July 31, 2026 Letting

Notice to Bidders, Specifications and Proposal

Contract No. 64V16 JO DAVIESS County Section (K-2)CG Route FAS 74 District 2 Construction Funds

Prepared by S

Checked by (Printed by authority of the State of Illinois)

NOTICE TO BIDDERS

1. TIME AND PLACE OF OPENING BIDS. Electronic bids are to be submitted to the electronic bidding system (iCX-Integrated Contractors Exchange). All bids must be submitted to the iCX system prior to 12:00 p.m.

July 31, 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:

JO DAVIESS County Section (K-2)CG Route FAS 74 District 2 Construction Funds

The proposed scope of work is considered an interim repair only and includes installing lagging boards to the existing guardrail posts to prevent water from sheet flowing over the retaining wall and slow down the progression of failure on E. Canyon Road in Jo Daviess County in Section 3, Range 4E and Township 28N. The project is along E. Canyon Road approximately 0.5 miles west of Fiedler Road.

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

FAS Route 74 (Canyon Road) Section (K-2)CG

Jo Daviess County

INDEX

FOR

SUPPLEMENTAL SPECIFICATIONS

AND RECURRING SPECIAL PROVISIONS

Adopted January 1, 2026

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

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

SUPPLEMENTAL SPECIFICATIONS

Std. Spec. Sec. Page No.

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

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

RECURRING SPECIAL PROVISIONS

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

CHECK SHEET # PAGE NO.

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

3 X EEO

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

TRAFFIC CONTROL PLAN

AVAILABILITY OF ELECTRONIC FILES

TREATED TIMBER LAGGING

TREATED TIMBER LAGGING (SPECIAL)

GEOTECHNICAL REINFORCEMENT

AGGREGATE SUBGRADE IMPROVEMENT (BDE)

AUTOMATED FLAGGER ASSISTANCE DEVICES (BDE)

CEMENT, FINELY DIVIDED MINERALS, ADMIXTURES, CONCRETE, AND MORTAR (BDE) 9

COMPENSABLE DELAY COSTS (BDE)

DISADVANTAGED BUSINESS ENTERPRISE PARTICIPATION (BDE)

ILLINOIS WORKS APPRENTICESHIP INITIATIVE – STATE FUNDED CONTRACTS (BDE) ..30

REMOVAL AND DISPOSAL OF REGULATED SUBSTANCES (BDE)

SIGN PANELS AND APPURTENANCES (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)

WORKING DAYS (BDE)

STATE OF ILLINOIS

SPECIAL PROVISIONS

The following Special Provisions supplement the “Standard Specifications for Road and Bridge Construction, adopted January 1, 2022”, the latest edition of the “Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices for Streets and Highways”, and the “Manual of Test Procedures for Materials” in effect on the date of invitation for bids, and the “Supplemental Specifications and Recurring Special Provisions” indicated on the Check Sheet included herein, which apply to and govern the construction of FAS Route 74 (Canyon Road), Section (K-2)CG, Jo Daviess County, Contract No.

64V16 and in case of conflict with any part, or parts, of said Specifications, the said Special Provisions shall take precedence and shall govern.

LOCATION OF PROJECT

The work on this project is located on E. Canyon Road in Jo Daviess County in Section 3, Range 4E and Township 28N. The project is along E. Canyon Road approximately 0.5 miles west of Fiedler Road.

DESCRIPTION OF PROJECT

The proposed scope of work is considered an interim repair only and includes installing lagging boards to the existing guardrail posts to prevent water from sheet flowing over the retaining wall and slow down the progression of failure. The existing guardrail along the wall will remain.

TRAFFIC CONTROL PLAN

Effective: January 14, 1999 Revised: January 13, 2017

Standards:

701006 701201 701301 701901

Details:

District Standard 34.1.

Signs:

When covering existing Department signs, no tape shall be used on the reflective portion of the sign. Contact the District sign shop for covering techniques.

No more than one kind of alteration shall be used to alter a sign.

Any post stubs without a sign in place and visible shall have a reflector placed on each post.

Devices:

A minimum of 3 drums spaced at 4 feet shall be placed at each return when the sideroad is open.

Flaggers:

Flaggers shall comply with all requirements and signaling methods contained in the Department’s “Traffic Control Field Manual” current at the time of letting. The flagger equipment listed for flaggers employed by the Illinois Department of Transportation shall apply to all flaggers

Maintenance of Traffic:

The mainline shall be kept open to one-way traffic at all times during working hours and two-way traffic during non-working hours.

