ILDOT 62X38-008.pdf

Letting September 18, 2026

Notice to Bidders, Specifications and Proposal

Contract No. 62X38 Various Counties Section 2024-1004-LS Route FAI 80 Project NHPP-QAAM(243) District 1 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.

September 18, 2026 at which time the bids will be publicly opened from the iCX SecureVault.

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

Invitation for Bids as:

Contract No. 62X38 Various Counties Section 2024-1004-LS Project NHPP-QAAM(243) Route FAI 80 District 1 Construction Funds

(2.93-mile) This project consists of furnishing and installing landscaping including all incidental and ancillary work necessary to complete the project. Traffic will be maintained on I-80 using shoulder closures during the allowable off-peak hours. The improvement is in the Villages of Shorewood, and Minooka, within Grundy, Kendall and Will Counties.

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

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

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

By Order of the Illinois Department of Transportation

Gia Biagi, Secretary

FAI Route 80 (I-80)

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INDEX

FOR

SUPPLEMENTAL SPECIFICATIONS

AND RECURRING SPECIAL PROVISIONS

Adopted January 1, 2026

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

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

SUPPLEMENTAL SPECIFICATIONS

Std. Spec. Sec. Page No.

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

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

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RECURRING SPECIAL PROVISIONS

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

CHECK SHEET # PAGE NO.

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

3 X EEO

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

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

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

LOCATION OF IMPROVEMENT

DESCRIPTION OF IMPROVEMENT

COORDINATION WITH ADJACENT AND/OR OVERLAPPING CONTRACTS

COOPERATION BETWEEN CONTRACTORS

STATUS OF UTILITIES (D-1)

COOPERATION WITH UTILITIES

PUBLIC CONVENIENCE AND SAFETY (D1)

COMPLETION DATE PLUS WORKING DAYS (D1)

ENGINEER’S FIELD OFFICE TYPE A (SPECIAL) (D1)

TRAFFIC CONTROL PLAN

GENERAL REQUIREMENTS FOR WEED CONTROL SPRAYING (NATIVE AREAS)

WEED CONTROL, BASAL TREATMENT

WEED CONTROL, TEASEL

WEED CONTROL, NATIVE LANDSCAPE ENHANCEMENT

WEED CONTROL, PRE-EMERGENT GRANULAR HERBICIDE

KEEPING THE EXPRESSWAY OPEN TO TRAFFIC

FAILURE TO OPEN TRAFFIC LANES TO TRAFFIC (D-1)

TRAFFIC CONTROL AND PROTECTION (EXPRESSWAYS)

TRAFFIC CONTROL FOR WORK ZONE AREAS

KEEPING ARTERIAL ROADWAYS OPEN TO TRAFFIC (LANE CLOSURES ONLY)

SPEED DISPLAY TRAILER (D1)

TREE REMOVAL, ACRES (SPECIAL)

INTERSEEDING, CLASS 5 (MODIFIED) – SIMPLE SHORT POLLINATOR MEADOW

MOWING (SPECIAL)

MOWING CYCLES

SELECTIVE MOWING STAKES

WOODY PLANT CARE

PLANTING PERENNIAL PLANTS (MODIFIED)

PERENNIAL PLANT CARE

STORM WATER POLLUTION PREVENTION PLAN

COMPENSABLE DELAY COSTS (BDE)

CONSTRUCTION AIR QUALITY – DIESEL RETROFIT (BDE)

DISADVANTAGED BUSINESS ENTERPRISE PARTICIPATION (BDE)

REMOVAL AND DISPOSAL OF REGULATED SUBSTANCES (BDE)

SEEDING (BDE)

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SHORT TERM AND TEMPORARY PAVEMENT MARKINGS (BDE)

SOURCE OF SUPPLY AND QUALITY REQUIREMENTS (BDE)

SUBCONTRACTOR AND DBE PAYMENT REPORTING (BDE)

SUBCONTRACTOR MOBILIZATION PAYMENTS (BDE)

SUBMISSION OF BIDDERS LIST INFORMATION (BDE)

SUBMISSION OF PAYROLL RECORDS – FEDERAL AID CONTRACT (BDE)

SURVEYING SERVICES (BDE)

VEHICLE AND EQUIPMENT WARNING LIGHTS (BDE)

WEEKLY DBE TRUCKING REPORTS (BDE)

WORK ZONE TRAFFIC CONTROL DEVICES (BDE)

WORK ZONE WIDTH RESTRICTION (BDE)

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STATE OF ILLINOIS

SPECIAL PROVISIONS

The following Special Provisions supplement the "Standard Specifications for Road and Bridge Construction," adopted January 1, 2022, the latest edition of the "Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices for Streets and Highways," and the "Manual of Test Procedures for Materials" in effect on the date of invitation for bids, and the Supplemental Specifications and Recurring Special Provisions indicated on the Check Sheets included herein which apply to and govern the construction of FAI Route 80 (I-80), Project NHPP-QAAM(243), Section 2024-1004-LS, Various Counties, Contract No. 62X38 and in case of conflict with any part or parts of said Specifications, the said Special Provisions shall take precedence and shall govern.

