county of mclean old town township roads 22-26135-00-SP-Proposal.pdf

Local Public Agency Formal Contract Proposal

Page 1 of 6 BLR 12200 (Rev. 01/19/23)Completed07/10/26

Proposal Submitted By:

Contractor's Name

Contractor's Address City State Zip Code

STATE OF ILLINOIS

Local Public Agency

Old Town Township

County

McLean

Section Number

22-26135-00-SP

Route(s) (Street/Road Name)

TR 356 (2150E)

Type of Funds

GCPF & MFT

Proposal Only Proposal and Plans Proposal only, plans are separate

Submitted/Approved For Local Public Agency:

Note: All proposal documents, including Proposal Guaranty Checks or Proposal Bid Bonds, should be stapled together to prevent loss when bids are processed.

COVER SHEET

For a County and Road District Project

Submitted/Approved

Submitted/Approved

Highway Commissioner Signature & Date

County Engineer/Superintendent of Highways Signature & Date

For a Municipal Project

Submitted/Approved/Passed

Official Title

Signature & Date

Department of Transportation

Released for bid based on limited review

Regional Engineer Signature & Date

Phil Reynolds Digitally signed by Phil Reynolds Date: 2026.07.07 07:22:04 -05'00'

Jerry Stokes Digitally signed by Jerry Stokes Date: 2026.07.07 07:22:16 -05'00'

Agreement of Understanding

Digitally signed by Agreement of Understanding Date: 2026.07.07 07:22:24 -05'00'

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Route(s) (Street/Road Name)

TR 356 (2150E)

Section Number

22-26135-00-SP

County

McLean

Local Public Agency

Old Town Township

NOTICE TO BIDDERS

Sealed proposals for the project described below will be received at the office of Name of Office

McLean County Highway Dept.

Address

102 S. Towanda Barnes Rd. Bloomington, IL 61705 until Time

10:00 AM on Date

07/28/26 .

Sealed proposals will be opened and read publicly at the office of Name of Office

McLean County Highway Dept.

Address

102 S. Towanda Barnes Rd. Bloomington, IL 61705 at Time

10:00 AM on Date

07/28/26 .

DESCRIPTION OF WORK

Location

TR 356, AAR/DOT #475024B, Milepost SP-366.79, NSRR, Sec 15, T23N, R3E, 3RD P.M.

Project Length

510 ft (0.097 mi)

Proposed Improvement

The project consists of a combination of closed and open drainage improvements, roadway reconstruction with an improved vertical profile, foreslopes and backslopes.

1. Plans and proposal forms will be available in the office of

McLean County Highway Department 102 S. Towanda Barnes Rd.

Bloomington, IL 61705

2. Prequalification

If checked, the 2 apparent as read low bidders must file within 24 hours after the letting an "Affidavit of Availability" (Form BC 57) in triplicate, showing all uncompleted contracts awarded to them and all low bids pending award for Federal, State, County, Municipal and private work. One original shall be filed with the Awarding Authority and two originals with the IDOT District Office.

3. The Awarding Authority reserves the right to waive technicalities and to reject any or all proposals as provided in BLRS Special Provision for Bidding Requirements and Conditions for Contract Proposals.

4. The following BLR Forms shall be returned by the bidder to the Awarding Authority:

a. Local Public Agency Formal Contract Proposal (BLR 12200)

b. Schedule of Prices (BLR 12201)

c. Proposal Bid Bond (BLR 12230) (if applicable)

d. Apprenticeship or Training Program Certification (BLR 12325) (do not use for project with Federal funds.)

e. Affidavit of Illinois Business Office (BLR 12326) (do not use for project with Federal funds)

5. The quantities appearing in the bid schedule are approximate and are prepared for the comparison of bids. Payment to the Contractor will be made only for the actual quantities of work performed and accepted or materials furnished according to the contract. The scheduled quantities of work to be done and materials to be furnished may be increased, decreased or omitted as hereinafter provided.

6. Submission of a bid shall be conclusive assurance and warranty the bidder has examined the plans and understands all requirements for the performance of work. The bidder will be responsible for all errors in the proposal resulting from failure or neglect to conduct an in depth examination. The Awarding Authority will, in no case, be responsible for any costs, expenses, losses or changes in anticipated profits resulting from such failure or neglect of the bidder.

7. The bidder shall take no advantage of any error or omission in the proposal and advertised contract.

8. If a special envelope is supplied by the Awarding Authority, each proposal should be submitted in that envelope furnished by the Awarding Agency and the blank spaces on the envelope shall be filled in correctly to clearly indicate its contents. When an envelope other than the special one furnished by the Awarding Authority is used, it shall be marked to clearly indicate its contents. When sent by mail, the sealed proposal shall be addressed to the Awarding Authority at the address and in care of the official in whose office the bids are to be received. All proposals shall be filed prior to the time and at the place specified in the Notice to Bidders. Proposals received after the time specified will be returned to the bidder unopened.

9. Permission will be given to a bidder to withdraw a proposal if the bidder makes the request in writing or in person before the time for opening proposals.

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TR 356 (2150E)

Section Number

22-26135-00-SP

County

McLean

Local Public Agency

Old Town Township

PROPOSAL

1. Proposal of Contractor's Name

Contractor's Address

2. The plans for the proposed work are those prepared by the McLean County Highway Department and approved by the Department of Transportation on .

3. The specifications referred to herein are those prepared by the Department of Transportation and designated as "Standard Specifications for Road and Bridge Construction" and the " Supplemental Specifications and Recurring Special Provisions" thereto, adopted and in effect on the date of invitation for bids.

4. The undersigned agrees to accept, as part of the contract, the applicable Special Provisions indicated on the "Check Sheet for Recurring Special Provisions" contained in this proposal.

