IDOT 76U77-156.pdf

June 12, 2026 Letting

Notice to Bidders, Specifications and Proposal

Contract No. 76U77 MARION County Section 29-2(BDR,BRR,BJR) Route FAP 322 District 8 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 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:

MARION County Section 29-2(BDR,BRR,BJR) Route FAP 322 District 8 Construction Funds

Bridge repairs, deck repairs and joint replacement/repairs on SN 061-0077 carrying US 51 over IC Railroad.

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

FAP ROUTE 322 (US 51)

SECTION 29-2(BDR, BRR, BJR)

MARION COUNTY

CONTRACT NO. 76U77

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 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 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 i

TABLE OF CONTENTS

LOCATION OF PROJECT

DESCRIPTION OF PROJECT

SUBMITTAL OF EEO/LABOR DOCUMENTATION

INSTALLATION OF TEMPORARY CONCRETE BARRIERS AND/OR TEMPORARY BRIDGE RAIL

WIDTH RESTRICTION SIGNING

FILLING INLETS, TEMPORARY

COORDINATION WITH ADJACENT CONTRACT

BRIDGE DECK CONCRETE SEALER

STRUCTURAL STEEL REMOVAL

STRUCTURAL STEEL REPAIR

STATUS OF UTILITIES TO BE ADJUSTED

CLEANING AND PAINTING EXISTING STEEL STRUCTURES

CONTAINMENT AND DISPOSAL OF LEAD PAINT CLEANING RESIDUES

HOT DIP GALVANIZING FOR STRUCTURAL STEEL

BAR SPLICERS, HEADED REINFORCEMENT

AUTOMATED FLAGGER ASSISTANCE DEVICES (BDE)

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

COMPENSABLE DELAY COSTS (BDE)

DECK SLAB REPAIR

GUARDRAIL (BDE)

HOT-MIX ASPHALT (BDE)

HOT-MIX ASPHALT – LONGITUDINAL JOINT SEALANT (BDE)

ILLINOIS WORKS APPRENTICESHIP INITIATIVE – STATE FUNDED CONTRACTS (BDE)

PAVEMENT MARKING (BDE)

PERFORMANCE GRADED ASPHALT BINDER (BDE)

RAILROAD PROTECTIVE LIABILITY INSURANCE (BDE)

RIGHT OF ENTRY TO ILLINOIS CENTRAL – CANADIAN NATIONAL RAILROAD (IC-CNRR) PROPERTY

/ RAILROAD FLAGGERS

REMOVAL AND DISPOSAL OF REGULATED SUBSTANCES (BDE)

SHORT TERM AND TEMPORARY PAVEMENT MARKINGS (BDE)

SIGN PANELS AND APPURTENANCES (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)

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SURVEYING SERVICES (BDE)

TEMPORARY CONCRETE BARRIER (BDE)

TEMPORARY RUMBLE STRIPS (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)

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 322 (US 51), Section 29-2(BDR, BRR, BJR), Marion County, Contract No. 76U77, 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 322 (US 51) Section 29-2(BDR, BRR, BJR)

Marion County

LOCATION OF PROJECT

This project is located on US 51 over ICRR, north of Central City. The project is located in Marion County.

DESCRIPTION OF PROJECT

The project consists of bridge deck repairs, bridge repairs, bridge joint replacement, excavating and grading shoulders, shoulder widening, maintenance of traffic, and all incidental and collateral work necessary to complete the project as shown on the plans and as described herein.

SUBMITTAL OF EEO/LABOR DOCUMENTATION

Effective: April 2016

This work shall be done in accordance with Check Sheets No. 1, 3, and 5 of the IDOT Supplemental Specifications and Recurring Special Provisions and the “Weekly DBE Trucking Reports (BDE)” special provision, except as here-in modified.

PAYROLL AND STATEMENT OF COMPLIANCE:

Certified payroll (FORM SBE 48 OR AN APPROVED FACSIMILE) and the Statement of Compliance, (FORM SBE 348) shall be submitted by two methods:

1. By Mail (United States Postal Service): The ORIGINAL of the certified payroll and the Statement of Compliance for the Prime Contractor and each Subcontractor shall be submitted by mail to the Regional Engineer for District 8.

