of unsuitable materials, placement of geotextile fabrics and/or soil replacement, with an approved suitable material.
Test rolling of subgrades shall be performed in the presence of the Engineer. When test rolling reveals unsuitable or unstable soils, the Engineer shall determine the most appropriate remedy and direct the Contractor accordingly. Test rolling equipment shall conform to the following description:
1. Tandem axle, dual wheel dump truck.
2. Tire pressure shall be no less than ninety percent (90%) of manufacturer’s recommended maximum inflation.
3. Minimum gross weight of loaded truck shall be 60,000 pounds.
4. Provide weigh slip to the Engineer.
Perform test rolling procedure as follows:
1. Operate equipment at a rate not to exceed three (3) mph to five (5) mph or a comfortable walking pace.
2. Adjust speed to allow the Engineer to measure any deflections and areas of rutting.
3. Operate test rolling equipment in a pattern so that affected areas are loaded with at least one (1) pass.
4. After test rolling, check subgrade for conformance to drawings, and correct any surface irregularities. Re-shape subgrade within tolerances specified.
Test Rolling Evaluation:
1. Rutting up to one inch (1″) is acceptable.
2. Rutting in excess of one inch (1″) but not more than six inches (6″) shall be considered a failure and shall require reworking soil and compaction to required density.
3. Deflection (pumping) up to one inch (1″) is acceptable.
4. Deflection in excess of one inch (1″) but not more than two inches (2″) shall be acceptable if there is not substantial cracking or lateral movement of soil.
5. Deflection in excess of two inches (2″) but not more than six inches (6″) shall be considered a failure and shall require reworking soil and compaction to required density.
6. Rutting and deflection in excess of six inches (6″) will require review and recommendation for corrective action by the Engineer.
7. After remedial work is performed, a final test roll shall be performed upon completion of work.
8. If remedial work is performed as directed, a second test roll may be waived at discretion of the Engineer.
When performing Subgrade Preparation, if it is determined that the material composition is acceptable and excessive moisture has rendered the material unstable, the Contractor shall perform air drying techniques as per Article 301.04 before consideration of removal of the material.
Modify Article 301.11 Method of Measurement as follows: Subgrade preparation will not be measured for payment.
Modify Article 301.12 Basis of Payment as follows: This work will not be paid for separately but shall be included in the various items of work.
AGGREGATE BASE COURSE
Description: This work includes placing and compacting an aggregate base course. Work shall conform to Section 351 Aggregate Base Course of the Standard Specifications except as modified
GLENWOOD FOREST PRESERVE
CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT
Modify Article 351.11 Method of Measurement as follows: Aggregate base course will not be
Modify Article 351.12 Basis of Payment as follows: This work will not be paid for separately but
HOT MIX ASPHALT (HMA) PAVING
Description: This work consists of constructing HMA pavement on a prepared aggregate base.
Work shall conform to Section 406 Hot-Mix Asphalt Binder and Surface Course of the Standard Specifications except as modified herein.
Add the following to Article 406.02 Materials: HMA shall be as specified in the plans.
Add the following to Article 406.06 Placing: Slopes shall meet Illinois Accessibility Code requirements. The longitudinal slope of pavement shall not exceed 5%. The transverse (cross) slope shall not exceed 2%. Transitions from existing to new pavement surface shall be smooth; new pavement shall match the elevation of existing pavement.
Modify Article 406.13 Method of Measurement as follows: HMA paving will not be measured for
Modify Article 406.14 Basis of Payment as follows: This work will not be paid for separately but
HMA MILLING AND REMOVAL
Description: This work shall consist of milling and removing the top 4 inches of existing hot-mix asphalt (HMA) pavement at the locations shown on the plans or as directed by the Engineer. Milling shall include removal of the asphalt surface and partial binder courses as required to achieve the specified depth and grades.
Work shall conform to the latest edition of the Illinois Department of Transportation Standard Specifications for Road and Bridge Construction, including but not limited to:
• Section 440 – Pavement Removal
• Section 202 – Excavation and Embankment
• Section 406 – Hot-Mix Asphalt Surface Removal
Milled asphalt material shall become the property of the Contractor unless otherwise noted in the contract documents. Material shall be:
• Hauled from the site
• Recycled at an approved facility
• Stockpiled only where approved by the Engineer
Operations: The Contractor shall:
• Mill existing asphalt pavement to a uniform depth of 4 inches.
• Maintain smooth transitions at edges and tie-ins.
• Prevent damage to adjacent pavements, curbs, utilities, and structures.