The Contractor shall notify the Jo Daviess County Highway Department, the corresponding Township Commissioner, city municipality, emergency response agencies (i.e.: fire, ambulance, police), school bus companies and the Department of Transportation (Bureau of Project Implementation) regarding any changes in traffic control.

The Contractor shall have all lanes open from 3:00 PM Friday until 7:00 AM Monday, unless prior approval is obtained from the Resident Engineer.

AVAILABILITY OF ELECTRONIC FILES

Effective 10/16 Revised 1/29/25

Electronic files of this project will be made available to the Contractor after the contract has been awarded. This information will be provided upon request in a Bentley CONNECT Platform software format ONLY. If data is required in other formats, it will be your responsibility to make these conversions. The Contractor shall coordinate obtaining electronic files through the Project Engineer. If there is a conflict between the electronic files and the printed contract plans and documents, the printed contract plans and documents shall take precedence over the electronic files. The Contractor shall accept all risk associated with using the electronic files and shall hold the Department harmless for any errors or omissions in the electronic files and the data contained therein. Errors or delays resulting from the use of the electronic files by the Contractor shall not result in an extension of time for any interim or final completion date or shall not be considered cause for additional compensation. The Contractor shall not use, share, or distribute these electronic files except for the purpose of constructing this contract. Any claims by third parties due to use or errors shall be the sole responsibility of the Contractor. The Contractor shall include this disclaimer with the transfer of these electronic files to any other parties and shall include appropriate language binding them to similar responsibilities.

TREATED TIMBER LAGGING

Description. This work shall consist of the installation of TREATED TIMBER LAGGING at locations as shown in the plans.

Construction Requirements. The installation of TREATED TIMBER LAGGING shall conform to the applicable portions of Section 522 and Article 522.08 except as modified herein:

Revise paragraph 522.08(c) to “Lagging. Permanent exposed lagging shall be according to the details on the plans. The lagging shall be installed below the original ground surface. Lagging shown above grade shall be installed and backfilled. Over-excavation required to place the lagging along the front of the existing guardrail posts shall be the minimum necessary to install the lagging. Voids produced behind the lagging shall be filled with porous granular embankment, but the volume will not be measured for payment. The lagging shall be marine grade boards.”

Method of Measurement. TREATED TIMBER LAGGING will be measured for payment in square feet of lagging installed to the limits shown on the plans. The quantity will be calculated using the minimum lagging length required on the plans multiplied by the as installed height of lagging in front of the existing guardrail posts.

Basis of Payment. This work will be paid for at the contract unit price per square foot for TREATED TIMBER LAGGING and shall conform to Article 522.16 except as modified herein:

Payment for any hardware, excavation or any backfill of material related to the installation of the lagging boards and/or its components, or for the installation of lagging will not be paid for separately but shall be included in the unit bid price for the lagging boards placed in front of the existing guardrail posts.

TREATED TIMBER LAGGING (SPECIAL)

Description. This work shall consist of the custom measure, cut and installation of TREATED TIMBER LAGGING (SPECIAL) to act as permanent formwork prior to placement of Portland Cement Concrete used to fill the eroded ground surface near the gaps in existing stone retaining wall, at locations as shown in the plans. The void areas shall be filled with Portland Cement Concrete in accordance with the applicable portions of Section 420 of the Standard Specifications.

For the side of the TREATED TIMBER LAGGING (SPECIAL) that shall be in contact Portland Cement Concrete, the entire face of the TREATED TIMBER LAGGING (SPECIAL) shall first be covered with GEOTECHNICAL REINFORCEMENT, and the reinforcement shall overlap wood/earth joint by 1’. The GEOTECHNICAL REINFORCEMENT shall be placed just prior to placement of the Portland Cement Concrete in order to encapsulate the concrete and prevent it from falling through the wood/earth joint.

Construction Requirements. The material for TREATED TIMBER LAGGING (SPECIAL) shall be a minimum of 2” thick and shall be marine grade board.

The boards placed at the existing retaining wall void areas shall be cut to the correct shape based on contractor field measurements at the time of construction and shall be a shape that will sufficiently encapsulate the Portland Cement Concrete per the satisfaction of the Engineer.

A second board shall be placed behind the existing stone retaining wall and bolted to the lagging board in order to secure the lagging board prior to placement of Portland Cement Concrete. A minimum of two 1” galvanized bolts with nuts and washers shall be evenly spaced within the gap between the stone retaining wall.

No additional compensation will be given for boards to be reshaped or re-cut to the appropriate sizes.

