IDOT 66T11-067.pdf

Letting June 12, 2026

Notice to Bidders, Specifications and Proposal

Contract No. 66T11 LASALLE County Section (1B)BC-5 Route FAP 46 Project NHPP-SMV4(537) District 3 Construction Funds

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(Printed by authority of the State of Illinois)

NOTICE TO BIDDERS

1. TIME AND PLACE OF OPENING BIDS. Electronic bids are to be submitted to the electronic bidding system (iCX-Integrated Contractors Exchange). All bids must be submitted to the iCX system prior to 12:00 p.m.

June 12, 2026 at which time the bids will be publicly opened from the iCX SecureVault.

2. DESCRIPTION OF WORK. The proposed improvement is identified and advertised for bids in the

Invitation for Bids as:

Contract No. 66T11 LASALLE County Section (1B)BC-5 Project NHPP-SMV4(537) Route FAP 46 District 3 Construction Funds

Washing all components of Structure No. 050-0079 carrying F.A.P. Route 46 (IL 251) over the Illinois River and CSX Railroad approximately 0.1 mile south of US 6 (Peru) in LaSalle County. This includes all structural steel (beams, girders, diaphragms, bearings, cross framing, lateral framing), top surface of piers and abutments, deck drains (scuppers), entire deck surface, inside face of parapets, finger plate expansion joints and elastomeric troughs.

3. INSTRUCTIONS TO BIDDERS. (a) This Notice, the invitation for bids, proposal and letter of award shall, together with all other documents in accordance with Article 101.09 of the Standard Specifications for Road and Bridge Construction, become part of the contract. Bidders are cautioned to read and examine carefully all documents, to make all required inspections, and to inquire or seek explanation of the same prior to submission of a bid.

(b) State law, and, if the work is to be paid wholly or in part with Federal-aid funds, Federal law requires the bidder to make various certifications as a part of the proposal and contract. By execution and submission of the proposal, the bidder makes the certification contained therein. A false or fraudulent certification shall, in addition to all other remedies provided by law, be a breach of contract and may result in termination of the contract.

4. AWARD CRITERIA AND REJECTION OF BIDS. This contract will be awarded to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder considering conformity with the terms and conditions established by the Department in the rules, Invitation for Bids and contract documents. The issuance of plans and proposal forms for bidding based upon a prequalification rating shall not be the sole determinant of responsibility. The Department reserves the right to determine responsibility at the time of award, to reject any or all proposals, to re-advertise the proposed improvement, and to waive technicalities.

By Order of the Illinois Department of Transportation

Gia Biagi, Secretary

FAP Route 46 (IL 251)

Section (1B),BC-5 LaSalle County

INDEX

FOR

SUPPLEMENTAL SPECIFICATIONS

AND RECURRING SPECIAL PROVISIONS

Adopted January 1, 2026

This index contains a listing of SUPPLEMENTAL SPECIFICATIONS, frequently used RECURRING SPECIAL PROVISIONS, and LOCAL ROADS AND STREETS RECURRING SPECIAL PROVISIONS.

ERRATA Standard Specifications for Road and Bridge Construction (Adopted 1-1-22) (Revised 1-1-26)

SUPPLEMENTAL SPECIFICATIONS

Std. Spec. Sec. Page No.

109 Measurement and Payment 202 Earth and Rock Excavation 204 Borrow and Furnished Excavation 207 Porous Granular Embankment 211 Topsoil and Compost 214 Grading and Shaping Ditches 406 Hot-Mix Asphalt Binder and Surface Course 407 Hot-Mix Asphalt Pavement (Full-Depth) 420 Portland Cement Concrete Pavement 502 Excavation for Structures 504 Precast Concrete Structures 509 Metal Railings 522 Retaining Walls 540 Box Culverts 542 Pipe Culverts 550 Storm Sewers 586 Granular Backfill for Structures 601 Pipe Drains, Pipe Underdrains, and French Drains 630 Steel Plate Beam Guardrail 632 Guardrail and Cable Road Guard Removal 644 High Tension Cable Median Barrier 665 Woven Wire Fence 701 Work Zone Traffic Control and Protection 781 Raised Reflective Pavement Markers 782 Reflectors 801 Electrical Requirements 821 Roadway Luminaires

1003 Fine Aggregates 1004 Coarse Aggregates 1010 Finely Divided Minerals 1020 Portland Cement Concrete ……… 1030 Hot-Mix Asphalt 1040 Drain Pipe, Tile, and Wall Drain 1042 Precast Concrete Products 1061 Waterproofing Membrane System 1067 Luminaire ……… 1097 Reflectors 1102 Hot-Mix Asphalt Equipment

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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 X Additional State Requirements for Federal-Aid Construction Contracts 2 X Subletting of Contracts (Federal-Aid Contracts)

3 X EEO

4 Specific EEO Responsibilities Nonfederal-Aid Contracts 5 Required Provisions - State Contracts 6 Asbestos Bearing Pad Removal 7 Asbestos Waterproofing Membrane and Asbestos Hot-Mix Asphalt Surface Removal 8 Temporary Stream Crossings and In-Stream Work Pads 9 Construction Layout Stakes

10 Use of Geotextile Fabric for Railroad Crossing 11 Subsealing of Concrete Pavements 12 Hot-Mix Asphalt Surface Correction 13 Pavement and Shoulder Resurfacing 14 Patching with Hot-Mix Asphalt Overlay Removal 15 Polymer Concrete 16 Reserved 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 22 Quality Control of Concrete Mixtures at the Plant 23 Quality Control/Quality Assurance of Concrete Mixtures 24 Reserved 25 Reserved 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 31 Concrete Mix Design – Department Provided 32 Station Numbers in Pavements or Overlays