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LOCATION OF IMPROVEMENT

This improvement begins at a point on the centerline of FAI 80 just east of Ridge Road to River Road for a total distance of approximately 15,500 feet (2.93 miles). The improvement is located in the Villages of Shorewood, and Minooka, within Grundy, Kendall and Will Counties.

DESCRIPTION OF IMPROVEMENT

Furnishing and installing landscaping Traffic will be maintained on I-80 using shoulder closures during the allowable off-peak hours The work shall include all incidental and ancillary work necessary to complete the project as shown in the plans and as described herein

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COORDINATION WITH ADJACENT AND/OR OVERLAPPING CONTRACTS

This contract abuts and/or overlaps with other concurrent contracts listed below. Each contract includes work items requiring close coordination between the various Contractors regarding the sequence and timing of execution of work items. This contract also includes critical work items that affect the future staging of traffic and completion dates of other contracts. These critical items along with completion dates are listed after each contract.

Contract 62R19 – ITS Integration Contract – Ridge Rd to Wheeler Ave and Gardner St to I-355

Critical items affecting the above contract: MOT

Completion Date: March 31, 2028

COOPERATION BETWEEN CONTRACTORS

The following should be added to Article 105.08:

The Department reserves the right to have work performed by other contractors and by Department forces and to permit public utility companies and others to perform work during the progress and within the limits of or adjacent to the work. The Contractor shall conduct its work in a manner and shall cooperate with such other parties to cause as little interference as possible with such other work and as the Department may also direct. If there is a difference of opinion as to the respective rights of the Contractor and others doing work within the limits of or adjacent to the work, the Engineer will decide the order and coordination of the work. The Engineer’s decision shall be final and binding on the Contractor. The Contractor shall make no claims against the Department for additional compensation due to delays or other conditions created by the operations of such other parties.

Coordination with Other Contractors. The Contractor is advised that certain operations will involve coordination with Department personnel and Contractors currently performing work on or adjacent to this project for the Department and other agencies. The Contractor shall cooperate to the fullest extent with the Department and the Contractors working on adjacent projects in compliance with Articles 105.07 and 105.08 of these Specifications.

The Contractor shall submit to the Resident Engineer a daily work schedule for the purpose of coordinating the Contractor’s activities for the next working day. The daily work schedule must be submitted by 3:00 p.m. the day prior. This schedule is necessary and shall be used by the Engineer to schedule inspections, material testing and checking of layout as part of the following day’s work. Failure to submit a schedule may result in uninspected work and therefore considered unacceptable.

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The daily schedule shall include the Contractor’s or Sub-Contractor’s planned work for that day including the location, description, scheduled work hours and pay items of work to be performed.

The schedule shall also include any material testing requests, layout check requests and all traffic control measures to be implemented for that day’s work.

The Department and the Engineer shall be notified in writing by the Contractor at least 48 hours prior to the start of any operation requiring cooperating with others. All other agencies, unless otherwise noted, will be notified in writing by the Contractor ten (10) days prior to the start of any such operation. The Contractor shall make no claims against the Department for additional compensation due to delays or other conditions created by the operations of such other parties.

STATUS OF UTILITIES (D-1)

Effective: June 1, 2016 Revised: April 1, 2025

Utility companies and/or municipal owners located within the construction limits of this project have provided the following information regarding their facilities and the proposed improvements.

The tables below contain a description of specific conflicts to be resolved and/or facilities which will require some action on the part of the Department’s contractor to proceed with work. Each table entry includes an identification of the action necessary and, if applicable, the estimated duration required for the resolution.

UTILITIES TO BE ADJUSTED

Conflicts noted below have been identified by following the suggested staging plan included in the contract. The company has been notified of all conflicts and will be required to obtain the necessary permits to complete their work; in some instances, resolution will be a function of the construction staging. The responsible agency must relocate, or complete new installations as noted below; this work has been deemed necessary to be complete for the Department’s contractor to then work in the stage under which the item has been listed.

STAGE

/LOCATION

TYPE DESCRIPTION

RESPONSIBLE

AGENCY

DURATION OF

TIME

NONE

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UTILITIES TO BE WATCHED AND PROTECTED

The areas of concern noted below have been identified by following the suggested staging plan included for the contract. The information provided is not a comprehensive list of all remaining utilities, but those which during coordination were identified as ones which might require the Department’s contractor to take into consideration when making the determination of the means and methods that would be required to construct the proposed improvement. In some instances, the contractor will be responsible to notify the owner in advance of the work to take place so necessary staffing on the owner’s part can be secured.

LOCATION TYPE DESCRIPTION OWNER

Crossing I-80 near 239+30

Gas 36” Metalic Pipeline ONEOK*

Crossing I-80 near 284+05

Petroleum 24” Petroleum Pipeline Enbridge

Crossing I-80 near 284+50

Petroleum 14” Petroleum Pipeline BP

Crossing I-80 near 299+40

Gas 36” Steel in 42” Steel

Casing Gas Main Kinder Morgan

Crossing I-80 near 301+15

Gas 30” Steel in 34” Steel

Casing Gas Main Kinder Morgan

Crossing I-80 near 308+35

Gas 30” Steel in 42” Steel

Casing Gas Main TC Energy

Crossing I-80 near 308+45

Gas 22” Steel Gas Main TC Energy

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The following contact information is what was used during the preparation of the plans as provided by the owner of the facility.