5. The undersigned agrees to complete the work within working days or by is granted in accordance with the specifications.

6. The successful bidder at the time of execution of the contract will be required to deposit a contract bond for the full amount of the award. When a contract bond is not required, the proposal guaranty check will be held in lieu thereof. If this proposal is accepted and the undersigned fails to execute a contract and contract bond as required, it is hereby agreed that the Bid Bond of check shall be forfeited to the Awarding Authority.

7. Each pay item should have a unit price and a total price. If no total price is shown or if there is a discrepancy between the products of the unit price multiplied by the quantity, the unit price shall govern. If a unit price is omitted, the total price will be divided by the quantity in order to establish a unit price. A bid may be declared unacceptable if neither a unit price nor a total price is shown.

8. The undersigned submits herewith the schedule of prices on BLR 12201 covering the work to be performed under this contract.

9. The undersigned further agrees that if awarded the contract for the sections contained in the combinations on BLR 12201, the work shall be in accordance with the requirements of each individual proposal for the multiple bid specified in the Schedule for Multiple Bids below.

10. A proposal guaranty in the proper amount, as specified in BLRS Special Provision for Bidding Requirements and Conditions for unless additional time

Contract Proposals, will be required. Bid Bonds will be allowed as a proposal guaranty. Accompanying this proposal is either a bid bond, if allowed, on Department form BLR 12230 or a proposal guaranty check, complying with the specifications, made payable to: County Treasurer of McLean County .

The amount of the check is ( ).

Attach Cashier's Check or Certified Check Here

In the event that one proposal guaranty check is intended to cover two or more bid proposals, the amount must be equal to the sum of the proposal guaranties which would be required for each individual bid proposal. If the proposal guaranty check is placed in another bid proposal, state below where it may be found.

The proposal guaranty check will be found in the bid proposal for: Section Number 22-26135-00-SP .

November 20, 2026

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TR 356 (2150E)

Section Number

22-26135-00-SP

County

McLean

Local Public Agency

Old Town Township

CONTRACTOR CERTIFICATIONS

The certifications hereinafter made by the bidder are each a material representation of fact upon which reliance is placed should the Department enter into the contract with the bidder.

1. Debt Delinquency. The bidder or contractor or subcontractor, respectively, certifies that it is not delinquent in the payment of any tax administered by the Department of Revenue unless the individual or other entity is contesting, in accordance with the procedure established by the appropriate Revenue Act, its liability for the tax or the amount of the tax. Making a false statement voids the contract and allows the Department to recover all amounts paid to the individual or entity under the contract in a civil action.

2. Bid-Rigging or Bid Rotating. The bidder or contractor or subcontractor, respectively, certifies that it is not barred from contracting with the Department by reason of a violation of either 720 ILCS 5/33E-3 or 720 ILCS 5/33E-4.

A violation of section 33E-3 would be represented by a conviction of the crime of bid-rigging which, in addition to Class 3 felony sentencing, provides that any person convicted of this offense, or any similar offense of any state or the United States which contains the same elements as this offense shall be barred for 5 years from the date of conviction from contracting with any unit of State or local government. No corporation shall be barred from contracting with any unit of State or local government as a result of a conviction under this Section of any employee or agent of such corporation if the employee so convicted is no longer employed by the corporation: (1) it has been finally adjudicated not guilty or (2) if it demonstrates to the governmental entity with which it seeks to contract that entity finds that the commission of the offense was neither authorized, requested, commanded, nor performed by a director, officer or a high managerial agent on behalf of the corporation.

A violation of Section 33E-4 would be represented by a conviction of the crime of bid-rotating which, in addition to Class 2 felony sentencing, provides that any person convicted of this offense or any similar offense of any state or the United States which contains the same elements as this offense shall be permanently barred from contracting with any unit of State of Local government. No corporation shall be barred from contracting with any unit of State or Local government as a result of a conviction under this Section of any employee or agent of such corporation if the employee so convicted is no longer employed by the corporation and: (1) it has been finally adjudicated not guilty or (2) if it demonstrates to the governmental entity with which it seeks to contract and that entity finds that the commission of the offense was neither authorized, requested, commanded, nor performed by a director, officer or a high managerial agent on behalf of the corporation.

3. Bribery. The bidder or contractor or subcontractor, respectively, certifies that, it has not been convicted of bribery or attempting to bribe an officer or employee of the State of Illinois or any unit of local government, nor has the firm made an admission of guilt of such conduct which is a matter or record, nor has an official, agent, or employee of the firm committed bribery or attempted bribery on behalf of the firm and pursuant to the direction or authorization of a responsible official of the firm.

4. Interim Suspension or Suspension. The bidder or contractor or subcontractor, respectively, certifies that it is not currently under a suspension as defined in Subpart I of Title 44 Subtitle A Chapter III Part 6 of the Illinois Administrative code. Furthermore, if suspended prior to completion of this work, the contract or contracts executed for the completion of this work may be canceled.

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TR 356 (2150E)

Section Number

22-26135-00-SP

County

McLean

Local Public Agency

Old Town Township

SIGNATURES

(If an individual)

Business Address

City State Zip Code

(If a partnership) Firm Name

Title

Business Address

City State Zip Code

Insert the Names and Addresses of all Partners

(If a corporation) Corporate Name

Title

Business Address

City State Zip Code

Insert Names of Officers President

Bidder Signature & Date

Signature & Date

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Secretary

Treasurer

Attest:

Secretary

Schedule of Prices

Page 1 of 2 BLR 12201 (Rev. 05/07/21)Printed 06/24/26

Contractor's Name

Contractor's Address City State Zip Code

Local Public Agency

Old Town Township

County

McLean

Section Number

22-26135-00-SP

Route(s) (Street/Road Name)

TR 356 (2150E)

Schedule for Multiple Bids

Combination Letter Section Included in Combinations Total

Schedule for Single Bid (For complete information covering these items, see plans and specifications.)

