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September 18, 2026 Letting

Notice to Bidders, Specifications and Proposal

Contract No. 46691 Various Counties Section D7 PVT MKR 27-04 Various Routes District 7 Construction Funds

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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.

September 18, 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:

Section D7 PVT MKR 27-04 Various Routes District 7 Construction Funds

Pavement markings at various locations throughout District 7.

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

VARIOUS ROUTES

SECTION D7 PVT MKR 27-04

VARIOUS COUNTIES

CONTRACT NO. 46691

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 Construction Layout Stakes

10 Use of Geotextile Fabric for Railroad Crossing 11 Subsealing of Concrete Pavements 12 Hot-Mix Asphalt Surface Correction 13 Pavement and Shoulder Resurfacing 14 Patching with Hot-Mix Asphalt Overlay Removal 15 Polymer Concrete 16 Reserved 17 Bicycle Racks 18 Temporary Portable Bridge Traffic Signals 19 Nighttime Inspection of Roadway Lighting 20 English Substitution of Metric Bolts 21 Calcium Chloride Accelerator for Portland Cement Concrete 22 Quality Control of Concrete Mixtures at the Plant 23 Quality Control/Quality Assurance of Concrete Mixtures 24 Reserved 25 Reserved 26 Temporary Raised Pavement Markers 27 Restoring Bridge Approach Pavements Using High-Density Foam 28 Portland Cement Concrete Inlay or Overlay 29 Portland Cement Concrete Partial Depth Hot-Mix Asphalt Patching 30 Longitudinal Joint and Crack Patching 31 Concrete Mix Design – Department Provided 32 Station Numbers in Pavements or Overlays i

TABLE OF CONTENTS

LOCATION OF PROJECT

DESCRIPTION OF PROJECT

COMPLETION DATE

TRAFFIC CONTROL PLAN

45 MIL HOT SPRAY THERMOPLASTIC PAVEMENT MARKING

BORROW AREAS, USE AREAS, AND/OR WASTE AREAS

FINAL CLEAN UP

FINAL INSPECTION AND PAYMENT

QUANTITIES

WORK ORDERS

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

COMPENSABLE DELAY COSTS (BDE)

DISADVANTAGED BUSINESS ENTERPRISE PARTICIPATION (BDE)

ILLINOIS WORKS APPRENTICESHIP INITIATIVE – STATE FUNDED CONTRACTS (BDE)

PAVEMENT MARKING (BDE)

PREFORMED PLASTIC PAVEMENT MARKING (BDE)

REMOVAL AND DISPOSAL OF REGULATED SUBSTANCES (BDE)

SHORT TERM AND TEMPORARY PAVEMENT MARKINGS (BDE)

SIGN PANELS AND APPURTENANCES (BDE)

SPEED DISPLAY TRAILER (BDE)

SUBCONTRACTOR AND DBE PAYMENT REPORTING (BDE)

SUBCONTRACTOR MOBILIZATION PAYMENTS (BDE)

SUBMISSION OF BIDDERS LIST INFORMATION (BDE)

SUBMISSION OF PAYROLL RECORDS – STATE CONTRACT (BDE)

SURVEYING SERVICES (BDE)

VEHICLE AND EQUIPMENT WARNING LIGHTS (BDE)

WEEKLY DBE TRUCKING REPORTS (BDE)

WORK ZONE TRAFFIC CONTROL DEVICES (BDE)

WORK ZONE WIDTH RESTRICTION (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 Various Routes, Section D7 PVT MKR 27-04, Various Counties, Contract No.

46691, and in case of conflict with any part, or parts, of said Specifications, the said Special Provisions shall take precedence and shall govern.

Various Routes Section D7 PVT MKR 27-04

LOCATION OF PROJECT

This contract will be on various routes throughout various counties in District 7 and as directed by the Engineer.

DESCRIPTION OF PROJECT

This project consists of repairing various widths of thermoplastic, hot spray thermoplastic, preformed plastic pavement, and modified urethane pavement marking lines and letters and symbols as well as grooving and removing existing pavement marking within the limits specified on each individual work order.

COMPLETION DATE

All work on this contract shall be completed on or before August 2, 2027. Should the Contractor fail to complete all work by August 2, 2027, the Contractor shall be liable in accordance with Article

108.09 of the Standard Specifications.