Agency/Company Responsible to

Resolve Conflict Name of Contact Phone E-mail address

AT&T Steven Pesola 630-573-5703 Sp9653@att.com

G4S / ISTHA Bill Mitchell 708-528-0128 bill.mitchell@adestagroup.com

Kinder Morgan Mark Cavazos, PE 713-420-4363 Mark_Cavazos@kindermorgan.com

ComEd Joseph Milani 708-208-9758 Joseph.Milani@ComEd.com

Century Link (Lumen)

Ben Pacocha 847-954-8250 ben.pacocha@lumen.com

METRO Fiber Taylor Rich 217-728-9056 trich@metrocomm.com

TC Energy Karen Macejewski 832-320-5414 karen_macejewski@tcenergy.com

Enbridge Shane Young 346-732-7291 Shane.young@enbridge.com

BP Blake Patrick 872-245-3915 Blake.Patrick@bp.com

ONEOK Kalli Ritterbush 405-433-1044 Kalli.Ritterbush@oneok.com

Nicor Joe Gaca 708-243-5317 JGaca@southernco.com

MCI/Verizon Joe Chaney 312-617-2131 joe.chaney@verizon.com

City of Joliet Allison Swisher 815-724-4230 aswisher@joliet.gov

New Lenox Brian Williams 815-215-4800 bwilliams@newlenox.net

Wolverine Gary Goben 773-879-7210 Gary_Goben@wplco.com

ExxonMobil (Mustang)

Craig Dixon 815-919-5174 Craig.dixon@exxonmobil.com

Comcast Bob Schulter or

Robert Stoll

224-229-5861 or

224-229-5849 Bob_Schulter@comcast.com

Village of Rockdale

Dan Malinowski

779-242-1094 or

779-242-1097 dmalinowski@willetthofmann.com

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The above represents the best information available to the Department and is included for the convenience of the bidder. The days required for conflict resolution should be considered in the bid as this information has also been factored into the timeline identified for the project when setting the completion date. The applicable portions of the Standard Specifications for Road and Bridge Construction shall apply.

Estimated duration of time provided above for the first conflicts identified will begin on the date of the executed contract regardless of the status of the utility relocations. The responsible agencies will be working toward resolving subsequent conflicts in conjunction with contractor activities in the number of days noted.

The estimated relocation duration must be part of the progress schedule submitted by the contractor. A utility kickoff meeting will be scheduled between the Department, the Department’s contractor, and the utility companies when necessary.

The contractor is responsible for contacting JULIE (or DIGGER within the City of Chicago) prior to any excavation work. Please note that IDOT electrical facilities are not part of the one-call locating services, such as JULIE or DIGGER.

If the contract requires the services of an electrical contractor, it is the contractor’s responsibility, at their own expense, to locate existing IDOT electrical facilities before commencing work. For contracts that do not require an electrical contractor, the contractor may request one free locate of IDOT electrical facilities by contacting the Department’s Electrical Maintenance Contractor.

Additional locate requests will be at the contractor’s expense.

The Department’s Electrical Maintenance Contractor must be notified at least 72 hours in advance of the work by calling 773-287-7600 or emailing dispatch@meade100.com to arrange for the locating of underground electrical facilities.

Please note, the marking of underground facilities does not absolve the contractor of their responsibility to repair or replace any facilities damaged during construction at their expense.

COOPERATION WITH UTILITIES

The Contractor is responsible for verifying the nature and status of all utility relocation work before preparing the Baseline Schedule. The Contractor shall take appropriate measures to ensure that construction operations do not interfere with utility facilities and relocation work. The Baseline Schedule shall reflect construction sequencing, which coordinates with all utility relocation work.

The Contractor shall be required to adjust the order of its work from time to time, to coordinate with utility relocation work, and shall prepare revised Baseline Schedule(s) as directed by the Engineer.

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PUBLIC CONVENIENCE AND SAFETY (D1)

Effective: May 1, 2012 Revised: July 15, 2012

Add the following to the end of the fourth paragraph of Article 107.09:

“If the holiday is on a Saturday or Sunday, and is legally observed on a Friday or Monday, the length of Holiday Period for Monday or Friday shall apply.”

Add the following sentence after the Holiday Period table in the fourth paragraph of Article 107.09:

“The Length of Holiday Period for Thanksgiving shall be from 5:00 AM the Wednesday prior to 11:59 PM the Sunday After”

Delete the fifth paragraph of Article 107.09 of the Standard Specifications:

“On weekends, excluding holidays, roadways with Average Daily Traffic of 25,000 or greater, all lanes shall be open to traffic from 3:00 P.M. Friday to midnight Sunday except where structure construction or major rehabilitation makes it impractical.”

COMPLETION DATE PLUS WORKING DAYS (D1)

Effective: September 30, 1985 Revised: January 1, 2007

Revise Article 108.05 (b) of the Standard Specifications as follows:

"When a completion date plus working days is specified, the Contractor shall complete all contract items and safely open all roadways to traffic by 11:59 PM on, October 31, 2028 except as specified herein.

