ILDOT 66M30-044.pdf

Letting September 18, 2026

Notice to Bidders, Specifications and Proposal

Contract No. 66M30 GRUNDY County Section ((111)HB1,HVB1)BR-1 Route FAP 326 Project BR-BYEE(657) District 3 Construction Funds

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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. 66M30 GRUNDY County Section ((111)HB1,HVB1)BR-1 Project BR-BYEE(657) Route FAP 326 District 3 Construction Funds

Superstructure replacement (SN 032-0087 / 0086) on IL 47 Over Buchanan St & Armstrong St/CSX RR

0.6 Mi South of US 6 (west) in Morris.

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 326 (IL 47)

Section ((111)HB1,HVB1)BR-1 Grundy 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

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RECURRING SPECIAL PROVISIONS

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

CHECK SHEET # PAGE NO.

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

3 X EEO

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

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

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

LOCATION OF PROJECT

DESCRIPTION OF PROJECT

STATUS OF UTILITIES TO BE ADJUSTED:

MULCH METHOD 2

PIPE UNDERDRAIN REMOVAL

RELOCATE EXISTING CONDUIT AND CABLES

HOT-MIX ASPHALT SURFACE REMOVAL, VARIABLE DEPTH

CONCRETE MEDIAN REMOVAL

REMOVE CONCRETE HEADWALLS FOR PIPE DRAINS

PLUG PIPE PENETRATION

FURNISH PERMANENT SURVEY MARKERS

LINEAR DELINEATOR PANELS, 4 INCH

LINEAR DELINEATOR PANELS, 6 INCH

TRAFFIC CONTROL AND PROTECTION, (SPECIAL)

CHANGEABLE MESSAGE SIGN

WIDTH RESTRICTION SIGN

TRAFFIC CONTROL SURVEILLANCE

DIRECTION INDICATOR BARRICADES

TEMPORARY INFORMATION SIGNING

PREFORMED PLASTIC PAVEMENT MARKING, TYPE D – STANDARD – LINE 9”

EPOXY PAVEMENT MARKING – TWO APPLICATIONS

PROSECUTION OF LIGHTING WORK

LIGHT POLE (SPECIAL)

TEMPORARY LIGHTING SYSTEM

REMOVAL OF UNDERPASS LIGHTING UNIT, NO SALVAGE

LUMINAIRE, LED, ROADWAY, OUTPUT DESIGNATION G

ROADWAY LIGHTING MODIFICATIONS

APPROACH SLAB REMOVAL

PRECAST BRIDGE APPROACH SLAB

SLOPE WALL CRACK SEALING

BRACED EXCAVATION

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CSX TRANSPORTATION INSURANCE REQUIREMENTS FOR PUBLIC PROJECTS

RIGHT OF ENTRY TO CSX TRANSPORTATION PROPERTY, DOT/AAR NO. 603 757 A

CONTRACT 66M30

RAILROAD PROTECTIVE LIABILITY INSURANCE (BDE)

REMOVAL AND DISPOSAL OF REGULATED SUBSTANCES

CONCRETE WEARING SURFACE

BRIDGE DECK CONSTRUCTION

METALLIZING OF STRUCTURAL STEEL

PREFORMED PAVEMENT JOINT SEAL

ERECTION OF BRIDGE GIRDERS OVER OR ADJACENT TO RAILROADS

BAR SPLICERS, HEADED REINFORCEMENT

AGGREGATE SUBGRADE IMPROVEMENT (BDE)

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

COMPENSABLE DELAY COSTS (BDE)

CONCRETE BARRIER (BDE)

DISADVANTAGED BUSINESS ENTERPRISE PARTICIPATION (BDE)

EROSION CONTROL BLANKET (BDE)

FUEL COST ADJUSTMENT (BDE)

GUARDRAIL (BDE)

HOT-MIX ASPHALT (BDE)

PAVEMENT MARKING (BDE)

PAVEMENT PATCHING (BDE)

PERFORMANCE GRADED ASPHALT BINDER (BDE)

PREFORMED PLASTIC PAVEMENT MARKING (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)

SLOPE WALL (BDE)

SOURCE OF SUPPLY AND QUALITY REQUIREMENTS (BDE)

STEEL COST ADJUSTMENT (BDE)

STRUCTURAL REPAIR OF CONCRETE (BDE)