• Remove loose or broken pavement fragments following milling.
Surface Preparation: After milling operations:
• The surface shall be swept clean of debris.
• Loose material shall be removed using mechanical sweepers or power brooms.
• Depressions or irregular areas identified by the Engineer shall be corrected.
PORTLAND CEMENT CONCRETE (PCC) CONSTRUCTION
Description. This work shall include all Portland cement concrete (PCC) construction. PCC pavement shall conform to Section 420 Portland Cement Concrete Pavement of the Standard Specifications except as modified herein. Curb ramps and detectable warnings shall comply with Articles 424.08 Curb Ramps and 424.09 Detectable Warnings of the Standard Specifications, respectively. PCC structures shall conform to Section 503 Concrete Structures of the Standard Specifications except as modified herein. PCC curbs shall conform to Section 606 Concrete Gutter, Curb, Median, and Paved Ditch of the Standard Specifications except as modified herein.
Modify Article 420.04 Preparation of Subgrade or Subbase as follows: After completing subgrade preparation, install aggregate base as shown on the plans.
Modify Article 420.05 Joints as follows: Joints shall be as shown on the plans and as approved by the Engineer.
Modify Article 420.19 Method of Measurement. PCC Paving will not be measured for payment.
Modify Article 420.20 Basis of Payment. This work will not be paid for separately but shall be included in the various items of work.
Excavation for PCC structures shall be in conformance with Section 502 Excavation for Structures of the Standard Specifications, except the cost of all such excavation will not be measured and shall be included in all other work.
Modify Article 503.05 Falsework as follows: plans and computations for falsework do not need to be sealed by an Illinois licensed Structural Engineer.
Modify Article 503.21 Method of Measurement. PCC structures will not be measured for payment.
Modify Article 503.22 Basis of Payment. This work will not be paid for separately but shall be
Modify Article 606.14 Method of Measurement. PCC curb will not be measured for payment.
Modify Article 606.15 Basis of Payment. This work will not be paid for separately but shall be
PAVEMENT REMOVAL
Description: Work includes saw cutting and removal of existing pavement. Work shall conform to Section 440 Removal of Existing Pavement and Appurtenances of the Standard Specifications except as modified herein.
Add the following to Article 440.03 General: The Contractor shall remove the full depth of existing pavement regardless of thickness. Existing pavement to be removed shall be saw cut perpendicular to the direction of traffic prior to demolition and removal of pavement. Saw cuts shall conform to the requirements of Article 442.05 Pavement Removal. Existing pavement to be recycled for use as base course where indicated on the plans.
Modify Article 440.07 Method of Measurement as follows: Pavement removal will not be measured for payment.
Modify Article 440.08 Basis of Payment as follows: This work will not be paid for separately but
MOBILIZATION
Mobilization shall conform to Section 671 Mobilization of the Standard Specifications except as modified herein.
Revise Article 671.02 Basis of Payment to read: This work will not be paid for separately but shall be included in the various items of work.
TRAFFIC CONTROL AND PROTECTION
Description. Traffic control and protection shall be in accordance with this Special Provision;
Section 701 Work Zone Traffic Control and Protection of the Standard Specifications; the “Illinois Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices for Streets and Highways;” any special details contained in the plans or referenced Highway Standards; and LOCAL ROADS AND STREETS RECURRING SPECIAL PROVISIONS check sheet LRS3 Special Provision for Work Zone Traffic Control Surveillance.
Special attention is called to Article 107.09 and the following Highway Standards.
701001 Off-Road Operations, 2L, 2W, More Than 15 ft Away From EOP 701006 Off-Road Operations, 2L, 2W, 15’ to 24” From Pavement Edge 701801 Sidewalk, Corner or Crosswalk Closure 701901 Traffic Control Devices
The Contractor is hereby notified that this site may remain open to the public during construction.
The Contractor shall be solely responsible for protecting the public from the Contractor’s construction activities until final completion. The furnishing, placing, and removal of any temporary barrier, warning device, and/or signage necessary to protect public health, safety, and welfare from construction shall be included in the contract unit price for Traffic Control and Protection whether or not show on the plans or otherwise specified.
The cost of supplying, erecting, and maintaining barricades, warning lights, and signs shall be included in the contract price for Traffic Control and Protection.
Method of Measurement. Traffic control and protection will not be measured for payment.
Basis of Payment. This work will not be paid for separately but shall be included in the various items of work.