The Contractor will be allowed to complete all clean-up work and punch list items within 10 working days after the completion date for opening the roadway to traffic. Under extenuating circumstances the Engineer may direct that certain items of work, not affecting the safe opening of the roadway to traffic, may be completed within the working days allowed for clean up work and punch list items. Temporary lane closures for this work may be allowed at the discretion of the Engineer.

Article 108.09 or the Special Provision for “Failure to Complete the Work on Time”, if included in this contract, shall apply to both the completion date and the number of working days.

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ENGINEER’S FIELD OFFICE TYPE A (SPECIAL) (D1)

Effective: December 1, 2011 Revised: May 1, 2013

Revise the first paragraph of Article 670.02 to read:

670.02 Engineer's Field Office Type A (Special). Type A (Special) field offices shall have a ceiling height of not less than 7 feet and a floor space of not less than 3000 square feet with a minimum of two separate offices. The office shall also have a separate storage room capable of being locked for the storage of the nuclear measuring devices.

The office shall be provided with sufficient heat, natural and artificial light, and air conditioning. Doors and windows shall be equipped with locks approved by the Engineer.

Revise the first sentence of the second paragraph of Article 670.02 to read:

An electronic security system that will respond to any breach of exterior doors and windows with an on-site alarm shall be provided.

Revise the last sentence of the third paragraph of Article 670.02 to read:

Adequate all-weather parking space shall be available to accommodate a minimum of twelve vehicles.

Revise the fifth paragraph of Article 670.02 to read:

Sanitary facilities shall include hot and cold potable running water, lavatory and toilet as an integral part of the office where available. Solid waste disposal consisting of seven waste baskets and an outside trash container of sufficient size to accommodate a weekly provided pick-up service. A weekly cleaning service for the office shall be provided.

Revise subparagraph (a) of Article 670.02 to read:

(a) Twelve desks with minimum working surface 42 inch x 30 inch each and twelve non-folding chairs with upholstered seats and backs.

Revise the first sentence of subparagraph (c) of Article 670.02 to read:

(c) Two four-post drafting tables with minimum top size of 37-½ inch x 48 inch.

Revise subparagraph (d) of Article 670.02 to read:

(d) Eight free standing four-drawer legal size file cabinets with lock and an underwriters' laboratories insulated file device 350 degrees one hour rating.

Revise subparagraph (e) of Article 670.02 to read:

(e) Twenty folding chairs and two conference tables with minimum top size of 44 inch x 96 inch.

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Revise subparagraph (h) of Article 670.02 to read:

(h) Three electric desk type tape printing calculator and two pocket scientific notation calculators with a 1000 hour battery life or with a portable recharger.

Revise subparagraph (i)(2) of Article 670.02 to read:

(i)(2) Telephones lines. Five separate telephone lines including one line for the fax machine, and two lines for the exclusive use of the Engineer. All telephone lines shall include long distance service and all labor and materials necessary to install the phone lines at the locations directed by the Engineer. The TELCOM company shall configure ROLL/HUNT features as specified by the engineer.

Revise subparagraph (j) of Article 670.02 to read:

(j) Two plain paper network multi-function printer/copier/scanner machines capable of reproducing prints up to 11 inch x 17 inch within automatic feed tray capable of sorting 30 sheets of paper. Letter size and 11 inch x 17 inch paper shall be provided. The contractor shall provide the multi-function machines with IT support for setup and maintenance.

Revise subparagraph (k) of Article 670.02 to read:

(k) One plain paper fax machine including maintenance and supplies.

Revise subparagraph (l) of Article 670.02 to read:

(l) Six four-line telephones, with touch tone, where available, and two digital answering machines, for exclusive use by the Engineer.

Revise subparagraph (m) of Article 670.02 to read:

(m) One electric water cooler dispenser including water service.

Add the following subparagraphs to Article 670.02:

(s) One 4 foot x 6 foot chalkboard or dry erase board.

(t) One 4 foot x 6 foot framed cork board.

Add the following to Article 670.07 Basis of Payment.

The building or buildings, fully equipped, will be paid for at the contract unit price per calendar month or fraction thereof for ENGINEER'S FIELD OFFICE, TYPE A (SPECIAL).

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TRAFFIC CONTROL PLAN

Effective: September 30, 1985 Revised: January 1, 2007

Traffic Control shall be according to the applicable sections of the Standard Specifications, the Supplemental Specifications, the "Illinois Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices for Streets and Highways", any special details and Highway Standards contained in the plans, and the Special Provisions contained herein.

Special attention is called to Article 107.09 of the Standard Specifications and the following Highway Standards, Details, Quality Standard for Work Zone Traffic Control Devices, Recurring Special Provisions and Special Provisions contained herein, relating to traffic control.

The Contractor shall contact the District One Bureau of Traffic at least 72 hours in advance of beginning work.