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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)

TRAINING SPECIAL PROVISIONS (BDE)

IDOT TRAINING PROGRAM GRADUATE ON-THE-JOB TRAINING SPECIAL PROVISION . 114

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)

PROJECT LABOR AGREEMENT

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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 326 (IL 47), Project BR-BYEE(657), Section ((111)HB1,HVB1)BR-1, Grundy County, Contract No. 66M30 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 326 (IL 47), approximately 1.65 miles south of I-80 in Grundy County. The structure currently carries IL-47 over the CSX Transportation Railroad and over Buchanon Street. The project limits are approximately 200 feet south and 750 feet north of existing Structure No. 032-0086 within Morris.

DESCRIPTION OF PROJECT

The work on this project consists of the replacement of the superstructure on the existing Structure No. 032-0086 over the CSX Transportation Railroad and Structure No. 032-0087 over Buchanon Street. The project also includes tree removal, guardrail replacement, and resurfacing and reconstructing the mainline pavement. Disturbed areas will be stabilized with permanent seeding.

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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

AT&T

1000 Commerce Drive Oak Brook, IL 60523

AT&T Ref: MS1013

Communications AT&T does not have any facilities in the project work area.

No conflicts are anticipated.

Comcast 688 Industrial Drive Elmhurst, Illinois 60126

Cable Comcast does not have any cable facilities in the project work area.

No conflicts are anticipated.

ComEd Three Lincoln Centre, Ste. 600 Oakbrook Terrace, IL 60181

ComEd Ref: H28254J0L

Electric ComEd does not have any facilities near the bridge work areas.

No conflicts are anticipated.

MCI Verizon 7719 West 60th Place Summit, IL 60501

Communications Verizon has buried facilities along the north side ROW of the CSX railroad tracks.

City of Morris 700 N Division St.

Morris, IL 60450

Water and Sewer

Morris has water mains on Buchanan and Armstrong streets. There probably are also sanitary sewers in these areas.

Nicor 1844 Ferry Rd.

Naperville, IL 60563

Nicor Ref’s: SC20677 &

SC26357

Gas Nicor has 1 ¼” and 2” gas mains along the north side of Railroad Street, a 2” gas main on Buchanan Street, and other mains in the area.

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.

Utility information reflected as of April 15, 2026.

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MULCH METHOD 2

(Effective August 1, 1994; Revised January 1, 2007)

Article 251.03 Method 2 Procedure 1 of the Standard Specifications shall be required for this improvement.

PIPE UNDERDRAIN REMOVAL

Description. This work shall consist of the excavation, removal, and disposal of existing pipe underdrain at the locations shown in the plans. All work shall be in accordance with various sections of the Standard Specifications as specified herein, this provision, the details in the contract plans, or directed by the Engineer.

Excavation. Excavation for the removal of the existing pipe underdrains shall be according to Section 550.04 of the Standard Specifications.

Disposal of Material. Surplus materials resulting from the removal of the existing pipe underdrain shall be disposed of according to Article 202.03 of the Standard Specifications.

Backfilling. Backfilling the trench after the removal of the existing pipe underdrains shall be according to Section 550.07 of the Standard Specifications.

Method of Measurement. This work will be measured for payment in feet along the length of underdrain removed.

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

UNDERDRAIN REMOVAL.

Trench backfill will not be paid for separately but shall be included in the contract unit price for

PIPE UNDERDRAIN REMOVAL.

RELOCATE EXISTING CONDUIT AND CABLES

Description. This work shall consist of relocating and rewiring existing conduits and traffic signal interconnect cables. The existing conduits will be intercepted underground and extended as needed to the new handholes, and the existing cable will be removed and replaced entirely from the upstream and downstream connections. Underground splicing of existing cables will not be acceptable. All work to complete this will be in accordance with applicable sections of the Standard Specifications, the plans, and as directed by the Engineer.

Materials. The materials shall be in accordance with applicable sections of the “Standard Specifications” and plan details:

Basis of Payment. New conduit and cables will be incidental to the IDOT standard pay items included no additional compensation will be provided for the materials or standard labor included within those standard pay items. Ancillary work associated with relocating the conduit and cables shall be paid for at the contract unit price per FOOT for RELOCATE EXISTING CONDUIT AND

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CABLES for the work specified, which price shall be considered payment in full for all labor, equipment, and material necessary to complete the work as specified.