PAVEMENT MARKING
Description. This work shall consist of furnishing and applying pavement markings. Work shall conform to Section 780 Pavement Striping of the Standard Specifications except as modified
Modify Articles 780.02 through 780.11 as follows: all pavement markings shall be paint.
Modify Article 780.13 Method of Measurement as follows: Pavement marking will not be
Modify Article 780.14 Basis of Payment as follows: This work will not be paid for separately but shall be included in the various items of work.
ELECTRICAL SERVICE
Description. This work shall consist of removing existing electrical service and appurtenances as indicated on the plans, and providing new electrical service and appurtenances indicated on the plans. Work shall conform to Section 801 Electrical Requirements and Section 804 Electrical Service Installation – Lighting of the Standard Specifications except as modified herein.
Add the following to Article 801.02 Standards of Installation: All materials and work shall conform to requirements of the Kane County building codes.
Modify Article 804.04 Installation as follows: Provide electrical service including all required appurtenances, whether shown on the plans or not, as shown on the plans and in conformance with all applicable codes. In the event of a conflict between the plans and applicable codes, the codes shall prevail.
Add the following: Electrical service will not be measured for payment.
Modify Article 804.05 Basis of Payment as follows: This work will not be paid for separately but
CXT VAULT TOILET BUILDING
Description. This work consists of furnishing and installing a prefabricated concrete vault toilet building.
Materials. Vault toilet building shall be CXT Tioga Standard building manufactured by LB Foster of approved equivalent meeting the following criteria.
1) Two (2) separate rooms, each with one toilet, in one building.
2) Building shall be precast concrete with two (2) polyethylene lined concrete vaults, upgraded split-face block textured walls, and upgraded metal ribbed roof.
3) Doors to each room shall come equipped with a keyed deadbolt lock.
4) Building and accessories shall meet ADA requirements, and shall be designed to withstand heavy snow, high wind, and category E seismic loads.
5) Manufacturer shall provide a warranty against structural defects in materials or workmanship for a period of 20 years on all concrete components.
Permits. Contractor shall obtain a building permit from Kane County Building Department prior to construction of the CXT Vault Toilet Building. The Contractor shall cause to be prepared plans for the toilet building signed and sealed by a structural engineer or architect licensed by the State of Illinois that are acceptable to Kane County.
Installation. Installation shall be by a qualified contractor with experience installing this type of structure. Follow all of manufacturer’s installation directions.
Method of Measurement. CXT Vault Toilet Building will not be measured for payment.
BBQ GRILL
Description. This work consists of furnishing and installing a fabricated metal charcoal grill.
Materials. BBQ grill shall be Pilot Rock model ASW-24B2, single level, with optional swivel shelf, accessible cooking grill with embedded post base manufactured by RJ Thomas Mfg. Co. Concrete for footing shall be Class SI per the IDOT Standard Specifications.
Installation. Follow all of manufacturer’s installation directions.
Method of Measurement. BBQ grill will not be measured for payment.
PICNIC SHELTER
Description. This work consists of furnishing and constructing a prefabricated picnic shelter.
Materials. Picnic shelter shall be an open timber truss structure with MR 29 gauge metal roof, steel columns, and 24’ x 36’ with a split gable roof line, model number OTT2436MR-SG manufactured by Cedar Forest Products and distributed locally by NuToys.
Installation. Follow all of manufacturers’ installation directions.
Permits. Contractor shall obtain a building permit from the Kane County Building Department prior to construction of the picnic shelter. The Contractor shall cause to be prepared plans for the shelter signed and sealed by a structural engineer or architect licensed by the State of Illinois that are acceptable to Kane County. The plans shall include final design of the footings.
Method of Measurement. Picnic shelter will not be measured for payment.
WATER SERVICE
Description. This work consists of connecting to and extending an existing private potable water service line to a water pump at the picnic shelter.
References. All materials, construction methods, pressure testing, and disinfection of water service lines shall conform with Section 562 Water Service Line of the Standard Specifications, “Standard Specifications for Water and Sewer Main Construction in Illinois”, latest edition, prepared by the Illinois Society of Professional Engineers, “American Water Works Association (AWWA)”, latest edition, “Title 35 Illinois Administrative Code” prepared by the Illinois Environmental Protection Agency (IEPA), in effect on the date of invitation for bids, and Kane County codes.
Installation. Construction shall be as illustrated on the plans and conform to the requirements of the above referenced specifications and regulations. In the case of a conflict, the more stringent or legally required shall apply.
Method of Measurement. Water service will not be measured for payment.