Item Number Items Unit Quantity Unit Price Total

1 Furnished Excavation Cu Yd 2040

2 Grading and Shap Ditch Foot 387

3 Temporary Eros Contr Seed Pound 44

4 Perimeter Eros Bar Foot 383

5 Inlet and Pipe Protect Each 5

6 Agg Base Cse, Ty B Ton 853

7 Pipe Culvert Removal Foot 37

8 Concrete Structures Cu Yd 5.0

9 Reinforcement Bars Pound 600

10 Prc Flar End Sec18 Each 1

11 P Cul Cl D 1 18 Foot 144

12 P Cul CL D 1 24 Foot 56

13 P Cul CL D 1 Eqrs 15 Foot 42

14 Storm Sew CL A 1 18 Foot 30

15 Storm Sew CL A 1 60 Foot 164

16 Pipe Drains 8" Foot 74

17 Pipe Drains 15'' Foot 18

18 Pipe Drains BCCS 18 Foot 10

19 Man TA 9 Dia T1F Cl Each 1

20 Remov Catch Bas Each 1

BLR 12201 (Rev. 05/07/21)Page 2 of 2Printed 06/24/26

Section Number

22-26135-00-SP

County

McLean

Local Public Agency

Old Town Township

Route(s) (Street/Road Name)

TR 356 (2150E)

Item Number Items Unit Quantity Unit Price Total

21 Fld Tile Jun Vault 3D Each 1

26 Earth Excavation (Special) Cu Yd 620

27 Stone Riprap, Class B5 (Spec) Ton 163 28 Traf Cont & Prot Std BLR 21 L Sum 1

29 RR Prot Liability Ins L Sum 1

30 Construction Layout Modified L Sum 1

31 Miscellaneous Concrete Cu Yd 1.3

Bidder's Total Proposal

1. Each pay item should have a unit price and a total price.

2. If no total price is shown or if there is a discrepancy between the product of the unit price multiplied by the quantity, the unit price shall govern.

3. If a unit price is omitted, the total price will be divided by the quantity in order to establish a unit price.

4. A bid may be declared unacceptable if neither a unit price or total price is shown.

Proposal Bid Bond

Page 1 of 2 BLR 12230 (Rev. 01/19/23)Completed06/24/26

WE, as PRINCIPAL, and as SURETY, are held jointly, severally and firmly bound unto the above Local Public Agency (hereafter referred to as "LPA") in the penal sum of 5% of the total bid price, or for the amount specified in the proposal documents in effect on the date of invitation for bids, whichever is the lesser sum. We bind ourselves, our heirs, executors, administrators, successors, and assigns, jointly pay to the LPA this sum under the conditions of this instrument.

WHEREAS THE CONDITION OF THE FOREGOING OBLIGATION IS SUCH that, the said PRINCIPAL is submitting a written proposal to the LPA acting through its awarding authority for the construction of the work designated as the above section.

THEREFORE if the proposal is accepted and a contract awarded to the PRINCIPAL by the LPA for the above designated section and the PRINCIPAL shall within fifteen (15) days after award enter into a formal contract, furnish surety guaranteeing the faithful performance of the work, and furnish evidence of the required insurance coverage, all as provided in the "Standard Specifications for Road and Bridge Construction" and applicable Supplemental Specifications, then this obligation shall become void; otherwise it shall remain in full force and effect.

IN THE EVENT the LPA determines the PRINCIPAL has failed to enter into a formal contract in compliance with any requirements set forth in the preceding paragraph, then the LPA acting through its awarding authority shall immediately be entitled to recover the full penal sum set out above, together with all court costs, all attorney fees, and any other expense of recovery.

IN TESTIMONY WHEREOF, the said PRINCIPAL and the said SURETY have caused this instrument to be signed by their respective officers this Day of Month and Year

Principal

Company Name

Signature & Date

Company Name

Signature & Date

By: By:

Title Title

(If Principal is a joint venture of two or more contractors, the company names, and authorized signatures of each contractor must be affixed.)

Surety Name of Surety

COUNTY OF

I , a Notary Public in and for said county do hereby certify that

(Insert names of individuals signing on behalf of PRINCIPAL & SURETY) who are each personally known to me to be the same persons whose names are subscribed to the foregoing instrument on behalf of PRINCIPAL and SURETY, appeared before me this day in person and acknowledged respectively, that they signed and delivered said instruments as their free and voluntary act for the uses and purposes therein set forth.

Given under my hand and notarial seal this day of Month and Year

Date commission expires

(SEAL, if required by the LPA)

Local Public Agency

Old Town Township

County

McLean

Section Number

22-26135-00-SP

By:

Day

STATE OF IL

Signature of Attorney-in-Fact Signature & Date

Notary Public Signature & Date

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Old Town Township

County

McLean

Section Number

22-26135-00-SP

Completed06/24/26

ELECTRONIC BID BOND

Electronic bid bond is allowed (box must be checked by LPA if electronic bid bond is allowed)

The Principal may submit an electronic bid bond, in lieu of completing the above section of the Proposal Bid Bond Form. By providing an electronic bid bond ID code and signing below, the Principal is ensuring the identified electronic bid bond has been executed and the Principal and Surety are firmly bound unto the LPA under the conditions of the bid bond as shown above. (If PRINCIPAL is a joint venture of two or more contractors, an electronic bid bond ID code, company/Bidder name title and date must be affixed for each contractor in the venture.)

