IDOT 72J41-125.pdf

Letting June 12, 2026

Notice to Bidders, Specifications and Proposal

Contract No. 72J41 ADAMS County Section 10(RS-3,BDR);127RS-4 Route FAP 506 Project STP-WTRM(552) District 6 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. 72J41 ADAMS County Section 10(RS-3,BDR);127RS-4 Project STP-WTRM(552) Route FAP 506 District 6 Construction Funds

4.6 miles of resurfacing, ADA improvements and bridge deck repairs on IL 96 from south of Birch Street in Ursa to 0.4 miles north of US 24.

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 506 (IL 96)

PROJECT STP-WTRM(552)

SECTION 10(RS-3,BDR);127RS-4

ADAMS COUNTY

CONTRACT NO. 72J41

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 X Construction Layout Stakes

10 Use of Geotextile Fabric for Railroad Crossing 11 Subsealing of Concrete Pavements 12 Hot-Mix Asphalt Surface Correction 13 X Pavement and Shoulder Resurfacing 14 Patching with Hot-Mix Asphalt Overlay Removal 15 Polymer Concrete 16 Reserved 17 Bicycle Racks 18 X 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 X Quality Control of Concrete Mixtures at the Plant 23 X 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

TRAFFIC CONTROL PLAN

STATUS OF UTILITIES TO BE ADJUSTED

UNDERGROUND FACILITIES – DEPARTMENT OWNED

WIDTH RESTRICTION SIGNING

CHANGEABLE MESSAGE SIGN

SEQUENCE OF CONSTRUCTION

REMOVAL AND DISPOSAL OF REGULATED SUBSTANCES

HMA SURFACE REMOVAL, 1 1/2”

HMA ANTI-STRIP ADDITIVE REQUIREMENTS

PAVEMENT STATIONING NUMBERS AND PLACEMENT

CONCRETE MEDIAN SURFACE REMOVAL

PORTLAND CEMENT CONCRETE SIDEWALK 4 INCH (SPECIAL)

CLEARING AND GRUBBING

APPROACH SLAB REPAIR

JOINT SEALING (PATCHES)

RESETTING SURVEY MARKERS

AUTOMATED FLAGGER ASSISTANCE DEVICES (BDE)

BITUMINOUS MATERIALS COST ADJUSTMENTS (BDE)

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

COMPENSABLE DELAY COSTS (BDE)

DECK SLAB REPAIR

FUEL COST ADJUSTMENT (BDE)

GUARDRAIL (BDE)

HOT-MIX ASPHALT (BDE)

HOT-MIX ASPHALT – LONGITUDINAL JOINT SEALANT (BDE)

PAVEMENT MARKING (BDE)

PERFORMANCE GRADED ASPHALT BINDER (BDE)

PREFORMED PLASTIC PAVEMENT MARKING (BDE)

RAISED REFLECTIVE PAVEMENT MARKERS (BDE)

REMOVAL AND DISPOSAL OF REGULATED SUBSTANCES (BDE)

SEEDING (BDE)

SHORT TERM AND TEMPORARY PAVEMENT MARKINGS (BDE)

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SIGN PANELS AND APPURTENANCES (BDE)

SOURCE OF SUPPLY AND QUALITY REQUIREMENTS (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 – FEDERAL AID CONTRACT (BDE)

SURFACE TESTING OF PAVEMENTS – IRI (BDE)

SURVEYING SERVICES (BDE)

TEMPORARY RUMBLE STRIPS (BDE)

TRAINING SPECIAL PROVISIONS (BDE)

IDOT TRAINING PROGRAM GRADUATE ON-THE-JOB TRAINING SPECIAL PROVISION

VEHICLE AND EQUIPMENT WARNING LIGHTS (BDE)

WORK ZONE TRAFFIC CONTROL DEVICES (BDE)

WORKING DAYS (BDE)

PROJECT LABOR AGREEMENT

NATIONWIDE PERMIT

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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 506 (IL 96), Project STP-WTRM(552), Section 10(RS-3,BDR);127RS- 4, Adams County, Contract No. 72J41, and in case of conflict with any part, or parts, of said Specifications, the said Special Provisions shall take precedence and shall govern.