2. Electronically: Scan both the ORIGINAL of the certified payroll and the Statement of Compliance to the same PDF file, and email to the District at the email address designated by the District EEO Officer.

SBE 48 and SBE 348 forms shall be submitted weekly and will be considered late if received after midnight seven business days after the payroll ending date.

WEEKLY DBE TRUCKING REPORT:

The Weekly DBE Trucking Report (FORM SBE 723) shall be submitted electronically.

Scan the form to a PDF file, and email to the District at the email address designated by the District EEO Officer.

SBE 723 forms shall be submitted weekly and will be considered late if received after midnight ten business days following the reporting period.

MONTHLY LABOR SUMMARY & MONTHLY CONTRACT ACTIVITY REPORTS:

The Monthly Labor Summary Report (MLSR) shall be submitted by one of two methods:

1. For contractors having IDOT contracts valued in the aggregate at $250,000 or less, the report may be typed or clearly handwritten using Form D8 PI0148. Submit the ORIGINAL report by mail to the Regional Engineer for District Eight. Contractors also have the option of using the method #2 outlined below.

2. For contractors having IDOT contracts valued in the aggregate at more than $250,000, the report must be submitted in a specific “Fixed Length Comma Delimited ASCII Text File Format”. This file shall be submitted by e-mail using specific file formatting criteria provided by the District EEO Officer. Contractors must submit a sample text file to District 8 for review at least 14 days prior to the start of construction.

The Monthly Contract Activity Report (MCAR) may be typed or clearly handwritten using Form D8 PI0149.

The MLSR and the MCAR shall be submitted concurrently. If the method of transmittal is method #1 above, then both the MLSR and the MCAR shall be mailed together in the same envelope. If the method of transmittal is method #2 above, then the MCAR shall be scanned to a .pdf file and attached to the email containing the MLSR .txt file.

The MLSR and MCAR must be submitted for each consecutive month, for the duration of the project, and will be considered late if received after midnight ten calendar days following the reporting period.

REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF SUBCONTRACTOR:

The ORIGINAL and one copy of the Request for Approval of Subcontractor (FORM BC 260A) shall be submitted to the District at the IDOT Preconstruction Conference.

SUBSTANCE ABUSE PREVENTION PROGRAM CERTIFICATION:

The ORIGINAL and one copy of the Substance Abuse Prevention Program Certification (FORM BC 261) shall be submitted to the District at the IDOT Preconstruction Conference.

The Contractor is required to follow submittal procedures as provided by the EEO Officer at the preconstruction conference and to follow all revisions to those procedures as issued thereafter.

If a report is rejected, it is the Contractor’s responsibility to make required adjustments and/or corrections and resubmit the report. Reports not submitted and accepted within the established timeframes will be considered late.

Disclosure of this information is necessary to accomplish the statutory purpose as outlined under 23CFR part 230 and 41CFR part 60.4 and the Illinois Human Rights Act. Disclosure of this information is REQUIRED. Failure to comply with this special provision may result in the withholding of payments to the Contractor and/or cancellation, termination, or suspension of the contract in whole or part.

This special provision must be included in each subcontract agreement.

ALL HARD COPY FORMS TO BE SUBMITTED TO:

Region 5 Engineer Illinois Department of Transportation

ATTN: EEO/LABOR OFFICE

1102 Eastport Plaza Drive Collinsville, IL 62234-6198

Compliance with this special provision shall be included in the cost of the contract, and no additional compensation will be allowed for any costs incurred.

TRAFFIC CONTROL PLAN

Effective: July 12, 1993 Revised: May 12, 1997

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 “National Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices for Streets and Highways”, Illinois Supplement to the National Manual of Uniform Traffic Control Devices, 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 for Road and Bridge Construction” and the following highway standards relating to traffic control:

701311 701321 701326 701901

In addition, the following special provision(s) will also govern traffic control for this project:

Automated Flagger Assistance Devices Vehicle and Equipment Warning Lights Work Zone Traffic Control Devices

Installation of Temporary Concrete Barriers and/or Temporary Bridge Rail Temporary Traffic Signal Timing (Special) Width Restriction Signing

INSTALLATION OF TEMPORARY CONCRETE BARRIERS AND/OR TEMPORARY BRIDGE

RAIL

Effective: May 18, 1993 Revised: November 1, 2006

The following procedure and traffic control shall be used for the placement, relocation, and removal of temporary concrete barrier and/or temporary bridge rail on this project:

Placement of Temporary Concrete Barrier and/or Temporary Bridge Rail:

1. Erect Standard 701321 as shown on the plans for stage 1 construction except for the temporary concrete barrier and/or temporary bridge rail.

