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June 12, 2026 Letting

Notice to Bidders, Specifications and Proposal

Contract No. 70H72 VERMILION County Section MBPM 2026-1 Route FAI 74 District 5 Construction Funds

Prepared by S Checked by

(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 prevailing time 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:

VERMILION County Section MBPM 2026-1 Route FAI 74 District 5 Construction Funds

Wing wall repair at Kickapoo Pond 0.2 mi west of Skykine Dr. west of Tilton.

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 readvertise the proposed improvement, and to waive technicalities.

By Order of the Illinois Department of Transportation

Gia Biagi, Secretary

FAI Route 74 (I-74) Section MBPM 2026-1

Vermilion 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

RECURRING SPECIAL PROVISIONS

The following RECURRING SPECIAL PROVISIONS indicated by an “X” are applicable to this contract and are included by reference:

CHECK SHEET # PAGE NO.

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

3 X EEO

4 X Specific EEO Responsibilities Nonfederal-Aid Contracts 5 X 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 X 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 i

TABLE OF CONTENTS

INTENT OF PROJECT

DESCRIPTION OF PROJECT

TRAFFIC CONTROL PLAN

NOTIFICATION PRIOR TO LANE CLOSURES

PUBLIC INFORMATION PLAN

FLAGGER RESTRICTIONS

CONTRACTOR ACCESS

NO IN-STREAM WORK PERMITTED

HELICAL GROUND ANCHORS

GUARDRAIL REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION

REMOVE AND RE-ERECT STEEL PLATE BEAM GUARDRAIL, TYPE A, TYPE B, & TYPE C 7

STRUCTURAL STEEL REPAIR

COMMITMENTS

STATUS OF UTILITIES

HOT DIP GALVANIZING FOR STRUCTURAL STEEL

AUTOMATED FLAGGER ASSISTANCE DEVICES (BDE)

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

COMPENSABLE DELAY COSTS (BDE)

GUARDRAIL (BDE)

ILLINOIS WORKS APPRENTICESHIP INITIATIVE – STATE FUNDED CONTRACTS (BDE) ..32

REMOVAL AND DISPOSAL OF REGULATED SUBSTANCES (BDE)

SIGN PANELS AND APPURTENANCES (BDE)

SPEED DISPLAY TRAILER (BDE)

STEEL COST ADJUSTMENT (BDE)

SUBCONTRACTOR AND DBE PAYMENT REPORTING (BDE)

SUBCONTRACTOR MOBILIZATION PAYMENTS (BDE)

SUBMISSION OF BIDDERS LIST INFORMATION (BDE)

SUBMISSION OF PAYROLL RECORDS – STATE CONTRACT (BDE)

SURVEYING SERVICES (BDE)

VEHICLE AND EQUIPMENT WARNING LIGHTS (BDE)

WORK ZONE TRAFFIC CONTROL DEVICES (BDE)

WORKING DAYS (BDE)

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 FAI Route 74 (I-74), Section MBPM 2026-1, Vermilion County, Contract No.

70H72, and in case of conflict with any part, or parts, of said Specifications, the said Special Provisions shall take precedence and shall govern.

INTENT OF PROJECT

The intent of this project is to perform wingwall repairs to S.N. 092-8600. Appropriate measures shall be taken by the Contractor to preserve the surrounding environment and to provide maximum protection to the public while minimizing its disruption and inconvenience.

DESCRIPTION OF PROJECT

S.N. 092-8600

1. Place helical ground anchors at the North & South wingwalls,

2. Perform structural steel repairs at the North & South wingwalls.

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 in the plans.

Special attention is called to Articles 107.09 and 107.14 of the Standard Specifications, the following Highway Standards relating to Traffic Control, and the listed Supplemental Specifications and Recurring Special Provisions.

Highway Standards: 701400 701406 701901

Details: None

Traffic: It is the intention of the Department that FAI 74 (I-74) be kept open to traffic at all times during the construction of this section. One-way traffic will be permitted in the immediate work areas during construction. At all other times, two-way, two-lane traffic shall be maintained throughout the project.