Method of Measurement. TREATED TIMBER LAGGING (SPECIAL) will be measured for payment per EACH of lagging installed per LOCATION to the limits and sizes as measured in the field at the time of construction at the void areas of the existing retaining wall.

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

TIMBER LAGGING (SPECIAL).

Payment for any Portland Cement Concrete, hardware, excavation or any backfill of material related to the installation of the lagging boards and/or its components, or for the installation of lagging will not be paid for separately but shall be included in the unit bid price for the lagging boards placed at the existing retaining wall void areas as specified in the plans.

GEOTECHNICAL REINFORCEMENT shall be measured and paid for separately.

GEOTECHNICAL REINFORCEMENT

Effective: June 17, 2022 Revised: April 10, 2014

Biaxial Geogrid Flat Installation

This work consists of furnishing and installing an integrally-formed polypropylene geotechnical grid reinforcement material. The geogrid shall have an aperture, rib and junction cross section sufficient to permit significant mechanical interlock with the material being reinforced. There shall be a high continuity of tensile strength through all ribs and junctions of the grid material to reinforce the subbase or subgrade as shown on the plans and specifications.

MATERIAL

CHARACTERISTICS

TEST METHOD DATA

polymer type polypropylene ultra violet stability ASTM D 4355 50%

DIMENSIONAL

CHARACTERISTICS

TEST METHOD UNIT DATA

open area CW 02215 % 75 (max.)

unit weight ASTM D 5261 oz/yd2 5.0 (min.)

TECHNICAL

CHARACTERISTICS

TEST METHOD UNIT DATA

junction efficiency GRI-GG2 % 90 (min.)

The supplier should provide a certification that their product meets the above requirements.

The geotechnical reinforcement shall be placed as described herein or as shown on the cross sections.

Geogrid shall be delivered to the jobsite in such a manner as to facilitate handling and incorporation into the work without damage. Material shall be stored in such a manner as to prevent exposure to direct sunlight and damage by other construction activities.

Prior to the installation of the geogrid, the application surface shall be cleared of debris, sharp objects and trees. Tree stumps shall be cut to the level of the ground surface. If the stumps cannot be cut to the ground level, they shall be completely removed. In the case of subgrades, all wheel tracks or ruts in excess of 3 inches in depth shall be graded smooth or otherwise filled with soil to provide a reasonably smooth surface.

The geotechnical reinforcement shall be placed with the “roll length” parallel to the pavement.

Fabric of insufficient width or length to fully cover the specified area shall be lapped a minimum of 24 inches. The geogrid should be secured in place.

Installation:

The granular blanket shall be constructed to the width and depth required on the plans. Unless otherwise specified, the material shall be back-dumped on the Geogrid in a sequence of operations beginning at the outer edges of the treatment area with subsequent placement towards the middle.

Placement of material on the Geogrid shall be accomplished by spreading dumped material off of previously placed material with a bulldozer blade or endloader, in such a manner as to prevent tearing or shoving of the Geogrid. Dumping of material directly on the Geogrid will only be permitted to establish an initial working platform. No construction equipment shall be allowed on the Geogrid prior to placement of the granular blanket. If the geogrid develops wrinkles or moves significantly, an alternative method of securing it shall be used.

Unless otherwise specified in the plans or Special Provisions, the granular material, shall be placed to the full required thickness and compacted to the satisfaction of the Engineer.

Geogrid which is damaged during installation or subsequent placement of granular material, due to failure of the Contractor to comply with these provisions, shall be repaired or replaced at his expense, including costs of removal and replacement of the granular material.

Torn Geogrid may be patched in-place by cutting and placing a piece of the same Geogrid over the tear. The dimensions of the patch shall be at least 2 feet larger than the largest dimension of the tear and it shall be weighted or otherwise secured to prevent the granular material from causing lap separation.

Method of Measurement: Geotechnical Reinforcement will be measured in square yards for the surface area placed. The excavation, replacement and compaction of the granular layer shall be paid for separately.

Basis of Payment: This work will be measured in place and the area computed in square yards.

The work will be paid for at the contract unit price per Square Yard for GEOTECHNICAL

REINFORCEMENT.

AGGREGATE SUBGRADE IMPROVEMENT (BDE)

Effective: April 1, 2012 Revised: April 1, 2022

Add the following Section to the Standard Specifications:

“SECTION 303. AGGREGATE SUBGRADE IMPROVEMENT

303.01 Description. This work shall consist of constructing an aggregate subgrade improvement (ASI).

303.02 Materials. Materials shall be according to the following.

Item Article/Section

(a) Coarse Aggregate ............................................................................................... 1004.07

(b) Reclaimed Asphalt Pavement (RAP) ................................................................... 1031.09

303.03 Equipment. The vibratory roller shall be according to Article 1101.01, or as approved by the Engineer. Vibratory machines, such as tampers, shall be used in areas where rollers do not fit.