TRAFFIC CONTROL PLAN

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

Special attention is called to Articles 107.09, 107.14, and 107.15 of the Standard Specifications for Road and Bridge Construction, the following highway standards, and Recurring Special Provisions relating to traffic control:

Highway Standards:

701006 701011 701101 101106 701201 701301 701311 701400 701401 701406 701411 701426 701427 701428 701456 701501 701502 701601 701602 701606 701701 701901

Standard 701426-Special: This standard shall be used for striping operations where a multilane route needs to be closed for grooving and placing tape on bridge decks. “Detail C” should be utilized for this operation with the following additions. Provide a 1000’ taper, and place cones at 50’ centers or drums/barricades at 100’ centers through the closure. Provide one changeable message sign to be placed in advance of the lane closure as directed by the Engineer. This standard is used for daytime closures only. The Contractor will be required to install signs on both sides of the roadway. No additional compensation will be allowed for the extra signs.

During long line striping operations, a changeable message sign shall be used in conjunction with Standard 701426 at the Engineer’s discretion.

Standard 701427-Special: This standard shall be used for striping operations where a multilane route needs to be closed for grooving and placing tape on bridge decks. “Detail C” should be utilized for this operation with the following additions. Provide the length from the equation L= (W*S²/60); which W is the width of the offset in feet and S is the normal posted speed in MPH.

For the tapers, place cones at 25’ centers or drums/barricades at 50’ centers through the closure.

Provide one changeable message sign to be placed in advance of the lane closure as directed by the Engineer. This standard is used for daytime closures only. The Contractor will be required to install signs on both sides of the roadway. No additional compensation will be allowed for the extra signs.

The Contractor will not be allowed to have a lane restriction or conduct any type of operation that would impede the flow of traffic in a high volume area during peak hours. Work to be completed in a high volume area shall be done during nighttime hours between 7:00 PM and 7:00 AM. A high volume area, if applicable, will be shown on the work order and will be determined by the Engineer.

Conformance to these traffic control and protection standards and this Traffic Control Plan special provision will not be paid for separately, but the cost shall be considered included in the various contract pay items.

45 MIL HOT SPRAY THERMOPLASTIC PAVEMENT MARKING

This work shall consist of furnishing and applying spray thermoplastic pavement markings as shown on the plans. The materials shall be a mixture of resins and other materials providing an essentially nonvolatile thermoplastic compound especially developed for traffic markings. Spray thermoplastic pavement markings shall be applied only by contractors Approved Spray Thermoplastic Contractors list maintained by the Engineer of Operations and in effect on the date of advertisement for bids.

Ingredient Materials:

Binder. The binder shall consist of a mixture of synthetic resins, at least one of which is solid at room temperature. The total binder content of the thermoplastic compound shall be well distributed throughout the compound. The binder shall be free from all foreign objects or ingredients that would cause bleeding, staining, or discoloration. The binder shall be 25% minimum by weight of the thermoplastic compound. The binder shall be characterized by an IR spectra. Future shipments of binder will be checked by an IR spectra to verify that the binder has not been changed.

Pigment. The pigment used for the white thermoplastic compound shall be a high-grade pure (minimum 93%) titanium dioxide (TiO2). The white pigment content shall not be less than 10% by weight and shall be uniformly distributed throughout the thermoplastic compound.

The pigments used for the yellow thermoplastic compound shall be non-toxic, heat resistant, and color-fast yellows, golds, and oranges, which shall produce a compound meeting the requirements of FED 595 Color No. 33538. Pigments containing lead, chromium, cadmium, mercury, or other toxic heavy metals are not allowed.

Filler. The filler to be incorporated with the resins as a binder shall be a white calcium carbonate, silica or an approved substitute. Any filler which is insoluble in 6N hydrochloric acid shall be of a particle size as to pass a No. 100 sieve.

Glass Beads. The glass beads used as intermix beads with the hot spray thermoplastic pavement marking material shall meet the requirements of Article 1095.07. The glass beads shall be uniformly mixed throughout the material at a rate of no less than 25% by weight of the hot spray thermoplastic material and retained on a No. 100 sieve.

Characteristic Requirements: In the plastic state, the material shall not give off fumes that are toxic or otherwise injurious to persons or property. The manufacturer shall provide material safety data sheets for the product.