The following traffic control standards shall be utilized during, but not limited to, the listed construction operations:

TRAFFIC CONTROL AND PROTECTION, STANDARD 701400

Traffic Control and Protection, Standard 701400 shall be utilized where at any time a lane is closed on a freeway/expressway in conjunction with Traffic Control and Protection, Standards 701401 and 701406. Traffic Control and Protection, Standard 701400 will not be measured for payment.

TRAFFIC CONTROL AND PROTECTION, STANDARD 701406

Traffic Control and Protection Standard 701406 shall be used for the installation and removal of the Protective Shield and Temporary concrete Barrier, in accordance with the Standard Specifications. Traffic Control and Protection, Standard 701406 will be paid for at the contract lump sum price for TRAFFIC CONTROL AND PROTECTION, STANDARD 701406.

NOTIFICATION PRIOR TO LANE CLOSURES

Eff. 01-01-2024

The Contractor shall notify the Department’s Bureau of Operations and the individuals and organizations listed below at least two (2) weeks prior to the start of the project and two (2) weeks prior to any lane closures.

Name Organization Phone Number Robert Hodgson IDOT Traffic Operations

Engineer 217-466-7378

Illinois State Police Troop 7 Pestotum (217) 867-2050 Vermilion County 911 217-443-6011 Patrick Hartshorn Vermilion County Sheriff 217-442-4080

The Contractor shall also notify David Burkybile, Traffic Signal System Engineer (District 5) two weeks prior to start of the project to allow time to give advance overhead sign warnings of the upcoming project.

These agencies, organizations, and individuals shall also be notified when the project is complete.

PUBLIC INFORMATION PLAN

Eff. 01-01-2024

Changeable Message Signs will be required for seven (7) days each prior to the beginning of construction operations to inform the traveling public of the upcoming delays that may be caused by the project. The signs will be located as follows or as directed by the Engineer:

Route Direction Location FAI-74 Eastbound As directed by engineer FAI-74 Westbound As directed by engineer

FLAGGER RESTRICTIONS

Eff. 01-01-2014 Rev. 04-08-2014

Operations with frequent encroachment into the open lane of traffic, along an interstate or multilane highway, requiring the use of a flagger will not be allowed after 3:30 p.m., Monday through Thursday or after 3:00 p.m. on Friday. These operations may include, but not be limited to, temporary concrete barrier installation and removal. Other operations without workers adjacent to the open lane may proceed as normal, or as directed by the Engineer.

Any inconveniences or delays caused due to the Contractor complying with this Special Provision will be considered to be included in the contract unit price for the various Traffic Control and Protection pay items and no additional compensation will be allowed.

CONTRACTOR ACCESS

Eff. 09-11-1990 Rev. 01-01-2014

At road closure locations, where Type III barricades are installed in a manner that will not allow contractor access to the project without relocation of one or more of the barricades, the arrangement of the barricades at the beginning of each work day may be relocated, when approved by the Engineer, in the manner shown on Highway Standard 701901 for Road Closed to Through Traffic. ' Road Closed ' signs (Rll-2), supplemented by ' Except Authorized Vehicles ' signs (R3-Il0l), shall be mounted on both the near-right and the far-left barricade(s). At the end of each work day the barricades shall be returned to their in-line positions. This work will be considered to be included in the cost of the various traffic control items and no extra compensation will be allowed.

NO IN-STREAM WORK PERMITTED

No in-stream work will be allowed on this project. A 404 Permit was not obtained for this project, prohibiting any type of in-stream work. Cofferdams, channel changes, channel excavation, construction haul roads, work pads, wing dams, rip rap placement, bank excavation or other such activities will not be needed or allowed for this project.

HELICAL GROUND ANCHORS

Effective: February 7, 2003 Revised: December 30, 2015

Description. This work shall consist of designing, furnishing, installing, and testing helical ground anchors according to the plans and these special provisions. The helical ground anchor consists of helical lead sections, helical extensions, plain extensions, coupling hardware, adapter section, thread bars, lock-off nuts and plate washers, and all corrosion protection as required by this special provision.

Submittals. The Contractor shall submit the following:

(a) Qualifications. At the time of the preconstruction conference, the Contractor shall provide the following documentation:

(1) A list containing at least three (3) projects completed within the three (3) years prior to this project’s bid date which the Sub-contractor performing this work has installed Helical Ground Anchors of similar design loads and in comparable subsurface conditions to those shown in the plans. The list of projects shall contain names and phone numbers of owner's representatives who can verify the Contractor’s participation on those projects.