2. Place the temporary traffic signals in the red flash mode.

3. Close the stage 1 construction lane to traffic, and route two-way traffic over the stage 1 traffic lane. One flagman will be required at each end of the lane closure at all times to direct traffic.

4. Erect the temporary concrete barrier and/or temporary bridge rail in the stage 1 location beginning at the approach end of the lane closure and proceeding to the departure end.

Relocation of Temporary Concrete Barrier and/or Temporary Bridge Rail:

1. When stage 1 construction is complete, relocate temporary concrete barrier tapers parallel to the roadway centerline beginning at the departure end and proceeding to the approach end. Place cones at 25 ft centers to establish temporary tapers to close the stage 2 construction lane to traffic and route traffic over the stage 2 traffic lane.

2. Place the temporary concrete barrier and/or temporary bridge rail in the stage 2 location starting with the approach end and proceed to the departure end.

3. This procedure shall be followed for any adjustment of temporary concrete barrier and/or bridge rail during any stage.

Removal of the Temporary Concrete Barrier and/or Temporary Bridge Rail:

1. When stage 2 construction is completed, remove the temporary concrete barrier and/or temporary bridge rail beginning at the departure end of the lane closure and proceeding to the approach end. Place cones at 25 ft centers to delineate the closed lane until all the temporary concrete barrier and/or bridge rail is removed.

2. Remove Standard 701321, and route two-way traffic over the structure.

Additional Requirements During Placement, Relocation, and Removal of Temporary Concrete Barrier and/or Temporary Bridge Rail:

1. One lane of traffic shall be maintained at all times.

2. Workers and equipment will not be permitted to encroach on the lane open to traffic.

3. Any length of temporary concrete barrier and/or temporary bridge rail not completed in a one-day time period shall be protected by barricades with steady-burning lights at 25 ft centers until the barrier work is complete. A temporary attenuator shall be placed on the end of any length of temporary concrete barrier and/or temporary bridge rail not completed.

4. Traffic control devices, as specified on the plans for Standard 701321, shall be placed on all temporary concrete barrier and/or temporary bridge rail in use overnight.

The cost of complying with this procedure shall be considered included in the cost of Temporary Concrete Barrier, Relocating Temporary Concrete Barrier, and/or Temporary Bridge Rail outlined in the plans.

WIDTH RESTRICTION SIGNING

This work shall consist of width restriction signage as shown on the plans and as described herein.

All signs required will be supplied to the Contractor by the Department. The Contractor shall give the Department’s Bureau of Operations two weeks notice for the signs. Contact Jean Slape at 618-394-2189. The Contractor shall pick up the signs at the T.M. Building in Fairview Heights and return them upon completion of the contract.

The Contractor shall furnish the posts and erect the signs at the locations shown on the plans as direct by the Engineer. The posts shall remain the property of the Contractor. The height to the bottom of the lowest sign shall not be less than 6 feet.

This work will be paid for at the contract unit price per LUMP SUM for WIDTH RESTRICTION

SIGNING.

FILLING INLETS, TEMPORARY

This work shall consist of temporarily filling the approach shoulder inlets for stage construction traffic and at the completion of work restoring the inlets to original or better working order to the satisfaction of the Engineer. This work shall involve storing the existing drain grate inside the inlet box, filling the approach shoulder inlet with CA 6 within 2 inches of the top and placing 2 inches of HMA surface course for the driving surface over the inlet box. Once the project is complete, the inlet box shall be cleaned and flushed, the material disposed of according to Section 440 of the Standard Specifications, and the grate replaced. This work shall be measured for payment as each inlet to be filled.

This work will be paid for at the contract unit price per EACH for FILLING INLETS, TEMPORARY.