303.04 Soil Preparation. The minimum immediate bearing value (IBV) of the soil below the improved subgrade shall be according to the Department’s “Subgrade Stability Manual” for the aggregate thickness specified.

303.05 Placing and Compacting. The maximum nominal lift thickness of aggregate gradations CA 2, CA 6, and CA 10 when compacted shall be 9 in. (225 mm). The maximum nominal lift thickness of aggregate gradations CS 1, CS 2, and RR 1 when compacted shall be 24 in. (600 mm).

The top surface of the aggregate subgrade improvement shall consist of a layer of capping aggregate gradations CA 6 or CA 10 that is 3 in. (75 mm) thick after compaction. Capping aggregate will not be required when aggregate subgrade improvement is used as a cubic yard pay item for undercut applications.

Each lift of aggregate shall be compacted to the satisfaction of the Engineer. If the moisture content of the material is such that compaction cannot be obtained, sufficient water shall be added so that satisfactory compaction can be obtained.

303.06 Finishing and Maintenance. The aggregate subgrade improvement shall be finished to the lines, grades, and cross sections shown on the plans, or as directed by the Engineer. The aggregate subgrade improvement shall be maintained in a smooth and compacted condition.

303.07 Method of Measurement. This work will be measured for payment according to

Article 311.08.

303.08 Basis of Payment. This work will be paid for at the contract unit price per cubic yard (cubic meter) or ton (metric ton) for AGGREGATE SUBGRADE IMPROVEMENT or at the contract unit price per square yard (square meter) for AGGREGATE SUBGRADE IMPROVEMENT, of the thickness specified.”

Add the following to Section 1004 of the Standard Specifications:

“ 1004.07 Coarse Aggregate for Aggregate Subgrade Improvement (ASI). The aggregate shall be according to Article 1004.01 and the following.

(a) Description. The coarse aggregate shall be crushed gravel, crushed stone, or crushed concrete. In applications where greater than 24 in. (600 mm) of ASI material is required, gravel may be used below the top 12 in (300 mm) of ASI.

(b) Quality. The coarse aggregate shall consist of sound durable particles reasonably free of deleterious materials.

(c) Gradation.

(1) The coarse aggregate gradation for total ASI thickness less than or equal to 12 in.

(300 mm) shall be CA 2, CA 6, CA 10, or CS 1.

The coarse aggregate gradation for total ASI thickness greater than 12 in. (300 mm) shall be CS 1 or CS 2 as shown below or RR 1 according to Article 1005.01(c).

COARSE AGGREGATE SUBGRADE GRADATIONS

Grad No. Sieve Size and Percent Passing 8” 6” 4” 2” #4

CS 1 100 97 ± 3 90 ± 10 45 ± 25 20 ± 20

CS 2 100 80 ± 10 25 ± 15

COARSE AGGREGATE SUBGRADE GRADATIONS (Metric)

Grad No. Sieve Size and Percent Passing 200 mm 150 mm 100 mm 50 mm 4.75 mm

CS 1 100 97 ± 3 90 ± 10 45 ± 25 20 ± 20

CS 2 100 80 ± 10 25 ± 15

(2) Capping aggregate shall be gradation CA 6 or CA 10.”

Add the following to Article 1031.09 of the Standard Specifications:

“ (b) RAP in Aggregate Subgrade Improvement (ASI). RAP in ASI shall be according to Articles 1031.01(a), 1031.02(a), 1031.06(a)(1), and 1031.06(a)(2), and the following.

(1) The testing requirements of Article 1031.03 shall not apply.

(2) Crushed RAP used for the lower lift may be mechanically blended with aggregate gradations CS 1, CS 2, and RR 1 but it shall be no greater than 40 percent of the total product volume. RAP agglomerations shall be no greater than 4 in. (100 mm).

(3) For capping aggregate, well graded RAP having 100 percent passing the 1 1/2 in.

(38 mm) sieve may be used when aggregate gradations CS 1, CS 2, CA 2, or RR 1 are used in the lower lift. FRAP will not be permitted as capping material.

Blending shall be through calibrated interlocked feeders or a calibrated blending plant such that the prescribed blending percentage is maintained throughout the blending process. The calibration shall have an accuracy of ± 2.0 percent of the actual quantity of material delivered.”

