ILDOT 68H60-049.pdf

Letting September 18, 2026

Notice to Bidders, Specifications and Proposal

Contract No. 68H60 TAZEWELL County Section (35)N-2 Route FAS 368 Project HSIP-GRDI(268) District 4 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. 68H60 TAZEWELL County Section (35)N-2 Project HSIP-GRDI(268) Route FAS 368 District 4 Construction Funds

Converting the existing two-way stop controlled condition to all-way stop control with red-flashing beacons, stop ahead signs with dual flashing beacons, lighting upgrades, widening the radii at the intersection, construction of 4-foot wide Hot-Mix Asphalt shoulder along the curve radii with 2-foot aggregate wedge shoulders, new pavement marking, removing and replacing an 18-inch pipe culvert and related collateral work necessary to complete the project. This project is located at the intersection of BUS Route 24 (FAS 368) Eureka Road and CH6 (FAS 470) Dee Mack Road in Tazewell County._Approximately 0.221 miles.

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

FAS Route 368 (BUS 24)

Section (35)N-2 Tazewell 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 X Quality Control of Concrete Mixtures at the Plant 23 Quality Control/Quality Assurance of Concrete Mixtures 24 Reserved 25 Reserved 26 Temporary Raised Pavement Markers 27 Restoring Bridge Approach Pavements Using High-Density Foam 28 Portland Cement Concrete Inlay or Overlay 29 Portland Cement Concrete Partial Depth Hot-Mix Asphalt Patching 30 Longitudinal Joint and Crack Patching 31 X 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

CONSTRUCTION LAYOUT RESPONSIBILITY

UTILITIES – LOCATIONS/INFORMATION ON PLANS

LOCATION OF UNDERGROUND STATE MAINTAINED FACILITIES

EMBANKMENT (RESTRICTIONS)

SEEDING, MINOR AREAS

MOWING

PROOF ROLLING

SUBGRADE TREATMENT

HOT-MIX ASPHALT – TACK COAT (SPECIAL) OPTIONS

BACKFILL - PIPE CULVERTS

TRAFFIC CONTROL PLAN

WIDTH RESTRICTION SIGNING

PCC QMP ELECTRONIC REPORT SUBMITTALS

PCC AUTOMATIC BATCHING EQUIPMENT

POTHOLING FOR LOCATION OF EXISTING UNDERGROUND UTILITIES

TRAFFIC SIGNAL BACKPLATE

ELECTRICAL SERVICE INSTALLATION AND CONNECTION

LUMINAIRE MAST ARM ASSEMBLIES (INCIDENTAL TO LUMINAIRE)

MODIFICATION TO LIGHTING CONTROLLER FOR FLASHING BEACON OPERATION

CONDUIT CROSSING UNDER PAVEMENT

SHARED SIGNAL AND LIGHTING UNIT DUCT INSTALLATION

STEEL MAST ARM POLE WITH LUMINAIRES AND FLASHING BEACON

FLASHING BEACON SIGNAL HEAD OPERATION

GROUNDING FOR LIGHTING AND SIGNAL EQUPMENT

CONDUIT SEALING

TESTING AND ENERGIZATION

SOLAR-POWERED FLASHING BEACON ASSEMBLY (COMPLETE)

SOLAR-POWERED FLASHING BEACON ASSEMBLY (DUAL-ALTERNATING)

TRAFFIC CONTROL (SPECIAL)

WORKING RESTRICTIONS

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AGGREGATE SUBGRADE IMPROVEMENT (BDE)

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

COMPENSABLE DELAY COSTS (BDE)

DISADVANTAGED BUSINESS ENTERPRISE PARTICIPATION (BDE)

EROSION CONTROL BLANKET (BDE)

HOT-MIX ASPHALT (BDE)

PAVEMENT MARKING (BDE)

PAVEMENT PATCHING (BDE)

PERFORMANCE GRADED ASPHALT BINDER (BDE)

REMOVAL AND DISPOSAL OF REGULATED SUBSTANCES (BDE)

SEEDING (BDE)

SHORT TERM AND TEMPORARY PAVEMENT MARKINGS (BDE)