FAP Route 506 (IL 96) Project STP-WTRM(552)

Section 10(RS-3,BDR);127RS-4 Adams County

Contract No. 72J41

LOCATION OF PROJECT

This project is located on IL 96 from south of Birch Street in Ursa to 0.40 miles north of US 24.

DESCRIPTION OF PROJECT

The proposed improvements consist of furnishing all equipment, labor, and material necessary for HMA resurfacing, HMA and aggregate shoulders, ADA improvements, guardrail replacement, bridge deck repairs, and any other miscellaneous work necessary to complete this project.

TRAFFIC CONTROL PLAN

Effective: November 1, 1984 Revised: October 10, 2022

The following traffic control and protection will apply to this project:

Highway Standards:

701001 This standard will be used on 2 lane / 2-way traffic for all work activities greater than 15 ft. from the edge of pavement.

701006 This standard will be used on 2 lane / 2-way traffic for all work activities within 24 inches to 15 ft. from the pavement edge.

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701201 This standard will be used on 2 lanes / 2-way traffic for construction activities such as guardrail and shoulder replacement operations for speeds greater than or equal to 45mph.

701306 This standard will be used on 2 lanes / 2-way traffic for construction activities such as HMA resurfacing operations.

701311 This standard will be used on 2 lanes / 2-way traffic for construction activities that require continuous moving operations such as pavement marking and raised reflective pavement markers.

701316 This standard will be used on 2 lane / 2 way traffic for construction activities that require the use of temporary bridge traffic signals.

701501 This standard will be used for all activities on 2 lane / 2 way urban sections requiring a lane closure.

701801 This standard will be utilized for all sidewalk closures throughout the project limits.

701901 This standard describes all permissible traffic control devices that can be utilized with the above-mentioned traffic control standards.

Limitations of Construction: The Contractor shall coordinate the items of work to keep hazards and traffic inconveniences to a minimum, as specified below.

1. The Contractor shall contact the District 6 Bureau of Operations, (217) 785-5306, at least 72 hours in advance of beginning work and three weeks prior to implementing any traffic control.

2. All traffic control signs shall be new and meet current reflectivity standards. Remaining traffic control devices shall be new, or like new, equipped with new reflective sheeting at the time of use. The Engineer will be the sole judge of the condition of the devices.

3. In advance of each lane closure, the Contractor shall provide four “BE PREPARED TO STOP” (W3-4(O)48) signs. These signs shall be tripod mounted and placed at locations as designated by the Engineer, to provide adequate warning in advance of traffic back-ups. The signs will not be paid for separately but considered included in the contract unit bid prices for the traffic control and protection pay items.

4. Where construction operations require the construction of a temporary ramp, a "BUMP" sign(s) (W8-1(O)48) shall be used. The Contractor shall place the signs adjacent to the temporary ramp or as directed by the Engineer. The signs shall remain in place until the temporary ramp is eliminated. The signs will not be paid for separately but considered included in the contract unit bid prices for the traffic control and protection pay items.

5. During construction, at least one lane of IL 96 shall remain open to traffic at all times.

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STATUS OF UTILITIES TO BE ADJUSTED

Reviewed: April 14, 2020

The following utilities are involved in this project. The utility companies have provided the estimated dates.

Name & Address of Utility Type Location Estimated Date of Relocation Completed

None Anticipated

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

The estimated utility relocation dates should be part of the progress schedule submitted by the Contractor. If any utility adjustments or relocations have not been completed by the above dates specified and when required by the Contractor's operations after these dates, the Contractor should notify the Engineer in writing. A request for an extension of time will be considered to the extent the Contractor's critical path schedule is affected.