HOT-MIX ASPHALT SURFACE REMOVAL, VARIABLE DEPTH

This item consists of the removal of the existing hot-mix asphalt pavement surface necessary to provide the profile and cross-slopes of the proposed pavement cross section in accordance with Section 440 of the “Standard Specifications for Road and Bridge Construction”, except as modified herein.

In order to achieve the proposed pavement profile and cross slopes, the anticipated mill is to be between One and a half inches (1.5”) to two and a half inches (2.5”). Milling is to occur in passes which will profile the pavement to the new proposed cross slopes. Milling to achieve to the proposed pavement slopes will be included in the cost of this item.

Sufficient milling or grinding passes shall be made over the existing pavement so that all irregularities and high spots are eliminated from the shoulder pavement’s surface before it is overlaid with new material.

The equipment and construction methods for this item will conform to Article 440.03. Hot-Mix Asphalt Surface Removal, Variable Depth will be measured in place and the area computed in square yards for the total increment of material removed. The area measured will be paid for only once regardless of the number of passes needed to remove the material.

Basis of Payment. This work will be paid for at the Contract unit price per Square Yard of HOT- MIX ASPHALT SURFACE REMOVAL, VARIABLE DEPTH, which price shall include all costs for labor, materials and any equipment necessary to remove and dispose the hot-mix asphalt surface in accordance with the Specifications.

CONCRETE MEDIAN REMOVAL

Description. This work shall consist of the satisfactory removal and disposal of existing concrete median within the limits of removal shown in the plans or as directed by the Engineer.

Construction Requirements. This item shall be performed in accordance with the applicable portions of Section 440 of the Standard Specifications.

Method of Measurement. This work shall be measured and paid for at the contract unit price per SQUARE FOOT for CONCRETE MEDIAN REMOVAL.

REMOVE CONCRETE HEADWALLS FOR PIPE DRAINS

Description. This work shall consist of the complete removal of existing precast concrete headwalls for pipe underdrain outlet pipes as shown in the plans or as directed by the Engineer.

Method of Measurement. This work will be measured for payment in units of each at the location shown on the plans regardless of size, type, or material. The excavation of earth necessary to perform the removal of end treatments and the topsoil required to fill depressions will not be measured for payment but shall be included in the cost of the concrete headwall removal.

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

CONCRETE HEADWALLS FOR PIPE DRAINS.

PLUG PIPE PENETRATION

Description. This work shall consist of completely sealing the abandoned pipe opening in structures or pipes with Class SI Concrete and/or brick and mortar after the removal or abandonment of storm sewer inlets or outlets to the structure.

CONSTRUCTION REQUIREMENTS

The contractor shall completely remove the existing pipe penetration to be removed, from an existing pipe or structure to remain as shown in the plans. Extra care shall be taken when removing the penetrating pipe as to minimize the damage to the wall of the existing pipe or structure to remain. All loose concrete around the pipe opening shall be removed. The proposed concrete plug shall be formed flush with and shaped to match the curvature of the inside face of the wall of the existing pipe or structure to remain. The thickness of the concrete plug shall be a minimum of 3” greater than the wall thickness of the existing pipe or structure to remain. On the outside face the existing pipe or structure to remain, the plug shall extend a minimum of 4” beyond the edges of the wall opening. The wall penetration shall be completely sealed to prevent groundwater seepage. The excavation shall be backfilled and compacted after the concrete plug has cured. The contractor shall always maintain flow in the existing pipe.

Class SI Concrete shall meet the requirements of Section 1020 of the Standard Specifications. Brick shall meet the requirements of Section 1041 of the Standard Specifications. Mortar shall be non-shrink hydraulic grout and shall meet the requirements of Section 1024 of the Standard Specifications.

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

PENETRATION.

FURNISH PERMANENT SURVEY MARKERS

(Effective May 28, 2025)

Description. Survey markers shall be in general accordance with Highway Standard 667101, except they shall be bronze instead of aluminum and shall have a diameter of 3.5 inches. They shall be stamped “SECTION CORNER” as a circular row of text inside the words “ILLINOIS DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION” and shall have a “+” stamped in the center instead of a dimpled triangle.