(2) Name and experience record of the engineer responsible for helical anchor design and the on-site installation supervisor who will be assigned to this project. The engineer and on-site installation supervisor shall each have a minimum of 3 years experience in the design and installation of Helical Ground Anchors.

(3) Manufacturers shall have a minimum of three (3) years of production experience and evidence that their helical ground anchor systems have been used in similar construction projects over the last three (3) years.

(b) Shop Drawings. The contractor shall submit complete design calculations and shop drawings for the proposed helical ground anchor system(s) to the Engineer for review and approval no later than 90 days prior to the proposed anchor installation. All submittals shall be sealed by an Illinois Licensed Structural Engineer and shall include all details, dimensions, quantities, cross sections, and construction notes necessary to order materials, install, test, and connect the helical ground anchors to the wall and shall include, but not be limited to, the following items:

(1) A helical anchor schedule giving:

(a) Anchor number

(b) Anchor design load

(c) Minimum required installation torque

(d) Type, size, and number of helical lead sections and helical extensions used in anchorage length.

(e) Type, size and number of plain extension sections used.

(f) Type and size of adapter connection, thread bar, couplings, plates, and lock-off nuts.

(g) Angle of anchor inclination.

(h) Type of capacity verification (Performance test, Proof test, or Installation torque)

(2) Drawings of the wall showing:

(a) Plan view of the wall indicating the spacing orientation and overall length of the helical anchors. This view shall show all obstructions and ROW to demonstrate how the anchors will be installed to miss these items.

(b) Elevation view of the wall showing locations of anchors with their anchor numbers labeled. The locations of the performance test and proof test anchors shall be indicated.

(c) A detailed description of the construction procedures and installation sequence proposed including anchor assembly, installation, testing and anchor lock-off. Also, an overall site plan indicating the general order of anchors to be installed.

(d) List of equipment proposed for installation, stressing, testing, and torque monitoring.

(4) Detail Drawings of the Helical Anchor elements showing:

(a) Connection details indicating sizes, dimensions and hardware necessary to connect the helical anchor to the wall.

(b) Connection details between helical lead, helical extensions, plain extensions, adapters and thread bars.

(c) Any modifications to wall plans required to accommodate the helical anchor system proposed.

(d) Typical elevation section of complete the Helical ground anchor including helical lead sections, helical extensions, plain extensions sections, adapter, thread bar, plates, and lock-off nuts.

(5) Calculations for the Helical Anchor Design including:

(a) Geotechnical calculations supporting the proposed extension length and helical anchor configurations proposed.

(b) Structural calculations supporting the member sizes and corrosion protections used.

(c) Calculations, research data, field testing and other data to support the empirical relationship proposed for use on this project between ultimate helical anchor capacity and installation torque resistance.

(d) Calculations supporting any modifications to the wall required to accommodate the helical anchor system.

No helical anchor installation work or orders for materials shall be permitted until the supplier qualifications and shop drawing have been reviewed and accepted in writing by the Engineer.

Materials. The helical plates shall conform to AASHTO M270 (M270M), ASTM A656 (A656M), or ASTM A1018 (A1018M). Each section shall be fabricated by steel plates welded to the central steel shaft anchor sections. Each fabricated section shall be hot dipped galvanized in accordance with AASHTO M232 (M232M).

The central steel shaft, consisting of lead sections, helical extensions, and plain extensions shall be hot rolled steel conforming to AASHTO M270 (M270M) and shall be hot dip galvanized according to AASHTO M111 (M111M).

The bolts used to connect the central steel shaft sections together shall conform to ASTM A193 (A193M) or A320 (A320M) and shall be hot dip galvanized according to AASHTO M232 (M232M).

GUARDRAIL REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION

Eff. 09-11-1990 Rev. 01-01-2014

This work shall be done in accordance with Sections 630, 631, 632, 633, and 701.17(f) of the Standard Specifications and as modified herein:

New or additional guard rail shall be completed within three days after the posts have been installed.

Any inconvenience or delays caused the Contractor in complying with this Special Provision will be at no additional cost to the Department.

