ILDOT 66B81-043.pdf

Letting September 18, 2026

Notice to Bidders, Specifications and Proposal

Contract No. 66B81 IROQUOIS County Section (3)CR-2517 Route FAP 332 Project NHPP-LTN8(884) District 3 Construction Funds

Prepared by F

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.

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. 66B81 IROQUOIS County Section (3)CR-2517 Project NHPP-LTN8(884) Route FAP 332 District 3 Construction Funds

Culvert replacement (SN 038-2517) at stream under IL 1, located 0.3 miles south of US 24.

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

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

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

By Order of the Illinois Department of Transportation

Gia Biagi, Secretary

FAP Route 332 (IL 1)

Section (3)CR-2517 Iroquois 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

Waterproofing Membrane System Luminaire Reflectors 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 X Temporary Stream Crossings and In-Stream Work Pads 9 X Construction Layout Stakes

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

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

LOCATION OF PROJECT

DESCRIPTION OF PROJECT

STATUS OF UTILITIES TO BE ADJUSTED

LINEAR TRANSPORTATION PROJECTS (CORPS OF ENGINEERS NWP # 14)

TEMPORARY CONSTRUCTION/WATERWAY PERMITS (CORPS OF ENGINEERS)

AGGREGATE SURFACE COURSE, TYPE B

AGGREGATE SHOULDERS TYPE B

TACK COAT

WIDTH RESTRICTION SIGN

REMOVE EXISTING FLARED END SECTION

TEMPORARY BRIDGE TRAFFIC SIGNALS (STANDARD 701316 OR 701321)

TRAFFIC CONTROL SURVEILLANCE

TEMPORARY INFORMATION SIGNING

MODIFIED URETHANE PAVEMENT MARKING – TWO APPLICATIONS

LINEAR DELINEATION PANELS (TEMPORARY BARRIER WALL)

DELINEATOR REMOVAL

RAISED REFLECTIVE PAVEMENT MARKER, REFLECTOR REMOVAL

RAISED REFLECTIVE PAVEMENT MARKER, REFLECTOR REPLACEMENT

PERMANENT BENCH MARKS

TEMPORARY PAVEMENT

BAR SPLICERS, HEADED REINFORCEMENT

AUTOMATED FLAGGER ASSISTANCE DEVICES (BDE)

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

COMPENSABLE DELAY COSTS (BDE)

CONCRETE BARRIER (BDE)

CONSTRUCTION AIR QUALITY – DIESEL RETROFIT (BDE)

DISADVANTAGED BUSINESS ENTERPRISE PARTICIPATION (BDE)

EROSION CONTROL BLANKET (BDE)

HOT-MIX ASPHALT (BDE)

HOT-MIX ASPHALT – LONGITUDINAL JOINT SEALANT (BDE)

PAVEMENT MARKING (BDE)

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PERFORMANCE GRADED ASPHALT BINDER (BDE)

RAISED REFLECTIVE PAVEMENT MARKERS (BDE)

REMOVAL AND DISPOSAL OF REGULATED SUBSTANCES (BDE)

SEEDING (BDE)

SHORT TERM AND TEMPORARY PAVEMENT MARKINGS (BDE)

SIGN PANELS AND APPURTENANCES (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)

TEMPORARY CONCRETE BARRIER (BDE)

TEMPORARY RUMBLE STRIPS (BDE)

VEHICLE AND EQUIPMENT WARNING LIGHTS (BDE)

WEEKLY DBE TRUCKING REPORTS (BDE)

WOOD SIGN SUPPORT (BDE)

WORK ZONE TRAFFIC CONTROL DEVICES (BDE)

WORK ZONE WIDTH RESTRICTION (BDE)

WORKING DAYS (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 Sheet included herein which apply to and govern the construction of FAP Route 332 (IL 1), Project NHPP-LTN8(884), Section (3)CR-2517, Iroquois County, Contract No. 66B81 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 project is located on FAP Route 332 (IL 1) over a stream, approximately 0.3 mile south of US 24, in Belmont Township, S3-T27N-R12W, Iroquois County, Illinois.

DESCRIPTION OF PROJECT

The project consists of the replacement of SN 038-2517, carrying IL 1 over a stream including regrading roadside ditches, replacing pipe culverts, resurfacing the HMA pavement and shoulders, and constructing field entrances.

