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Letting November 6, 2026

Notice to Bidders, Specifications and Proposal

Contract No. 66M78 LIVINGSTON County Section (111BR)BR Route FAP 673 Project STP-NVML(607) District 3 Construction Funds

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(Printed by authority of the State of Illinois)

NOTICE TO BIDDERS

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

November 6, 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. 66M78 LIVINGSTON County Section (111BR)BR Project STP-NVML(607) Route FAP 673 District 3 Construction Funds

Removal of a bridge and replacement with double 9'X9' culverts, SN 053-0103, which carries IL 116 over Short Point Creek approximately 5.4 miles east of IL 251.

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 673 (IL 116)

Section (111BR)BR Livingston 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 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 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

REMOVAL AND DISPOSAL OF REGULATED SUBSTANCES

SHOULDER STABILIZATION AT GUARDRAIL

MAILBOX REMOVE AND REPLACE

FENCE REMOVAL

HIGH TENSION CABLE MEDIAN BARRIER – DRIVEN LINE POSTS

TEMPORARY PAVEMENT

WIDTH RESTRICTION SIGN

TEMPORARY BRIDGE TRAFFIC SIGNALS (STANDARD 701316 OR 701321)

TEMPORARY INFORMATION SIGNING

LINEAR DELINEATOR PANELS, 6 INCH

LINEAR DELINEATOR PANELS, 4 INCH

MODIFIED URETHANE PAVEMENT MARKING – TWO APPLICATIONS

LINEAR DELINEATION PANELS (TEMPORARY BARRIER WALL)

STATUS OF UTILITIES TO BE ADJUSTED:

MEMBRANE WATERPROOFING SYSTEM FOR BURIED STRUCTURES

AUTOMATED FLAGGER ASSISTANCE DEVICES (BDE)

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

COMPENSABLE DELAY COSTS (BDE)

CONCRETE BARRIER (BDE)

DISADVANTAGED BUSINESS ENTERPRISE PARTICIPATION (BDE)

ENGINEER’S FIELD OFFICE (BDE)

EROSION CONTROL BLANKET (BDE)

FUEL COST ADJUSTMENT (BDE)

GUARDRAIL (BDE)

HOT-MIX ASPHALT (BDE)

HOT-MIX ASPHALT – LONGITUDINAL JOINT SEALANT (BDE)

PAVEMENT MARKING (BDE)

PERFORMANCE GRADED ASPHALT BINDER (BDE)

RAISED REFLECTIVE PAVEMENT MARKERS (BDE)

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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)

STEEL COST ADJUSTMENT (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)

SURFACE TESTING OF PAVEMENTS – IRI (BDE)

SURVEYING SERVICES (BDE)

TEMPORARY CONCRETE BARRIER (BDE)

VEHICLE AND EQUIPMENT WARNING LIGHTS (BDE)

WEEKLY DBE TRUCKING REPORTS (BDE)

WORK ZONE TRAFFIC CONTROL DEVICES (BDE)

WORK ZONE WIDTH RESTRICTION (BDE)

WORKING DAYS (BDE)

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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 673 (IL 116), Project STP-NVML(607), Section (111BR)BR, Livingston County, Contract No. 66M78 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

This project is located on FAP Route 673 (IL 116) approximately 5.4 miles east of IL 251 near Flanagan in Livingston County.

DESCRIPTION OF PROJECT

This is a structure replacement project. The work to be performed under this contract consists of removing and replacing the existing single span bridge structure (SN 053-0103) carrying IL 116 over Short Point Creek with a double box culvert (new SN 053-2043). Additional work includes roadway removal and reconstruction above the proposed structure, roadway resurfacing, wider paved shoulders, guardrail upgrades with HMA stabilization, slope and ditch grading, and driveway and mailbox turnout improvements.

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REMOVAL AND DISPOSAL OF REGULATED SUBSTANCES

Description. This work shall consist of the removal and disposal of regulated substances according to Section 669 of the Standard Specifications as revised below.

Contract Specific Work Areas. For stationing, the lateral distance is measured from centerline and the farthest distance is the offset distance or construction limit, whichever is less.

The following contract specific work areas shall be monitored by the Environmental Firm for soil contamination and workers protection.

Site 4458-4 – Farmstead, 308 1700 N road, unincorporated Nebraska Township, Livingston County

• Station 788+40 to Station 792+11 (RT). The Engineer has determined this material meets the criteria of and shall be managed in accordance with Article 669.05(a)(1). Contaminants of concern sampling parameters: VOCs, SVOCs, and Metals.