The temperature versus viscosity characteristic of the plastic material shall remain constant, and the material shall not deteriorate in any manner during reheating processes. There shall be no obvious change in the color of the material because of repeated heatings or from batch to batch.

The maximum elapsed time after application after which normal traffic will leave no impression or imprint on the new stripe shall be 30 seconds when the air and road surface temperature is approximately 70° +3 °F. After application and proper drying, the material shall show no appreciable deformation or discoloration, shall remain free from tack, and shall not lift from the pavement under normal traffic conditions within road temperature range of -20° to 150 °F. The stripe shall maintain its original dimensions and placement. Cold ductility of the material shall be as such to permit normal dimensional distortion due to traffic impact within the temperature range specified.

The material shall provide a stripe that has a uniform thickness throughout its cross section and has the density and character to provide a sharp line edge.

The thermoplastic compound after heating for four hours + five minutes at 375° +3 °F and cooled at 77 °F shall meet the following requirements for daylight reflectance and color using a color spectrophotomer with 45° circumferential/0° geometry, illuminant C, and 2° observer angle. The color instrument shall measure the visible spectrum from 380 to 720 nm with a wavelength measurement interval and spectral bandpass of 10 nm.

White: Daylight Reflectance (Y) 75% minimum Yellow*: Daylight Reflectance (Y) 42 – 59% *Shall match Federal 595 Color No. 33538 and chromaticity limits as follows:

X 0.490 0.475 0.485 0.530 y 0.470 0.438 0.425 0.456

Specific Gravity. The specific gravity of the thermoplastic material shall not exceed 2.15.

Softening Point. After heating the thermoplastic material for four hours + five min. at 375° +3 °F and testing in accordance with ASTM E28, the material shall have a minimum softening point of 180 °F as measured by the ring and ball method.

Tensile Bond Strength. After heating the thermoplastic material for four hours + five minutes at 375 °F, the tensile bond strength of a 0.0625-inch thick film drawndown at 375 °F to an unprimed, sandblasted PCC block tested at 75 °F +2 °F shall exceed 180 psi when tested in accordance with ASTM D4796-88.

Impact Resistance. After heating the thermoplastic material for four hours + five minutes at 375° + 3 °F, the impact resistance shall be a minimum of 50 inch pounds with no cracks or bond loss when a 0.0625 inch thick film drawdown is made at 375 °F on an unprimed, sandblasted PCC block, male indentor 5/8 inch, no female Die, and tested at 75° +2 °F when tested in accordance with ASTM D2794.

Yellowness Index. The white thermoplastic material shall not exceed a yellowness index of 12 when tested in accordance with ASTM D1925.

Packaging: The thermoplastic material shall be packaged in suitable containers which will not adhere to the product during shipment and storage. The container of thermoplastic material shall weigh approximately 50 lbs. Each package of material shall be stenciled with the manufacturer's name, the type of material (alkyd or hydrocarbon) and IDOT specification number, the month and year the material was packaged, and the lot number. Lot numbers must begin with the last two digits of the year manufactured and be sequential with lot 1. The label shall warn the user that the material shall be heated in the range of 350°-425 °F. The letters and numbers used in the stencils shall be a minimum of 1/2 inch in height.

The lot size shall be approximately 44,000 pounds unless the total order is less than this amount.

Storage Life: The material shall meet the requirements of this specification for a period of one year. The thermoplastic must also melt uniformly with no evidence of skins or unmelted particles for this one-year period. Any material not meeting the above requirements shall be replaced by the manufacturer.

Sampling and Testing: Unless otherwise provided, all materials shall be sampled and tested in accordance with the latest published standard methods of ASTM and revisions thereof, in effect on the date of the invitation for bids, where such standard methods exist. In case there are no ASTM standards which apply, applicable standard methods of AASHTO, the federal government, or of other recognized standardizing agencies shall be used.

The Department reserves the right to inspect the material either at the place of manufacture, at the destination, or at both places. If inspected at the place of manufacture, the manufacturer shall furnish facilities required for collecting and forwarding samples and shall also furnish facilities for testing the material during the process of manufacture, if required. Tests will be made by and at the expense of the Department. All material samples for acceptance tests shall be taken or witnessed by a representative of the Bureau of Materials and Physical Research and shall be submitted to the Engineer of Materials and Physical Research at 126 East Ash Street in Springfield at least 30 days in advance of the pavement marking operations. Random check samples may be taken at the jobsite at the discretion of the Engineer.