SIGN PANELS AND APPURTENANCES (BDE)

SOURCE OF SUPPLY AND QUALITY REQUIREMENTS (BDE)

SUBCONTRACTOR AND DBE PAYMENT REPORTING (BDE)

SUBCONTRACTOR MOBILIZATION PAYMENTS (BDE)

SUBMISSION OF BIDDERS LIST INFORMATION (BDE)

SUBMISSION OF PAYROLL RECORDS – FEDERAL AID CONTRACT (BDE)

SURFACE TESTING OF PAVEMENTS – IRI (BDE)

SURVEYING SERVICES (BDE)

TEMPORARY RUMBLE STRIPS (BDE)

TRAFFIC SIGNAL BACKPLATE (BDE)

VEHICLE AND EQUIPMENT WARNING LIGHTS (BDE)

WEEKLY DBE TRUCKING REPORTS (BDE)

WOOD SIGN SUPPORT (BDE)

WORK ZONE TRAFFIC CONTROL DEVICES (BDE)

WORK ZONE WIDTH RESTRICTION (BDE)

WORKING DAYS (BDE)

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STATE OF ILLINOIS

SPECIAL PROVISIONS

The following Special Provisions supplement the "Standard Specifications for Road and Bridge Construction," adopted January 1, 2022 (revised January 1, 2026), the latest edition of the "Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices for Streets and Highways," and the "Manual of Test Procedures for Materials" in effect on the date of invitation for bids, and the Supplemental Specifications and Recurring Special Provisions indicated on the Check Sheet included herein which apply to and govern the construction of FAS Route 368 (BUS 24), Project HSIP-GRDI(268), Section (35)N-2, Tazewell County, Contract No. 68H60 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 at the intersection of BUS Route 24 (FAS 368) Eureka Road and CH6 (FAS

470) Dee Mack Road in Tazewell County.

DESCRIPTION OF PROJECT

The BUS Route 24 and CH6/Dee Mack Road intersection is currently two-way stop controlled on the CH6/Dee Mack Road approaches. The proposed improvements include converting the existing two-way stop controlled condition to all-way stop control with red-flashing beacons, stop ahead signs with dual flashing beacons, lighting upgrades, widening the radii at the intersection, construction of 4-foot wide Hot-Mix Asphalt shoulder along the curve radii with 2-foot aggregate wedge shoulders, new pavement marking, and removing and replacing an 18-inch pipe culvert that runs east/west under the south side of CH6/Dee Mack Road southbound approach, and related collateral work necessary to complete the project.

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CONSTRUCTION LAYOUT RESPONSIBILITY

Effective April 26, 2015 Revised: January 1, 2022

This special provision is included in addition to Check Sheet #9 of the Recurring Special Provisions, Special Provision for Construction Layout Stakes, to clearly define the responsibility of the Contractor for construction layout.

As the Contractor is generating the survey layout model, all roadway elements shall be verified to fit within the final proposed slopes and right-of-way. If the Contractor determines a portion of the plans is incorrect or a portion does not agree with another portion, they shall contact the Engineer to have the problem resolved and additional work, if any, agreed upon. The Contractor shall not proceed until authority is received from the Engineer and problems are resolved. The Engineer shall contact the District Studies and Plans Section if need be.

The Contractor shall set all horizontal control points at the end of construction and provide cross ties in a hardback survey book to the Engineer.

The Contractor shall also set and provide the Engineer with a list of final benchmarks in a hardback survey book at the end of construction for future control.

No additional compensation will be allowed for complying with this Special Provision, but all costs shall be included in the contract Lump Sum price for CONSTRUCTION LAYOUT.

UTILITIES – LOCATIONS/INFORMATION ON PLANS

Effective: November 8, 2013

The locations of existing water mains, gas mains, sewers, electric power lines, telephone lines, and other utilities as shown on the plans are based on field investigation and locations provided by the utility companies, but they are not guaranteed. Unless elevations are shown, all utility locations shown on the cross sections are based on the approximate depth supplied by the utility company. It shall be the Contractor’s responsibility to ascertain their exact location from the utility companies and by field inspection.