STANDARDS:

701001, 701006, 701106, 701101, 701301, 701306, 701311, 701427, 701501, 701601, 701901

DETAILS:

TC-10 TRAFFIC CONTROL AND PROTECTION FOR SIDE ROADS, INTERSECTIONS,

AND DRIVEWAYS

TC-17 TRAFFIC CONTROL FOR FREEWAY SHOULDER CLOSURES AND PARTIAL

RAMP CLOSURES

TC-18 FREEWAY/EXPRESSWAY SIGNING FOR FLAGGING OPERATIONS AT WORK

ZONE OPENINGS ON FREEWAYS/EXPRESSWAYS

SPECIAL PROVISIONS:

COOPERATION BETWEEN CONTRACTORS

FAILURE TO OPEN TRAFFIC LANES TO TRAFFIC (D1)

KEEPING ARTERIAL ROADWAYS OPEN TO TRAFFIC (LANE CLOSURES ONLY)

KEEPING THE EXPRESSWAY OPEN TO TRAFFIC

PUBLIC CONVENIENCE AND SAFETY (D1)

SPEED DISPLAY TRAILER (D1)

TRAFFIC CONTROL AND PROTECTION (EXPRESSWAYS)

TRAFFIC CONTROL FOR WORK ZONE AREAS

VEHICLE AND EQUIPMENT WARNING LIGHTS (BDE)

WORK ZONE TRAFFIC CONTROL DEVICES (BDE)

WORK ZONE WIDTH RESTRICTION (BDE)

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GENERAL REQUIREMENTS FOR WEED CONTROL SPRAYING (NATIVE AREAS)

Experience:

The Contractor shall have previous experience with the use of weed control chemicals. He/she shall have had at least three (3) season’s experience in ecological restoration and the ability to identify and differentiate between targeted weeds and vegetation to remain. The Contractor shall observe and comply with all sections of the Illinois Custom Spray Law, including licensing.

Equipment:

The equipment used shall consist of swiping gloves, wicks, wands, hand spray guns and /or backpack sprayers, plus any other accessories needed to complete the specified work as directed by the Engineer. Wick applicators, swiping gloves, or other such devices may be required to ensure herbicides are applied only to target species. If hand spray guns used are attached to spray vehicle, maximum speed of the spray vehicle during application of chemical shall be five

(5) miles per hour. In areas where a vehicle is needed to traverse the right-of-way, a four-wheel drive vehicle with flotation tires will be required to minimize damage to the ground surface.

Prior to beginning work, the Contractor shall obtain approval from the Engineer of the spraying equipment proposed for completing this work. The proposed equipment shall be in an operational condition and available for inspection by the Engineer at least two (2) weeks prior to the proposed starting time. If requested by the Engineer, the Contractor shall demonstrate the calibration of the equipment.

The equipment must provide consistently uniform coverage and keep the spray mixture sufficiently agitated or the work will be suspended until the equipment is repaired or replaced.

Spraying Areas:

This work includes roadsides and other types of right-of-way of various widths and gradients.

Spray areas often extend more than thirty (30) feet from the edge of the roadway, requiring both spray bar and hand gun applications.

When the description of work requires weed control of a stated species, such as teasel, the chemical shall be applied only to locations where the stated species is present. When the description of work requires general weed control within a bed or area, such as broadleaf weed control in turf, then the chemical shall be applied to the entire bed or area.

Exclusion of Spraying Areas:

Areas where weed control spraying is inappropriate or detrimental to the environment, desirable planting, or private property shall be excluded from the spray area.

Spraying will not be permitted over any drainage swales or waterways, or other areas where the chemical label prohibits application. Spraying within 150 feet of a natural area or site where endangered or threatened species occur.

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Responsibility for Prevention of Damage to Private Property:

The Contractor shall, at all times, exercise extreme caution to prevent damage to residential plantings, flower or vegetable gardens, vegetable crops, farm crops, orchard or desirable plants adjacent to the roadside.

The Contractor or Department receives a complaint; the Contractor shall contact a complaint within ten (10) days after receiving a claim for damages, either in person or by letter. The Contractor, or his authorized representative, shall make a personal contact with the complainant within twenty (20) days. The Engineer shall also be notified by the Contractor of all claims for damage he received and shall keep the Engineer informed as to the progress in arriving at a settlement for such claims.

Communication with the Engineer:

The Contractor is required to communicate with the Engineer to receive all required approvals in a timely way and to assure that the Engineer can accurately document the work performed.

It shall be the Contractor’s responsibility to assure that all chemical containers are opened and added to the spray mixture in the presence of the Engineer.

The Contractor shall obtain approval from the Engineer to proceed with spraying at each location 24 hours prior to the proposed spray operations.

Notification of Pesticide Application The Contractor will be required to properly provide notification of pesticide application as required by the IL Public Act 103-0976 (Pesticide Application on Rights-of Way Notification Act).

Two weeks prior to the application of pesticides, including but not limited to herbicides, insecticides, algaecides, and fungicides, the Contractor shall complete Operations form “OPER 758” which may be found at the following link: https://idot.illinois.gov/resources/forms.html

The Contractor shall return the completed form to the Engineer. The completed form will be uploaded on the IDOT website as required by the Department of Agriculture and IL Public Act 103-0976 at:

https://idot.illinois.gov/transportation-system/environment/natural-resources/roadside-maintenance/pesticide-application.html

The Contractor shall confirm submission of the form has been uploaded before starting spraying operations. Submissions will be sorted by District (One) and county (Cook, DuPage, Kane, Lake, McHenry, or Will). Allow at least a week for notifications to be uploaded.