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

LOCATION OF PROJECT

DESCRIPTION OF PROJECT

COAST GUARD REQUIREMENTS FOR WORKING ABOVE NAVIGATIONAL WATERS

RIGHT OF ENTRY TO IOWA INTERSTATE RAILROAD PROPERTY DOT/AAR NO. 603 826 F

IAIS EXTERNAL INSURANCE REQUIREMENTS

RAILROAD PROTECTIVE LIABILITY INSURANCE (BDE)

CONTRACTOR ORIENTATION TRAINING

UTILITIES WITHIN PROJECT LIMITS:

KEEPING ROADS OPEN TO TRAFFIC

CHANGEABLE MESSAGE SIGN

BRIDGE WASHING

BRIDGE DECK CONCRETE SEALER

RAILROAD PROTECTIVE LIABILITY / RIGHT OF ENTRY TO ILLINOIS RAILWAY PROPERTY

DOT/AAR NO. 065 263 U

AUTOMATED FLAGGER ASSISTANCE DEVICES (BDE)

CEMENT, FINELY DIVIDED MINERALS, ADMIXTURES, CONCRETE, AND MORTAR (BDE)

COMPENSABLE DELAY COSTS (BDE)

REMOVAL AND DISPOSAL OF REGULATED SUBSTANCES (BDE)

SIGN PANELS AND APPURTENANCES (BDE)

SOURCE OF SUPPLY AND QUALITY REQUIREMENTS (BDE)

SUBCONTRACTOR AND DBE PAYMENT REPORTING (BDE)

SUBCONTRACTOR MOBILIZATION PAYMENTS (BDE)

SUBMISSION OF BIDDERS LIST INFORMATION (BDE)

SUBMISSION OF PAYROLL RECORDS – FEDERAL AID CONTRACT (BDE)

SURVEYING SERVICES (BDE)

VEHICLE AND EQUIPMENT WARNING LIGHTS (BDE)

WORK ZONE TRAFFIC CONTROL DEVICES (BDE)

WORKING DAYS (BDE)

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STATE OF ILLINOIS

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 indicated on the Check Sheet included herein which apply to and govern the construction of FAP Route 46 (IL 251), Project NHPP-SMV4(537), Section (1B),BC-5, LaSalle County, Contract No. 66T11 and in case of conflict with any part or parts of said Specifications, the said Special Provisions shall take precedence and shall govern.

LOCATION OF PROJECT

This project is located at Structure No. 050-0079 carrying F.A.P. Route 46 (IL 251) over the Illinois River and CSX Railroad approximately 0.1 mile south of US 6 (Peru) in LaSalle County.

DESCRIPTION OF PROJECT

This work consists of washing all components of the structure which includes all structural steel (beams, girders, diaphragms, bearings, cross framing, lateral framing), top surface of piers and abutments, deck drains (scuppers), entire deck surface, inside face of parapets, finger plate expansion joints and elastomeric troughs.

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COAST GUARD REQUIREMENTS FOR WORKING ABOVE NAVIGATIONAL WATERS

Description. When any construction work is performed on structures over navigational waters the Contractor shall protect the navigational channel from falling objects and/or materials. The Contractor’s method of protection shall be subject to the approval of the Engineer and the cost thereof shall be included in the work involved.

The United States Coast Guard requires the following measures to be taken when working above navigational waters whenever the Contractor’s construction operations produce falling objects or materials above navigational waters.

Temporary access platforms, containment tarps, nets or steel cables suspended below the bridge shall not extend below the low steel of the bridge span. The Contractor shall submit details for temporary access platforms, containment tarps, nets or steel cables suspended below low steel of the bridge span to Mr. Eric Washburn, U.S. Coast Guard Bridge Management Specialist for approval prior to erecting any temporary access platforms, containment tarps, nets or steel cables below low steel.

This office shall be provided a drawing of the containment clearances and advised prior to installation of the access platform so that we may alert navigation of the work.

The Commander, Eighth Coast Guard District (dwb), shall be provided a schedule of work and be notified prior to any change to the work schedule. The name of the person who may be contacted on a 24-hour basis to respond to an emergency at the work site shall also be provided.

All work shall be conducted so that the free flow of navigation is not unreasonably interfered with, and the navigable depths are not impaired.

The work should not be allowed to interfere with the proper display of navigation lights or retro-reflective panels at night.

Floating plant shall not be permanently moored between the channel piers and shall be moved upon request for passage of river traffic.

Floating plant working in the channel shall display lights and signals as required by “Inland Navigation Rules of 1980.

All work shall cease when conducted over the navigational span whenever barges and vessels pass under the bridge:

The work must comply with the Federal Water Pollution Control Act, as amended, which prohibits the discharge of oil (including oil-based paints) or hazardous substances into the waters of the United States. The Act requires any person in charge of a vessel or facility from which oil or a hazardous substance is discharged to immediately report the discharge to the United States Coast Guard National Response Center, 1-800-424-8802 (toll free). The owner/operator of the vessel or facility from which the pollutant is discharged is subject to a civil penalty of up to $10,000 and is liable for the cleanup costs, if any.

This office must be kept informed on the status of the work to enable us to issue cautionary notices to mariners. The “Project Information Record” shall be completed and submitted to this office so that we may contact the responsible individual for an emergency. If the job site includes a marine radio, the call sign and operating frequency shall be included.