UNDERGROUND FACILITIES – DEPARTMENT OWNED

Effective: February 1, 1996 Reviewed: September 20, 2024

The Contractor’s attention is directed to the presence of state-owned underground utilities within the limits of the proposed improvement. The Contractor shall notify the Illinois Department of Transportation, Bureau of Traffic Operations, a minimum of 72 hours in advance of work being done in the area at (217) 622-0608 to locate department owned underground facilities. The Illinois Department of Transportation is not a member of the Joint Utility Locating Information for Excavators (JULIE) system.

Any damage to the underground facilities, caused by the Contractor resulting from their failure to contact the Illinois Department of Transportation as specified above or from negligent operation, shall be repaired to the satisfaction of the Department at the Contractor’s expense, including temporary repairs which may be required to keep the facility operational while material is being obtained to make permanent repairs. Splicing of electric and fiber optic cables will not be allowed.

Electric cables shall be replaced from pole to pole or controller.

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DELAYED START

Add the following after the first paragraph of Article 108.03 of the Standard Specifications:

"Contractors who are the apparent low bidder, may submit a written request for a delayed start within ten days after bid opening to the Regional Engineer. The request shall include specific reasons for the delayed start identifying a revised prosecution of work plan and a proposed progress schedule. The Regional Engineer will schedule a meeting with the Contractor within five working days after receipt of the delayed start request. At that time, schedules for the prosecution of work, exact starting dates, and preconstruction conference meeting dates shall be established. Consideration of a delayed start will not affect award decisions, or the procedures followed to execute awarded contracts.

By submission of a delayed start request, the Contractor understands and agrees that the granting of a delayed start shall not be reason for an extension of time to complete the contract, and that the decision to approve a delayed start for any or all contracts will reside with the Department, whose decision shall be final.

Working day contracts granted a delayed start shall be scheduled for completion, except for off-pavement and/or cleanup work, by June 30, 2027. However, upon starting a working day contract, working days will be charged according to Article 108.04 until the contract is complete.”

WIDTH RESTRICTION SIGNING

Description. This work shall consist of furnishing, erecting, maintaining, covering, uncovering, and removing maximum width signage as shown in the plans.

Construction Requirements. The work within this contract will cause a width restriction requiring notification of a minimum of 21 days prior to the actual width restriction and/or event requiring “Maximum Width” s. signage “Maximum Width” signage shall be furnished, erected, maintained, and removed by the Contractor for placement at the locations shown within the contract plans.

Width restrictions shall be interpreted as any change in the existing horizontal clearance caused by the placement of physical barrier(s) that extend above the pavement surface. Construction activities which close a lane with operating equipment, or with drums, barricades, or cones, will not be considered as width restrictions. Equipment, such as paving machines, or channelizing devices can and shall be temporarily moved aside if a wide load arrives.

Notification of width restriction requires a minimum of 21 days before the actual restriction is placed to ensure specific routed over-width permitted loads are not sent through the restriction site. The Contractor shall notify the Engineer a minimum of 21 days prior to the width restriction.

In the notification, the Contractor shall include the location, scheduled restriction start date, road restriction width(s)/closure (i.e. barrier to barrier width), proposed posted width (i.e. barrier to barrier width minus 18 inches). The Engineer shall notify the D6 Bureau of Operations (217-785- 5306) with the 21-day notice.

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The Contractor is advised they will not be allowed to install the width restriction without the 21-day notice, and failure to provide proper notice will delay the installation of the width restriction.

The notice of width restriction is considered a part of the Contractor’s approved work schedule and is the Contractor’s responsibility to provide proper notice. Delays caused by failure to provide notice shall not be considered justification for workday reductions or completion date extensions.