The Engineer will supply a Professional Land Surveyor and equipment for installation of the survey markers. The Contractor shall supply traffic control for installation of the survey markers by the Engineer.

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

PERMANENT SURVEY MARKERS.

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LINEAR DELINEATOR PANELS, 4 INCH

(Effective January 1, 2022)

Description. This work shall consist of furnishing and installing linear delineators on steel plate beam guardrail at locations shown in the plans.

General. Linear delineator panels shall be attached to steel plate beam guardrail as shown on plan details and as directed by the Engineer. These panels shall be either white or yellow, matching the color of the adjacent pavement marking edge line. They should be spaced at a minimum of 80 ft centers horizontally, with a minimum of two linear delineator per guardrail run.

Linear delineators shall not be placed on guardrail terminal sections. Linear delineator spacing through horizontal curves where the normal speed limit is reduced, the spacing of the linear delineators shall be reduced to 40 ft centers. Existing steel plate beam guardrail that contain existing linear delineator panels shall have any damaged or missing panels removed and replaced as directed by the Engineer.

When securing the linear delineator panels to steel plate beam guardrail, the Contractor may use a linear delineation system panel and bracket mounting method approved by the Engineer. Linear delineation system panel and bracket including installation methods shall be according to the manufacture’s recommendations.

The Contractor shall be responsible for testing the durability and strength of the method used to ensure permanent adhesion of the linear delineator panel to the bridge rail. Drilling into metal bridge rail or other metal surfaces to secure the linear delineator panels will not be permitted.

When removing and replacing missing or damaged linear delineator panels, the existing linear delineator panels and any adhesive or bracket when used to secure the existing linear delineator panels shall be removed to the satisfaction of the Engineer. All cost and labor associated with the removal and cleanup of the existing linear delineator panels shall not be paid for separately but shall be included in the cost of this work.

Each panel shall not be less than 34 in. in length and 4.0 in. 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 in. Each ridge shall be 0.34 in.

high with a 45° profile and a 0.28 in. 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.

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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 Yellow

Total

Luminance x Y x Y x Y x y Factor YT (%) Min

Fluor.

Yellow 0.521 0.424 0.557 0.442 0.479 0.520 0.454 0.491 40

Inspection of Linear Delineator Panels. The linear delineator panels installed under this contract will be inspected following installation. In addition, they will be inspected following a winter performance period that extends 180 days from December 30th.

Within 15 calendar days after the end of the winter performance period, a final performance inspection will be made. If this inspection discloses any work which is not visibly intact and serviceable, the Contractor shall, within 30 calendar days, completely repair or replace such work to the satisfaction of the Engineer.

Measured in its entirety, the work shall be 97 percent intact.

Upon completion of the final performance inspection, or after satisfactory completion of any necessary corrections, the Engineer shall notify the Contractor in writing of the date of such final performance inspection and release him/her from further performance responsibility.

This delay in performance inspection and performance acceptance of the linear delineator panels shall not delay acceptance of the entire project and final payment due if the contractor requires and receives from the subcontractor a third party “performance” bond naming the Department as obligee in the full amount of all linear delineator panels listed in the contract, multiplied by the contract unit price. The bond shall be executed prior to acceptance and final payment of the non-linear delineator panel items and shall be in full force and effect until final performance inspection and performance acceptance of the linear delineator panels. Execution of the third-party bond shall be the option of the Contractor.

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

DELINEATOR PANELS, 4 INCH.

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LINEAR DELINEATOR PANELS, 6 INCH

(Effective April 28, 2017)

Description. Linear delineator panels shall be placed on each parapet wall 6 inches down from the top. Panels shall also be placed on structures containing bridge rail as directed by the Engineer. These panels shall be either white or yellow, matching the color of the adjacent pavement marking edge line. They should be spaced at a minimum of 80 foot centers horizontally, with the first and last panel located within 20 feet of the parapet wall ends. Structures that contain existing linear delineator panels shall have any damaged or missing panels removed and replaced as directed by the Engineer.

When attaching linear delineator panels to concrete, the panels shall be secured using an anchor bolt method approved by the Engineer that will anchor the entire panel securely, but also facilitate removal of the panel by maintenance operations if damaged or weathered in the future. The Contractor shall also sufficiently cover the back side of the linear delineator panel, to the satisfaction of the Engineer, with an adhesive caulking system to aid in the permanent adhesion and alignment of the panels prior to drilling through the pre-drilled linear delineation system holes.