REMOVE AND RE-ERECT STEEL PLATE BEAM GUARDRAIL, TYPE A, TYPE B, & TYPE C

Description. This work shall consist of the complete removal and re-erection of existing steel plate beam guardrail, types A, B, & C, as specified herein, at locations shown on the plans, and in accordance with applicable requirements of Sections 630, 633, and 701.05(f) of the Standard Specifications.

General. During the removal of guardrail, posts shall not be exposed overnight without rail elements.

New or additional guardrail shall be completed within three days after the posts have been installed.

Guardrail stored on the right-of-way prior to installation shall be placed against the posts or at the shoulder line.

Any inconvenience or delays caused the Contractor in complying with this Special Provisions will be considered as incidental to the various pay items for guardrail removal and guardrail installation and no additional compensation will be allowed.

Method of Measurement. Remove & Re-erect Steel Plate Beam Guardrail, Type A, Type B, and Type C will be measured for payment in meters (feet) in place at the location of re-erection.

Basis of Payment. This work will be paid for at the contract unit price per meter (foot) for

REMOVE AND RE-ERECT STEEL PLATE BEAM GUARDRAIL, TYPE A, TYPE B & TYPE C,

which price shall include removal and temporary storage if necessary, furnishing new bolts, nuts & washers, furnishing new posts and blockouts when specified in the plans or as directed by the Engineer; and the re-erection at locations shown in the plans, including all excavation, backfill, equipment, materials, labor, & other items required to complete this operation.

STRUCTURAL STEEL REPAIR

Description. This work shall consist of furnishing all labor, equipment and materials necessary to furnish and install steel repair plates and members, according to Section 505 and removal and disposal of structural steel members as necessary according to Section 501 of the Standard Specifications, as indicated on the plans and in this special provision. This work shall include the furnishing of all materials including but not limited to steel angles and field fasteners for structural steel.

Construction Requirements. Existing members noted in the plans to have structural steel repair, that are also noted to be straightened, shall be straightened prior to the connection of any new steel repair plates or members. If beam straightening is required, it shall not be included in this item and shall be paid for separately.

Where required to align with existing holes, field drilling of holes in new members shall be accomplished using existing holes as a template unless field measurements are used to verify the plan dimensions. Burning of holes will not be permitted. All field drilling and grinding necessary to furnish and install the new steel plates and members shall be included in this item.

The removal and disposal of any existing members, bolts or rivets necessary for the installation of the new members as shown in the plans shall be included in this item. Burning of existing rivets will only be allowed near steel surfaces which are to be removed and discarded. Burning of existing rivets will not be allowed for members to remain in place or members that are to be removed and reinstalled. When burning of rivets is not allowed, the head of the rivet shall be sheared off and the shank driven or drilled out. Extreme care shall be taken while removing the rivets so as not to damage the existing structural steel which is to remain. All damage to existing members which are to remain shall be repaired or the member replaced to the satisfaction of the Engineer. Repair or replacement of damaged members shall be at the Contractor’s expense.

All new structural steel shall be hot-dip galvanized in accordance with the special provision "Hot Dip Galvanizing for Structural Steel" and as indicated on the plans.

Basis of Payment. This work shall be paid for at the contract unit price per pound (kilogram) for STRUCTURAL STEEL REPAIR.

COMMITMENTS

There are no Commitments with this Contract.

STATUS OF UTILITIES

Adjustment Name & Address or of Utility Type Location Relocation

Utility adjustments or relocations should not be required by this project. The Illinois Underground Utility Facilities Damage Prevention Act requires persons excavating to contact the one call system (J.U.L.I.E 800-892-0123 or 811) before digging.

Toll Free J.U.L.I.E. Telephone Number (800) 892-0123

* = J.U.L.I.E. Member

HOT DIP GALVANIZING FOR STRUCTURAL STEEL

Effective: June 22, 1999 Revised: June 28, 2024

Description. This work shall consist of surface preparation and hot dip galvanizing all structural steel specified on the plans and painting of galvanized structural steel when specified on the plans.

Materials. Fasteners shall be ASTM F 3125, Grade 325, Type 1, High Strength bolts with matching nuts and washers.