The Engineer will test and approve the basic ingredients.

The samples shall be labeled with the shipment number, lot number, date, quantity, and any other pertinent information. Samples shall be submitted in the following manner:

• Glass beads. At least three randomly selected bags or containers shall be obtained from each lot or shipment of glass beads. The content of each bag or container shall be passed through a large riffle sampler, thus splitting the material down until a representative 1-quart sample is obtained. A quart sample from each container shall be submitted in full quart friction-top metal containers for testing.

• Binder. One pint.

• Pigments. One pint.

• Filler. One pint.

• Thermoplastic. At least three randomly selected containers shall be obtained from each lot. A 10- pound composite sample of the three containers shall be submitted for testing and acceptance. The lot size shall be approximately 40,000 lbs. unless the total order is less than this amount.

Manufacturer's Responsibility: The manufacturer shall perform tests on a minimum of one sample per 10,000 pounds of thermoplastic produced. Minimum tests required shall be a softening point determination and color. Manufacturer's test results shall be submitted along with the thermoplastic sample to the Bureau of Materials and Physical Research. The manufacturer shall retain the test sample for a minimum period of 18 months.

The manufacturer shall furnish the Bureau of Materials and Physical Research with copies of bills of lading for all material inspected. Bills of lading shall indicate the consignee and destination, date of shipment, lot numbers, quantity, type of material, and name and location of source.

Material Acceptance: Final acceptance of a particular lot of thermoplastic will be based on the following:

• Compliance of ingredient materials with the specifications.

• Compliance of thermoplastic material with the specifications.

• Manufacturer's test results for each lot of thermoplastic have been received.

• Identification requirements are satisfactory.

Notification: The Contractor shall notify the Engineer 72 hours prior to the placement of the thermoplastic markings so an inspector can be present during the operation. At the time of this notification, the Contractor shall indicate the manufacturer and lot numbers of thermoplastic and glass beads that they intend to use. The Engineer will ensure that the approved lot numbers appear on the material package. Failure to comply with this provision may be cause for rejection.

Installation Requirements: Before applying thermoplastic, the Contractor shall remove any dirt, glaze, grease, or any other material that would reduce the adhesion of the thermoplastic to the pavement.

This thermoplastic material shall be readily renewable by placing an overlay of new material directly over old markings of the same material. Such new material shall bond itself to the old markings in a manner that no splitting or separation takes place. The Contractor shall remove all existing material that might cause premature failure of the new material.

The thermoplastic material shall be installed in a molten state by the spray method at a minimum temperature of 350 °F and a maximum temperature of 400 °F. Scorching or discoloration of material shall be cause for rejection by the Engineer. The machinery shall be constructed so that all mixing and conveying parts, up to and including the spray gun, maintain the material in the molten state. Thermoplastic pavement marking materials shall not be applied by the spray method when air and pavement surface temperatures are below 50 °F or when the surface of the pavement contains any evidence of moisture.

Unless directed by the Engineer, lines shall not be laid directly over a longitudinal crack or joint.

The edge of the centerline or lane line shall be offset a minimum distance of 2 inches from a longitudinal crack or joint. Edge lines shall be approximately 2 inches from the edge of pavement.

The finished center and lane lines shall be straight with the lateral deviation of any 10 foot line not to exceed 1 inch.

A primer sealer of the type recommended by the manufacturer of the thermoplastic material shall be applied on all PCC pavement surfaces and, if recommended by the manufacturer, on other types of pavement surface prior to the installation of the thermoplastic material. The primer shall be free of solvent and water prior to the thermoplastic application.

The thermoplastic material shall be applied at a thickness of no less than 0.045-inch but in no case shall it exceed a thickness of 0.050-inch. Finished lines shall be within a 1/4-inch of the width specified in the plans.

The thickness of the markings will be measured above the pavement surface at randomly selected points by the Engineer to determine conformance to these specifications. If the measurements show less than 0.045 inch, the Engineer will "chip" the edges of the markings at random points and measure the thickness of the chips to determine if the overall thickness of the markings is at least 0.045 inch. If the overall thickness or the thickness above the pavement surface is substantially in conformance with the thickness requirements, payment will be made at 100% of the contract unit prices involved. When the thickness at a given location is less than 0.045 inch, additional measurements will be taken on each side of such location at such intervals determined by the Engineer to determine the extent of the deficient portion of the marking. The Contractor shall then apply additional thermoplastic material and beads to bring the thickness of the markings to at least 0.045 inch.