When securing the linear delineator panels to metal bridge rail or any other metal surfaces, the Contractor may use a linear delineation system panel and bracket mounting method approved by the Engineer. The Contractor may also use an adhesive caulking method to sufficiently cover the back side of the linear delineator panel to the satisfaction of the Engineer. The Contractor shall be responsible for testing the durability and strength of the method used to ensure permanent adhesion of the linear delineator panel to the bridge rail. Drilling into metal bridge rail or other metal surfaces to secure the linear delineator panels will not be permitted.

When removing and replacing missing or damaged linear delineator panels, the existing linear delineator panels and any adhesive used to secure the existing linear delineator panels shall be removed to the satisfaction of the Engineer. All cost and labor associated with the removal and cleanup of the existing linear delineator panels shall be included in the unit price of the pay item

LINEAR DELINEATOR PANELS, 6 INCH.

Each panel shall not be less than 34 inches in length and 6.00 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.

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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 Yellow

Total

Luminance x Y x Y x y x y Factor YT (%) Min

Fluor.

Yellow 0.521 0.424 0.557 0.442 0.479 0.520 0.454 0.491 40

Inspection of Linear Delineator Panels. The linear delineator panels installed under this contract will be inspected following installation, but no later than December 30th. In addition, they will be inspected following a winter performance period that extends 180 days from December 30th.

Within 15 calendar days after the end of the winter performance period, a final performance inspection will be made. If this inspection discloses any work which is not visibly intact and serviceable, the Contractor shall, within 30 calendar days, completely repair or replace such work to the satisfaction of the Engineer.

Measured in its entirety, the work shall be 97 percent intact.

Upon completion of the final performance inspection, or after satisfactory completion of any necessary corrections, the Engineer shall notify the Contractor in writing of the date of such final performance inspection and release him/her from further performance responsibility.

This delay in performance inspection and performance acceptance of the linear delineator panels shall not delay acceptance of the entire project and final payment due if the contractor requires and receives from the subcontractor a third party “performance” bond naming the Department as obligee in the full amount of all linear delineator panels listed in the contract, multiplied by the contract unit price. The bond shall be executed prior to acceptance and final payment of the non-linear delineator panel items and shall be in full force and effect until final performance inspection and performance acceptance of the linear delineator panels. Execution of the third party bond shall be the option of the Contractor.

Basis of Payment. This work, including all materials, equipment, and labor necessary to complete the work as described will be paid for at the contract unit price per each for LINEAR DELINEATOR

PANELS, 6 INCH.

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TRAFFIC CONTROL AND PROTECTION, (SPECIAL)

This work includes furnishing, installing, maintaining, and removing all traffic control devices;

removing conflicting pavement markings and pavement marking tape, including any conflicting markings outside the project limits; and providing all tape required for traffic control and protection, as shown on Highway Standards 701001, 701006, 701011, 701101, 701106, 701301, and 701901 included in the plans, in accordance with the TRAFFIC CONTROL PLAN, the road closure or detour plans, Section 701 of the "Standard Specifications for Road and Bridge Construction," as directed by the Engineer, and as specified herein.

Prior to beginning work on the project, the Contractor shall furnish and install Type III barricades and advance warning signs as shown on the plans and as detailed in the applicable highway standards. Barricade placement and sign spacing may be adjusted by the Engineer to suit field conditions.

Throughout the construction period, all material piles, equipment, open excavations or other obstructions or hazards to motorists or pedestrians shall be enclosed by fences or protected by barricades and proper lighting.

Replacement of any removed pavement markings shall be paid for separately.

All IL 47 travel lanes within the project limits shall be open to traffic and the public by December 1 of each construction year. Meeting this requirement may require removal and reinstallation of the staged traffic control devices shown in the TRAFFIC CONTROL PLAN.

Traffic Control and Protection required for the successful completion of this project will be furnished, installed, maintained, removed, measured and paid for at the contract lump sum price for TRAFFIC CONTROL AND PROTECTION, (SPECIAL), which price shall include all work as specified herein and all other provisions required by law for the protection and safety of property and individuals in a construction zone.