Fabrication Requirements. Hot-dip galvanizing shall be indicated on the shop drawings. The fabricator shall coordinate with the galvanizer to incorporate additional steel details required to facilitate galvanizing of the steel. These additional details shall be indicated on the shop drawings.

Additional temporary stiffeners may be added at the contractor’s expense as necessary to prevent distortion of the girders during galvanizing. The contractor shall coordinate with the fabricator and the galvanizer to determine if additional stiffeners are necessary, and where these shall be placed.

Any proposed changes shall be submitted to the Engineer for approval prior to making any changes and documented on the shop drawings.

Temporary stiffener angles shall be bolted to each side of the splice ends of each girder segment to prevent distortion during galvanizing. Temporary stiffener angles shall bolt or fit tight against top and bottom flanges and include spacer tubes to minimize damage to galvanizing during removal.

To ensure identification after galvanizing, piece marks shall be supplemented with metal tags for all items where fit-up requires matching specific pieces.

After fabrication (cutting, welding, drilling, etc.) is complete, all holes shall be deburred and all fins, scabs or other surface/edge anomalies shall be ground or repaired per ASTM A6. The items shall then be cleaned per Steel Structures Painting Council's Surface Preparation Specification

SSPC-SP1 (Solvent Cleaning) and SSPC-SP6 (Commercial Blast Cleaning). All surfaces shall be inspected to verify no fins, scabs or other similar defects are present.

The Contractor shall consult with the galvanizer to ensure proper removal of grease, paint and other deleterious materials prior to galvanizing.

Surface Preparation and Hot Dip Galvanizing

General. Surfaces of the structural steel specified on the plans shall be prepared and hot dip galvanized as described herein.

Cleaning Structural Steel. If rust, mill scale, dirt, oil, grease or other foreign substances have accumulated prior to galvanizing, steel surfaces shall be cleaned by a combination of caustic cleaning and cleaning according to SSPC-SP8 (Pickling).

Special attention shall be given to the cleaning of corners and reentrant angles.

Surface Preparation. A flux shall be applied to all steel surfaces to be galvanized. Any surfaces which will receive field-installed stud shear connectors shall not be galvanized within 2 in. (50

mm) of the stud location. Either the entire area receiving studs or just individual stud locations may be left ungalvanized. The following steel surfaces of bearings shall not be galvanized:

stainless steel surfaces, surfaces which will be machined (except for fixed bearing sole plates), and surfaces which will have TFE, elastomer, or stainless steel parts bonded to them.

The cleaned surfaces shall be galvanized within 24 hours after cleaning, unless otherwise authorized by the Engineer.

Application of Hot Dip Galvanized Coating. Steel members, fabrications and assemblies shall be galvanized by the hot dip process in the shop according to AASHTO M 111.

Bolts, nuts, and washers shall be galvanized according to ASTM F 2329.

All steel shall be safeguarded against embrittlement according to ASTM A 143. Water quenching or chromate conversion coating shall not be used on any steel work that is to be painted. All galvanized steel work shall be handled in such a manner as to avoid any mechanical damage and to minimize distortion.

Beams and girders shall be handled, stored and transported with their webs vertical and with proper cushioning to prevent damage to the member and coating. Members shall be supported and externally stiffened during galvanizing to prevent permanent distortion.

Hot Dip Galvanized Coating Requirements. Coating weight, surface finish, appearance and adhesion shall conform to requirements of ASTM A 385, ASTM F2329, AASHTO M 111 or AASHTO M 232, as appropriate.

Any high spots of zinc coating, such as metal drip lines and rough edges, left by the galvanizing operation in areas that are to be field connected or in areas that are to be painted shall be removed by cleaning per SSPC-SP2 (Hand Tool Cleaning) or SSPC-SP3 (Power Tool Cleaning). The zinc shall be removed until it is level with the surrounding area, leaving at least the minimum required zinc thickness.

Shop assemblies producing field splices shall provide 1/8 in. (3 mm) minimum gaps between ends of members to be galvanized. At field splices of beams or girders, galvanizing exceeding 0.08 in.

(2 mm) on the cross-sectional (end) face shall be partially removed until it is 0.04 in. to 0.08 in. (1 to 2 mm) thick.