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Pesticide Application Daily Spray Record The Contractor will be required to properly track pesticide applications as required by the ILG87 Permit. Reported data from this form will be collected and complied annually and reported to the IEPA as required.

Within 48 hours of the application of pesticides, including but not limited to herbicides, insecticides, algaecides, and fungicides, the Contractor shall complete and return to the Engineer, Operations form “OPER 2720”. OPER 2720 may be found at the following link:

https://idot.illinois.gov/resources/forms.html

WEED CONTROL, BASAL TREATMENT

Modified: December 14, 2017

Cut Stump Treatment To control resprouting of cut stumps of susceptible species, spray mixture must consist of 20% Herbicide Type A, 3% Herbicide Type B, and 77% basal oil. Apply with a backpack or knapsack sprayer using low pressures and a solid cone or flat fan nozzle. Spray the root collar area, sides of the stump, and the outer portion of the cut surface including the cambium until thoroughly wet, but not to the point of runoff. Spray mixture concentration should vary with size and susceptibility of species treated. Apply at any time, including winter months, except when snow or water prevent spraying to the ground line.

Low Volume Basal Bark Treatment To control susceptible woody plants with stems less than 6 inches in basal diameter, spray mixture must consist of 20 % Herbicide Type A, 3% Herbicide Type B, and 77% bark oil. Apply with a backpack or knapsack sprayer using low pressure and a solid cone or flat fan nozzle. Mixture should be applied from the root collar up to 18 inches. Spray the basal parts of brush and tree trunks in a manner which thoroughly wets the lower stems, including the root collar area, but not to the point of runoff. Herbicide concentration should vary with size and susceptibility of species treated. Apply at any time, including winter months, except when snow or water prevent spraying to the ground line or when stem surfaces are saturated with water.

Bark oil is for low-volume basal bark and stump treatments, to be used only with oil-miscible woody plant herbicides that permit dilution with oil on their labels. Follow all use directions and precautions on the label of the herbicide.

Description: This work shall consist of the application of a herbicide mixture to control undesirable brush areas along highway roadsides. The solution shall apply to areas for low volume basal treatment and cut stump treatment only.

Materials: The mixture shall contain twenty percent (20%) Herbicide Type A, three percent (3%) Herbicide Type B, and seventy-seven percent (77%) bark oil. Substitutions are allowable with herbicides of equal formulation. The mixture shall have the following formulation:

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Herbicide Type A

Active Ingredient:

triclopyr: 3,5,6-trichloro-2-pyridinyloxyacetic acid, butoxyethyl ester 61.6% Inert Ingredients 38.4%

TOTAL 100.00%

Herbicide Type B

Active Ingredient:

Isopropylamine salt of Imazapyr (2-[4,5-dihydro-4-methyl-4-(1-methylethyl)-5-oxo-1H-imidazol-2-yl] -3-pyridinecarboxylic acid)* 27.6% Inert Ingredients _72.4%

TOTAL 100.00%

*Equivalent to 22.6% (2-[4,5-dihydro-4-methyl-4-(1-methylethyl) -5-oxo-1H-imidazol-2-yl]-3-pyridinecarboxylic acid) or 2 pounds acid per gallon

The Contractor shall submit a certificate, including the following, prior to starting work:

The chemical names of the compound and the percentage by volume of the ingredients which must match the above specified formulation.

A statement that the material is in a solution which will form a satisfactory emulsion for use when diluted with oil for normal spraying conditions.

A statement that the herbicide, when mixed with oil, will be completely soluble and dispersible and remain in suspension with continuous agitation.

A statement describing the products proposed for use when the manufacturer of herbicide requires that surfactants, drift control agents, or other additives be used with the product. These tank mix additives shall be used as specified by the manufacturer. Required additives will not be paid for separately.

All material shall be brought to the spray area in the original, unopened containers supplied by the manufacturer.

Application Rate: The Basal Treatment solution shall be applied at the rate specified herein.

Additional information is located in Cut Stump Treatment and Low Volume Basal Bark Treatment within this contract.

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Method of Measurement: Weed Control, Basal Treatment will be measured for payment in gallons of diluted solution applied as specified. The gallons for payment will be determined based on the gallons specified on the label attached to the original container supplied by the manufacturer. The Engineer must be present during the preparation of solution.

Basis of Payment: Weed Control, Basal Treatment will be paid for at the contract unit price per gallon for WEED CONTROL, BASAL TREATMENT.

Bark oil for dilution of the mixture and additives required for application will not be paid for as separate items, but the costs shall be considered as included in the contract price for Weed Control, Basal Treatment and no additional compensation will be allowed.

WEED CONTROL, TEASEL

Modified: September 17, 2021

Description

This work shall consist of the application of a broadleaf herbicide for control of teasel and broadleaf weeds in turf when locations are near water. This work will primarily consist of spraying areas of various sizes. Some spot spray work will be required.

Materials

The broadleaf herbicide shall have the following formulation:

1. Active Ingredient:

Triclopyr: 3,5,6-trichloro-2-pyridinyloxyacetic acid, triethylamine salt

54.72%

2. Inert Ingredients

45.28%

TOTAL 100.00%

The Contractor shall submit a certificate, including the following, prior to starting work:

1. The chemical names of the compound and the percentage by weight of the ingredients which must match the above specified formulation.