CHANGEABLE MESSAGE SIGN

(Effective December 1, 1999; Revised August 7, 2008)

In addition to any changeable message signs shown in the traffic control standards, the Contractor shall furnish two Changeable Message Signs for this project. The signs shall be operational two weeks prior to any lane closure and shall be located as directed by the Engineer. Any relocation of the signs directed by the Engineer during construction will not be paid for separately but shall be included in the cost of the Changeable Message Sign.

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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 STAGE 1 STAGE 2

11’-0” 11’-0” Prior to Benton and High St.

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.

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. deep and 4 in.

wide, or other hazards are present within 8 ft 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.

DIRECTION INDICATOR BARRICADES

(Effective: March 29, 2016)

In areas with two-way, undivided traffic, the backsides of the direction indicator barricades shall be striped like type II barricades and according to Article 701.15 of the Standard Specifications for Road and Bridge Construction.

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.”

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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.

PREFORMED PLASTIC PAVEMENT MARKING, TYPE D – STANDARD – LINE 9”

Description. This work consists of removing the existing markings, ensuring that the installation area is at the proper grooved depth for the selected material and to install Preformed Plastic Pavement Marking Type D - Standard – Line 9 Inch Contrast Material (white line material bordered with black material).

Materials. Materials shall be according to the following. Item Article/Section (a) Preformed Plastic Pavement Markings 1095.03

Revise Article 780.08(b) of the Standard Specifications to read: (b) Type B, C or D - Standard Application. Standard application of conventional preformed plastic pavement markings shall consist of applying the markings to the pavement surface or to the bottom of a groove recessed in the pavement surface as specified on the plans. Standard application of contrast preformed plastic pavement markings shall consist of applying the markings to the bottom of a groove recessed in the pavement surface. Both conventional and contrast preformed plastic pavement markings shall only be applied when the air temperature is at least 50 °F and rising and the pavement temperature is at least 70 °F. However, application of the markings will not be allowed after October 15.”

Add the following paragraph after the fourth paragraph of Article 780.14 of the Standard Specifications: The applied line width specified for contrast pavement markings shall include both the white/yellow reflective portion and the black nonreflective portion of the marking.”

White/Yellow line width shall be 6 in. Black border line width shall be 1 1/2 in. Revise the first paragraph of Article 1095.03 of the Standard Specifications to read:

1095.03 - Preformed Plastic Pavement Markings. The material shall consist of a white or yellow (as specified) weather-resistant, reflective film meeting the requirements specified herein. Where contrast markings are specified, the white or yellow reflective film shall be bordered along both the left and right edges by a 1 1/2 in. wide black weather-resistant, nonreflective film also meeting the requirements specified herein.”

Revise the table in Article 1095.03(a) of the Standard Specifications to read:

Minimum Percent By Weight

White or Yellow Black Resins and Plasticizers 20 % 20 % Pigment and Fillers 30 % 30 % Graded Glass Beads 25 % - "

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Revise the first paragraph of Article 1095.03(h) of the Standard Specifications to read:

“Glass beads shall be uniformly distributed throughout the white or yellow portions of the material only. A top coating of beads shall be bonded to or directly embedded into the surface of the markings in order to produce immediate retro reflectivity.”

EPOXY PAVEMENT MARKING – TWO APPLICATIONS

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

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

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 as EPOXY PAVEMENT

MARKING – LINE 4” OR EPOXY PAVEMENT MARKING – LINE 12”.

PROSECUTION OF LIGHTING WORK

To facilitate using portions of the existing roadway lighting on the West side of IL 47 as temporary lighting during Stage 1, using the proposed roadway lighting on the East side of IL 47 during Stage 2, and the proposed underpass lighting during both stages, the following sequence of work was contemplated during the design:

Step 1. Set up temporary roadway lighting on the West side of IL 47 and under each bridge with the new permanent underpass light fixtures using temporary circuits.

Step 2. Remove the existing lighting on the East side of IL 47.

Step 3. Install permanent lighting on the East side of IL 47 following the following installation procedures:

• Install the conduits and junction boxes

• Install the foundations

• Install the wiring except in poles

• Install the poles, luminaires, drivers and complete the wiring connections in the poles.

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Step 4. Switch the underpass lighting from the temporary circuit to the permanent circuit on the East side and remove the temporary lighting on the West side.