LOCATION OF UNDERGROUND STATE MAINTAINED FACILITIES

Effective: August 3, 2007 Revised: July 31, 2009

The Contractor shall be responsible for locating existing and proposed IDOT electrical facilities (traffic signal, overhead lighting, Intelligent Transportation System, etc.) prior to performing any work at his/her own expense if required. The Contractor shall also be liable for any damage to IDOT facilities resulting from inaccurate locating.

The Contractor may obtain, on request, plans for existing electrical facilities from the Department.

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The Contractor shall also be responsible for locating and providing protection for IDOT facilities during all phases of construction. If at any time the facilities are damaged, the Contractor shall immediately notify the Department and make all necessary arrangements for repair to the satisfaction of the Engineer. This work will not be paid for separately, but shall be included in the contract bid price.

EMBANKMENT (RESTRICTIONS)

Effective: January 21, 2005 Revised: August 5, 2022

Replace the sixth and seventh paragraphs of Article 205.04 with the following:

Alternating layers of suitable soil and restricted-use material will not be permitted. Restricted-use materials may only be incorporated into the embankment by using one of the following procedures:

a. Restricted-use materials shall be placed in 4" lifts and disked with the underlying lift material until a uniform and homogenous material is formed having more than 35% passing the number 200 sieve.

b. Sand, gravel or crushed stone embankment when placed on the existing ground surface will be drained using a 10' (3 m) by 10' (3 m) French drain consisting of nonwoven geotechnical fabric with 12" (0.3 m) of B-3 riprap. This shall be constructed on both sides of the embankment at the toe of the foreslope spaced 150' (46 m) apart. At locations requiring a French drain the 3' (1 m) cohesive cap shall not be installed within the 10' by 10' riprap area. If the Engineer determines that the existing ground is a granular free draining soil, the French drain may be deleted.

c. Sand, gravel or crushed stone embankment when placed on top of a cohesive embankment will be drained with a permanent 4" (100 mm) underdrain system. The underdrain system shall consist of a longitudinal underdrain on both sides of the embankment and transverse underdrains spaced at 250' (75 m) centers. The underdrain shall consist of a 2' (0.6 m) deep by 1' (0.3 m) wide trench, backfilled with FA4 sand and a 4" (100 mm) diameter underdrain. In addition, both sides of the embankment will have a 6" (150 mm) diameter pipe drain which will drain the underdrain system and outletted into a permanent drainage structure or outletted by a headwall at the toe of the embankment.

The above work will not be paid for separately but shall be included in the cost of EARTH EXCAVATION, FURNISHED EXCAVATION, or BORROW EXCAVATION.

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SEEDING, MINOR AREAS

Effective July 1, 1990 Revised April 1, 2019

Seeding, fertilizing, and mulching shall be done in accordance with Article 250 of the Standard Specifications except for the following revisions:

All areas disturbed by the work performed shall be seeded, fertilized, and mulched in accordance with Article 251.03(a). The materials may be purchased locally and placed as directed by the engineer.

The estimated area is approximately 0.25 acre. The seed mixture shall be applied at 100 pounds/acre (110 kg/ha). The mixture shall be one that contains Turf Type Tall Fescue, Creeping Red Fescue, and Kentucky Blue Grass. The Kentucky Blue Grass shall not exceed 50% of the mixture. All seeds shall meet the purity and noxious weed requirements of Article 1081.04 of the Standard Specifications and be approved by the Engineer.

The fertilizer nutrients shall be applied at a rate of 270 lbs. (300 kg) of actual nutrients per acre (hectare). The fertilizer furnished shall be ready mixed material having a ratio of (1-1-1).

The Contractor shall provide the Engineer with the test results from the seed container and the chemical analysis of the fertilizer nutrients.

The seed, fertilizer, and mulch will not be measured for payment but will be considered included in the cost of TOPSOIL FURNISH AND PLACE, 4".

MOWING

Effective: December 11, 2001 Revised: August 2, 2013

This work shall consist of mowing the roadway foreslopes to the ditchline or for a width of 15' (4.572 meters) from the edge of pavement or paved shoulder, whichever is less. At intersecting roadways, the mowing shall extend to the proposed right of way for a distance of 150' (45 m) on either side of the intersection. The height of the mowing shall not be more than 6" (150 mm).