Electronic Bid Bond ID Code Company/Bidder Name

Title

Apprenticeship and Training Program Certification

Page 1 of 1 BLR 12325 (Rev. 01/19/23)Completed06/24/26

Local Public Agency

Old Town Township County

McLean Street Name/Road Name

TR 356 (2150E)

Section Number

22-26135-00-SP

All contractors are required to complete the following certification

For this contract proposal or for all bidding groups in this deliver and install proposal.

For the following deliver and install bidding groups in this material proposal.

Illinois Department of Transportation policy, adopted in accordance with the provisions of the Illinois Highway Code, requires this contract to be awarded to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder. The award decision is subject to approval by the Department. In addition to all other responsibility factors, this contract or deliver and install proposal requires all bidders and all bidder's subcontractors to disclose participation in apprenticeship or training programs that are (1) approved by and registered with the United States Department of Labor's Bureau of Apprenticeship and Training, and (2) applicable to the work of the above indicated proposals or groups. Therefore, all bidders are required to complete the following certification:

1. Except as provided in paragraph 4 below, the undersigned bidder certifies that it is a participant, either as an individual or as part of a group program, in an approved apprenticeship or training program applicable to each type of work or craft that the bidder will perform with its own employees.

2. The undersigned bidder further certifies, for work to be performed by subcontract, that each of its subcontractors either (A) is, at the time of such bid, participating in an approved, applicable apprenticeship or training program; or (B) will, prior to commencement of performance of work pursuant to this contract, establish participation in an approved apprenticeship or training program applicable to the work of the subcontract.

3. The undersigned bidder, by inclusion in the list in the space below, certifies the official name of each program sponsor holding the Certificate of Registration for all of the types of work or crafts in which the bidder is a participant and that will be performed with the bidder's employees. Types of work or craft that will be subcontracted shall be included and listed as subcontract work. The list shall also indicate any type of work or craft job category for which there is no applicable apprenticeship or training program available.

4. Except for any work identified above, if any bidder or subcontractor shall perform all or part of the work of the contract or deliver and install proposal solely by individual owners, partners or members and not by employees to whom the payment of prevailing rates of wages would be required, check the following box, and identify the owner/operator workforces and positions of ownership.

The requirements of this certification and disclosure are a material part of the contract, and the contractor shall require this certification provision to be included in all approved subcontracts. The bidder is responsible for making a complete report and shall make certain that each type of work or craft job category that will be utilized on the project is accounted for and listed. The Department at any time before or afterward may require the production of a copy of each applicable Certificate of Registration issued by the United States Department of Labor evidencing such participation by the contractor and any or all of its subcontractors. In order to fulfill the participation requirement, it shall not be necessary that any applicable program sponsor be currently taking or that it will take applications for apprenticeship, training or employment during the performance of the work of this contract or deliver and install proposal.

Bidder

Title

Address City State Zip Code

Affidavit of Illinois Business Office

Page 1 of 1 BLR 12326 (Rev. 01/20/23)Completed06/24/26

Local Public Agency

Old Town Township

County

McLean

Street Name/Road Name

TR 356 (2150E)

Section Number

22-26135-00-SP

I, Name of Affiant of City of Affiant

State of Affiant being first duly sworn upon oath, state as follows:

1. That I am the Officer or Position of Bidder

2. That I have personal knowledge of the facts herein stated.

3. That, if selected under the proposal described above, Bidder

, will maintain a business office in the

State of Illinois, which will be located in County

County, Illinois.

4. That this business office will serve as the primary place of employment for any persons employed in the construction contemplated by this proposal.

5. That this Affidavit is given as a requirement of state law as provided in Section 30-22(8) of the Illinois Procurement Code.

Print Name of Affiant

Notary Public

Signed (or subscribed or attested) before me on

(name/s of person/s)

County

(SEAL) My commission expires

, authorized agent(s) of

(date) by

Bidder

State of IL

Notary Public Signature & Date

Check Sheet for Recurring Special Provisions

Page 1 of 2 BLR 11300 (Rev. 10/27/25)Printed 06/24/26

Local Public Agency

Old Town Township

County

McLean

Section Number

22-26135-00-SP

Check this box for lettings prior to 01/01/2026

The Following Recurring Special Provisions Indicated By An "X" Are Applicable To This Contract And Are Included By Reference:

Recurring Special Provisions

Check Sheet # Page No.

1 Additional State Requirements for Federal-Aid Construction Contracts 87

2 Subletting of Contracts (Federal-Aid Contracts) 90

3 EEO 91

4 Specific EEO Responsibilities Non Federal-Aid Contracts 101

5 Required Provisions - State Contracts 106

6 Asbestos Bearing Pad Removal 112

7 Asbestos Waterproofing Membrane and Asbestos HMA Surface Removal 113

8 Temporary Stream Crossings and In-Stream Work Pads 114

9 Construction Layout Stakes 115

10 Use of Geotextile Fabric for Railroad Crossing 118

11 Subsealing of Concrete Pavements 120

12 Hot-Mix Asphalt Surface Correction 124

13 Pavement and Shoulder Resurfacing 126

14 Patching with Hot-Mix Asphalt Overlay Removal 127

15 Polymer Concrete 129

16 Reserved 131

17 Bicycle Racks 132

18 Temporary Portable Bridge Traffic Signals 134

19 Nighttime Inspection of Roadway Lighting 136

20 English Substitution of Metric Bolts 137

21 Calcium Chloride Accelerator for Portland Cement Concrete 138

22 Quality Control of Concrete Mixtures at the Plant 139

23 Quality Control/Quality Assurance of Concrete Mixtures 147

24 Reserved 163

25 Reserved 164

26 Temporary Raised Pavement Markers 165

27 Restoring Bridge Approach Pavements Using High-Density Foam 166

28 Portland Cement Concrete Inlay or Overlay 169

29 Portland Cement Concrete Partial Depth Hot-Mix Asphalt Patching 173

30 Longitudinal Joint and Crack Patching 176

31 Concrete Mix Design - Department Provided 178

32 Station Numbers in Pavements or Overlays 179

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Old Town Township

County

McLean

Section Number

22-26135-00-SP

Printed 06/24/26

The Following Local Roads And Streets Recurring Special Provisions Indicated By An "X" Are Applicable To This Contract And Are Included By Reference:

Local Roads And Streets Recurring Special Provisions

Check Sheet # Page No.