Testing of Hot Dip Galvanized Coating. Inspection and testing of hot dip galvanized coatings shall follow the guidelines provided in the American Galvanizers Association publication “Inspection of Products Hot Dip Galvanized After Fabrication”. Sampling, inspection, rejection and retesting for conformance with requirements shall be according to AASHTO M 111 or AASHTO M 232, as applicable. Coating thickness shall be measured according to AASHTO M 111, for magnetic thickness gage measurement or AASHTO M 232, as applicable.

All steel shall be visually inspected for finish and appearance.

Bolts, nuts, washers, and steel components shall be packaged according to ASTM F 2329.

Identity of bolts, nuts and washers shall be maintained for lot-testing after galvanizing according to Article 505.04(f)(2) for high strength steel bolts.

A notarized certificate of compliance with the requirements listed herein shall be furnished. The certificate shall include a detailed description of the material processed and a statement that the processes used met or exceeded the requirements for successful galvanizing of the surface, where applicable. The certificate shall be signed by the galvanizer.

Repair of Hot Dip Galvanized Coating. Surfaces with inadequate zinc thickness shall be repaired in the shop according to ASTM A 780 and AASHTO M 111.

Surfaces of galvanized steel that are damaged after the galvanizing operation shall be repaired according to ASTM A 780 whenever damage exceeds 3/16 in. (5 mm) in width and/or 4 in. (100

mm) in length. Damage that occurs in the shop shall be repaired in the shop. Damage that occurs during transport or in the field shall be repaired in the field.

Connection Treatment. All bolt holes shall be reamed or drilled to their specified diameters after galvanizing. All bolts shall be installed after galvanizing.

Surface Preparation and Painting

Surface Preparation. When galvanized steel surfaces are specified to be painted they shall be clean and free of oil, grease, and other foreign substances. Surface preparation necessary to provide adequate adhesion of the coating shall be performed according to ASTM D6386. Surface preparation shall include, but not be limited to the following:

• All galvanized steel surfaces that are to be painted shall be cleaned according to SSPC-SP1

(Solvent Cleaning). After cleaning, all chemicals shall be thoroughly rinsed from the surface with a suitable solvent. The steel shall be allowed to completely dry prior to coating application.

• All galvanized steel surfaces that are to be painted shall be checked for the presence of chromate conversion coating according to ASTM D 6386 Appendix X1. Surfaces where chromate conversion coating is found shall be cleaned according to the same appendix and blown down with clean, compressed air according to ASTM D 6386 Section 6.1.

• All galvanized steel surfaces that are to be painted shall be checked for the presence of wet storage stain. Surfaces where wet storage stain is found shall be cleaned, rinsed and completely dried according to ASTM D 6386 Section 6.2.

• Following galvanizing, thickness readings shall verify the acceptable thickness of the galvanizing according to AASHTO M111/ASTM A123.

Paint Requirements. The paint materials (epoxy intermediate coat and aliphatic urethane finish coat) shall meet the requirements of the Articles 1008.05(d) and (e) of the Standard Specification.

All paint materials for the shop and field shall be supplied by the same manufacturer, and samples of components submitted for approval by the Department, before use.

Paint storage, mixing, and application shall be according to Section 506 of the Standard Specifications and the paint manufacturer’s written instructions and product data sheets. In the event of a conflict the Contractor shall advise the Engineer and comply with the Engineer’s written resolution. Until a resolution is provided, the most restrictive conditions shall apply.

Shop Application of the Paint System. The areas to be painted shall receive one full coat of an epoxy intermediate coat and one full coat of an aliphatic urethane finish coat. The film thickness of each coat shall be according to Article 506.09(f)(2).

Construction Requirements. The contact surfaces of splice flange connections (mating flange faces and areas under splice bolt heads and nuts) shall be free of paint prior to assembly. If white rust is visible on the mating flange surfaces, the steel shall be prepared by hand wire brushing or brush-off blasting according to SSPC-SP7. Power wire brushing is not allowed.

After field erection, the following areas shall be prepared by cleaning according to SSPC-SP1 (Solvent Cleaning), tie- or wash-coated if applicable, and then painted or touched up with the paint specified for shop application (the intermediate coat and/or the finish coat):

• exposed unpainted areas at bolted connections

• areas where the shop paint has been damaged

• any other unpainted, exposed areas as directed by the Engineer.