Equipment Requirements: The application equipment used for placing lane and edge line on freeways shall be permanently mounted on a truck of sufficient size and stability to ensure a smooth straight application. The truck shall be equipped to carry a minimum of 4,000 pounds of molten thermoplastic. The equipment shall have the capability of automatically placing intermittent and continuous lines. The equipment shall be constructed to provide the various widths of pavement marking lines specified. The mounting shall allow the spray equipment to accurately follow road irregularities and produce lines of uniform dimensions.

The equipment used to install hot applied thermoplastic material shall provide continuous uniform heating to temperatures exceeding 400 °F and shall provide mixing and agitation of the material.

Conveying parts of the equipment between the main material reservoir and the dispensing device shall prevent accumulation and clogging. All parts of the equipment which comes in contact with the material shall be constructed for easy accessibility and exposure for cleaning and maintenance. The equipment shall operate so all mixing and conveying parts, including the line dispensing device, maintains the material at the plastic temperature. The use of pans, aprons, or similar devices to prevent die overruns will not be permitted.

A special kettle shall be provided for uniformly melting and heating the thermoplastic material.

The kettle must be equipped with an automatic thermostat control device and material thermometer for positive temperature control and to prevent overheating or under-heating of the material. The heating kettle and application equipment shall meet the requirements of the National Fire Underwriters and the National Fire Protection Association.

Inspection: The 45 mil hot spray thermoplastic pavement markings will be inspected following installation but no later than November 15 and inspected following a winter performance period that extends 180 days from November 15 in accordance with the provisions of Article 780.10 of the Standard Specification.

Method of Measurement: The lines will be measured for payment in feet of thermoplastic pavement marking lines applied, accepted, and measured in place. Double yellow lines will be measured as two separate lines.

Basis of Payment: This work will be paid for at the contract unit prices per FOOT for HOT SPRAY THERMOPLASTIC PAVEMENT MARKING of the line specified.

BORROW AREAS, USE AREAS, AND/OR WASTE AREAS

In addition to the provisions contained in Article 107.22 of the Standard Specifications, the Contractor shall submit all required documents to the District electronically. All photos shall be in color.

FINAL CLEAN UP

The Contractor shall be responsible for cleaning up the debris generated from the removal of existing pavement markings to the satisfaction of the Engineer before placing the new markings.

This work may be completed by a vacuum system. The Contractor shall dispose of the collected debris outside the state right-of-way. Each time the Contractor accomplishes work at any location, he or she will be required to clean up the work area before payment for that work will be made.

All costs due to compliance with this special provision will be included with the contract, and no additional compensation will be allowed.

FINAL INSPECTION AND PAYMENT

No payment will be made for a work order until it is inspected and approved in writing by the Engineer.

QUANTITIES

The quantities specified in this contract indicate the estimated amount of work required for the duration of this contract. This is merely an estimate to allow contractors to establish unit prices and permit the Department to determine the low bidder. It shall be understood that the unit prices of this contract shall prevail throughout the period of this contract regardless of the quantity.

WORK ORDERS

No work of any kind is to be performed by the Contractor unless a work order authorizing the work has been issued by the Engineer. A work order will show the date of issue, job number, location, code numbers, pay items, and quantity of such pay item. Only the amount of replacement of repairs shown on the work order is to be done by the Contractor. If at the time work is being done it appears that additional work is needed; a revised work order must be obtained. The Contractor shall notify the Engineer at least 72 hours before beginning any work in the field and shall obtain permission to begin such work.

Each work order may involve several locations within the district.

The Contractor shall complete all work on a work order within 45 days after the date of issue of the work order excluding Saturdays, Sundays, and holidays, unless otherwise extended in the work order or agreed to in writing between the Contractor and the Engineer.