COORDINATION WITH ADJACENT CONTRACT

Description. This work consists of coordinating construction activities with another IDOT contract located within or adjacent to the project limits. Another contract (Letting Date: 2/27/26) is anticipated to be under construction concurrently with this project. The Contractor shall coordinate operations, including but not limited to:

•Traffic control staging

• Lane closures

• Haul routes

• Access to local roads, businesses, and railroad facilities

• Utility adjustments

• Construction sequencing

The Engineer will determine priority of operations if conflicts arise.

The Contractor shall attend coordination meetings as required by the Engineer.

Basis of Payment. Coordination with adjacent contracts shall be considered included in the cost of the contract, and no additional compensation will be allowed.

BRIDGE DECK CONCRETE SEALER

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

Materials. Materials shall be according to the following.

Item Article/Section

(a) Concrete Sealer ………………………………………………

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

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

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

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

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

The concrete surface moisture condition state shall be dry. Pavement moisture shall be checked by the following procedure. Tape the edges of a square foot of plastic to the pavement surface.

Allow the plastic to stand for 15 minutes. After 15 minutes, observe the plastic for drops of moisture. If moisture is present and the drop sizes are larger than a pencil eraser, the pavement moisture is too high and bridge deck concrete sealer shall not be applied. Do not apply when inclement weather is anticipated within 12 hours.

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

Distribution sprayers shall include a skirting system to control overspray. Material shall be brushed or squeegeed for even distribution. When two applications are required, let the surface absorb the sealer and follow-up immediately with a second application before the surface dries;

wet on wet method. Redistribute any puddles or free-standing material. The bridge deck concrete sealer shall be applied according to the manufacturer’s instructions, and information provided on the approved list of concrete sealers. The final total coverage rate shall not exceed 400 sq. ft./gal.

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

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

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

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

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

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

BRIDGE DECK CONCRETE SEALER.

STRUCTURAL STEEL REMOVAL

Description. This work shall consist of the satisfactory removal and disposal of structural steel members as shown on the plans. This work shall be performed according to Section 501 of the Standard Specifications.

Burning of existing rivets or bolts will only be allowed near steel surfaces which are to be removed and discarded. Burning of existing rivets or bolts will not be allowed for members to remain in place and members that are to be removed and reinstalled at a later date. When burning of rivets or bolts is not allowed, the head of the rivet or bolt shall be sheared off, and the shank driven or drilled out. Extreme care shall be taken while removing the rivets or bolts so as not to damage the existing structural steel which is to remain. Unless noted otherwise on the plans, the cost of rivet and bolt removal shall be included in this item. All damage to existing members which are to remain shall be repaired or replaced to the satisfaction of the Engineer. Repair or replacement of damaged members shall be at the Contractor’s expense with no additional cost to the State.

Method of Measurement. Structural steel removal will not be measured for payment. Payment will be based upon the pounds of structural steel removal shown on the plans.

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

STRUCTURAL STEEL REMOVAL.

STRUCTURAL STEEL REPAIR

Description. This work shall consist of furnishing all labor, equipment, and materials necessary to furnish, install, and paint steel repair plates and members, according to Section 505 and 506, and to remove and dispose of structural steel members as necessary according to Section 501 of the Standard Specifications, as indicated on the plans, and in this special provision.

Construction Requirements. If straightening is required for existing members designated for structural steel repairs, it shall be performed before connecting any new steel repair plates or members.

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. Field drilling of new holes in existing members shall use the holes in the new material as a template. 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 that are to remain in place or for 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.

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

STRUCTURAL STEEL REPAIR.

STATUS OF UTILITIES TO BE ADJUSTED

NO UTILITIES TO BE ADJUSTED

The above represents the best information of the Department and is only included for the convenience of the bidder. The applicable provisions of Sections 102, 103, and Articles 105.07 and 107.20 of the Standard Specifications for Road and Bridge Construction shall apply.

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

CLEANING AND PAINTING EXISTING STEEL STRUCTURES

Effective: October 2, 2001 Revised: October 17, 2025

Description. This work shall consist of the preparation of all designated metal surfaces by the method(s) specified on the plans. This work also includes the painting of those designated surfaces. This work also includes caulking locations designated on the plans and painting with the paint system(s) specified on the plans. The Contractor shall furnish all materials, equipment, labor, and other essentials necessary to accomplish this work and all other work described herein and as directed by the Engineer.

Materials. All materials to be used on an individual structure shall be produced by the same manufacturer.