Special Instructions. Painting Date/System Code. At the completion of the work, the Contractor shall stencil in contrasting color paint the date of painting the bridge and the paint type code from the Structure Information and Procedure Manual for the system used according to Article 506.10(i). The code designation for galvanizing is “V”. If painting of the structural steel is not specified then the word “PAINTED” may be omitted, the month and year shall then correspond to the date the stencil is applied.

Basis of Payment. The cost of all surface preparation, galvanizing, painting and all other work described herein shall be considered as included in the unit price bid for the applicable pay items to be galvanized and painted, according to the Standard Specifications.

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.

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.

Item Article/Section

(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 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.”

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).”

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 when tested according to the following.

(1) Organic (ITP T 26) .................................................................................... 0.02% max.

(2) Inorganic (ITP T 26) .................................................................................. 0.30% max.

(3) Sulfate (SO4) (ASTM D 516-82) ............................................................... 0.05% max.

(4) Chloride (ASTM D 512) ............................................................................ 0.06% max.

(c) The following tests shall be performed on the water sample and on deionized water. The same cement and sand shall be used for both tests.

(1) Unsoundness (ASTM C 151).

(2) Initial and Final Set Time (ASTM C 266).

(3) Strength (ASTM C 109).

The test results for the water sample shall not deviate from the test results for the deionized water, except as allowed by the precision in the test method.

OPTION 2. Water shall meet the requirements ASTM C 1602 Tables 1 and 2 as outlined in Sections 5.1, 5.2, and 5.4.”

Revise Note 2/ in Article 1003.01(b) of the Standard Specifications to read:

“ 2/ Applies only to sand. Sand exceeding the colorimetric test standard of 11 (Illinois

Modified AASHTO T 21) will be checked for mortar making properties according to Illinois Modified ASTM C 87 and shall develop a compressive strength at the age of 14 days when using Type I, IL, or II cement of not less than 95 percent of the comparable standard.

Revise the second sentence of Article 1003.02(e)(1) of the Standard Specifications to read:

“ The test will be performed with Type I, IL, or II portland cement having a total equivalent alkali content (Na2O + 0.658K2O) of 0.90 percent or greater.”

Revise the first sentence of the second paragraph of Article 1003.02(e)(3) of the Standard Specifications to read:

“ The ASTM C 1293 test shall be performed with Type I, IL, or II portland cement having a total equivalent alkali content (Na2O + 0.658K2O) of 0.80 percent or greater.”

Revise the second sentence of Article 1004.02(g)(1) of the Standard Specifications to read:

“ The test will be performed with Type I, IL, or II portland cement having a total equivalent alkali content (Na2O + 0.658K2O) of 0.90 percent or greater.”

Add the following Section to the Standard Specifications.

“SECTION 1014. FIBERS FOR CONCRETE

1014.01 General. Fibers used in concrete shall be Type II or Type III (polyolefin or carbon) according to ASTM C 1116. The testing required for Type II fibers or Type III polyolefin fibers shall be performed by an independent lab a minimum of once every five years, and the test results provided to the Department. Manufacturers of Type III carbon fibers shall provide materials certification documentation not more than 6 years old a minimum of once every 5 years to the Department. The Department will maintain a qualified product list. The method of inclusion of fibers into concrete mixtures shall be according to the manufacturer’s specifications.

At the discretion of the Engineer, the concrete mixture shall be evaluated in a field demonstration for fiber clumping, ease of placement, and ease of finishing. The field demonstration shall consist of a minimum 2 cu yd (1.5 cu m) trial batch placed in a 12 ft x 12 ft (3.6 m x 3.6 m) slab.

1014.02 Concrete Gutter, Curb, Median and Paved Ditch. Fibers shall be Type III. Fibers shall have a minimum length of 1/2 in. (13 mm) and a maximum length of 0.75 in. (19 mm). The maximum dosage rate in the concrete mixture shall not exceed 1.5 lb/cu yd (0.9 kg/cu m). The minimum dosage rate shall be per the manufacturer’s recommendation.

1014.03 Concrete Inlay or Overlay. Fibers shall be Type III. Fibers shall have a minimum length of 1.0 in. (25 mm), a maximum length of 2 1/2 in.