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Coast Guard contact person is:

Mr. Eric Washburn U.S. Coast Guard Bridge Management Specialist St. Louis, Mo 63103 Phone: 1-314-269-2379 Eric.Washburn@uscg.mil

RIGHT OF ENTRY TO IOWA INTERSTATE RAILROAD PROPERTY DOT/AAR NO. 603 826 F

It is the Contractor’s responsibility to become familiar with and to follow all requirements described in Section 107 of the Standard Specifications, titled Legal Regulations and Responsibility to the Public.

The Contractor shall confer with the Railroad Engineer and shall procure and pay all fees for required railroad permits and licenses in accordance with Article 107.04 of the Standard Specifications. These fees will not be reimbursed by the Department and will be included in the cost of other applicable pay items in the contract. The Iowa Interstate Railroad contact person is Mr. Greg Mitchell at (319) 298-5424 or gdmitchell@iaisrr.com. No compensation will be made for changes to the cost of application fees between time of bid and time of construction.

The Contractor, before entering upon the right of way of the railroad for the performance of any construction work, or work preparatory thereto, shall secure permission from the Railroad for the occupancy and use of the railroad’s right of way outside the limits of the railroad grade separation structure or grade crossing. The Right of Entry Application and cost can be acquired by contacting Mr. Greg Mitchell. The contractor shall pay all costs for required permits to obtain permission for Right of Entry on the railroad right of way. The costs for such permits will not be paid for separately but shall be included as part of the contract.

The Contractor shall confer with the Railroad Engineer relative to railroad requirements for clearances, operation, and general safety regulation in accordance with Article 107.12 of the Standards Specifications. For all railroad-highway work as indicated in the contract proposal, the Contractor shall obtain Railroad Protective Liability and Property Damage Liability Insurance in accordance with Article 107.11 of the Standard Specifications and as specified elsewhere in the Specials. The cost for providing insurance, as noted elsewhere, will be paid for at the contract unit price per Lump Sum for RAILROAD PROTECTIVE LIABILITY INSURANCE.

The services of railroad flaggers will be required when the Contractor’s operations will encroach on or over the Railroad’s right-of-way or come within 25’ of the tracks. The Contractor shall pay for the cost of providing railroad flaggers and be reimbursed for applicable charges in accordance with Articles 107.12 and 109.05. The railroad flagger contact person is Mr. Greg Mitchell at (319) 298-5424 or gdmitchell@iaisrr.com. A minimum of 72 hours’ notice is requested.

If for any reason the department approves the contractor’s request to not complete the work on railroad property as outlined in the plans and the special provisions, the district will authorize and assess a deduction equal to the sum of the amount of the right of entry fee as specified in this special provision plus the amount the contractor paid for the RRPLI or the contract cost of the pay item for RRPLI, whichever is greater, on future payments due to the contractor.

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Iowa Interstate Railroad, LTD.

5900 6th Street Southwest, Cedar Rapids, Iowa 52404

IAIS EXTERNAL INSURANCE REQUIREMENTS

Updated: 03-06-2015

Listed below are typical Insurance requirements when performing work on Iowa Interstate Railroad Ltd.’s (IAIS) property. IAIS reserves the right to modify these requirements at any time.

Insurance certificates shall include the assigned IAIS project number.

Contractor shall procure insurance as follows:

1. Statutory Workers Compensation and Employer's Liability Insurance.

2. General public liability insurance

a. Utilities: limit of not less than $500,000 for injury or death of a single person, or not less than $1,000,000 for any one accident, and not less than $250,000 per accident for property damage.

b. Roadway Construction: limits of not less than $2,000,000 for injury or death of a single person, or not less than $4,000,000 for any one accident, and not less than $250,000 per accident for property damage.

c. Bridge Construction: limits of not less than $4,000,000 for injury or death of a single person, or not less than $8,000,000 for any one accident, and not less than $250,000 per accident for property damage.

3. Comprehensive Automobile Liability with limits of not less than $500,000 for injury or death of a single person, or not less than $1,000,000 for any one accident, and not less than $250,000 for property damage.

4. Excess liability coverage with limits of not less than $5,000,000

5. The policy shall name the IAIS as additional insured. It also shall not contain any exclusions related to the following:

a. Doing business on, near, or adjacent to railroad facilities.

b. Loss or damage resulting from surface, subsurface pollution contamination or seepage, or handling, treatment, disposal, or dumping of waste materials or substances.

The above policies shall contain a waiver of the right of subrogation.

6. Railroad protective liability insurance with per occurrence and aggregate limits as shown in the table below. The policy shall name Iowa Interstate Railroad, LTD as the insured.

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Railroad Protective Insurance Requirements Per Occurrence Aggregate

Utility Crossings $4,000,000 $6,000,000 Highway Construction $4,000,000 $8,000,000 Overhead Highway Construction $5,000,000 $10,000,000 Adjacent Commercial Construction $5,000,000 $10,000,000

Before commencing work, Contractor shall submit to IAIS a certificate of insurance evidencing the foregoing coverage and a certified, true, and complete copy of the policy or policies. The policies shall provide for no less than 30 calendar days written notice to IAIS of cancellation or of any material change to the policies.

Please contact IAIS Engineering services with any questions or concerns.

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RAILROAD PROTECTIVE LIABILITY INSURANCE (BDE)

Effective: December 1, 1986 Revised: January 1, 2022

Description. Railroad Protective Liability and Property Damage Liability Insurance shall be carried according to Article 107.11 of the Standard Specifications. A separate policy is required for each railroad unless otherwise noted.