The Bureau of Materials and Physical Research has established a list of all products that have met preliminary requirements. Each batch of material, except for the penetrating sealer, shall be tested and assigned a CMMS approval number before use. The specified colors shall be produced in the coating manufacturer’s facility. Tinting of the coating after it leaves the manufacturer’s facility is not allowed.

The paint materials shall meet the following requirements of the Standard Specification and as noted below:

Item Article

(a) Waterborne Acrylic 1008.04

(b) Aluminum Epoxy Mastic 1008.03

(c) Organic Zinc Rich Primer 1008.05

(d) Epoxy/ Aliphatic Urethane 1008.05

(e) Penetrating Sealer (Note 1)

(f) Moisture Cured Zinc Rich Urethane Primer (Note 2)

(g) Moisture Cured Aromatic/Aliphatic Urethane (Note 2)

(h) Moisture Cured Penetrating Sealer (Note 3)

(i) Caulk (Polyurethane Joint Sealant) 1050.04

Note 1: The Epoxy Penetrating Sealer shall be a cross-linked multi component sealer. The sealer shall have the following properties:

(a) The volume solids shall be 98 percent (plus or minus 2 percent).

(b) Shall be clear or slightly tinted color.

Note 2: These material requirements shall be according to the Special Provision for the Moisture

Cured Urethane Paint System.

Note 3: The Moisture Cured Penetrating Sealer manufacturer’s certification will be required.

Submittals. The Contractor shall submit for Engineer review and acceptance, the following plans and information for completing the work. The submittals shall be provided within 30 days of execution of the contract unless given written permission by the Engineer to submit them at a later date. Work cannot proceed until the submittals are accepted by the Engineer. Details for each of the plans are presented within the body of this specification.

a) Contractor/Personnel Qualifications. Evidence of Contractor qualifications and the names and qualifications/experience/training of the personnel managing and implementing the Quality Control program and conducting the quality control tests, and certifications for the CAS (Coating Application Specialists) on SSPC-QP1 and QP2 projects.

b) Quality Control (QC) Program. The QC Program shall identify the following: the instrumentation that will be used, a schedule of required measurements and observations, procedures for correcting unacceptable work, and procedures for improving surface preparation and painting quality as a result of quality control findings. The program shall incorporate at a minimum, the IDOT Quality Control Daily Report form, or a Contractor form (paper or electronic) that provides equivalent information.

c) Inspection Access Plan. The inspection access plan for use by Contractor QC personnel for ongoing inspections and by the Engineer during Quality Assurance (QA) observations.

d) Surface Preparation/Painting Plan. The surface preparation/painting plan shall include the methods of surface preparation and type of equipment to be utilized for washing, hand/power tool cleaning, removal of rust, mill scale, paint or foreign matter, abrasive blast or water jetting, and remediation of chloride. If detergents, additives, or inhibitors are incorporated into the water, the Contractor shall include the names of the materials and Safety Data Sheets (SDS). The Contractor shall identify the solvents proposed for solvent cleaning together with SDS.

If cleaning and painting over existing galvanized surfaces are specified, the plan shall address surface preparation, painting, and touch up/repair of the galvanized surfaces.

The plan shall also include the methods of coating application and equipment to be utilized.

If the Contractor proposes to heat or dehumidify the containment, the methods and equipment proposed for use shall be included in the Plan for the Engineer’s consideration.

e) Paint Manufacturer Certifications and Letters. When a sealer is used, the Contractor shall provide the manufacturer’s certification of compliance with IDOT testing requirements listed under “Materials” above. A certification regarding the compatibility of the sealer with the specified paint system shall also be included.

When rust inhibitors are used, the Contractor shall provide a letter from the coating manufacturer indicating that the inhibitor is compatible with and will not adversely affect the performance of the coating system.

If the use of a chemical soluble salt remover is proposed by the Contractor, provide a letter from the coating manufacturer indicating that the material will not adversely affect the performance of the coating system.

The paint manufacturer's most recent application and thinning instructions, SDS and product data sheets shall be provided, with specific attention drawn to storage temperatures, and the temperatures of the material, surface and ambient air at the time of application.