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STATUS OF UTILITIES TO BE ADJUSTED

(Effective January 1, 2007; Revised January 24, 2011)

Name & Address of Utility

Type

Location

Estimated Date Relocation Complete

Ameren Illinois 340 Raccuglia Dr PO Box 1428 LaSalle, IL 61301

Electric Ameren does not have any facilities in this area.

No Conflicts.

AT&T (Distribution) 1000 Commerce Drive Floor 1 Oak Brook, IL 60523

AT&T Ref: WT1305

Communicati ons

AT&T has facilities that run along the east side ROW. It appears there is an AT&T manhole along the edge line of

IL 1.

Some of their facilities are abandoned copper and fiber lines.

They will have to work with our Contractor and let them know what line(s) are dead when they find them.

They will also have to replace the fiber in the duct by boring from manhole to manhole and dive down deeper.

In Conflict.

AT&T will work with our Contractor regarding their abandoned copper and fiber lines.

They will also apply for a permit to replace the fiber in the duct and bore down deeper near the culvert.

Permit No.

Eastern Illini Electric 330 W. Ottawa Road PO Box 96 Paxton, IL 60957

Electric EIEC has poles along the west side of IL 1.

They are not using these lines anymore and plan to remove four poles and the electric lines.

In conflict.

Permit U-20292 was sent in July of 2025.

Nicor 1844 Ferry Road Naperville, IL 60563

Ref: SC26572

Gas Nicor does not have any gas mains near the culvert work area.

No conflicts.

The above represents the best information of the Department and is only included for the convenience of the bidder. The applicable provisions of Section 102 and Articles 105.07, 107.20, 107.37, 107.38, 107.39, 107.40, and 108.02 of the Standard Specifications for Road and Bridge Construction shall apply. The above utility relocation information reflected as of June 19, 2026.

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LINEAR TRANSPORTATION PROJECTS (CORPS OF ENGINEERS NWP # 14)

(Effective March 15. 2026)

☒ The discharge will not cause the loss of more than 1 acre of non-tidal waters and no more than 1 acre in tidal waters.

☒ Appropriate measures will be taken to maintain normal downstream flows and minimize flooding to the maximum extent practicable, when temporary structures, work and discharges, including cofferdams, are necessary for constructions activities, access fills or dewatering of construction sites.

☒ Temporary fills will consist of suitable materials and will be placed in a manner that will not be eroded by expected high flows. Temporary fills will be removed in their entirety; the affected areas returned to pre-construction elevations and revegetated as appropriate. Interim measures during construction to prevent erosion will be taken and may include the installation of sedimentation basins and temporary mulching.

☒ The loss of waters of the United States will not exceed 1 of an acre.

☒ There will not be discharge in a special aquatic site, including wetlands.

IEPA Section 401: Water Quality Certification

☒ The affected area of the stream channel shall not exceed 300 linear feet, as measured along the stream corridor.

☒ The project will be constructed without violating the applicable provisions of the Illinois Environmental Protection Act.

☒ Water pollution is not expected to be caused by the construction activities necessary to complete this project.

☒ Violation of the applicable water quality standards of the Illinois Pollution Control Board, Tittle 35, Subtitle C: Water Pollution Rules and Regulation or interference with water use practices near public recreation areas or water supply intake is not foreseen because of this project.

☒ Interference with water use practices near public recreation areas or water supply intake is not expected.

☒ Any spoil material excavated, dredged or otherwise produced by the construction activities will not be returned to the waterway. The materials will be deposited in a self-contained area in compliance with all state statues, as determined by the Illinois EPA.

☒ Backfilling, if any, will be done with clean material and placed in a manner to prevent violation of applicable water quality standards.

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☒ All construction adjacent to the waterway will be conducted during zero or low flow conditions.

☒ Erosion control measures will be implemented in accordance with the Illinois Urban Manual

(IEPA, USDA, NRCS; 2016).

☒ Temporary causeways, work pads, cofferdams, access roads and other temporary fills will be constructed of clean coarse aggregates or non-erodible non-earthen fill material that will not cause siltation.

☒ Adequate planning and supervision will be provided on behalf of the Department of Transportation, District 3 during the construction period to ensure construction methods, processes and cleanup procedures necessary to prevent water pollution and erosion are enforced.

Environmental:

Environmental Documentation has been reviewed by the Environmental Unit and it has been determined:

☒ No restrictions required

☐ The following restrictions apply for this project:

Construction:

Are the construction activities resulting in the disturbance of 1 (one) or more acres?