2. A statement that the material is in a solution which will form a satisfactory emulsion for use when diluted with water for normal spraying conditions.

3. A statement that the herbicide, when mixed with water, will be completely soluble and dispersible and remain in suspension with continuous agitation.

4. A statement describing the products proposed for use when the manufacturer requires that surfactants, drift control agents, or other additives be used with the product. These tank mix additives shall be used as specified by the manufacturer. Required additives will not be paid for separately.

All material shall be brought to the spray area in the original, unopened containers supplied by the manufacturer.

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Application Rate

The broadleaf herbicide shall be applied at the rate of one (1) gallon per acre. The formulation shall be diluted with a minimum of twenty-five (25) gallons of water and applied as a mixture.

Water for dilution of the mixture will not be paid for separately.

Method of Measurement

Weed Control, Teasel will be measured for payment in gallons of undiluted herbicide applied as specified. Basis of Payment: Weed Control, Teasel will be paid for at the contract unit price per gallon. Water for dilution of the mixture and additives required for application will not be paid for as separate items, but the costs shall be considered as included in the contract unit price for Weed Control, Teasel and no additional compensation will be allowed.

WEED CONTROL, NATIVE LANDSCAPE ENHANCEMENT

Modified: January 5, 2018

Description

This work shall consist of controlling and/or removing weeds growing within native landscapes (prairies, savannahs, woodlands, wetlands, etc.). Various methods of weed control (hand weeding, hand trimming, spot spraying, wicking, etc.) may be required depending on the location, type of weeds, and size of weed infestation. These selective weed control areas may not be able to be treated with typical large roadside herbicide spraying equipment. Locations for selective weed control enhancement shall be as shown on plans and as designated by the Engineer.

The undesirable weeds (tree saplings, teasel, thistle, Phragmites, cattails, etc.) shall be removed and/ or treated with the appropriate weed control method approved by the Engineer prior to the start of work per location. Multiple weed species may be treated during each site visit. All herbicides shall be approved by the Engineer prior to the start of work.

All selective weed control enhancement areas shall be completed to the satisfaction of the Engineer with equipment, method, and/or herbicide approved by the Engineer. Disposal of material shall be done in accordance with Article 202.03.

Schedule

Individual weed species may be targeted and shall be spot sprayed during the appropriate growth stage. Weed control must be completed in a timely manner. When the Engineer directs the Contractor to control the weeds, the Contractor must begin the weed control operation within 7 days of notice.

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Equipment and Herbicides

Special equipment such as backpack sprayers, hand sprayers, and hand pruners may be required to conduct spot herbicide treatments and manual removal of weeds in small areas. All equipment shall be approved by the Engineer. The Contractor shall submit a certificate for all herbicides, including the following, prior to starting work:

1. The chemical names of the compound and the percentage by weight of the ingredients.

2. A statement that the material will form a satisfactory emulsion for use when diluted with water for normal spraying conditions.

3. A statement that the herbicide, when mixed with water, will be completely soluble and dispersible and remain in suspension with continuous agitation.

4. A statement describing the products proposed for use when the manufacturer requires that surfactants, drift control agents, or other additives be used with the product. These tank mix additives shall be used as specified by the manufacturer. Required additives will not be paid for separately.

All material shall be brought to the spray area in the original, unopened containers supplied by the manufacturer.

Application Rate

Follow manufacturer’s recommendation for the various herbicides.

Method

All weed control operations are to proceed in the direction of traffic flow.

If weeds or other undesirable vegetation threatens to introduce seed into naturalized areas, smother planted species, or in case of weeds exceeding growth of planted species, at the direction of the Engineer, the weeds shall be: spot sprayed, wicked, hand trimmed or uprooted, raked and removed from the area. Weeds shall be removed in a manner that does not damage the underlying native grasses and forbs.

The cut material from common reed (Phragmites australis), teasel species (Dipsacus spp.), and thistle species (Cirsium spp.) shall be removed and disposed of according to Article 202.03.

Remove litter, including plastic bags, paper, bottles, etc. prior to weed control. All weeds, litter, and debris removal must be complete to the satisfaction of the Engineer and disposed of according to Article 202.03. Damage to the native vegetation, such as ruts or wheel tracks more than 2 inches in depth, other plantings, or highway appurtenances caused by the weed control remediation operation shall be repaired at the Contractor’s expense and to the satisfaction of the

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Method of Measurement

The work will be measured in acres of surface area cared for to the satisfaction of the Engineer 15 calendar days after the work authorization date.

If the inspection discloses any work as being unsatisfactory, the Engineer will give the Contractor the necessary instructions for correction of same, and the Contractor shall immediately comply with such instructions and correct the unsatisfactory work within 7 calendar days. Removal and disposal of debris will not be measured separately but shall be considered included.

Areas not meeting the satisfaction of the Engineer shall not be measured for payment. Plan quantities are estimates only. Actual quantities will be measured in place. Agreement to plan quantities will not be allowed.