NUMBER & SPEED OF NUMBER & SPEED OF

NAMED INSURED & ADDRESS PASSENGER TRAINS FREIGHT TRAINS

Iowa Interstate Railroad LTD 8 freights per week 5900 Sixth Street, SW at 40 MPH Cedar Rapids, IA 52404

Class 1 RR (Y or N): N DOT/AAR No.: 603 826 F RR Mile Post: 100.06 RR Division: Western RR Sub-Division: New Rock

For Freight/Passenger Information Contact: Greg Mitchell Phone: (319) 298-5424 or gdmitchell@iaisrr.com For Insurance Information Contact: Greg Mitchell Phone: (319) 298-5424 or gdmitchell@iaisrr.com

Illinois Railway, LLC 2 freights per day 430 West Madison Street at 10 MPH Ottawa, IL 61350

Class 1 RR (Y or N): N DOT/AAR No.: 065 263 U RR Mile Post: 26.77 RR Division: Chicago RR Sub-Division: LaSalle

For Freight/Passenger Information Contact: Johnnie DeClue Phone: (815) 431-0940 or jdeclue@omnitrax.com For Insurance Information Contact: Kevin Schipper Phone: (303) 398-0337

Basis of Payment. Providing Railroad Protective Liability and Property Damage Liability Insurance will be paid for at the contract unit price per Lump Sum for RAILROAD PROTECTIVE

LIABILITY INSURANCE.

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CONTRACTOR ORIENTATION TRAINING

Includes Elements of Roadway Worker Protection Title 49 CFR

Part 214, Subpart – C Latest Revision: July 1, 2014

The Iowa Interstate Railroad (IAIS) requires all personnel, who will be in the right of way, to participate in the IAIS Contractor Orientation Training Program. The program is designed to help personnel avoid putting themselves in a Position of Peril on our property. This is accomplished through basic training on how to stay safe and aware around live railroad tracks.

The IAIS training contractor is National Railroad Safety Services (NRSS). Your contact for scheduling, cancellations or questions is Adam Shepherd at Toll Free (877) 984---6777 or email:

ashepherd@nrssinc.net.

The contractor orientation training session generally runs from 2 to 2---1/2 hours in duration and includes a 25---question multiple---choice exam. Only participants passing the examination will be permitted on the property. A qualification (photo) ID badge will be issued to each participant after the exam, indicating training date, expiration date; training is good for a period of twelve months.

The issued badge must be worn at all times while working within the IAIS property. If any person on the property cannot produce a valid (photo) training badge, said person will not be allowed onto the property until a valid (photo) badge is produced.

TRAINING OPTIONS:

1. Webinar – So long as all requirements can be met, this training can be conducted via the Internet. Requirements are as follows: Two-way video and voice must be established of high enough quality (HD Preferred) that will allow the students to interact with the trainer. Up to 5 locations can be connected during the time of training. Your designated person will print the test, distribute, collect and fax/email back to the instructor for grading. A live review will be conducted with the students after the test.

2. Your facility (or you rent facility) – additional charges include trainer’s travel time/mileage/hotel/Per Diem.

3. NRSS (Chicago) Training Facility, 1601 Bond Street, Suite 204 Naperville, IL 60563

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FEE SCHEDULE:

• 1 to 4 individuals = $140.00.

• Each additional individual = $35.00

• Maximum Class size in Chicago = 30

• Training hosted at your facility: $70.00 per hour instructor(s) travel time, $0.575 per mile (portal to portal) or current IRS rate, $139.00 per night hotel stay, $45.00 per day meal allowance, plus any miscellaneous expenses occurred at actual costs.

• Interpreter (Spanish) fee= quoted upon request.

SCHEDULING:

• Classes will be scheduled between the hours of 8:00am---4:00pm CST, Monday through Friday. After hours and/or Saturday classes can be scheduled for an additional fee.

• NRSS requires three---business days (72 hours) advanced notice for scheduling.

• Contractor must complete and return a training request form provided by NRSS prior to the training date.

• Scheduling is first come, first serve basis.

• If any participants require special accommodations, notify NRSS during scheduling.

• If participants require training/materials in Spanish and presented bilingual, make this request at the time of scheduling.

• Your contact for scheduling is:

Adam Shepherd Toll Free: (877) 984---6777 Email: ashepherd@nrssinc.net

ADDITIONAL INSTRUCTIONS:

• Cancelations must be made (via email) 24 hours in advance

(weekday) prior to the scheduled training class.

• NRSS reserves the right to cancel for any reason (usually weather related) with no charge of to the client. Class will be rescheduled at the earliest opportunity.

• Photo badges will be mailed via FedEx Standard Ground Service within two business days of successful completion of the test.

• Payment must be made in full prior to or the same day of training.

Cash, check, Visa and MasterCard is accepted. No badges will be issued until full payment is received.

• Returned/bounced check fee $50.00. Replacement training badge fee = $12.00 each.

• Expedited delivery service (FedEx) of badge(s) is available at an additional fee.

• Each participant must produce a valid photo ID prior to taking the training class.

• Anyone failing to comply with the rules while in the right of way will be subject to removal and surrender the issued training badge.

Unless otherwise requested, all training will be conducted in English.

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UTILITIES WITHIN PROJECT LIMITS:

Location No. 1 – Structure No. 050-0079

Name & Address of Utility

Type

Location Estimated Date

Relocation Complete Ameren Illinois Tim McTaggart 340 Raccuglia Drive P.O. Box 1428 LaSalle, IL 61301

(815) 224-6270

Overhead electric

34 kV lines on both sides of Water Street

For safety reasons, the power company may want to switch one line out at a time or protect these lines.

Peru Electric Dept.

Jeff King 4005 Plank Road Peru, IL 61354

(815) 223-0044

Overhead electric

Power lines located on the south side of Center Street

No conflicts anticipated.

The above represents the best information of the Department and is only included for the convenience of the bidder. The applicable provisions of Section 102 and Articles 105.07, 107.20, 107.37, 107.38, 107.39, 107.40, and 108.02 of the Standard Specifications for Road and Bridge Construction shall apply.