LRS 1 Reserved 181

LRS 2 Furnished Excavation 182

LRS 3 Work Zone Traffic Control Surveillance 183

LRS 4 Flaggers in Work Zones 184

LRS 5 Contract Claims 185

LRS 6 Bidding Requirements and Conditions for Contract Proposals 186

LRS 7 Bidding Requirements and Conditions for Material Proposals 192

LRS 8 Reserved 198

LRS 9 Bituminous Surface Treatments 199

LRS 10 Reserved 203

LRS 11 Employment Practices 204

LRS 12 Wages of Employees on Public Works 206

LRS 13 Selection of Labor 208

LRS 14 Paving Brick and Concrete Paver Pavements and Sidewalks 209

LRS 15 Partial Payments 212

LRS 16 Protests on Local Lettings 213

LRS 17 Substance Abuse Prevention Program 214

LRS 18 Multigrade Cold Mix Asphalt 215

LRS 19 Reflective Crack Control Treatment 216

TR 356 (2150E Road) Section 22-26135-00-SP McLean County

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

WORK INCLUDED 1

PUBLIC SAFETY AND CONVENIENCE 1

LIMITATIONS ON COUNTY ROADS 1

ROUTING OF CONSTRUCTION TRAFFIC 1

CERTIFICATE OF INSURANCE 2

MOBILIZATION 2

RETAINAGE 2

BURNING AND DISPOSAL 2

PRECAUTIONS FOR UTILITIES 2

STATUS OF UTILITIES TO BE ADJUSTED 3

JOINT UTILITY LOCATING INFORMATION FOR EXCAVATORS 3

FIELD MEASUREMENTS

COMPLETION DATE

EARTH EXCAVATION (SPECIAL)

PERIMETER EROSION BARRIER

AGGREGATE BASE COURSE, TYPE B

FIELD TILE JUNCTION VAULTS, 3’ DIA 5

PIPE DRAINS 8” AND 15’’ 6

CONSTRUCTION LAYOUT, MODIFIED

TRENCH BACKFILL

STONE RIPRAP, CLASS B4 (SPECIAL) 7

TRAFFIC CONTROL PLAN 8

TRAFFIC 8

TRAFFIC CONTROL AND PROTECTION INCLUDED IN THE CONTRACT 8

FURNISHED EXCAVATON 9

PIPE DRAINS, BITUMINOUS COATED CORRUGATED STEEL 18’’

PIPE CULVERTS, CLASS D, TYPE 1 18”

PIPE CULVERTS, CLASS D, TYPE 1 24”

PIPE CULVERTS, CLASS D, TYPE 1 EQUIVALENT ROUND-SIZE 15”

TRAFFIC CONTROL PLAN SHEET 1- ROAD CLOSURE AT RAILROAD

TRAFFIC CONTROL PLAN SHEET 2- ROAD CLOSURE AT RAILROAD

10-11

TRAFFIC CONTROL PLAN SHEET 2- ROAD CLOSURE AT RAILROAD 14

TR 356 (2150E)

McLean County

SPECIAL PROVISIONS

The following Special Provisions supplement the “Standard Specifications for Road and Bridge Construction, Adopted January 1, 2022”, the latest edition of the “Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices for Streets and Highways”, and the “Manual of Test Procedures for Materials” in effect on the date of invitation for bids, and the “Supplemental Specifications and Recurring Special Provisions” adopted January 1, 2026 indicated on the Check Sheet included herein, which apply to and govern the construction of TR 356 (2150E), Section 22-26135-00-SP (AAR/DOT #475024B Milepost SP-366.79) in McLean County, and in case of conflict with any part, or parts, of said Specifications, the said Special Provisions shall take precedence and shall govern.

WORK INCLUDED

The project is located on TR 356 (2150E) 3 miles east of Bloomington, IL and 0.5 miles south of CH 28 (1200N) in McLean County. The project begins approximately 414’ south of railroad crossing AAR/DOT #475024B (Station 5+86.00) and extends 96’ to the north of railroad crossing AAR/DOT #475024B (Station 10+96.00). This project consists of a combination of closed and open drainage improvements, roadway reconstruction with an improved vertical profile, and improved foreslopes and backslopes.

PUBLIC SAFETY AND CONVENIENCE

The Contractor shall maintain all entrances and side roads along the proposed improvement.

Interference with traffic movements and inconvenience to owners of abutting property and the public shall be kept to a minimum. Any delays or inconveniences caused by the Contractor by complying with these requirements shall be considered as incidental to the contract and no additional compensation will be allowed.

LIMITATIONS ON COUNTY ROADS

Most of the roads in McLean County are posted and the weight limitations are strictly enforced.

Before submitting a bid on the project, the Contractor shall familiarize himself or herself with the posting of those roads over which he might be hauling material of the construction of this project.