A letter or written instructions from the coating manufacturer shall be provided indicating the length of time that each coat must be protected from cold or inclement weather (e.g., exposure to rain) during its drying period, the maximum recoat time for each coat, and the steps necessary to prepare each coat for overcoating if the maximum recoat time is exceeded.

f) Abrasives. Abrasives to be used for abrasive blast cleaning, including SDS. For expendable abrasives, the Contractor shall provide certification from the abrasive supplier that the abrasive meets the requirements of SSPC-AB1. For steel grit abrasives, the certification shall indicate that the abrasive meets the requirements of SSPC-AB3.

g) Protective Coverings. Plan for containing or controlling paint debris (droplets, spills, overspray, etc.). Any tarpaulins or protective coverings proposed for use shall be fire retardant. For submittal requirements involving the containment used to remove lead paint, the Contractor shall refer to Special Provision for Containment and Disposal of Lead Paint Cleaning Residues.

h) Progress Schedule. Progress schedule shall be submitted per Article 108.02 and shall identify all major work items (e.g., installation of rigging/containment, surface preparation, and coating application).

When the Engineer accepts the submittals, the Contractor will receive written notification. The Contractor shall not begin any paint removal work until the Engineer has accepted the submittals.

The Contractor shall not construe Engineer acceptance of the submittals to imply approval of any particular method or sequence for conducting the work, or for addressing health and safety concerns. Acceptance of the programs does not relieve the Contractor from the responsibility to conduct the work according to the requirements of Federal, State, or Local regulations and this specification, or to adequately protect the health and safety of all workers involved in the project and any members of the public who may be affected by the project. The Contractor remains solely responsible for the adequacy and completeness of the programs and work practices, and adherence to them.

Contractor Qualifications. Unless indicated otherwise on the contract plans, for non lead abatement projects, the painting Contractor shall possess current SSPC–QP1 certification.

Unless indicated otherwise on the plans, for lead abatement projects the Contractor shall also possess current SSPC-QP2 certification. The Contractor shall maintain certified status throughout the duration of the painting work under the contract. The Department reserves the right to accept Contractors documented to be currently enrolled in the SSPC-QP7, Painting Contractor Introductory Program, Category 2, in lieu of the QP certifications noted above.

Quality Control (QC) Inspections. The Contractor shall perform first line, in process QC inspections. The Contractor shall implement the submitted and accepted QC Program to ensure that the work accomplished complies with these specifications. The designated Quality Control inspector shall be onsite full time during any operations that affect the quality of the coating system (e.g., surface preparation and chloride remediation, coating mixing and application, and evaluations between coats and upon project completion). The Contractor shall use the IDOT Quality Control Daily Report form to record the results of quality control tests. Alternative forms (paper or electronic) will be allowed provided they furnish equivalent documentation as the IDOT form, and they are accepted as part of the QC Program submittal. The completed reports shall be turned into the Engineer before work resumes the following day. The Engineer or designated representative will sign the report. The signature is an acknowledgment that the report has been received but should not be construed as an agreement that any of the information documented therein is accurate.

Contractor QC inspections shall include, but not be limited to the following:

• Suitability of protective coverings and the means employed to control project debris and paint spills, overspray, etc.

• Ambient conditions

• Surface preparation (solvent cleaning, pressure washing including chalk tests, hand/power tool or abrasive blast cleaning, etc.)

• Chloride remediation

• Coating application (specified materials, mixing, thinning, and wet/dry film thickness)

• Recoat times and cleanliness between coats

• Coating continuity and coverage (freedom from runs, sags, overspray, dryspray, pinholes, shadow-through, skips, misses, etc.)

The personnel managing the Contractor’s QC Program shall possess a minimum classification of Society of Protective Coatings (SSPC) BCI certified, National Association of Corrosion Engineers (NACE) Coating Inspector Level 2 - Certified and shall provide evidence of successful inspection of 3 bridge projects of similar or greater complexity and scope that have been completed in the last 2 years. Copies of the certification and experience shall be provided. References for experience shall be provided and shall include the name, address, and telephone number of a contact person employed by the bridge owner.

The personnel performing the QC tests shall be trained in coatings inspection and the use of the testing instruments. Documentation of training shall be provided. The QC personnel shall not perform hands on surface preparation or painting activities. Painters shall perform wet film thickness measurements, with QC personnel conducting random spot checks of the wet film. The Contractor shall not replace the QC personnel assigned to the project without advance notice to the Engineer, and acceptance of the replacement(s), by the Engineer.