AUTOMATED FLAGGER ASSISTANCE DEVICES (BDE)

Effective: January 1, 2008 Revised: April 1, 2023

Description. This work shall consist of furnishing and operating automated flagger assistance devices (AFADs) as part of the work zone traffic control and protection for two-lane highways where two-way traffic is maintained over one lane of pavement in segments where no sideroads or entrances require deployment of additional flaggers. Use of these devices shall be at the option of the Contractor.

Equipment. AFADs shall be the STOP/SLOW or Red/Yellow Lens type mounted on a trailer or moveable cart meeting the requirements of the MUTCD and NCHRP 350 or MASH 2016, Category 4.

General. AFADs shall be placed at each end of the traffic control, where a flagger is shown on the plans. The AFAD shall be setup within five degrees of vertical.

Flagger symbol signs as shown on the plans shall be replaced with “BE PREPARED TO STOP” signs when the AFAD is in operation.

Personal communication devices shall not be used to operate the AFAD.

Flagging Requirements. Flaggers and flagging requirements shall be according to Article 701.13 of the Standard Specifications and the following.

Each AFAD shall be operated by a flagger trained to operate the specific AFAD to be deployed.

A minimum of two flaggers shall be on site at all times during operation. Each flagger shall be positioned outside the lane of traffic and near each AFAD’s location.

Flagging equipment required for traditional flagging shall be available near each AFAD location in the event of AFAD equipment malfunction/failure.

For nighttime flagging, the AFAD and flagger shall be illuminated according to Article 701.13 of the Standard Specifications.

When not in use, AFADs will be considered non-operating equipment and shall be stored according to Article 701.11 of the Standard Specifications.

Basis of Payment. This work will not be paid for separately but shall be considered as included in the cost of the various traffic control items included in the contract.

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

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

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

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

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

Revise Article 302.02 of the Standard Specifications to read:

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

(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 test results shall be provided to the Department. The Department will maintain a qualified product list. Mixing shall be per the manufacturer’s recommendations.”

Revise Article 1018.01 of the Standard Specifications to read:

“ 1018.01 Requirements. The rapid hardening mortar or concrete shall be according to ASTM C 928 and shall have successfully completed and remain current with the AASHTO Product Eval and Audit Rapid Hardening Concrete Patching Materials (RHCP) testing program. R1, R2, or R3 concrete 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). For prestressed concrete applications, the mortar or concrete 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 Department will maintain a qualified product list. Mixing of the mortar or concrete shall be according to the manufacturer’s specifications..”

Revise Article 1019.02 of the Standard Specifications to read:

“ 1019.02 Materials. Materials shall be according to the following.

(a) Cement

(b) Water

(c) Fine Aggregate for Controlled Low-Strength Material (CLSM) .............................. 1003.06

(d) Fly Ash

(e) Ground Granulated Blast Furnace (GGBF) Slag

(f) Admixtures (Note 1)

Note 1. The air-entraining admixture may be in powder or liquid form. The air content produced by the admixture shall be 15-25 percent when incorporated into Mix 2 or an equivalent mixture as determined by the Department and tested according to AASHTO T 121 or AASHTO T 152. The testing according to AASHTO T 121 or AASHTO T 152 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.”

Revise the third paragraph of Article 1019.04 of the Standard Specifications to read:

“ The Engineer will instruct the Contractor to adjust the proportions of the mix design in the field as needed to meet the design criteria, provide adequate flowability, maintain proper solid suspension, or other criteria established by the Engineer.”

Revise Article 1019.05 of the Standard Specifications to read:

“ 1019.05 Department Mix Design. The Department mix design shall be Mix 1, 2, or 3 and shall be proportioned to yield approximately one cubic yard (cubic meter).

Mix 1

Cement 50 lb (30 kg) Fly Ash – Class C or F, and/or GGBF Slag 125 lb (74 kg) Fine Aggregate – Saturated Surface Dry 2900 lb (1720 kg) Water 50-65 gal (248-322 L) Air Content No air is entrained

Mix 2

Cement 125 lb (74 kg) Fine Aggregate – Saturated Surface Dry 2500 lb (1483 kg) Water 35-50 gal (173-248 L) Air Content 15-25 %

Mix 3

Cement 40 lb (24 kg) Fly Ash – Class C or F, and/or GGBF Slag 125 lb (74 kg) Fine Aggregate – Saturated Surface Dry 2500 lb (1483 kg) Water 35-50 gal (179-248 L) Air Content 15-25 %”

Revise Article 1020.04, Table 1, Note (8) of the Standard Specifications to read:

“ (8) In addition to…