Work Zones Three distinct OSHA HAZWOPER work zones (exclusion, decontamination, and support) shall apply to projects adjacent to or within sites with documented leaking underground storage tank (LUST) incidents, or sites under management in accordance with the requirements of the Site Remediation Program (SRP), Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA), or Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation and Liability Act (CERCLA), or as deemed necessary. For this project, the work zones apply for the following ISGS PESA Sites:

None.

Additional information on the contract specific work areas listed above collected during the regulated substances due-diligence process is available through the District’s Environmental Studies Unit (DESU).

SHOULDER STABILIZATION AT GUARDRAIL

(Effective February 7, 2013)

Replace the last sentence of the second, third and fourth paragraphs of Article 630.06 with the following:

The void around each post shall be backfilled with earth or aggregate and capped with 3 inches (75 mm) of grout.

MAILBOX REMOVE AND REPLACE

Description: This work shall consist of all labor, equipment, and materials required for the complete removal and replacement of the existing mailbox and post. The dimensions of the mailbox and post shall be to the dimensions approved by the USPS. The height of the mailbox from the road as well as the placement of the post and backfilling shall be done according to details provided by the USPS.

Method of Measurement: This work will be measured for payment per each mailbox and post removed and replaced.

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

REMOVE AND REPLACE.

FENCE REMOVAL

This work shall consist of removing existing fencing at locations shown on the plans as directed by the Engineer.

Should the property owner express a desire to retain the existing fencing, the Contractor shall carefully disassemble and salvage the existing materials for the property owner. All material which is damaged by the Contractor due to his/her negligence shall be replaced by the Contractor at his/her expense. Replacement materials shall be the same kind as, or equal to, the material being replaced. All material not salvaged shall become the property of the Contractor.

This work will be paid for at the contract unit price per foot for FENCE REMOVAL, measured in place along the top of the fence from center to center of end posts, which price shall include all labor and equipment necessary to remove and salvage or dispose of the fencing materials.

HIGH TENSION CABLE MEDIAN BARRIER – DRIVEN LINE POSTS

(Effective January 1, 2022)

Revise Note 2 in Article 644.02 of the Standard Specifications to read:

“ Note 2. The wire rope (cable) shall be according to AASHTO M 30, Type 1 with Class A coating, of the diameter shown in the manufacturer’s specifications. Additionally, the wire rope shall be prestretched and shall have a minimum breaking strength of 39,900 lbs (177 kN) for 3/4 in. (19 mm) wire rope (individual wire strength equivalent to 174,000 psi (1200 N/sq mm)) and the prestretched wire rope shall have a minimum modulus of elasticity of 11,805,000 psi (8300 kg/sq mm).”

Revise the first paragraph of Article 644.05 of the Standard Specifications to read:

“ 644.05 Line Posts. Line posts for the HTC median barrier shall consist of driving posts directly into the soil. Posts shall be placed at the spacing and depth recommended by the manufacturer. When the barrier is to be placed within paved shoulders or mow strips, the paved area(s) shall be constructed first, and the posts driven in cored or formed holes.”

Revise Article 782.01 of the Standard Specifications to read:

“ 782.01 Description. This work shall consist of furnishing and installing reflectors on guardrail, barrier wall, high tension cable (HTC) median barrier, and curbs.”

Revise the first paragraph of Article 782.04 of the Standard Specifications to read:

“ 782.04 Guardrail, Barrier Wall, and High Tension Cable Median Barrier Reflectors.

Guardrail, barrier wall, and HTC median barrier reflectors shall be according to the following.”

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Add the following to the end of Article 782.04 of the Standard Specifications:

“ (d) High Tension Cable Median Barrier Reflectors. HTC median barrier reflectors shall be monodirectional and attached to each anchorage post and first line post. Beyond the first line post, the reflectors shall be spaced according to the following table.

Reflector Spacing Table Distance from HTC to Outside Edge of Shoulder Nominal Spacing ≤ 8 ft (2.4 m) 80 ft (24 m) > 8 ft (2.4 m) but ≤ 30 ft (9.1 m) 400 ft (122 m) > 30 ft (9.1 m) Omit Reflectors

HTC median barrier reflectors shall be attached at a minimum height of 24 in. (600 mm) above ground level at the base of the post. The method of attaching HTC median barrier reflectors shall be as specified by the manufacturer.”

Revise Article 782.07 of the Standard Specifications to read:

“ 782.07 Basis of Payment. This work will be paid for at the contract unit price per each for GUARDRAIL REFLECTORS, of the type specified, BARRIER WALL REFLECTORS, of the type specified, HIGH TENSION CABLE MEDIAN BARRIER REFLECTORS, or CURB

REFLECTORS.”