Sign Locations shall be as follows:

1. On westbound US 136, 500’ east of the intersection of US 136 and IL 96 in Hamilton

2. On eastbound IL 4, 500’ west of the intersection of US 136 and IL 96 in Hamilton

3. On south westbound IL 61, 500’ northeast of the intersection of IL 61 and IL 96 in Ursa

4. On westbound US 24, 500’ east of the intersection of US 24 and IL 96

5. On north eastbound IL 96, 500’ southwest of the intersection of IL 96 and US 24

Method of Measurement. This work will be measured for payment on a lump sum basis and shall include furnishing, erecting, and maintaining max width signs at locations indicated in the plans.

Basis of Payment. This work will be paid for at the contract unit price per LUMP SUM for WIDTH

RESTRICTION SIGNING.

CHANGEABLE MESSAGE SIGN

The Contractor shall furnish three changeable message signs for this project. The signs shall be operational seven days prior to implementing Standard 701316 and shall be located as directed by the Engineer.

The It is anticipated the following locations shall have one changeable message sign each:

• NB IL 96 – north of the US 24/IL 96 intersection

• WB IL 61 – east of the IL 61/96 intersection

• SB IL 96 – south of 2250th Ave

The changeable message sign(s) shall remain in place until the width restriction is removed.

Basis of Payment. This work will be paid for at the contract unit price per CALENDAR DAY for each CHANGEABLE MESSAGE SIGN. Any portion of one calendar day during which the sign is operated, as directed by the Engineer, shall be paid as one full calendar day. Any relocation of the signs, as directed by the Engineer, during construction will not be paid for separately but shall be included in the cost of the changeable message sign.

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SEQUENCE OF CONSTRUCTION

The following anticipated sequence of construction and requirements shall be followed unless Contractor submits an alternate plan in detail and receives written approval from the Engineer before work starts.

1. Complete proposed bridge repairs at SN 001-0007 and SN:001-0008.

2. Remove and replace concrete gutter and sidewalks. Note: This work can be completed at any time prior to the placement of the HMA surface course.

3. Mill mainline pavement and shoulders.

4. Remove isolated HMA shoulders, 5 ¼” (sq. yds.) and replace.

5. Place 1 1/4” HMA binder lift (mainline).

6. Place bottom lift of HMA shoulders.

7. Place HMA surface lift (mainline).

8. Place top lift of HMA shoulders.

9. Complete incidental HMA surfacing, guardrail replacement, aggregate wedge shoulders, pavement striping, raised reflectors, and other remaining work items.

REMOVAL AND DISPOSAL OF REGULATED SUBSTANCES

Description. This work shall consist of the removal and disposal of regulated substances according to Section 669 of the Standard Specifications as revised below.

Contract Specific Work Areas. For stationing, the lateral distance is measured from centerline, and the farthest distance is the offset distance or construction limit, whichever is less.

The following contract specific work areas shall be monitored by the Environmental Firm for soil contamination and workers protection.

ISGS PESA 4689-13, Phillips 66 Gas Station, 104 S, Warsaw Street, Ursa, Adams County, Illinois

• Station 240+90 to Station 241+20, 22 to 55 feet LT. The Engineer has determined this material meets the criteria of and shall be managed in accordance with Article 669.05(a)(5). Contaminants of concern sampling parameters include: VOCs, SVOCs, and Metals.

ISGS PESA 4689-24, Shriver Brothers Partnership and Residence, 2003 IL 96, unincorporated Ursa Township, Adams County, Illinois

• Station 167+00 to Station 168+40, 80 to 125 feet LT. The Engineer has determined this material meets the criteria of and shall be managed in accordance with Article 669.05(a)(1). Contaminants of concern sampling parameters include: VOCs, SVOCs, and Metals.

Work Zones: Three distinct OSHA HAZWOPER work zones (exclusion, decontamination, and support) shall apply to projects adjacent to or within sites with documented leaking underground storage tank (LUST) incidents or sites under management in accordance with the requirements

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of the Site Remediation Program (SRP), Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA), Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation and Liability Act (CERCLA), or as deemed necessary. For this project, the work zones apply for the following ISGS Sites: None

Additional information on the contract specific work areas listed above collected during the regulated substances due-diligence process is available through the District’s Environmental Studies Unit (DESU).