Equipment used shall be capable of completely severing all growth at the cutting height and distributing it evenly over the mowed area. The Contractor will not be required to mow continuously wet ditches and drainage ways, slopes greater than 1:3 (V:H), or areas which may be designated by the Engineer as not mowable. Mowing shall be done within the project limits during the construction of the project as directed by the Engineer and prior to the final inspection of the project. Any subsequent mowing required to disperse mowed material shall be considered as included in the cost of the mowing. Debris encountered during mowing, which interferes with the mowing operation or is visible from the roadway shall be removed and disposed of according to Article 202.03.

Method of Measurement: Mowing will be measured for payment in acres of surface area mowed.

Basis of Payment: This work will be paid for at the contract unit price per Acre for MOWING.

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PROOF ROLLING

Effective April 23, 2004 Revised January 1, 2007

This work shall consist of proof rolling the subgrade with a fully loaded tandem axle dump truck and driver at the direction of the Engineer. The truck shall travel the subgrade in all of the proposed lanes of traffic in the presence of the Engineer.

This work will not be paid for separately but considered included in the various earthwork pay items.

SUBGRADE TREATMENT

Effective July 1, 1990 Revised January 1, 2022

Revise first sentence of first paragraph of Article 301.04 as follows:

"When compacted, the subgrade shall have a minimum dry density of 95 percent of the standard laboratory dry density and a minimum immediate bearing value (IBV) of 3.0."

Delete the second paragraph (including subparagraphs a, b, and c) of Article 301.04 of the Standard Specifications and replace it with the following:

"In cut sections the Contractor responsible for the rough grading shall obtain not less than 95% of the standard laboratory density and not more than 110% of the optimum moisture for the top 1' (300 mm) of the subgrade.

The Contractor may, at his/her option, add a drying agent to lower the moisture content as specified. The drying agent must be approved by the Engineer prior to use. Additional compensation will not be allowed for the use of a drying agent but will be considered as included in the cost of the various earthwork items."

HOT-MIX ASPHALT – TACK COAT (SPECIAL) OPTIONS

Effective: August 1, 2019 Revised: November 8, 2019

The Contractor will have the option to apply tack coat by either of the following means:

SS-1hP applied simultaneously with HMA paving via spray paver, or NTEA applied via distributor truck prior to HMA paving.

Revise Note 1 of Article 406.02 of the Standard Specifications to read: "Note 1. The bituminous material used for tack coat shall be one of the types listed in the following table:

Application Bituminous Material Types Tack Coat on Brick, Concrete, or HMA Bases SS-1hP, NTEA"

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Revise Article 406.05(b)(1) of the Standard Specifications to read:"(b) Tack Coat. The bituminous material shall be prepared according to Article 403.05 and applied according to Article 403.10.(1) Tack Coat for Brick, Concrete or HMA Bases. The base shall be cleaned of all dust, debris and any substance that will prevent the prime coat from adhering to the base.

Cleaning shall be accomplished by sweeping to remove all large particles and air blasting to remove dust. As an alternate to air blasting, vacuum sweeping may be used to accomplish the dust removal. Vacuum sweeping shall be accomplished with a regenerative air vacuum sweeper.

The base shall be free of standing water at the time of application. The prime coat shall be applied uniformly and at a rate that will provide a residual asphalt rate on the prepared surface as specified in the following table.

Type of Surface to be Primed Residual Asphalt Rate (1)Lb./sq. ft.

Milled HMA, Aged Non-Milled HMA, Milled Concrete, Non-Milled Concrete & Tined Concrete

0.08

Fog Coat between HMA Lifts, IL-4.75 & Brick 0.08

The bituminous material for the tack coat shall be placed one lane at a time. If a spray paver is not used, the tacked lane shall remain closed until the tack coat is fully cured and does not pick-up under traffic."Revise the first paragraph of Article 406.14 of the Standard Specifications to read:"Basis of Payment. Tack Coat will be paid for at the contract unit price per Pound of residual asphalt applied for BITUMINOUS MATERIALS (TACK COAT), SPECIAL."