Revise the first paragraph of Article 1097.02 of the Standard Specifications to read:

“ 1097.02 Guardrail, Barrier Wall, and High Tension Cable Median Barrier Reflectors.

Guardrail, barrier wall, and HTC median barrier reflectors shall be according to the following.”

Revise the last paragraph of Article 1097.02 of the Standard Specifications to read:

“ (d) High Tension Cable Median Barrier Reflectors. HTC median barrier reflectors shall be monodirectional, amber colored, and provide a minimum reflective area of 7 sq in.

(4520 sq mm). The reflective sheeting shall meet Type AZ according to Article 1091.03 and meet the minimum coefficient of retroreflection for “white” and “yellow” as specified therein. The reflector shall be approved by the HTC system manufacturer as compatible with the system.

The base material shall be fabricated from high impact thermoplastic, polycarbonate, nylon, or other approved material which shall not shatter or crack under impact at temperatures of -30 °F (-34 °C).”

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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.

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

10’-6” 5 MILES AHEAD EB on east leg of IL 116 & IL 251 10’-6” 2 MILES AHEAD WB on west leg of IL 116 & 300 E Rd 10’-6” 7 MILES AHEAD WB on west leg of IL 116 & 800 E Rd 10’-6” 13 MILES AHEAD WB on west leg of IL 116 & I-55

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.

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.

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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.

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.

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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.

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.

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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 in. 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 ft centers horizontally, with the first and last panel located within 20 ft 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 in. in length and 6.0 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, 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 will be paid for at the contract unit price per each for LINEAR

DELINEATOR PANELS, 6 INCH.

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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 on plan details.

CONSTRUCTION REQUIREMENTS

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-foot centers horizontally, with a minimum of two linear delineator per guardrail run.

Linear delineators shall not be place 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-foot 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 inches in length and 4.00 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

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Yellow 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, 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, 4 INCH.

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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.

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

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Orange 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 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.

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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

ComEd Public Relocation Dept 1 Lincoln Centre, 6th floor Oakbrook Terrace, IL 60181

ComEd Ref #H27569STR

Electric 4KV ComEd has poles along the north side of

IL 116.

They have conflicts with three poles located at (Pole 007) 787+86 and 42’ RT;

(Pole 006) at 789+77 and 39’ RT and (Pole

01) at 791+72 and

45’RT.

Pole 007 will be moved out to 49’ RT (same station); Pole 006 will be moved to 790+03 and 46’RT; while Pole 01 will be moved out to 45’RT (same station).

There will also be two new poles installed at 790+95 and 51’RT and

790+03 46’RT.

The poles on the east and west sides will also be re-framed and the OH conductor wires will be replaced throughout.

ComEd plans to relocate two poles and add two new poles once IDOT purchases the proposed

ROW

Permit U-20746 was received on September 15, 2026.

Frontier 109 E. Market Street Bloomington, IL

Communicati ons

Frontier has a pedestal on the north side of the road, just west of the ditch. Their copper cable will be in conflict and needs to be relocated.

Frontier needs to relocate some copper cable.

Frontier has stated that they will send in the permit on October 6, 2026.

Permit U-

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.

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The estimated utility relocation dates should be part of the progress schedule submitted by the Contractor.

** Above utility relocation information reflected as of October 6, 2026. Utility relocations are anticipated to be completed by approximately December 12, 2026. Per SB 699 (90 day utility relocation law), once the proposed right of way is clear to award the project, a notice will be sent to the utility companies instructing them to have their facilities relocated within 90 days.

MEMBRANE WATERPROOFING SYSTEM FOR BURIED STRUCTURES

Effective: October 4, 2016 Revised: March 1, 2019

Description. This work shall consist of furnishing and placing a membrane waterproofing system on the top slab and sidewalls, or portions thereof, for buried structures as detailed on the contract plans.

All membrane waterproofing systems shall be supplied by qualified producers. The Department will maintain a list of qualified producers.

Materials. The materials used in the waterproofing system shall consist of the following.

(a) Cold-applied, self-adhering rubberized asphalt/polyethylene membrane sheet with the following properties:

Physical Properties Thickness ASTM D 1777 or D 3767 60 mils (1.500 mm) min.

Width 36 inches (914 mm) min.

Tensile Strength, Film ASTM D 882 5000 lb./in2 (34.5 MPa) min.

Pliability [180° bend over 1” inch (25 mm) mandrel @ -20 °F (-29 °C)] ASTM D 146 (Modified) or D1970 No Effect

Puncture Resistance-Membrane ASTM E 154 40 lb. (178 N) min.