KEEPING ROADS OPEN TO TRAFFIC

All lanes shall be open to traffic during the legal holiday periods according to Article 107.09 of the Standard Specifications, during weekends defined as 3:00 p.m. Friday to 12:00 midnight Sunday with the following modifications:

1. Lane closures for structure work on the structure:

• Location No. 1: FAP 46 (IL 251) for Structure No. 050-0079

“Lane closure will only be allowed” during the following times:

a) Monday through Thursday:

• Daylight Hours: 8:30 am to 3:00 pm.

• Nighttime Hours: 6:00 pm to 5:30 am the following day.

b) Friday:

• Daylight Hours: 8:30 am to 3:00 pm.

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CHANGEABLE MESSAGE SIGN

(Effective December 1, 1999; Revised August 7, 2008)

In addition to any changeable message signs shown in the traffic control standards, the Contractor shall furnish two Changeable Message Signs per location for this project.

a) The signs shall be operational one week prior to any lane closure on non-interstate routes and shall be utilized for the duration of the project or until such time that the Resident Engineer deems the signs are no longer warranted.

b) Any relocation of the signs directed by the Engineer during construction will not be paid for separately but shall be included in the cost of the Changeable Message Sign.

BRIDGE WASHING

Description. This work consists of the removal of debris and chemicals, natural or manufactured that can accumulate on the bridge deck surface, inside face and top surface of parapets, deck drains, scuppers, troughs, all elements of the superstructure (steel framing) and substructure elements (top of abutment bearing seats and tops of all piers).

Materials. Materials shall be according to Section 1002.

Equipment. Equipment shall be according to the following.

a) Cleaning Equipment

• Street Sweeper

• Bucket Loader

• Truck

• Wheelbarrow

• Industrial Vacuums

• Power Brooms

• Air Compressors

• Water Tanks

• Water pumps with associated delivery hardware

• Hand tools including shovels, brushes and brooms

b) Access Equipment

• Bucket Trucks

• Under Bridge Inspection Equipment (Snoopers)

• Scissor Lifts

• Boom Lifts

• Ladders

• Rigging

• Scaffolds

• Rope Access

• Safe Span

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c) Other types of washing equipment may be used subject to the approval of the Engineer.

d) Other equipment may be necessary to gain access to areas designated for washing.

• It will be the Contractor's responsibility to determine and utilize whatever method and equipment best suits his/her operation to successfully wash the structure.

This equipment shall be available to the inspector until final acceptance of the work.

CONSTRUCTION REQUIREMENTS

General. This work shall be according to applicable portions of Section 592 of the standard specifications and as specified herein.

a) The power wash system should be capable of producing no less than 1200 PSI and should be the “low water volume” type. It is recommended that pressures not exceed 6000 PSI to protect the bridge elements.

b) Wash water shall be directed to adjacent vegetation or filtered by other approved methods. Wash water and debris may also be contained and removed to a permitted waste disposal facility.

c) All superstructure and deck washing shall be completed before performing substructure washing.

d) The Contractor shall power wash the residue off painted surfaces without damaging the protective coating.

e) Pressure washing shall not be allowed when ambient temperatures are less than 40 °F or when ambient temperatures are expected to drop below 40 °F before the bridge is dry. The Engineer shall be the sole decider as to when temperatures lower than 40 °F are likely to occur.

f) It should be noted, washing efficiency decreases with an increase in the elevation between the nozzle and target area, and if the pressure washer nozzle is lower than the target area. This decrease in effectiveness can be avoided by using proper access equipment.

Initial Cleaning. Initial cleaning, removal of debris and contaminants shall be accomplished by mechanical means. Mechanical methods include sweeping, hand cleaning, compressed air, and vacuuming. The debris removed during this operation shall be collected and disposed of in an approved landfill or as directed by the Engineer.

Washing the Bridge. Whenever possible, the water for power washing should come from the waterway under the bridge that is being washed. At locations where the bridge is over unsuitable water, not over a waterway or over a protected water source, an alternative fresh water source must be provided.

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a) All deck drains, scuppers, inlets, drainpipes, and flumes must be blocked with sandbags or other alternatives to prevent accidental discharge of wash water to surface waters or roadways below.

1) In accordance with Article 529.04 of the Standard Specifications, all deck drains, scuppers, inlets, drainpipes, and flumes shall be flushed with water under pressure, however any debris, blockages shall be collected or diverted from falling into waterways, onto roadways or railroad tracks.

Clearance Gauges. Clearance gauges, when present, shall be rinsed of all contaminants not power washed.

Cleaning Agents. Chemical cleaning compounds such as detergents and chloride scavengers, when required, should only be used in accordance with the manufacturer’s recommendations and in compliance with State and Federal environmental regulations.

Incidental damage. Any incidental damage to existing coatings, joints, seals and concrete shall be repaired in accordance with the Departments specifications, manufacturers recommendations or as directed by the Engineer.

a) Incidental damage caused by the Contractors washing operations to pre-existing conditions shall be repaired as directed by the Engineer at the department’s expense.

b) Incidental damage caused by the Contractors washing operations shall be repaired as directed by the Engineer at the Contractor’s expense.

Method of Measurement. This work will be measured for payment in units of each, at the locations specified.

Basis of Payment. This work will be paid for at the contract unit price per each for BRIDGE WASHING at the location specified.

BRIDGE DECK CONCRETE SEALER

Effective: June 17, 2010, Revised: July 10, 2019

Description. This work shall consist of the surface preparation and application of a concrete sealer or protective coat upon the entire top surface of the deck and the tops and inside vertical faces of the parapets of the structure(s), as outlined in the contract.