Basis of Payment

This work will be paid for at the contract unit price per ACRE for WEED CONTROL, NATIVE LANDSCAPE ENHANCEMENT. Payment for Weed Control, Native Landscape enhancement shall include all materials, equipment, labor, removal, disposal and incidentals required to complete the work as specified herein and to the satisfaction of the Engineer.

WEED CONTROL, PRE-EMERGENT GRANULAR HERBICIDE

Description: This work shall consist of spreading a pre-emergent granular herbicide in areas as shown on the plans or as directed by the Engineer. This item will be used in mulched plant beds and mulch rings.

Materials: The pre-emergent granular herbicide shall contain the chemicals Trifluralin 2% active ingredient and Isoxaben with 0.5% active ingredient. The herbicide label shall be submitted to the Engineer for approval at least seventy-two (72) hours prior to application.

Method: The pre-emergent granular herbicide shall be used in accordance with the manufacturer’s directions on the package. The granules are to be applied prior to mulching.

Apply the granular herbicide using a drop or rotary-type designed to apply granular herbicide or insecticides. Calibrate application equipment to use according to manufacturer’s directions.

Check frequently to be sure equipment is working properly and distributing granules uniformly.

Do not use spreaders that apply material in narrow concentrated bands. Avoid skips or overlaps as poor weed control or crop injury may occur. More uniform application may be achieved by spreading half of the required amount of product over the area and then applying the remaining half in swaths at right angles to the first. Apply the granular herbicide at the rate of 100 lbs/acre (112 kg/ha) or 2.3 lbs/1000 sq. ft. (11.2 kg/1000 sq. meters).

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Method of Measurement: Pre-emergent granular herbicide will be measured in place in Pounds (Kilograms) of Pre-emergent Granular Herbicide applied. Areas treated after mulch placement shall not be measured for payment.

Basis of Payment: This work will be paid for at the contract unit price per pound (kilogram) of WEED CONTROL, PRE-EMERGENT GRANULAR HERBICIDE which price shall include all materials, equipment, and labor necessary to complete the work as specified.

KEEPING THE EXPRESSWAY OPEN TO TRAFFIC

Effective: March 22, 1996 Revised: October 9, 2020

Whenever work is in progress on or adjacent to an expressway, the Contractor shall provide the necessary traffic control devices to warn the public and to delineate the work zone as required in these Special Provisions, the Standard Specifications, the State Standards and the District Freeway details. All Contractors’ personnel shall be limited to these barricaded work zones and shall not cross the expressway.

The Contractor shall request and gain approval from the Illinois Department of Transportation's Expressway Traffic Operations Engineer at www.idotlcs.com twenty-four (24) hours in advance of all daily lane, ramp and shoulder closures and 7 days in advance of all permanent and weekend closures on all Freeways and/or Expressways in District One. This advance notification is calculated based on workweek of Monday through Friday and shall not include weekends or Holidays.

Temporary shoulder and non-system interchange partial ramp closures are allowed weekdays between 9:00 A.M. and 3:00 P.M. and between 7:00 P.M. and 5:00 A.M or as approved by the Expressway Traffic Operations Engineer. Lane closures are normally not permitted during the day. Exact hours will be determined by the Expressway Traffic Operations Engineer.

Narrow Lanes and permanent shoulder closures will not be allowed between Dec. 1st and April 1st. Permanent shoulder closures per District Detail TC-17 will only be permitted if called for in the plans or as approved by the Expressway Traffic Operations Engineer.

All daily lane closures shall be removed during adverse weather conditions such as rain, snow, and/or fog and as determined by the Engineer. Also, the contractor shall promptly remove their lane closures when Maintenance forces are out for snow and ice removal.

Additional lane closure hour restrictions may have to be imposed to facilitate the flow of traffic to and from major sporting events and/or other events.

Private vehicles shall not be parked in the work zone. Contractor's equipment and/or vehicles shall not be parked on the shoulders or in the median during non-working hours. The parking of equipment and/or vehicles on State right-of-way will only be permitted at the locations approved by the Engineer.

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FAILURE TO OPEN TRAFFIC LANES TO TRAFFIC (D-1)

Effective: March 22, 1996 Revised: February 9, 2005

Should the Contractor fail to completely open and keep open all the traffic lanes to traffic in accordance with the limitations specified under the Special Provisions for "Keeping the Expressway Open to Traffic", the Contractor shall be liable to the Department for the amount of:

One lane or ramp blocked = $ 4,400 Two lanes blocked = $ 9,300

Not as a penalty but as liquidated and ascertained damages for each and every 15 minute interval or a portion thereof that a lane is blocked outside the allowable time limitations. Such damages may be deducted by the Department from any monies due the Contractor. These damages shall apply during the contract time and during any extensions of the contract time.

TRAFFIC CONTROL AND PROTECTION (EXPRESSWAYS)

Effective: March 8, 1996 Revised: January 25, 2024

Description. This work shall include furnishing, installing, maintaining, replacing, relocating, and removing all traffic control devices used for the purpose of regulating, warning, or directing traffic.

Traffic control and protection shall be provided as called for in the plans, applicable Highway Standards, District One Expressway details, Standards and Supplemental Specifications, these Special Provisions, or as directed by the Engineer.

General. The governing factor in the execution and staging of work for this project is to provide the motoring public with the safest possible travel conditions on the expressway through the construction zone.