ROUTING OF CONSTRUCTION TRAFFIC

All construction traffic shall use the following roads to access the construction site. To access the North side of the site, construction traffic shall travel on CH 28 (1200N) and turn to TR 356 (2150E), to the site. To access the south side of the site, construction traffic shall travel on Cheney’s Grove Road and turn to TR 356 (2150E), to the site. No construction traffic, loaded or empty, will be allowed on any other roads.

McLean County

CERTIFICATE OF INSURANCE

The low bidder shall provide a Certificate of Insurance conforming to LR 107-4 Special Provision and Article 107.27 of the Standard Specifications for Road and Bridge Construction adopted January 1, 2022 with Additional Insured Endorsement. McLean County and Old Town Township, their Boards, Officers, and employees shall be named as additional insured. This insurance is to be primary.

MOBILIZATION

This contract contains no provision for Mobilization. Therefore, Section 671 of the Standard Specifications is deleted.

RETAINAGE

In accordance with Local Roads and Streets Recurring Special Provision 15 for Partial Payments, the Engineer shall deduct Retainage from Pay Estimates until the Final Payment.

BURNING AND DISPOSAL

No burning of any kind shall take place on this project. All waste material shall be removed from the site by the Contractor.

PRECAUTIONS FOR UTILITIES

The Contractor shall familiarize himself with the location of all utilities and structures that may be found in the vicinity of the construction. The applicable provisions of Articles 107.37 through

107.40 of the Standard Specifications for Road and Bridge Construction shall apply. The Contractor shall take whatever precautions, which may be necessary to protect the property of the various public utilities, which may be located underground or above ground, at or adjacent to the site of this improvement. He will be required to repair or replace at his own expense, or bear the cost, to repair or replace, any public utility property which has been damaged through his efforts. The procedure and the specifications of repair will be in accordance with the regulations and/or policy of the utility. The Contractor shall notify all utility owners of his construction schedule and shall coordinate construction operations with the utility owners so that relocation of utility lines and structures may proceed in an orderly manner. Notifications shall be in writing with copies transmitted to the Engineer.

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STATUS OF UTILITIES TO BE ADJUSTED

Name / Address of Utility Type Location Estimated Date Relocation Completed

Railroad Norfolk Southern Railroad Length of During Construction Railroad Company Project Phone: (540) 525-0333 Attn: Aaron Meyer

Electric Corn Belt Energy Corporation Electric Length of During Construction Phone: (309) 662-5330 Project Attn: Julie@cornbeltenergy.com

The above represents the best information of the Department and is only included for the convenience of the bidder. The applicable provision of Articles 105.07 and 107.20 of the Standard Specifications for Road and Bridge Construction shall apply.

If any utility adjustment or removal has not been completed when required by the Contractor's operations, the Contractor should notify the Engineer in writing. A request for an extension of time will be considered to the extent the Contractor's operations were affected.

JOINT UTILITY LOCATING INFORMATION FOR EXCAVATORS

The Contractor’s attention is directed to the fact that there exists within the State of Illinois a Joint Utility Locating Information for Excavators (J.U.L.I.E.) System. All utility companies and municipalities which have gas mains and a number of others are a part of this system.

Instead of the Contractor notifying each individual utility owner that he will be working within the area, it will only be necessary to call the number of the Joint Utility Locating Information for Excavators System which is 811 or (800) 892-0123 and they will notify all utility companies involved that their respective utility should be located. A minimum of forty-eight hours advanced notice is required and the political name of the township where the work is located, as shown on the cover sheet, along with other location information such as land section and quarter section will have to be given.

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FIELD MEASUREMENTS

The Contractor is advised that it shall be his or her full responsibility to verify all dimensions, conditions, materials, and details before ordering materials. The Contractor shall verify the dimensions shown on the plans with those actually existing on the structure to determine if any discrepancies exist. Any discrepancies discovered by the Contractor shall be immediately reported to the Engineer in writing for revisions to plans and/or details as required.

Except for adjustments to quantities, no additional compensation will be allowed to the Contractor for complying with the above requirements. Any revisions to dimensions or details resulting from the required field verifications or for any delays due to required revisions shall be approved by the Engineer.

COMPLETION DATE

The Contractor shall complete all work as specified in Article 108.05(b) of the Standard Specifications. A Completion Date of 11/20/2026 is established for resuming thru-traffic on TR 356 (2150E). Prior to resuming traffic, all contract work shall be completed to the satisfaction of the Engineer, all equipment, construction supplies and debris shall be removed, and the jobsite shall be cleaned to the satisfaction of the Engineer.

Failure to complete the work specified for the completion date shall result in liquidated damages as specified in Article 108.09 of the Standard Specifications.

EARTH EXCAVATION (SPECIAL)

Description. This work shall include earth excavation according to Section 202 of the Standard Specifications, pipe culvert removal according to Article 501.04 of the Standard Specifications, and excavation for structures according to Section 502 of the Standard Specifications.

Removal of Unclassified Material. Unclassified materials such as rubble, tree limbs, trees, stumps, shrubs, rubbish, stones, tiles, etc. shall be removed at the locations shown on the plans or as designated by the Engineer. The existing road surface and base shall not be used on this project and shall be removed from the jobsite and disposed of by the Contractor and shall be considered incidental to the cost of Earth Excavation. The existing Oil & Chip Surface course will be removed from the beginning to the end of the project. Saw cutting of existing road surface at stations, 5+86, 9+95.65, 10+04.65, and station 10+96, or as directed by the Engineer, will not be paid for separately, but shall be considered incidental to the EARTH EXCAVATION (SPECIAL) pay item. No additional compensation will be allowed. The material removed as required in this special provision shall be disposed of outside of the limits of the right of way in accordance with Article 202.03 of the Standard Specifications and as directed by the Engineer.