HMA SURFACE REMOVAL, 1 1/2”

Description: This work shall consist of the complete removal of the existing HMA surface course according to Section 440 of the Standard Specifications. The removal depth shall be considered a nominal depth based on pavement core data and existing plan information. The removal depth shall be adjusted to completely remove the existing HMA surface course without scabbing. No additional compensation will be allowed for required adjustments in the actual removal depth.

Basis of Payment. This work will be paid for at the contract unit price per SQUARE YARD for

HMA SURFACE REMOVAL, 1 1/2”.

HMA ANTI-STRIP ADDITIVE REQUIREMENTS

HMA mixtures utilizing crushed gravel or sandstone coarse aggregate will incorporate an anti-strip additive according to Article 1030.05(c). The additive will be sufficient to achieve a TSR equal to 0.90 or greater for 6-inch specimens. If a liquid additive is used, the additive quantity will be between 0.25% and 1.0% of the total weight of liquid asphalt. The mixture will meet the minimum conditioned tensile strength requirements described in Article 1030.05(c).

The anti-strip additive product utilized for mix design verification will be used for mixture production. A change in anti-strip additive product requires a reverification of the TSR and minimum conditioned tensile strength requirements prior to mixture production.

HMA mixtures having an ABR greater than 20% incorporating RAP/FRAP materials consisting of crushed gravel or sandstone coarse aggregate will include an anti-strip additive. Where the RAP/FRAP materials requiring anti-strip were not included in the initial mix design verification, a new mix design is not required. However, a reverification of the TSR and minimum conditioned tensile strength requirements is required prior to mixture production.

This work will not be measured for payment. The cost of furnishing and introducing anti-stripping additives in the HMA will be in included in the contract unit price of the HMA item involved.

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PAVEMENT STATIONING NUMBERS AND PLACEMENT

Reviewed: April 14, 2020

The Contractor shall provide labor and materials required to imprint pavement station numbers in the finished surface of the pavement and /or overlay. The numbers shall be approximately ¾ inch wide, 5 inches high, and 5/8 inch deep.

The pavement station numbers shall be installed as specified herein:

Interval – 250 feet (English stationing) or 100 meters (metric stationing)

Bottom of Numbers – 6 inches from the inside edge of the pavement marking and/or resurfacing joint.

Location:

• 2-Lane Pavements – At centerline in direction of increasing stations.

• 3 and 5-Lane Pavements – Left edge of center lane in direction of increasing stations.

• Multi-Lane Divided Roadways – Outside edge of pavement in both directions.

• Ramps – Along baseline edge of pavement.

Position – Stations shall be placed so they can be read from the adjacent shoulder.

Format – English [Metric] pavement stations shall use this format (XX+XO [XOO]) where X represents the pavement station.

This work will not be paid for separately but will be considered included in the cost of the associated pavement and/or overlay pay items.

CONCRETE MEDIAN SURFACE REMOVAL

Revised: April 14, 2020

Description: This work shall include the removal and disposal of existing concrete median surface according to Section 440 of the Standard Specifications and as directed by the Engineer.

Basis of Payment: This work will be paid for at the contract unit price per SQUARE FOOT for

CONCRETE MEDIAN SURFACE REMOVAL.

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PORTLAND CEMENT CONCRETE SIDEWALK 4 INCH (SPECIAL)

Reviewed: October 22, 2020 Revised: October 3, 2021

Description. This work shall consist of constructing PCC sidewalk and sidewalk accessibility ramps according to Section 424 of the Standard Specifications, as detailed in the plans, and as directed by the Engineer.

Construction Requirements. Excavation required to meet the profiles specified in the plans shall be according to applicable portions of Section 202 of the Standard Specifications.