WATER PUMP
Description. This work consists of furnishing and installing a potable water pump and related appurtenances.
Materials. Materials shall be as noted on plans. Any incidental materials shall be subject to the review and approval by Engineer.
Installation. Follow all of manufacturer’s recommendations and Kane County building codes. In the event of a conflict, the Kane County building codes shall prevail.
Method of Measurement. Water pump will not be measured for payment.
items of work.
INDEX FOR SUPPLEMENTAL SPECIFICATIONS AND RECURRING SPECIAL PROVISIONS
Adopted January 1, 2022 This index contains a listing of SUPPLEMENTAL SPECIFICATIONS, frequently used RECURRING SPECIAL PROVISIONS, and LOCAL ROADS AND STREETS RECURRING SPECIAL PROVISIONS.
SUPPLEMENTAL SPECIFICATIONS
None
RECURRING SPECIAL PROVISIONS
The following RECURRING SPECIAL PROVISIONS indicated by an “X” are applicable to this contract and are included by reference:
CHECK SHEET # PAGE NO.
1 Additional State Requirements for Federal-Aid Construction Contracts ……………………. 1 2 Subletting of Contracts (Federal-Aid Contracts)
3 EEO
4 Specific EEO Responsibilities Non-Federal-Aid Contracts 5 Required Provisions - State Contracts 6 Asbestos Bearing Pad Removal 7 Asbestos Waterproofing Membrane and Asbestos HMA Surface Removal 8 Temporary Stream Crossings and In-Stream Work Pads 9 X Construction Layout Stakes 10 Use of Geotextile Fabric for Railroad Crossing 11 Sub-sealing of Concrete Pavements 12X Hot-Mix Asphalt Surface Correction 13X Pavement and Shoulder Resurfacing 14 Patching with Hot-Mix Asphalt Overlay Removal 15 Polymer Concrete 16 PVC Pipeliner 17 Bicycle Racks
18 Temporary Portable Bridge Traffic Signals 19 Nighttime Inspection of Roadway Lighting 20 English Substitution of Metric Bolts 21 Calcium Chloride Accelerator for Portland Cement Concrete 22X Quality Control of Concrete Mixtures at the Plant 23X Quality Control/Quality Assurance of Concrete Mixtures 24 Digital Terrain Modeling for Earthwork Calculations 25X Preventive Maintenance – Bituminous Surface Treatment (A-1) 26 Temporary Raised Pavement Markers 27 Restoring Bridge Approach Pavements Using High-Density Foam 28 Portland Cement Concrete Inlay or Overlay 29 Portland Cement Concrete Partial Depth Hot-Mix Asphalt Patching 30 Longitudinal Joint and Crack Patching 31X Concrete Mix Design – Department Provided 32 Station Numbers in Pavements or Overlays
LOCAL ROADS AND STREETS RECURRING SPECIAL PROVISIONS - Table of Contents The following LOCAL ROADS AND STREETS RECURRING SPECIAL PROVISIONS indicated by an “X” are applicable to this contract and are included by reference:
CHECK SHEET # PAGE NO.
LRS1 Reserved………………………………………………………………………………………….……………….…101 LRS2 Furnished Excavation………………………………………………………………………….…………….…102 LRS3X Work Zone Traffic Control Surveillance……………………………………………………….……103 LRS4 Flaggers in Work Zones……………………………………………………………………………………….104 LRS5 Contract Claims ……………………………………………………………………………….………………….105 LRS6 Bidding Requirements and Conditions for Contract Proposals…………….………………106 LRS7 Bidding Requirements and Conditions for Material Proposals…………….………………112 LRS8 Reserved…………………………………………………………………………………………….……………….118 LRS9 Bituminous Surface Treatments …………………………………………………….…………………..119 LRS10 Reserved……………………………………………………………………………………….…………………….123 LRS11 Employment Practices……………………………………………………………….………………………..124 LRS12 X Wages of Employees on Public Works………………………………………………………………126 LRS13 Selection of Labor……………………………………………………………………………………………….128 LRS14 Paving Brick and Concrete Paver Pavements and Sidewalks………………………..……..129 LRS15 Partial Payments……………………………………………………………………………….…..……………132 LRS16 Protests on Local Lettings……………………………………………………………..………….………..133 LRS17 Substance Abuse Prevention Program………………………………………………………………..134 LRS18 Multigrade Cold Mix Asphalt…………………………………………………..….………………………135 LRS19 Reflective Crack Control Treatment……………………………………..…….….……………………136
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