Step 5. Install the permanent lighting on the West side of IL 47 following the same order described above in Step 3. Once the West side permanent lighting and circuits on the West side are complete, re-wire the underpass lighting for Armstrong Street to the permanent circuit running on the West side as shown on the permanent lighting plans. The underpass lighting for Buchanan Steet will remain wired to the permanent lighting circuit on the East side of IL 47 to balance the load on the circuits as indicated in the permanent lighting plans. All temporary conduit and wiring for the underpasses can then be removed.

LIGHT POLE (SPECIAL)

Description. This work shall consist of furnishing and installing the proposed decorative light poles with mast arm mounting bracket as manufactured by Valmont and as shown on the plans. Work shall be completed according to Section 830 of the Standard Specifications, except as modified herein.

Materials. Light poles shall be 43 ft. in height with 12-foot pipe arm with a 30-inch rise. Light pole shaft to be fabricated from 6063-T4 Aluminum Alloy. Poles shall be heat treated to T6 condition after welding. Provide factory installed vibration dampener at 25’-9’ up from the butt of the pole.

Provide an external festoon casting GFCI receptacle and In-Use Weatherproof cover. Provide 2-breakaway banner arms for a 30” wide banner. Provide an anchor base with a 15” Diameter Maximum / 14 3/8” Minimum bolt circle. Provide decorative clam shell base as detailed on the plans. Pole and accessories shall be powder coated with black paint.

Provide a handhole at the base of the pole with a nominal 4” x 8” opening and a flush fitting aluminum door and gasket. Light poles shall include all necessary wiring sufficient to reach from the connection to raceway wiring at the handhole to the luminaire depending on the length of mast arm selected. Roadway luminaire and mast arm shall be placed at a height on pole to where the luminaire is 47’-6” ft above finished grade (roadway).

Basis of Payment. The work will be paid for at the contract unit price per each for LIGHT POLE

(SPECIAL).

TEMPORARY LIGHTING SYSTEM

Description. This work shall consist of furnishing and installing a temporary lighting system in accordance with the details in the plans and Highway Standard 830026.

Utilize the existing light poles on the west side of the roadway and new temporary wood poles in accordance with Sections 830 and 1069 of the Standard Specifications. The temporary lighting system will be powered by an adjacent existing light pole and circuit as identified in the plans. At the beginning of the project install the underpass lighting and connect them to the temporary lighting circuit. Once the permanent lighting conduit and conductors are installed on the East side of IL 47 temporarily connect the underpass lighting to the east side permanent lighting circuit.

After both the East and West Side permanent lighting and circuits are in place the Underpass

Section ((111)HB1,HVB1)BR-1 lighting will be connected to the East and West Side circuits as identified in the permanent lighting plans to balance the load on the two circuits.

The temporary roadway lighting system shall be removed during Stage 2 once traffic has been switched to the east side and lighting is being provided by the portion of the new permanent lighting system installed during Stage 1.

Basis of Payment. This work will be paid for at the contract lump sum price for TEMPORARY

LIGHTING SYSTEM.

REMOVAL OF UNDERPASS LIGHTING UNIT, NO SALVAGE

Description. This work shall consist of removing the single underpass light fixture attached to the wall under the Buchanan Street Overpass (SN 032-0087), along with its conduit and wiring, boxes and miscellaneous support hardware.

General. The work shall be completed according to Section 842 of the Standard Specifications and the following. The existing unit shall be removed once the permanent underpass lighting is installed.

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

UNDERPASS LIGHTING UNIT, NO SALVAGE.

LUMINAIRE, LED, ROADWAY, OUTPUT DESIGNATION G

Description. This work shall consist of furnishing and installing the luminaire in accordance with Section 821 of the Standard Specifications, details in the plans, and the following additions or exceptions.

Materials. The luminaire shall be the Evolve LED Roadway Lighting Series ERL2 as manufactured by GE Current, catalog number ERL2-0-16-C5-40-D-BLCK-F-AGILT.

Basis of Payment. This work will be paid for at the contract unit price per each for LUMINAIRE, LED, ROADWAY, OUTPUT DESIGNATION G.

ROADWAY LIGHTING MODIFICATIONS

Description. This work shall consist of interfacing conduit and circuit conductors to two existing light poles just south of the bridge over Armstrong St. (SN 032-0086).