Seeding required to repair disturbed areas shall be according to the applicable portions of Section 250 of the Standard Specifications. Affected areas to be repaired shall have fertilizer nutrients and agricultural ground limestone spread over the disturbed areas immediately prior to seed bed preparation and seeded with a class 2 seeding mixture.

Mulch required over seeded areas shall be according to the applicable portions of Section 251 of the Standard Specifications. Seeded areas shall have mulch applied uniformly according to the requirements of method 2.

Method of Measurement. This work will be measured for payment in place, and the area computed in square feet. A side curb, if required, will not be paid for separately but included in the cost for the horizontal area of sidewalk measured to the back of the side curb.

Basis of Payment. This work will be paid for at the contract unit price per SQUARE FOOT for PORTLAND CEMENT CONCRETE SIDEWALK 4 INCH (SPECIAL) and shall include all excavation, fertilizer nutrients, agricultural ground limestone, seeding, and mulch required to construct the PCC sidewalk and accessibility ramps as indicated in the plans.

CLEARING AND GRUBBING

Description: This work shall consist of the satisfactory removal and disposal of all saplings, shrubs, bushes, brush, grass, weeds, remaining root systems, and debris from the creek bed beyond the end of box culvert as indicated on the plans and to the satisfaction of the Engineer.

Disposal of Materials: Material shall be disposed of according to Article 202.03 of the Standard Specifications.

Method of Measurement: This work will be measured for payment in place, and the area computed in square yard.

Basis of Payment: This work will be paid for at the contract unit price per SQUARE YARD for

CLEARING AND GRUBBING.

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APPROACH SLAB REPAIR

Description: This work shall consist of the removal and disposal of all loose and deteriorated concrete and the replacement with new concrete to the original top of approach slab. The work shall be done according to the applicable requirements of Sections 501, 503, and 1020 of the Standard Specifications and this special provision.

All work shall conform to the special provision for deck slab repair.

Basis of Payment: Areas removed and replaced up to and including a depth of half the concrete approach thickness will be paid for at the contract unit price per SQUARE YARD for APPROACH

SLAB REPAIR (PARTIAL DEPTH).

When corroded reinforcement bars are encountered in the performance of this work and replacement is required, the Contractor will be paid according to Article 109.04. No payment will be allowed for removal and replacement of reinforcement bars damaged by the Contractor in the performance of his/her work or for any increases in dimensions needed to provide splices for these replacement bars.

JOINT SEALING (PATCHES)

This work shall consist of sealing the perimeter of deck patches with a hot-poured joint sealer.

Materials: The joint sealing material shall be a hot-applied, single component, polymeric joint seal conforming to Article 1050.02 of the Standard Specifications.

Surface Preparation: Prior to placing sealant, the patch joints shall be dry and free of debris. Any debris present in the joint areas shall be removed with compressed air prior to placing sealant.

Sealant Application: Sealant shall be heated and applied at the manufacturer’s recommended temperature. Sealant shall be placed using a hand operated buggy with a heated sealant reservoir and application screed. The sealant shall be placed at approximately the center of the patch edge joints along the entire perimeter of each patch. The minimum width of the sealant in place shall be 3”. Sealant shall be applied at a reasonable thickness as to fill the crack but not leave puddles or pools. Puddles or pools shall be spread out using hand screed if necessary. The sealant shall be allowed to cure before opening to traffic.

Method of Measurement: This work shall be measured for payment in feet along the total length of crack that is sealed.

Basis of Payment: This work will be paid at the contract unit price per FOOT for JOINT SEALING

(PATCHES).

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RESETTING SURVEY MARKERS

Revised: July 24, 2025

Description. This work shall consist of preparing and resetting existing survey markers and survey marker vaults at the locations shown on the plans and as described in Section 107.20 of the Standard Specifications. Survey markers may consist of section corners, subsection corners, or existing permanent survey markers.

Construction Requirements. Survey markers anticipated to be impacted by the contract are included in the plans. If additional survey markers are discovered in the field, the Contractor shall notify the Engineer, so they can be documented by District 6 Surveys before being removed.