Materials. Materials shall be according to the following.

Item Article/Section

(a) Concrete Sealer

(b) Protective Coat

Concrete sealers shall be penetrating sealers from the Department’s approved list of concrete sealers.

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CONSTRUCTION REQUIREMENTS

General. Surfaces which are to be sealed shall be thoroughly cleaned by brooming and blowing off with high pressure air. Mechanical scraping may also be required to assist in the removal of mud and other foreign material. The use of chemicals and other cleaning compounds to facilitate the removal of foreign materials shall be approved by the manufacturer or its representative before use. Traffic shall not be allowed on the cleaned surface prior to treatment. Cleaning and application equipment shall be fitted with suitable traps, filters, drip pans, and other devices in order to prevent oil and other foreign material from being deposited on the surface.

Deck drains shall be temporarily plugged before the bridge deck concrete sealer is applied to control run off. The material used to plug the drains shall be removed and disposed of upon the completion of the sealing treatment.

Existing pavement markings shall be temporarily covered prior to the application of the bridge deck concrete sealer. The temporary covering material used shall be such that it will not affect the marking’s retroreflectivity when removed. After application of the bridge deck concrete sealer and prior to opening to traffic, all temporary coverings shall be removed.

For new concrete, sealing shall be performed after all grinding and/or saw cut grooving is completed and before the deck is marked and open to traffic.

The concrete surface moisture condition state shall be dry. Pavement moisture shall be checked by the following procedure. Tape the edges of a square foot of plastic to the pavement surface. Allow the plastic to stand for 15 minutes. After 15 minutes, observe the plastic for drops of moisture. If moisture is present and the drop sizes are larger than a pencil eraser, the pavement moisture is too high and bridge deck concrete sealer shall not be applied. Do not apply when inclement weather is anticipated within 12 hours.

Bridge deck surfaces shall be flooded using a distribution sprayer, roller, brush or broom.

Distribution sprayers shall include a skirting system to control overspray. Material shall be brushed or squeegeed for even distribution. When two applications are required, let the surface absorb the sealer and follow-up immediately with a second application before the surface dries: wet on wet method. Redistribute any puddles or free-standing material. The bridge deck concrete sealer shall be applied according to the manufacturer’s instructions, and information provided on the approved list of concrete sealers. The final total coverage rate shall not exceed 400 sq.ft./gal.

Traffic will be allowed on the deck only after a treated area does not track.

Method of Measurement. This work will be measured for payment as follows:

a) Contract Quantities: When the project is constructed essentially to the lines, grades, or dimensions shown on the plans, and the Contractor and the Engineer have agreed in writing that the plan quantities are accurate, no further measurement will be required and payment will be made for the quantities shown in the contract for the various items involved, except if errors are discovered after work has been started, appropriate adjustments will be made.

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When the plans or work have been altered, or when disagreement exists between the Contractor and the Engineer as to the accuracy of the plan quantities, either party shall, before any work is started which could affect the measurement, have the right to request in writing and thereby cause the quantities involved to be measured. When plan quantities are revised by the issuance of revised plan sheets that are made part of the contract, and the Contractor and Engineer have agreed in writing that the revised quantities are accurate, no further measurement will be required, and payment will be made for the revised quantities shown.

b) Measured Quantities: The quantity shall be the actual coverage area in Square Foot of surfaces treated, and shall include all surface preparation, material, and application costs.

Basis of Payment. Payment for completed work shall be made at the contract unit price per Square Foot for BRIDGE DECK CONCRETE SEALER.

RAILROAD PROTECTIVE LIABILITY / RIGHT OF ENTRY TO ILLINOIS RAILWAY PROPERTY

DOT/AAR NO. 065 263 U

It is the Contractor’s responsibility to become familiar with and to follow all requirements described in Section 107 of the Standard Specifications, titled Legal Regulations and Responsibility to the Public.

The Contractor shall confer with the Railroad Engineer and shall procure and pay all fees for required railroad permits and licenses in accordance with Article 107.04 of the Standard Specifications. These fees will not be reimbursed by the Department and shall be included in the cost of other applicable pay items in the contract. The Illinois Railway contact person is Mr.

Johnnie DeClue, General Manager, (815) 431-0940 or jdeclue@omnitrax.com

The Right of Entry Permit Application (Environmental) can be found at Application for Right of Entry (omnitrax.com) or the following link Application for Right of Entry.

As of January 29, 2026, the cost for the Right of Entry Permit is $4,000. The district will not reimburse the contractor for any Rush Service Fees. The contractor shall complete all work on Illinois Railway Right of Way within 30 days.

The Contractor shall confer with the Railroad Engineer relative to railroad requirements for clearances, operation, and general safety regulation in accordance with Article 107.12 of the Standards Specifications. For all railroad-highway work as indicated in the contract proposal, the Contractor shall obtain Railroad Protective Liability and Property Damage Liability Insurance in accordance with Article 107.11 of the Standard Specifications and as specified elsewhere in the Specials. The cost for providing insurance, as noted elsewhere, will be paid for at the contract unit price per Lump Sum for RAILROAD PROTECTIVE LIABILITY INSURANCE.

The services of railroad flaggers will be required when the Contractor’s operations will encroach on or over the Railroad’s right-of-way or come within 25’ of the tracks. The Contractor shall pay for the cost of providing railroad flaggers and be reimbursed for applicable charges in accordance with Articles 107.12 and 109.05. The railroad flagger contact person is Mr. Jesus Santoyo, at

(815) 503-2418 or jsantoyo@omnitrax.com. A minimum of 72 hours notice is requested.