The Contractor shall supply all necessary equipment with current calibration certifications to perform the QC inspections. Equipment shall include the following at a minimum:

• Sling psychrometer or digital psychrometer for the measurement of dew point and relative humidity, together with all necessary weather bureau tables or psychrometric charts. In the event of a conflict between readings with the sling psychrometer and the digital psychrometer, the readings with the sling psychrometer shall prevail.

• Surface temperature thermometer

• SSPC Visual Standards VIS 1, Guide and Reference Photographs for Steel Surfaces

Prepared by Dry Abrasive Blast Cleaning; SSPC-VIS 3, Visual Standard for Power and Hand-Tool Cleaned Steel; SSPC-VIS 4, Guide and Reference Photographs for Steel Prepared by Water Jetting, and/or SSPC-VIS 5, Guide and Reference Photographs for Steel Prepared by Wet Abrasive Blast Cleaning, as applicable.

• Test equipment for determining abrasive cleanliness (oil content and water-soluble contaminants) according to SSPC abrasive specifications AB1, AB2, and AB3.

• Commercially available putty knife of a minimum thickness of 40 mils (1mm) and a width between 1 and 3 in. (25 and 75 mm). Note that the putty knife is only required for projects in which the existing coating is being feathered and tested with a dull putty knife.

• Testex Press-O-Film Replica Tape and Micrometer compliant with Method C of ASTM D4417, Standard Test Methods for Field Measurement of Surface Profile of Blast Cleaned Steel, or digital profile depth micrometer compliant with ASTM D4417, Method B. In the event of a conflict between measurements with the two instruments on abrasive blast cleaned steel, the results with the Testex Tape shall prevail. Note that for measuring the profile of steel power tool cleaned to SSPC-SP15, Commercial Grade Power Tool Cleaning, the digital profile depth micrometer shall be used.

• Bresle Cell Kits or CHLOR*TEST kits for chloride determinations, or equivalent

• Wet Film Thickness Gage

• Blotter paper for compressed air cleanliness checks

• Type 2 Electronic Dry Film Thickness Gage per SSPC - PA2, Procedure for Determining

Conformance to Dry Coating Thickness Requirements

• Standards for verifying the accuracy of the dry film thickness gage

• Light meter for measuring light intensity during paint removal, painting, and inspection activities

• All applicable ASTM and SSPC Standards used for the work (reference list attached)

The accuracy of the instruments shall be verified by the Contractor's personnel according to the equipment manufacturer's recommendations and the Contractor’s QC Program. All inspection equipment shall be made available to the Engineer for QA observations on an as needed basis.

Hold Point Notification. Specific inspection items throughout this specification are designated as Hold Points. Unless other arrangements are made at the project site, the Contractor shall provide the Engineer with a minimum 4-hour notification before a Hold Point inspection will be reached.

If the 4-hour notification is provided and the Work is ready for inspection at that time, the Engineer will conduct the necessary observations. If the Work is not ready at the appointed time, unless other arrangements are made, an additional 4-hour notification is required. Permission to proceed beyond a Hold Point without a QA inspection will be granted solely at the discretion of the Engineer, and only on a case by case basis.

Quality Assurance (QA) Observations. The Engineer will conduct QA observations of any or all phases of the work. The presence or activity of Engineer observations in no way relieves the Contractor of the responsibility to provide all necessary daily QC inspections of his/her own and to comply with all requirements of this Specification.

The Engineer has the right to reject any work that was performed without adequate provision for QA observations.

Inspection Access and Lighting. The Contractor shall facilitate the Engineer’s observations as required, including allowing ample time to view the work. The Contractor shall furnish, erect and move scaffolding or other mechanical equipment to permit close observation of all surfaces to be cleaned and painted. This equipment shall be provided during all phases of the work. Examples of acceptable access structures include:

• Mechanical lifting equipment, such as, scissor trucks, hydraulic booms, etc.

• Platforms suspended from the structure comprised of trusses or other stiff supporting members and including rails and kick boards.

• Simple catenary supports are permitted only if independent lifelines for attaching a fall arrest system according to Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) regulations are provided.