Intercept the existing conduit on both the East and West sides of IL 47 and extend circuits to the new permanent lighting system as detailed in the plans. In addition, the existing light pole on the West side of IL 47 will be used to power the temporary lighting system during Stage 1 of the project as described above.

Basis of Payment. This work will be paid for at the contract lump sum price per ROADWAY

LIGHTING MODIFICATIONS.

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APPROACH SLAB REMOVAL

Description. This work shall consist of the complete removal and disposal of the existing approach slabs shown on the plans or as directed by the Engineer. All existing approach slab pavement, transition slab pavement, pavement connector for bridge approach slab, bituminous surfaces (overlays) and raised medians shall be removed within the limits of approach slab removal at locations designated on the plans and in accordance with the applicable portions of Section 440 of the Standard Specifications.

It shall be the responsibility of the Contractor to determine the thickness of the existing approach slab pavement structure, including overlays and other appurtenances to be removed and the extent of which they are reinforced. No additional compensation will be allowed because of variations in thickness and reinforcement present. Any excavation made by the Contractor for the removal shall be replaced. The excavated space shall be filled with material satisfactory to the Engineer and placed in accordance with Section 205 of the Standard Specifications.

Method of Measurement. Approach slab removal will be measured for payment in place and the area computed in square yards.

Saw cuts will not be measured for payment and shall be included in the cost of approach slab removal.

Basis of Payment. This work will be paid for at the contract unit price per square yard for APPROACH SLAB REMOVAL, which shall include all labor, materials, and equipment necessary to remove and dispose of the existing approach pavement.

PRECAST BRIDGE APPROACH SLAB

This work shall be in accordance with Section 504 of the Standard Specifications, the plans and as modified herein.

All labor, equipment and materials required to complete this work shall be included in the contract unit price per Square Foot for PRECAST BRIDGE APPROACH SLAB.

SLOPE WALL CRACK SEALING

Description. All open random cracks or existing joints in the existing concrete slope wall shall be cleaned and sealed as shown on the plans and as directed by the Engineer. Hot-poured Joint Sealer meeting the requirements of Article 1050.02 shall be used for slope wall repair. All cracks and joints shall be cleaned and filled with sealant according to Section 452 of the Standard Specifications. Routing of the cracks is not required.

Method of Measurement. Sealing existing cracks and joints in concrete slope wall shall be measured for payment along the linear distance of opening sealed and measured in feet. Cleaning existing cracks and joints prior to sealing will not be measured for payment but shall be considered included in the price for SLOPE WALL CRACK SEALING.

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Basis of Payment. Cleaning and sealing cracks shall be paid for at the contract unit price per foot for SLOPE WALL CRACK SEALING.

BRACED EXCAVATION

This work shall include the installation of a bracing system, excavation, and backfilling to the elevation of the existing grade according to Section 502, the CSX Public Projects Manual, and the following. The bracing system shall be designed and installed to prevent the movement of soil, structures, pavements, and/or utilities adjacent to the excavated area. No excavation within the railroad live load influence zone will take place without sheeting and shoring installed per the CSX Public Projects Manual.

The bracing system shall support excavations using sheeting, timber, or plates. The Contractor shall submit design calculations and shop drawings prepared and sealed by an Illinois Licensed Structural Engineer for the bracing system. Shop drawings shall show all necessary details for the construction of the bracing system. The design calculations and shop drawings shall be submitted to the Engineer for review and approval. This work shall not proceed without the approval and authorization of the Engineer. The Contractor shall be fully responsible for the safety, stability, and adequacy of the bracing system and shall be solely responsible and liable for all damages resulting from his or her construction operations or from failure or inadequacy of the bracing system. In the event the bracing system protecting the existing embankment fails or is otherwise inadequate, in the judgment of the Engineer, the Contractor shall, at his or her own expense, take all necessary steps to restore the embankments to a safe operating condition to the satisfaction of the Engineer. Bracing members shall be installed as soon as an excavation level is reached to permit the installation. Bracing members shall be completely removed after the excavation is backfilled. This work shall be measured in cubic yards according to the requirements for structure excavation as specified in Section 502.12 of the Standard Specifications.

This work will be paid for at the contract unit price per CUBIC YARD for BRACED EXCAVATION.

Payment for BRACED EXCAVATION will be limited to those locations shown on the plans. All sheeting and bracing members associated with braced excavation will not be measured for payment but shall…