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If for any reason the department approves the contractor’s request to not complete the work on railroad property as outlined in the plans and the special provisions, the district will authorize and assess a deduction equal to the sum of the amount of the right of entry fee as specified in this special provision plus the amount the contractor paid for the RRPLI or the contract cost of the pay item for RRPLI, whichever is greater, on future payments due to the contractor.

AUTOMATED FLAGGER ASSISTANCE DEVICES (BDE)

Effective: January 1, 2008 Revised: April 1, 2023

Description. This work shall consist of furnishing and operating automated flagger assistance devices (AFADs) as part of the work zone traffic control and protection for two-lane highways where two-way traffic is maintained over one lane of pavement in segments where no sideroads or entrances require deployment of additional flaggers. Use of these devices shall be at the option of the Contractor.

Equipment. AFADs shall be the STOP/SLOW or Red/Yellow Lens type mounted on a trailer or moveable cart meeting the requirements of the MUTCD and NCHRP 350 or MASH 2016, Category 4.

General. AFADs shall be placed at each end of the traffic control, where a flagger is shown on the plans. The AFAD shall be setup within five degrees of vertical.

Flagger symbol signs as shown on the plans shall be replaced with “BE PREPARED TO STOP” signs when the AFAD is in operation.

Personal communication devices shall not be used to operate the AFAD.

Flagging Requirements. Flaggers and flagging requirements shall be according to Article 701.13 of the Standard Specifications and the following.

Each AFAD shall be operated by a flagger trained to operate the specific AFAD to be deployed.

A minimum of two flaggers shall be on site at all times during operation. Each flagger shall be positioned outside the lane of traffic and near each AFAD’s location.

Flagging equipment required for traditional flagging shall be available near each AFAD location in the event of AFAD equipment malfunction/failure.

For nighttime flagging, the AFAD and flagger shall be illuminated according to Article 701.13 of the Standard Specifications.

When not in use, AFADs will be considered non-operating equipment and shall be stored according to Article 701.11 of the Standard Specifications.

Basis of Payment. This work will not be paid for separately but shall be considered as included in the cost of the various traffic control items included in the contract.

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CEMENT, FINELY DIVIDED MINERALS, ADMIXTURES, CONCRETE, AND MORTAR (BDE)

Effective: January 1, 2025 Revised: January 1, 2026

Revise the first paragraph of Article 285.05 of the Standard Specifications to read:

“ 285.05 Fabric Formed Concrete Revetment Mat. The grout shall consist of a mixture of cement, fine aggregate, and water so proportioned and mixed as to provide a pumpable slurry.

Fly ash or ground granulated blast furnace (GGBF) slag, and concrete admixtures may be used at the option of the Contractor. The grout shall have an air content of not less than 6.0 percent nor more than 9.0 percent of the volume of the grout. The mix shall obtain a compressive strength of 2500 psi (17,000 kPa) at 28 days according to Article 1020.09.”

Revise Article 302.02 of the Standard Specifications to read:

“ 302.02 Materials. Materials shall be according to the following.

(a) Cement

(b) Water

(c) Hydrated Lime .................................................................................................... 1012.01

(d) By-Product, Hydrated Lime ................................................................................ 1012.02

(e) By-Product, Non-Hydrated Lime ........................................................................ 1012.03

(f) Lime Slurry ......................................................................................................... 1012.04

(g) Fly Ash

(h) Soil for Soil Modification (Note 1) ....................................................................... 1009.01

(i) Bituminous Materials (Note 2)

Note 1. This soil requirement only applies when modifying with lime (slurry or dry).

Note 2. The bituminous materials used for curing shall be emulsified asphalt RS-2, CRS- 2, HFE 90, or HFE 150; rapid curing liquid asphalt RC-70; or medium curing liquid asphalt MC-70 or MC-250.”

Revise Article 312.07(c) of the Standard Specifications to read:

“ (c) Cement .................................................................................................................... 1001”

Add Article 312.07(i) of the Standard Specifications to read:

“ (i) Ground Granulated Blast Furnace (GGBF) Slag ...................................................... 1010”

Revise the first paragraph of Article 312.09 of the Standard Specifications to read:

“ 312.09 Proportioning and Mix Design. At least 60 days prior to start of placing CAM II, the Contractor shall submit samples of materials to be used in the work for proportioning and testing.

The mixture shall contain a minimum of 200 lb (120 kg) of cement per cubic yard (cubic meter).

Cement may be replaced with fly ash or ground granulated blast furnace (GGBF) slag according to Article 1020.05(c)(1) or 1020.05(c)(2), respectively, however the minimum cement content in the mixture shall be 170 lbs/cu yd (101 kg/cu m). Blends of coarse and fine aggregates will be permitted, provided the volume of fine aggregate does not exceed the volume of coarse

Section (1B),BC-5 aggregate. The Engineer will determine the proportions of materials for the mixture according to the “Portland Cement Concrete Level III Technician Course” manual. However, the Contractor may substitute their own mix design. Article 1020.05(a) shall apply, and a Level III PCC Technician shall develop the mix design.”

Revise Article 352.02 of the Standard Specifications to read:

“ 352.02 Materials. Materials shall be according to the following.

(a) Cement (Note 1)

(b) Soil for Soil-Cement Base Course ....................................................................... 1009.03

(c) Water

(d) Bituminous Materials (Note 2)

Note 1. Bulk cement may be used for the traveling mixing plant method if the equipment for handling, weighing, and spreading the cement is approved by the Engineer.

Note 2. The bituminous materials used for curing shall be emulsified asphalt RS-2, CRS-2, HFE 90, or HFE 150; rapid curing liquid asphalt RC-70; or medium curing liquid asphalt MC-70 or MC-250.”