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

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

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

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

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

Revise Article 302.02 of the Standard Specifications to read:

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

Item Article/Section

(a) Cement

(b) Water

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

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

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

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

(g) Fly Ash

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

(i) Bituminous Materials (Note 2)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Cement may be replaced with fly ash or ground granulated blast furnace (GGBF) slag according to Article 1020.05(c)(1) or 1020.05(c)(2), respectively, however the minimum cement content in the mixture shall be 170 lbs/cu yd (101 kg/cu m). Blends of coarse and fine aggregates will be permitted, provided the volume of fine aggregate does not exceed the volume of coarse aggregate. The Engineer will determine the proportions of materials for the mixture according to the “Portland Cement Concrete Level III Technician Course” manual. However, the Contractor may substitute their own mix design. Article 1020.05(a) shall apply, and a Level III PCC Technician shall develop the mix design.”

Revise Article 352.02 of the Standard Specifications to read:

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

(a) Cement (Note 1)

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

(c) Water

(d) Bituminous Materials (Note 2)

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

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

Revise Article 404.02 of the Standard Specifications to read:

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

(a) Cement

(b) Water

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

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

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

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

(g) Additives (Note 3)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Revise Article 583.01 of the Standard Specifications to read:

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

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

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

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

“ 583.03 General. This work shall only be performed when the air temperature is 45 °F (7 °C) and rising. The mixture for cement mortar shall consist of three parts sand to one part cement by volume. The amount of water shall be no more than that necessary to produce a workable, plastic mortar.”

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Revise Article 1002.02 of the Standard Specifications to read:

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

OPTION 1.

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

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

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

*To neutralize 200 ml sample.

(b) Acceptable limits for solids when tested according to the following.

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

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

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

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

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

(1) Unsoundness (ASTM C 151).

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

(3) Strength (ASTM C 109).

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Add the following Section to the Standard Specifications.

“SECTION 1014. FIBERS FOR CONCRETE

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

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

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

1014.03 Concrete Inlay or Overlay. Fibers shall be Type III. Fibers shall have a minimum length of 1.0 in. (25 mm), a maximum length of 2 1/2 in. (63 mm), and a maximum aspect ratio (length divided by the equivalent diameter of the fiber) of 150. The maximum dosage rate shall not exceed 5.0 lb/cu yd (3.0 kg/cu m). The minimum dosage rate shall be per the manufacturer’s recommendation.

1014.04 Bridge Deck Fly Ash, Ground Granulated Blast Furnace (GGBF) Slag, High

Reactivity Metakaolin, or Microsilica (Silica Fume) Concrete Overlay. Fibers shall be Type III. The dosage rate shall be a minimum of 3.0 lb/cu yd (1.8 kg/cu m), unless a field demonstration according to Article 1014.01 indicates that a lower dosage rate is necessary.

Based on the results of the field demonstration, the Department has the option to reduce the dosage rate of fibers, but the dosage will not be reduced to less than 2.0 lb / cu yd (1.2 kg/cu m).

1014.05 Bridge Deck Latex Concrete Overlay. Fibers shall be Type II or III. Fibers shall have a minimum length of 0.75 in. (19 mm), a maximum length of 1.75 in. (45 mm), and an aspect ratio (length divided by the equivalent diameter of the fiber) of between 70 and 100. The dosage rate shall be a minimum of 3.0 lb/cu yd (1.8 kg/cu m), unless a field demonstration according to Article 1014.01 indicates that a lower dosage rate is necessary. Based on the results of the field demonstration, the Department has the option to reduce the dosage rate of fibers, but the dosage will not be reduced to less than 2.0 lb/cu yd (1.2 kg/cu m).”

Add the following Section to the Standard Specifications:

“SECTION 1015. HIGH PERFORMANCE SHOTCRETE

1015.01 Packaged Shotcrete With Aggregate. The packaged shotcrete with aggregate shall be a pre-blended dry combination of materials for the wet-mix shotcrete method according to ASTM C 1480, Type FA or CA, Grade FR, Class I. The fibers shall be Type III according to Article 1014.01. The cement and finely divided minerals in the mixture shall be a minimum

6.65 cwt/cu yd (395 kg/cu m), and the portland cement shall not be below 4.70 cwt/cu yd (279 kg/cu m). Microsilica is required in the mixture and shall be a minimum of 5 percent by weight (mass) of cementitious material, and a maximum of 10 percent. Strength requirements shall be according to ASTM C 1480 except that the strength at 28 days shall be at least 4000 psi (27,500 kPa). Strength testing shall be according to ASTM C 1140. The air content as shot shall be 4.0 – 8.0 percent when tested according to AASHTO T 152, and the coarse aggregate shall be a maximum size of 1/2 in. (12.5 mm).