When the surface to be inspected is more than 6 ft. (1.8 m) above the ground or water surface, and fall prevention is not provided (e.g., guardrails are not provided), the Contractor shall provide the Engineer with a safety harness and a lifeline according to OSHA regulations. The lifeline and attachment shall not direct the fall into oncoming traffic. The Contractor shall provide a method of attaching the lifeline to the structure independent of the inspection facility or any support of the platform. When the inspection facility (e.g., platform) is more than 2 1/2 ft. (800 mm) above the ground, the Contractor shall provide an approved means of access onto the platform.

The Contractor shall provide artificial lighting in areas both inside and outside the containment where natural light is inadequate, as determined by the Engineer, to allow proper cleaning, inspection, and painting. Illumination for inspection shall be at least 30 foot-candles (325 LUX).

Illumination for cleaning and painting, including the working platforms, access and entryways shall be at least 20 foot-candles (215 LUX). General work area illumination outside the containment shall be employed at the discretion of the Engineer and shall be at least 5 foot-candles. The exterior lighting system shall be designed and operated so as to avoid glare that interferes with traffic, workers, and inspection personnel.

Surface Preparation and Painting Equipment. All cleaning and painting equipment shall include gages capable of accurately measuring fluid and air pressures and shall have valves capable of regulating the flow of air, water or paint as recommended by the equipment manufacturer. The equipment shall be maintained in proper working order.

Diesel or gasoline powered equipment shall be positioned or vented in a manner to prevent deposition of combustion contaminants on any part of the structure.

Hand tools, power tools, pressure washing, water jetting, abrasive blast cleaning equipment, brushes, rollers, and spray equipment shall be of suitable size and capacity to perform the work required by this specification. All power tools shall be equipped with vacuums and High Efficiency Particulate Air (HEPA) filtration. Appropriate filters, traps and dryers shall be provided for the compressed air used for abrasive blast cleaning and conventional spray application. Paint pots shall be equipped with air operated continuous mixing devices unless prohibited by the coating manufacturer.

Test Sections. Prior to surface preparation, the Contractor shall prepare a test section(s) on each structure to be painted in a location(s) which the Engineer considers to be representative of the existing surface condition and steel type for the structure as a whole. More than one test section may be needed to represent the various design configurations of the structure. The purpose of the test section(s) is to demonstrate the use of the tools and degree of cleaning required (cleanliness and profile) for each method of surface preparation that will be used on the project.

Each test section shall be approximately 10 sq. ft. (0.93 sq m). The test section(s) shall be prepared using the same equipment, materials and procedures as the production operations. The Contractor shall prepare the test section(s) to the specified level of cleaning according to the appropriate SSPC visual standards, modified as necessary to comply with the requirements of this specification. The written requirements of the specification prevail in the event of a conflict with the SSPC visual standards. Only after the test section(s) have been approved shall the Contractor proceed with surface preparation operations. Additional compensation will not be allowed the Contractor for preparation of the test section(s).

For the production cleaning operations, the specifications and written definitions, the test section(s), and the SSPC visual standards shall be used in that order for determining compliance with the contractual requirements.

Protective Coverings and Damage. All portions of the structure that could be damaged by the surface preparation and painting operations (e.g., utilities), including any sound paint that is allowed to remain according to the contract documents, shall be protected by covering or shielding. Tarpaulins drop cloths, or other approved materials shall be employed. The Contractor shall comply with the provisions of the Illinois Environmental Protection Act. Paint drips, spills, and overspray are not permitted to escape into the air or onto any other surfaces or surrounding property not intended to be painted. Containment shall be used to control paint drips, spills, and overspray, and shall be dropped and all equipment secured when sustained wind speeds of 40 mph (64 kph) or greater occur, unless the containment design necessitates action at lower wind speeds. The contractor shall evaluate project-specific conditions to determine the specific type and extent of containment needed to control the paint emissions and shall submit a plan for containing or controlling paint debris (droplets, spills, overspray, etc.) to the Engineer for acceptance prior to starting the work. Acceptance by the Engineer shall not relieve the Contractor of their ultimate responsibility for controlling paint debris from escaping the work zone.

When the protective coverings need to be attached to the structure, they shall be attached by bolting, clamping, or similar means. Welding or drilling into the structure is prohibited unless approved by the Engineer in writing.