Method of Measurement. This work will be measured for payment according to Article 202.07 of the Standard Specifications for earth excavation and Article 502.12 of the Standard Specifications for structure excavation.

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Basis of Payment. Earth excavation will be paid for at the contract unit price per cubic yard for EARTH EXCAVATION (SPECIAL), which price shall include other items of work included under the general heading of Earthwork for which no payment item is included in the contract, including but not limited to removal of unclassified material.

PERIMETER EROSION BARRIER

All Perimeter Erosion Barrier shall be installed in accordance with Section 280 before any work activities begin. Materials shall be in accordance with Section 1080.02.

AGGREGATE BASE COURSE, TYPE B

Description. This work shall be done in accordance with Section 351 and Section 402 of the Standard Specifications. The base course shall be constructed in lifts not more than 4 in. thick when compacted. Water shall be added after each lift is in place to achieve compaction as directed by the Engineer. The material shall be CA-6 crushed limestone only.

All lifts of Aggregate Base Course shall be first compacted with a self-propelled pneumatic tired roller as specified in Article 1101.01(c), and then a self-propelled vibratory steel drum roller as specified in Article 1101.01(e). The final lift shall be graded with a motor grader to the lines and grades shown on the plans.

Field Entrances as shown on the plans shall be constructed along with the road core. The use of a motor grader for grading the final lift placed in the field entrances will not be required, all other requirements shall apply.

NO CRUSHED CONCRETE SHALL BE USED FOR THIS PAY ITEM.

Basis of Payment. The work will be paid for at the contract unit price per ton for AGGREGATE BASE COURSE, of the TYPE specified. The contract unit price shall include the exceptions and additions as indicated and no additional compensation will be allowed for the work.

FIELD TILE JUNCTION VAULTS, 3’ DIA.

Description. This work shall consist of installing Field Tile Junction Vaults as defined in the plans and as detailed herein.

These items shall be installed in accordance with Section 611 and Standards 542301-03 and 602421-09, and as shown in the plans, except that only precast reinforced concrete sections will be allowed. Bid Prices should be based on an assumed 3’ height of vaults. The Contractor shall verify the actual height of the vaults needed in the field after construction has started and existing tiles have been exposed, and after the Engineer has determined final location for both

McLean County vaults. Any adjustment in height necessary after the Contractor has ordered and installed the vaults will be the responsibility of the Contractor and will not be paid for separately. All excavation necessary for installation and disposal of excavation shall be incidental to this pay item. A 3” sand cushion and 3” sand backfill around vault to the tops of installed storm sewer shall also be required and shall be considered incidental to this pay item. All junctions between vaults and storm sewers shall be mortared to the satisfaction of the Engineer. Vaults shall be capped with a precast reinforced concrete lid of the proper diameter, and covered with soil as directed by the Engineer.

Basis of Payment. This work shall be paid for at the contract unit price each for FIELD TILE JUNCTION VAULTS, 3’ DIA. and shall include, all labor, equipment, and materials necessary to install FIELD TILE JUNCTION VAULTS, 3’ DIA. as detailed and no additional compensation will be allowed.

PIPE DRAINS 8” AND 15”

These items shall be installed in accordance with Section 611, with the following exceptions.

Plastic pipe drains shall be of a suitable smooth interior wall surface. Pipe ends may require bell and spigot ends, at the direction of the Engineer. Pipe drains will be provided by the McLean County Highway Department with a 2 working day notification.

Installation: All pipe drains shall be placed on a 3” bed of sand and backfilled to half the diameter of the pipe. All excavation, disposal of excavation, and backfilling shall be considered incidental to this pay item. All trench backfill required will be compacted to the satisfaction of the Engineer and will not be paid for separately but will be considered incidental to this pay item and shall be placed to the top of the subgrade. All connections to existing field tiles and to field tile junction vaults shall be mortared to the satisfaction of the Engineer. Pipe drains 8” shall include necessary reducer adapter connections to the upstream and downstream tiles as shown in the plans. Pipe drains 8” shall include pipe tees to be inserted at risers at each ROW line as shown in the plans. The 8” pipe drains quantity includes the length of vertical risers measured in place in linear feet. Adjustment to actual pipe alignment and actual existing pipe conditions (clean saw cutting of existing pipe ends) shall be included in the cost of these pay items and no additional compensation will be allowed.

Basis of Payment: All labor, equipment, and materials necessary to install PIPE DRAINS of the size specified as detailed, shall be included in the contract unit price per foot for PIPE DRAINS 8” or PIPE DRAINS 15”, and no additional compensation will be allowed. The Contractor shall supply a mechanical coupler approved by the Engineer for connecting the existing field tile to the proposed pipe drain. The cost for the mechanical coupler shall not be paid for separately but will be included in the cost of PIPE DRAINS of the size specified.

CONSTRUCTION LAYOUT, MODIFIED

All work under this Pay Item shall be in accordance with IDOT “Supplemental Specifications and Recurring Special Provisions” CHECK SHEET #9 adopted January 1, 2022, with the following revisions and specifications:

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Revise Responsibilities of the Contractor paragraph (a) by adding the following sentences: “The Contractor shall install and maintain stationing at even 25-foot intervals throughout the duration of the project.” “During all roadway work the contractor shall set offset hubs and lath at even 25-foot intervals at a consistent off set, for use by the MCHD to check road grades.”

Revise Responsibilities of the Contractor paragraph (b) to read: “At the completion of the grading operations, the Contractor shall set stakes at even 25-foot Station intervals along each profile grade line. These stakes will be used for final cross sectioning by the Department.”

Revise Responsibilities of the Contractor paragraph (c) to read: “The Contractor shall locate and stake all existing and proposed Right of Way and Temporary Easement points at the start of Contract work and shall maintain these stakes throughout the duration of Contract work until completion.”