The Contractor shall contact District 6, Chief of Surveys at (217) 782-8707 seven days prior to the start of construction to prepare impacted survey markers. Upon completion of the final HMA surface lift, the Engineer shall contact the Chief of Surveys for purposes of resetting impacted survey markers.

The Contractor will be responsible for providing the traffic control necessary for district survey personnel to prepare and reset the affected survey markers.

Basis of Payment. The costs incurred by the Contractor to provide the traffic control required for District 6 survey personnel to prepare and reset section corners shall be considered included in the contract unit bid prices for the various items of work involved, and no additional compensation will be allowed.

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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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BITUMINOUS MATERIALS COST ADJUSTMENTS (BDE)

Effective: November 2, 2006 Revised: August 1, 2017

Description. Bituminous material cost adjustments will be made to provide additional compensation to the Contractor, or credit to the Department, for fluctuations in the cost of bituminous materials when optioned by the Contractor. The bidder shall indicate with their bid whether or not this special provision will be part of the contract.

The adjustments shall apply to permanent and temporary hot-mix asphalt (HMA) mixtures, bituminous surface treatments (cover and seal coats), and preventative maintenance type surface treatments that are part of the original proposed construction, or added as extra work and paid for by agreed unit prices. The adjustments shall not apply to bituminous prime coats, tack coats, crack filling/sealing, joint filling/sealing, or extra work paid for at a lump sum price or by force account.

Method of Adjustment. Bituminous materials cost adjustments will be computed as follows.

CA = (BPIP - BPIL) x (%ACV / 100) x Q

Where: CA = Cost Adjustment, $.

BPIP = Bituminous Price Index, as published by the Department for the month the work is performed, $/ton ($/metric ton).

BPIL = Bituminous Price Index, as published by the Department for the month prior to the letting for work paid for at the contract price; or for the month the agreed unit price letter is submitted by the Contractor for extra work paid for by agreed unit price, $/ton ($/metric ton).

%ACV = Percent of virgin Asphalt Cement in the Quantity being adjusted. For HMA mixtures, the % ACV will be determined from the adjusted job mix formula. For bituminous materials applied, a performance graded or cutback asphalt will be considered to be 100% ACV and undiluted emulsified asphalt will be considered to be 65% ACV.

Q = Authorized construction Quantity, tons (metric tons) (see below).

For HMA mixtures measured in square yards: Q, tons = A x D x (Gmb x 46.8) / 2000. For HMA mixtures measured in square meters: Q, metric tons = A x D x (Gmb x 1) / 1000. When computing adjustments for full-depth HMA pavement, separate calculations will be made for the binder and surface courses to account for their different Gmb and % ACV.

For bituminous materials measured in gallons: Q, tons = V x 8.33 lb/gal x SG / 2000 For bituminous materials measured in liters: Q, metric tons = V x 1.0 kg/L x SG / 1000

Where: A = Area of the HMA mixture, sq yd (sq m).

D = Depth of the HMA mixture, in. (mm).

Gmb = Average bulk specific gravity of the mixture, from the approved mix design.

V = Volume of the bituminous material, gal (L).

SG = Specific Gravity of bituminous material as shown on the bill of lading.

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Basis of Payment. Bituminous materials cost adjustments may be positive or negative but will only be made when there is a difference between the BPIL and BPIP in excess of five percent, as calculated by:

Percent Difference = {(BPIL – BPIP) ÷ BPIL} × 100

Bituminous materials cost adjustments will be calculated for each calendar month in which applicable bituminous material is placed; and will be paid or deducted when all other contract requirements for the work placed during the month are satisfied. The adjustments shall not apply during contract time subject to liquidated damages for completion of the entire 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”

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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)

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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.”

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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.*

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*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

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1014.01 General. Fibers used in concrete shall be Type II or Type III (polyolefin or carbon) according to ASTM C 1116.