BACKFILL - PIPE CULVERTS

Effective October 15, 1995 Revised January 1, 2007

When trenches or excavation are made across existing pavement to remain in place, revise Article 542.04(f) 4th paragraph as follows:

"The remainder of the trench and excavation shall be backfilled with trench backfill. All backfill material shall be deposited in the trench or excavation in such a manner as not to damage the culvert. Trench backfill above the center of the pipe shall be compacted by either Method 2 or Method 3 specified in Article 550.07, or in accordance with Method 1 specified in Article 550.07, except that the compacted lifts shall not exceed 8" (200 mm) in thickness.

When the trench has been widened for the removal and replacement of unstable or unsuitable material, the backfilling with trench backfill and impervious material will be required for the entire width of the trench or excavation. Each 8" (200 mm) layer for the entire trench width shall be completed before beginning the placement of the next layer."

Basis of Payment: This work will not be paid for separately but shall be included in the contract unit price per Foot (Meter) for PIPE CULVERTS, of the type and diameter specified. Trench backfill will be paid for as specified in Article 208.04.

TRAFFIC CONTROL PLAN

Effective: August 19, 2025

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Traffic control shall be in accordance with the applicable sections of the "Standard Specifications for Road and Bridge Construction," the applicable guidelines contained in the "Illinois Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices for Streets and Highways," these Special Provisions, and any special details and Highway Standards contained herein and in the plans.

Special attention is called to Section 701 and Articles 107.09 and 107.14 of the "Standard Specifications for Road and Bridge Construction" and the following Highway Standards relating to traffic control:

701001 701006 701011 701311 701326

701901 720001 720006 780001

WIDTH RESTRICTION SIGNING

Effective: November 1, 2007 Revised: January 1, 2019

Description. This work shall consist of providing, placing, maintaining, and removing width restriction signing as shown on the plans and special provisions. Width restriction signing shall be required when the roadway width will be less than 17'–6" as measured from face to face of temporary concrete barrier and a concrete parapet, guardrail or other fixed, immovable barrier.

Width restriction signing may be required when the roadway width will be less than 17'–6" as measured from movable traffic control devices and a fixed object (concrete parapet, guardrail or other immovable roadside barrier). The contractor shall provide signing if the traffic control devices cannot be shifted (in areas of a fixed object and patching/paving/centerline work etc.) to accommodate a traveled way opening of 17'–6". The Contractor shall furnish all materials, equipment, labor, and other essentials necessary to accomplish this work and all other work described herein and as directed by the Engineer.

Materials. All sign post materials shall be in accordance with Articles/Sections: 1093.01(a),

10007.05. Galvanizing will not be required. The nominal size of wood posts shall be 4 in. x 4

in. (100 m x 100 m).

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Equipment. All equipment shall be in accordance with Article/Section 1106.01.

Notification. The Contractor shall notify the Traffic Control Supervisor, in writing, when the Contractor receives an award letter for the contract. The letter shall state the anticipated start date of lane width restrictions. The twenty-one (21) day notice will start from the Award date. No width restrictions will be allowed until twenty-one (21) days after receiving notice from the Contractor.

The Contractor may elect to provide the anticipated start date of lane width restrictions at the Preconstruction meeting so long as there is a minimum of twenty-one (21) days advanced notice.

Traffic Control Supervisor Don Hoffman (309) 671-4488

Failure to provide required advanced notice may delay project at the expense of the Contractor.

General. The Contractor shall provide the route and directional (North, South, East and West) signage. The route and directional signage shall be placed, maintained, and removed by the Contractor. The route sign shall visually be the same as the existing route signs as posted by IDOT. The directional signage shall be black lettering on a white background. Interstate signs shall have the cardinal direction signs with white on a blue background. The route and directional signage shall be placed below Sign W12-I103.

Width Restriction Signs (4 total) shall be placed according to the Traffic Control Supervisor at locations to be determined at the pre-job meeting.

It shall be the Contractor’s responsibility to make arrangements for the J.U.L.I.E. locates.

Basis of Payment: This work will not be paid for separately but will be included in the cost of Traffic Control and Protection pay items. This work shall consist of providing, placing, maintaining, and removing width restriction signing and no additional compensation will be allowed.