The packaged shotcrete shall have a water soluble chloride ion content of less than 0.15% by weight of cementitious material when tested according to ASTM C 1218 or AASHTO T 260.

The testing according to ASTM C 1480, ASTM C 1140, AASHTO 152, and ASTM C 1218 or

AASHTO T 260 shall be performed by an independent lab a minimum of once every 5 years, and the test results shall be provided to the Department. The Department will maintain a qualified product list. Batching and mixing shall be per the manufacturer’s recommendations.

1015.02 Packaged Shotcrete Without Aggregate. The packaged shotcrete that does not include pre-blended aggregate shall be according to Article 1015.01, except the added aggregate shall be according to Articles 1003.02 and 1004.02. The aggregate gradation shall be according to the manufacturer. The Department will maintain a qualified product list. Batching and mixing shall be per the manufacturer’s recommendations.”

Revise Section 1017 of the Standard Specifications to read:

“SECTION 1017. PACKAGED, DRY, COMBINED MATERIALS FOR MORTAR AND

CONCRETE

1017.01 Mortar. The mortar shall be high-strength according to ASTM C 387 and shall have a minimum 80.0 percent relative dynamic modulus of elasticity when tested according to AASHTO T 161. For prestressed concrete applications, the mortar shall have a water-soluble chloride ion content of less than 0.06 percent by weight of cementitious material when tested according to ASTM C 1218 or AASHTO T 260; and for non-prestressed concrete applications, the water soluble chloride content shall be less than 0.15 percent by weight of cementitious material. The testing according to ASTM C 387, AASHTO T 161, and either ASTM C 1218 or AASHTO T 260 shall be performed by an independent lab a minimum of once every five years, and the test results shall be provided to the Department. The Department will maintain a qualified product list. Mixing of the high-strength mortar shall be according to the manufacturer’s specifications.

1017.02 Concrete. The materials, testing, and preparation of aggregate for the “high slump” packaged concrete mixture shall be according to ASTM C 387. The mixture shall be air entrained, the slump shall be 5-10 in. (125-250 mm), and the coarse aggregate shall be a maximum size of 1/2 in. (12.5 mm). Strength requirements shall be according to ASTM C 387 except that the strength at 28 days shall be at least 4000 psi (27,500 kPa). The “high slump” packaged concrete mixture shall have a water soluble chloride ion content of less than 0.15% by weight of cementitious material when tested according to ASTM C 1218 or AASHTO T 260. The testing according to ASTM C 387, and either ASTM C 1218 or AASHTO T 260 shall be performed by an independent lab a minimum of once every 5 years, and the test results shall be provided to the Department. The Department will maintain a qualified product list. Mixing shall be per the manufacturer’s recommendations.

1017.02 Self-Consolidating Concrete. The materials, testing, and preparation of aggregate for the “self-consolidating concrete” packaged concrete mixture shall be according to ASTM C 387. The mixture shall be air entrained, it should be uniformly graded, and the coarse aggregate shall be a maximum size of 1/2 in. (12.5 mm). Strength requirements shall be according to ASTM C 387 except that the strength at 28 days shall be at least 4000 psi (27,500 Pa). Slump flow range shall be 22 in. (550 mm) minimum to 28 in. (700 mm) maximum when tested according to AASHTO T 347. The visual stability index shall be a maximum of 1 when tested according to AASHTO T 351. At the option of the manufacturer, either the J-Ring value shall be a maximum of 2 in. (50 mm) when tested according to AASHTO T 347 or the L- Box blocking ratio shall be a minimum of 80 percent when tested according AASHTO T 419. The hardened visual stability index shall be a maximum of 1 when tested according to AASHTO R 81.

The “self -consolidating concrete” packaged concrete mixture shall have a water soluble chloride ion content of less than 0.15 percent by weight of cementitious material when tested according to ASTM C 1218 or AASHTO T 260.

The testing according to ASTM C 387, AASHTO T 347, AASHTO T 351, AASHTO T 419, AASHTO R 81, ASTM C 1218 and AASHTO T 260 shall be performed by an independent lab a minimum of once every 5 years, and the…