If the Contractor is using GPS equipment for layout and grading work, they will be required to calibrate their GPS rovers to a known and established Bench Mark on site every morning at the start of work and every afternoon at approximately 12:30 p.m., and make any adjustments necessary to match the bench mark elevation.

Revise Measurement and Payment. “This work shall be paid for at the contract lump sum price for CONSTRUCTION LAYOUT, MODIFIED. No additional compensation will be allowed for complying with these revisions.

TRENCH BACKFILL

Description. This work shall be in accordance with Section 208, with the following exceptions.

Only materials according to section 208.02 (a) Note 1. will be allowed.

Trench backfill shall be placed in lifts no greater than 8” and compacted in a manner suitable to the Engineer.

Basis of Payment. This work will not be paid for separately but will be considered incidental to the contract. No additional compensation will be allowed.

STONE RIPRAP, CLASS B5 (SPECIAL)

Description. This work shall consist of furnishing, transporting and placing a protective course of dumped stone laid as riprap on bedding and filter fabric at locations as shown on the plans and as directed by the Engineer.

Quality. The material used for riprap shall be stone conforming to Quality Designation B of Article 1005.01(b) of the Standard Specifications. Crushed limestone only.

NO CRUSHED CONCRETE WILL BE PERMITTED FOR THIS PAY ITEM.

Gradation. The material used for riprap shall be stone conforming to Article 1005.01(c)(1) of the Standard Specifications, of the gradation specified in the pay item description. The bedding material shall conform to the requirements of Article 1005.01(c)(1) of the Standard Specifications, Gradation Number RR1 only, crushed limestone only. The filter fabric shall conform to Section 282 of the Standard Specifications.

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Construction Method. Foundation preparation and placing shall be done in accordance with Article 281.03 and 281.04 of the Standard Specifications. The thicknesses of the stone riprap lift and the bedding lift shall be according to the table in Article 281.04(a). Filter fabric shall be placed as shown on the plans or as directed by the Engineer on a smooth subgrade. Unstable areas and loose materials shall be removed before the fabric is placed. The fabric shall be overlapped approximately 2 feet at the edges in the direction of the water flow. Overlapped joints shall be pinned to the embankment with 6 inch minimum U-shaped wire pins or other approved similar fasteners. Fasteners should be placed approximately 6 feet apart along the overlaps.

Method of Measurement. This work will be measured for payment in tons, including the weight of riprap and bedding as described above.

Basis of Payment. This work will be paid for at the contract unit price per ton for STONE RIPRAP, CLASS B5 (SPECIAL), which price shall include all materials including filter fabric and bedding, and labor necessary to complete the work.

Any delay or inconvenience caused the Contractor in complying with this Special Provision will be included in the contract unit price for STONE RIPRAP, CLASS B5 (SPECIAL) and no additional compensation will be allowed.

TRAFFIC CONTROL PLAN

Traffic control shall be in accordance with the applicable sections of the Standard Specifications for Road and Bridge Construction, the applicable guidelines contained in the Illinois Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices for Streets and Highways, these special provisions, and any special details and Highway Standards contained herein and the Standard Specifications for Traffic Control Items.

TRAFFIC

The road shall be closed to all traffic as shown on the attached map and according to the Standards below.

Special attention is called to Articles 107.09 and 107.14 of the Standard Specifications of Road and Bridge Construction and the following (1) Highway Standards and (2) other special provisions relating to traffic control.

TRAFFIC CONTROL AND PROTECTION INCLUDED IN THE CONTRACT

(1) Traffic Control protection required under the following standards will be included in the contract and will not be measured for payment.

Standards: 701901, BLR 21-9, BLR 22-7

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Staggered Type III Barricades with Road Closed to Thru Traffic and Bridge Out signs and flashing lights shall be placed at the intersections on each side of the project. Advanced warning signs per BLR-21 or BLR-22 shall be post-mounted and shall be placed prior to the staggered barricades. All Type III Barricades shall be stabilized with at least eight sand bags per barricade.

(2) Full closure barricades with two (2) Road Closed signs and flashing lights, standard 701901, shall be erected at each end of the work and shall extend from shoulder break to shoulder break in accordance with BLR-21 or BLR-22 by the Contractor as defined by the Engineer. Two flashing lights shall be provided for each barricade located on the paved surface. Flashing lights and flags shall be provided on all advanced warning signs.

All signs, barricades, and flashing lights shall be provided, erected, and maintained by the Contractor. All Type III Barricades shall be stabilized with at least eight sand or stone bags per barricade.

Construction signs and barricades shall meet Standard Specifications and be in “LIKE NEW

CONDITION SUBJECT TO APPROVAL BY THE ENGINEER.”

All traffic control required to complete the work included in this contract shall not be paid for separately and shall be incidental to the contract.

FURNISHED EXCAVATION

This work shall be completed according to Section 204 of the Standard Specifications except as detailed herein. The material shall be furnished by others and delivered to project site.

Furnished Excavation shall be provided by the McLean County Highway Department with two working days notification by the Contractor and stockpiled within the proposed right-of-way limits of the project for placement by the Contractor.

The Contractor shall be responsible for placing the material that is delivered to the contract site per contract drawings.

This work shall be included in the contract price for FURNISHED EXCAVATION and shall include all labor and equipment necessary to perform the work.

PIPE DRAINS, BITUMINOUS COATED CORRUGATED STEEL 18’’

Description. Pipe Drains, Bituminous Coated Corrugated Steel 18’’ shall be done in accordance with Section 601 & Section 1006 of the Standard Specifications.

Installation. The existing 18’’ CMP shall be…