Permeability (Perms) ASTM E 96, Method B 0.1 max.

Water Absorption (% by Weight) ASTM D 570 0.2 max.

Peel Strength ASTM D 903 9 lb./in (1576 N/m) min.

(b) Ancillary Materials: Adhesives, Conditioners, Primers, Mastic, Two-Part Liquid Membranes, and Sealing Tapes as required by the manufacturer of the membrane and film for use with the respective membrane waterproofing system.

Construction. The areas requiring waterproofing shall be prepared and the waterproofing shall be installed in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions. The Contractor shall not install any part of a membrane waterproofing system in wet conditions, or if the ambient or concrete surface temperature is below 40° (4° C), unless allowed by the Engineer.

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Surfaces to be waterproofed shall be smooth and free from projections which might damage the membrane sheet. Projections or depressions on the surface that may cause damage to the membrane shall be removed or filled as directed by the Engineer. The surface shall be power washed and cleaned of dust, dirt, grease, and loose particles, and shall be dry before the waterproofing is applied.

The Contractor shall uniformly apply primer to the entire area to be waterproofed, at the rate stated in the manufacturer’s instructions, by brush, or roller. The Contractor shall brush out primer that tends to puddle in low spots to allow complete drying. The primer shall be cured according to the manufacturer’s instructions. Primed areas shall not stand uncovered overnight. If membrane sheets are not placed over primer within the time recommended by the manufacturer, the Contractor shall recoat the surfaces at no additional cost to the Department.

The installation of the membrane sheet to primed surfaces shall be such that all joints are shingled to shed water by commencing from the lowest elevation of the buried structure’s top slab and progress towards the highest elevation. The membrane sheets shall be overlapped as required by the manufacturer. The Contractor shall seal with mastic any laps that were not thoroughly sealed. The membrane shall be smooth and free of wrinkles and there shall be no depressions in horizontal surfaces of the finished waterproofing. After placement, exposed edges of membrane sheets shall be sealed with a troweled bead of a manufacturer's recommended mastic, or two-part liquid membrane, or with sealing tape.

Sealing bands at joints between precast segments shall be installed prior to the waterproofing system being applied. Where the waterproofing system and sealing band overlap, the installation shall be planned such that water will not be trapped or directed underneath the membrane or sealing band.

Care shall be taken to protect and to prevent damage to the waterproofing system prior to and during backfilling operations. The waterproofing system shall be removed as required for the installation of slab mounted guardrails and other appurtenances. After the installation is complete, the system shall be repaired and sealed against water intrusion according to the manufacturer’s instructions and to the satisfaction of the Engineer.

Replace the last paragraph of Article 540.06 Precast Concrete Box Culverts and replace with:

Handling holes shall be filled with a polyethylene plug. The plug shall not project beyond the inside surface after installation nor project above the outside surface to the extent that may cause damage to the membrane. When metal lifting inserts are used, their sockets shall be filled with mastic or mortar compatible with the membrane.

Method of Measurement. The waterproofing system will be measured in place, in square yards (square meters) of the concrete surface to be waterproofed.

Basis of Payment. This will work will be paid for at the contract unit price, per square yard (square meter) for MEMBRANE WATERPROOFING SYSTEM FOR BURIED STRUCTURES.

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AUTOMATED FLAGGER ASSISTANCE DEVICES (BDE)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Revise Article 302.02 of the Standard Specifications to read:

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

Item Article/Section

(a) Cement

(b) Water

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

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

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

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

(g) Fly Ash

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

(i) Bituminous Materials (Note 2)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Cement may be replaced with fly ash or ground granulated blast furnace (GGBF) slag according to Article 1020.05(c)(1) or 1020.05(c)(2), respectively, however the minimum cement content in the mixture shall be 170 lbs/cu yd (101 kg/cu m). Blends of coarse and fine aggregates will be permitted, provided the volume of fine aggregate does not exceed the volume of coarse

Section (111BR)BR aggregate. The Engineer will determine the proportions of materials for the mixture according to the “Portland Cement Concrete Level III Technician Course” manual. However, the Contractor may substitute their own mix design. Article 1020.05(a) shall apply, and a Level III PCC Technician shall develop the mix design.”

Revise Article 352.02 of the Standard Specifications to read:

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

(a) Cement (Note 1)

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

(c) Water

(d) Bituminous Materials (Note 2)

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

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

Revise Article 404.02 of the Standard Specifications to read:

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

(a) Cement

(b) Water

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

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

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

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

(g) Additives (Note 3)

Note 1. When used for slurry seal, the emulsified asphalt shall…