Revise Article 404.02 of the Standard Specifications to read:

“ 404.02 Materials. Materials shall be according to the following.

(a) Cement

(b) Water

(c) Fine Aggregate .................................................................................................... 1003.08

(d) Bituminous Material (Tack Coat) .......................................................................... 1032.06

(e) Emulsified Asphalts (Note 1) (Note 2) .................................................................. 1032.06

(f) Fiber Modified Joint Sealer .................................................................................. 1050.05

(g) Additives (Note 3)

Note 1. When used for slurry seal, the emulsified asphalt shall be CQS-1h according to Article 1032.06(b).

Note 2. When used for micro-surfacing, the emulsified asphalt shall be CQS-1hP according to Article 1032.06(e).

Note 3. Additives may be added to the emulsion mix or any of the component materials to provide the control of the quick-traffic properties. They shall be included as part of the mix design and be compatible with the other components of the mix.

Revise the last sentence of the fourth paragraph of Article 404.08 of the Standard Specifications to read:

“When approved by the Engineer, the sealant may be dusted with fine sand, cement, or mineral filler to prevent tracking.”

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Revise Note 2 of Article 516.02 of the Standard Specifications to read:

“ Note 2. The sand-cement grout mix shall be according to Section 1020 and shall be a 1:1 blend of sand and cement comprised of a Type I, IL, or II cement at 185 lb/cu yd (110 kg/cu m). The maximum water cement ratio shall be sufficient to provide a flowable mixture with a typical slump of 10 in. (250 mm).”

Revise Note 2 of Article 543.02 of the Standard Specifications to read:

“ Note 2. The grout mixture shall be 6.50 hundredweight/cu yd (385 kg/cu m) of cement plus fine aggregate and water. Fly ash or ground granulated blast furnace (GGBF) slag may replace a maximum of 5.25 hundredweight/cu yd (310 kg/cu m) of the cement. The water/cement ratio, according to Article 1020.06, shall not exceed 0.60. An air-entraining admixture shall be used to produce an air content, according to Article 1020.08, of not less than 6.0 percent nor more than 9.0 percent of the volume of the grout. The Contractor shall have the option to use a water-reducing or high range water-reducing admixture.”

Revise Article 583.01 of the Standard Specifications to read:

“ 583.01 Description. This work shall consist of placing cement mortar along precast, prestressed concrete bridge deck beams as required for fairing out any unevenness between adjacent deck beams prior to placing of waterproofing membrane and surfacing.”

Revise Article 583.02(a) of the Standard Specifications to read:

“ (a) Cement .................................................................................................................... 1001”

Revise the first paragraph of Article 583.03 of the Standard Specifications to read:

“ 583.03 General. This work shall only be performed when the air temperature is

45 °F (7 °C) and rising. The mixture for cement mortar shall consist of three parts sand to one part cement by volume. The amount of water shall be no more than that necessary to produce a workable, plastic mortar.”

Revise Article 606.02(h) of the Standard Specifications to read:

“ (h) Fibers (Note 1) ........................................................................................................ 1014”

Revise Note 1 in Article 606.02(h) of the Standard Specifications to read:

“ Note 1. Fibers, when required, shall only be used in the concrete mixture for slipform applications.”

Revise the third paragraph in Article 606.10 of the Standard Specifications to read:

“ Welded wire fabric shall be 6 x 6 in. (150 x 150 mm) mesh, #4 gauge (5.74 mm), 58 lb (26 kg) per 100 sq ft (9 sq m).”

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Revise Article 1001.01(d) of the Standard Specifications to read:

“ (d) Rapid Hardening Cement. Rapid hardening cement shall be according to the Bureau of Materials Policy Memorandum “Portland or Blended Cement Acceptance Procedure for Qualified and Non-Qualified Plants”, and ASTM C 1600, Type URH, Type VRH, or Type RH-CAC. It shall be used according to Article 1020.04 or when approved by the Engineer.

The Contractor shall submit a report from the manufacturer or an independent lab that contains results for testing according to ASTM C 1600 which shows the cement meets the requirements of either Type URH, Type VRH, or Type RH-CAC. Test data shall be less than 1 year old from the date of submittal.

Revise Article 1001.01(e) of the Standard Specifications to read:

“ (e) Other Cements. Other cements shall be according to the Bureau of Materials Policy Memorandum “Portland or Blended Cement Acceptance Procedure for Qualified and Non- Qualified Plants”, and ASTM C 1157 or ASTM C 1600, as applicable. Other cements shall be used according to Article 1020.04 or when approved by the Engineer. For cements according to ASTM C 1157, the Contractor shall submit a report from the manufacturer or an independent lab that contains results of tests which shows the cement meets the requirements Type GU, HE, MS, MH, or LH. For cements according to ASTM C 1600, the Contractor shall submit a report from the manufacturer or an independent lab that contains results of tests which shows the cement meets the requirements Type MRH or GRH. Test data shall be less than 1 year old from the date of submittal.”

Revise Article 1002.02 of the Standard Specifications to read:

“ 1002.02 Quality. Water used with cement in concrete or mortar and water used for curing concrete shall be clean, clear, and free from sugar. In addition, water shall be tested and evaluated for acceptance according to one of the following options.

OPTION 1.

(a) Acceptable limits for acidity and alkalinity when tested according to ITP T 26.

(1) Acidity -- 0.1 Normal NaOH ........................................................................ 2 ml max.*

(2) Alkalinity -- 0.1 Normal HCI ....................................................................... 10 ml max.*

*To neutralize 200 ml sample.

(b) Acceptable limits for solids…