☐ Yes ☐ No

If yes, an NPDES permit has been obtained, Date: _______

The requirements/ conditions of the Nationwide Permit #14 must still be adhered to and can be found at the following link: Nationwide Permit Information

This Nationwide Permit expires on March 15, 2031 per Federal Register :: Reissuance and Modification of Nationwide Permits

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TEMPORARY CONSTRUCTION/WATERWAY PERMITS (CORPS OF ENGINEERS)

(Effective: March 15, 2026)

Temporary in-stream work for proposed construction activities has been authorized by the Army Corps of Engineers using the following guidelines:

All requests made by the Contractor shall refer to Permit No. CEMVR-RD-2026-0009 for Structure Number: 038-2517 (exist.)/N/A(prop.).

Contract # 66B81 Date: 3/31/2026

Temporary structures, fills, causeways, and work including the use of temporary mats shall be according to the following:

• Location: Upstream side and downstream side of structure, which may be adjusted depending on actual project needs.

• Additional Restrictions: Normal low flows shall be maintained during construction by placing drainage culverts under the causeway or by other applicable and appropriate dewatering methods.

• Stream channel shall be cleaned, reshaped, and protected with riprap within the right of way limits upon completion of the project.

• Any stream channel modification, including bank stabilization, is limited to the minimum necessary to construct or protect the linear transportation project; such modifications must be in the immediate vicinity of the project.

• Temporary fills shall consist of clean materials, and be placed in a manner, that will not be eroded by expected high flows. Temporary fills must be removed in their entirety and the affected areas returned to pre-construction elevations. The areas affected by temporary fills shall be revegetated, as appropriate.

• This work will not be measured or paid for separately but shall be considered as included in the unit cost of the various pay items in the contract.

Should the Contractor desire to deviate from the guidelines currently imposed under the permit as listed above, then full design details including location, material specifications, and hydraulic analysis shall be included in a request to the Army Corps of Engineers. Requests shall be made to United States Army Corps of Engineers, Rock Island District. Clock Tower Building-P.O. Box 2004, Rock Island, IL 61204.

Any additional request is at the discretion of the Contractor, therefore, any delays in receiving approval for various methods outside of the given parameters will not be cause for additional compensation.

**The structure assessment that was conducted for this project is valid for two years and that an expired assessment will need be updated prior to construction**

Permit Expiration: March 14, 2031

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AGGREGATE SURFACE COURSE, TYPE B

(Effective January 1, 2007)

Add the following to Article 402.07 of the Standard Specifications:

The top layer shall be given a final rolling with a roller meeting the requirements of Article 1101.01.

AGGREGATE SHOULDERS TYPE B

(Effective July 1, 1990; Revised July 31, 2020)

The aggregate shoulder shall be constructed according to Section 481 of the Standard Specifications. The shoulder shall be constructed in two lifts. The first lift shall be placed and compacted flush with the top of the adjacent HMA shoulder or binder. Placement of the HMA surface course will not be allowed until the first lift of aggregate shoulder is constructed.

TACK COAT

(Effective December 10, 2025)

Replace the application rate table in Article 406.05 (c)(1) of the Standard Specifications with the following:

Type of Surface to be Tacked Residual Asphalt Rate lb/sq ft Concrete, Existing HMA, and Milled HMA .05 New HMA and Brick .05

WIDTH RESTRICTION SIGN

(Effective April 24, 2017)

Width restriction signs, as shown in Standard 701901 – Traffic Control Devices, shall be used on this project. They shall be placed as follows:

MAX WIDTH MILES AHEAD SIGN LOCATION

12’-6” (Stage 1) 12’-6” (Stage 2)

1/4 MILES AHEAD EB on west leg of IL 1 & US 24 WB on east leg of IL 1 & US 24

SB on north leg of County Rd 2280 E & US 24 12’-6” (Stage 1) 12’-6” (Stage 2)

1/2 MILES AHEAD EB on west leg of IL 1 & County Rd 1730 N WB on east leg of IL 1 & County Rd 1730 N NB on south leg of IL 1 & County Rd 1730 N

12’-6” (Stage 1) 12’-6” (Stage 2)

4 MILES AHEAD EB on west leg of IL 1 & 1400 North Rd WB on east leg of IL 1 & 1400 North Rd NB on south leg of IL 1 & 1400 North Rd

The cost of supplying, installing, maintaining, and removing width restriction signs shall be included in the cost of the traffic control and protection pay items.

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REMOVE EXISTING FLARED END SECTION

Description. This work shall consist of the removal and disposal of flared end sections at locations shown on the plans, in accordance with the applicable portions of Section 551 of the Standard Specifications, and as directed by the Engineer.

Method of Measurement. Removal of existing concrete end sections will be measured for payment in units of each at the locations designated on the plans.

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

EXISTING FLARED END SECTION.

TEMPORARY BRIDGE TRAFFIC SIGNALS (STANDARD 701316 OR 701321)

(Effective July 1, 1999; Revised January 1, 2022)

Description. This work shall be done according to Sections 701 and 862 of the Standard Specifications, Standard 701316 or 701321, and modified as described herein.

Microwave detectors shall be installed instead of the induction loop detectors shown on Standard 701316 or Standard 701321.

Materials. The controller shall provide actuated operation for the number of phases required with full menu driven format for ease of data entry. The controller shall show all the timers operating simultaneously.

A standard uninterruptable power supply (UPS) shall be required for the traffic signal cabinet with controller.

All signal heads shall be LED’s.

The microwave detector shall be a motion and presence sensor that provides vehicle detection that is not affected by temperature, humidity, color, or background variations and shall meet the approval of the Engineer. It shall be capable of tracking multiple moving and stationary vehicles.

It shall have an adjustable hold time on stationary objects from 0 to 15 minutes. The microwave detector shall be designed to detect moving vehicles at a maximum range of 300 feet (90 m). The microwave detector shall have an ability to accurately discriminate between vehicles arriving and departing. The Contractor shall supply the type of lead-in cable recommended by the manufacturer for his microwave detector.

Construction Requirements. The Contractor shall mount a metal arm to each near right signal post (an arm for a light fixture would be acceptable). The arm shall be reasonably stationary to prevent false calls on the microwave sensor. The final mounting height of the microwave detector shall be 17.5 feet (5.33 m) plus or minus 0.5 feet (0.15 m). The microwave detector shall be horizontally positioned somewhere between the center of the driving lane and 2 feet (600 mm) from the edge of the driving lane. The microwave detector shall be aimed to a 6 feet (1.8 m) height at the stop bar at the center of the driving lane.

The microwave detector voltage shall be the highest allowed by the manufacturer.

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At the time of inspection and programming of the controller, one of the Contractor's employees or representatives at the inspection shall be capable of doing all cabinet wiring or controller programming necessary to accomplish the type of operation desired or to modify the cabinet for any unusual conditions.

The UPS shall be installed adjacent to the controller cabinet and mounted according to Article 701.18(b)(2)d.

No vehicle, trailer, or other large object may be parked between the microwave detector and 500 feet (150 m) in the direction of approaching traffic.

Where there is an intersecting street or driveway within the limits of the stage construction stop bars, the following specifications shall also apply:

Material. Each signal for an intersecting street or driveway shall consist of one red ball section, one yellow ball section, one green left arrow section, and one green right arrow section with backplate.

Construction Requirements. Signal heads shall be located as shown on the plans.

Detection for the side road and driveway shall consist of a microwave detector. The microwave detector shall be mounted 14 to 18 feet (4.30 m to 5.50 m) high on the near right post for the side road and driveway.

Each approach of a side road and driveway shall be a separate phase.

When the green proceeds from one side of the bridge to the other, the controller shall time a programmable long all red period. Approaches on the same side of the bridge shall be able to cycle between each other without incurring the long all red time but a shorter programmable time.

The Contractor shall supply and install two (one near right; one far left) NO TURN ON RED signs for each sideroad and driveway approach.

The Contractor shall supply and install two (one near right; one far left) STOP HERE ON RED signs for each sideroad and driveway approach to be placed adjacent to the stop bar.

The Contractor shall be required to remove and store or securely cover any conflicting existing signs.

The Contractor shall supply and erect a SIGNAL AHEAD sign for each side road.

The Contractor shall be required to restore all original traffic control when the temporary bridge signals are removed.

Basis of Payment. This work, including the UPS, will be included in the contract unit price each for TEMPORARY BRIDGE TRAFFIC SIGNALS.

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TRAFFIC CONTROL SURVEILLANCE

(Effective January 1, 2016)

Revise the first sentence of Article 701.10 of the Standard Specifications to read:

701.10 Surveillance. When open holes, broken pavement, trenches over 3 in. (75 mm) deep and 4 in. (100 mm) wide, or other hazards are present within 8 ft (2.4 m) of the edge of an open lane; when opposing directions of traffic are separated by barrier wall; or on a closed road from the time a structure is removed until the time the structure has been replaced, the Contractor shall furnish traffic control surveillance during all hours when the Contractor is not engaged in construction operations.

TEMPORARY INFORMATION SIGNING

(Effective September 24, 2013; Revised July 31, 2020)

Description. This work shall consist of the furnishing, installation, maintenance, and removal of temporary information signs.

Materials. Materials shall be according to the applicable portions of Section 701 of the Standard Specifications and as shown on the plans.

Construction Requirements. The temporary information signs shall be in place at least one week prior to the beginning of construction activities that impact traffic flow and shall remain in place until the completion of the project. If all lanes are open for an extended period of time during the project, the Contractor shall cover the signs until lane closures resume. If the project is shut down for the winter, the signs shall read “Road Work Resumes Spring XXXX.”

Signs shall be installed according to the requirements of Section 701.

Method of Measurement. This work will be measured for payment in square feet in place. The auxiliary sign panel will not be measured for payment.

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

TEMPORARY INFORMATION SIGNING.

MODIFIED URETHANE PAVEMENT MARKING – TWO APPLICATIONS

(Effective March 30, 2023)

Description. This work consists of furnishing and applying modified urethane pavement marking according to Section 780 of the Standard Specifications except that the modified urethane shall be applied in two applications.

Materials. Each application shall meet the requirements of Article 780.12 of the Standard Specifications.

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CONSTRUCTION REQUIREMENTS

General. The first application shall be allowed to cure for a minimum of 14 days prior to placing the second application over the first. The Contractor shall not place one thick application in lieu of two regular applications.

Basis of Payment. Each application will be measured and paid for.

LINEAR DELINEATION PANELS (TEMPORARY BARRIER WALL)

(Effective March 30, 2023)

Description. This work shall consist of placing linear delineation panels on temporary concrete barrier wall.

Materials. Each panel shall not be less than 34 inches in length and 6 inches in width. The panels shall be constructed of cube-corner retroreflective material in standard highway colors permanently bonded to an aluminum substrate. The lateral edges of each panel shall be hemmed. The panel assembly shall have a repeating raised lateral ridge every 2.25 inches. Each ridge shall be 0.34 inches high with a 45° profile and a 0.28 inch radius top.

Daytime color requirements shall be determined from measurement of the retroreflective sheeting applied to aluminum test panels. Daytime color shall be measured instrumentally using a spectrophotometer employing annular 45/0 (or equivalent 0/45) illuminating and viewing geometry. Measurements shall be made in accordance with ASTM E1164 for ordinary colors or ASTM E2153 for fluorescent colors. Chromaticity coordinates shall be calculated for CIE Illuminant D65 and the CIE 1931 (2o) Standard Colorimetric Observer in accordance with ASTM E308 for ordinary colors or ASTM E2152 for fluorescent colors.

Chromaticity Limits for White x y X y x y X y Limit Y (%) Min Max White 0.303 0.287 0.368 0.353 0.340 0.380 0.274 0.316 40 -

Chromaticity Limits for Fluorescent Orange

Total Luminance x y X y x y X y Factor Y (%) Min Fluor. 0.595 0.351 0.645 0.355 0.583 0.416 0.542 0.403 30 Orange

Construction Requirements. Two (2) panels shall be placed on each section of temporary concrete barrier wall 24 inches up from the bottom of the wall to the top of the panel. These panels shall be alternating white and fluorescent orange and have a spacing of 28 inches apart

Section (3)CR-2517 and centered horizontally on each section of barrier wall. These panels shall be used in lieu of the Type C reflectors shown on Standard 704001.

Each panel shall be attached to the temporary concrete barrier wall according to the manufacturer’s specifications.

Basis of Payment. The Linear Delineation Panels will not be paid for separately but shall be considered included in the cost of the Temporary Concrete Barrier.

DELINEATOR REMOVAL

Description. This work shall include the complete removal of the existing delineator posts and reflectors. Disposal shall be in accordance with Article 202.03 of the Standard Specifications.

Method of Measurement. This work will be measured for payment for delineator posts removed to the satisfaction of the Engineer on an Each basis.

Basis of Payment. This work shall be paid for at the contract unit price Each for DELINEATOR REMOVAL, which price shall include all labor, material, and equipment necessary to complete the work as specified, including disposal, and no additional compensation will be allowed.

RAISED REFLECTIVE PAVEMENT MARKER, REFLECTOR REMOVAL

Description. This work shall be completed in accordance with Section 783 of the Standard Specifications for Road and Bridge Construction. This work shall consist of removing the reflector unit from existing raised reflector pavement markers that will remain in place at the end of construction activities. Existing reflectors that conflict with revised traffic patterns shall be removed immediately to facilitate a change in lane assignment. If darkness or inclement weather prohibits the removal operations, such operation shall be resumed the next morning of when weather permits.

The base casting shall remain in place in areas where no pavement rehabilitation is required, therefore only the reflector shall be removed. Debris from the removal operations shall be removed from the pavement prior to opening the roadway to traffic.

Basis of Payment. This work will be measured for payment at the contract unit price per each for RAISED REFLECTIVE PAVEMENT MARKER, REFLECTOR REMOVAL. Payment shall be full compensation for materials, labor and equipment required to complete this work.

RAISED REFLECTIVE PAVEMENT MARKER, REFLECTOR REPLACEMENT

Description. This work shall be completed in accordance with Section 781 of the Standard Specifications for Road and Bridge Construction. This work shall consist of reinstallation of reflectors into the raised pavement marker castings upon completion of staging in which the markers were in conflict with temporary lane usage.

Basis of Payment. This work will be measured for payment at the contract unit price per each for RAISED REFLECTIVE PAVEMENT MARKER, REFLECTOR REPLACEMENT. Payment shall be full compensation for materials, labor and equipment required to complete this work.

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PERMANENT BENCH MARKS

Description. An aluminum tablet of the type shown on Highway Standard 667101 shall be placed on the proposed structure as directed by the Engineer. The benchmark elevation will be established and marked by the department.

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

BENCHMARK.

TEMPORARY PAVEMENT

Description. This work shall consist of constructing and removing temporary pavement including hot-mix asphalt and sub-base granular material at the locations shown on the plans or as directed by the engineer. It also includes any earthwork required to construct the temporary pavement.

The contractor shall use HMA and sub-base granular material according to Sections 301, 312, 355, 356, 406 of the Standard Specifications, and other applicable HMA special provisions as contained herein. The HMA mixtures to be used shall be specified in the plans. The thickness of the Temporary Pavement shall be as described in the plans.

Articles 355.08 and 406.11 of the Standard Specifications shall not apply.

The removal of the Temporary Pavement shall conform to Section 440 of the Standard Specification.

Method of Measurement. Temporary pavement will be measured in place and the area computed in square yards (square meters).

Basis of Payment. This work will be paid for at the contract unit price per square yard (square meter) for TEMPORARY PAVEMENT.

BAR SPLICERS, HEADED REINFORCEMENT

Effective: September 2, 2022 Revised: October 27, 2023

Add the following to Article 508.08(b):

When bar splicers are epoxy-coated, all damaged or uncoated areas near the threaded ends shall be coated with a two-part epoxy according to ASTM D 3963 (D 3963M). All threaded ends of Stage II construction threaded splicer bars shall be coated according to ASTM D 3963 or dipped in an epoxy-mastic primer prior to joining the Stage II construction threaded splicer bar to the threaded coupler.

Add the following Article 508.02 (d)

Bar Terminators …………………………………………………………………………1006.10(a)(1)h

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Add the following paragraph after Article 508.08 (c):

Bar terminators are threaded, headed attachments to reinforcement to form headed reinforcement. When specified on the plans, a bar terminator shall be attached to the designated reinforcement for development.

Add the following 4th paragraph to Article 508.11:

Bar Terminators will be paid for at the contract unit price per each for BAR TERMINATORS.

Add the following to Article 1006.10(a)(1)g:

For bar splicers with welded connections between the threaded coupler and threaded rod, the Stage I construction threaded splicer bar shall be welded to the threaded coupler using an all-around fillet weld.

Add the following Article 1006.10(a)(1)h:

Bar Terminators. Designated bars shall use a bar terminator to form headed reinforcement.

Headed reinforcement shall conform to ASTM A970 with threaded attachment; Class HA; and reinforcement bars conforming to ASTM A706, except the connection strength of the bar terminator to the reinforcement bar shall meet, in tension, at least 125 percent of the specified yield strength of the reinforcement bar. The bar terminator shall be on the Department’s qualified product list.

When the reinforcement bar to receive the bar terminator is epoxy coated, the bar terminator shall also be epoxy coated according to ASTM A 775 (A 775M)

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.

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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.

Item Article/Section

(a) Cement

(b) Water

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

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

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

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

(g) Fly Ash

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

(i) Bituminous Materials (Note 2)

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

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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

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(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”

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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.

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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.”

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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.