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PCC QMP ELECTRONIC REPORT SUBMITTALS

Effective: January 13, 2022

The Contractor’s QC personnel shall be responsible for electronically submitting the following reports to the Department: PRO and IND data for BMPR MI654 "Air, Slump, & Quantity"; PRO data for BMPR MI655 "PCC Strength"; and PRO data for BMPR MI504 "Field/Lab Gradation".

The format for the electronic submittals will be the "QMP" reporting program which will be provided by the Department. Microsoft Office 2007 or newer is required for this program which must be provided by the Contractor.

PCC AUTOMATIC BATCHING EQUIPMENT

Effective: April 23, 2010 Revised: August 1, 2023

Portland cement concrete provided shall be produced from batch plants that conform to the requirements of Article 1103.03 (a) and (b) of the Standard Specifications for Road and Bridge Construction. Semi-automatic batching will not be allowed.

Plants shall have computerized batching interfaced with a printer. IDOT Producer Number, IDOT Concrete Material Code, batch weights, aggregate mixtures, water added, amount of each admixture or additive, and percent variance from design shall be printed for each batch. The ticket shall state the actual water-cement ratio as batched, and the amount of water that can be added to the batch without exceeding the maximum water-cement ratio. Truck delivery tickets will still be required as per Article 1020.11 (a)(7) of the Standard Specifications.

POTHOLING FOR LOCATION OF EXISTING UNDERGROUND UTILITIES

Potholing to locate existing underground utilities shall be included in the contract bid price for the conduit pay items.

Removal and replacement of existing pavement and islands only for utility locating purposes will not be paid for separately but shall be included in the contract bid price for the conduit pay items.

TRAFFIC SIGNAL BACKPLATE

This work shall be in accordance with Sections 882 and 1078 of the Standard Specifications except as modified herein.

The traffic signal backplates shall be of the same material as the traffic signal heads as specified on the plans.

A three (3) inch wide strip of reflective sheeting shall be applied to the outside perimeter of the face of the backplates. The reflective tape shall be fluorescent yellow in color and shall consist of type AZ or type ZZ sheeting.

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Backplates that are installed on existing signals shall be split backplates that are designed for installation on existing traffic signal heads. The individual halves on the backplate shall be secured with stainless steel washers, bolts, and locknuts to prevent the sections from separating.

The use of metal clips is not allowed.

Basis of Payment: This work will be paid for at the contract unit price Each for TRAFFIC SIGNAL BACKPLATE and shall be payment in full for all labor, materials, and equipment required to furnish and install a traffic signal backplate with reflective tape as described above, complete.

ELECTRICAL SERVICE INSTALLATION AND CONNECTION

Description: This work shall consist of furnishing and installing a complete electrical service for the lighting controller, flashing beacon, and luminaires, including meter socket, service disconnect, grounding, conduit, conductors, and coordination with the utility company.

This work shall be in accordance with Section 806 of the Standard Specifications, the National Electrical Code (NEC), and requirements of the serving utility company.

Materials: The service installation shall include, but not be limited to:

• Service disconnect (fuse or breaker type)

• Meter socket (utility approved)

• Service entrance conductors

• Conduit from service to controller

• Ground rod and grounding conductor

• Bonding hardware

• Service pedestal

All materials shall be UL listed and approved by the serving utility company.

Construction Requirements: The Contractor shall coordinate with the serving utility company for service installation and energization.

The electrical service shall supply power to the lighting controller, which shall contain the following:

• Circuit breaker for flashing beacon

• Circuit breaker for luminaires

• Photocell controlled lighting circuit

• Continuous flashing beacon circuit

The Contractor shall install service equipment in accordance with NEC Article 230.

Grounding shall include:

• One 10-foot copper-clad ground rod

• Bonding of service disconnect enclosure

• Bonding of lighting controller enclosure

• Bonding of mast arm pole

• Equipment grounding conductor in unit duct

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All conduits entering service equipment shall be sealed to prevent moisture intrusion.

Service conductors shall be sized for 120/240V single phase service unless otherwise shown on the plans.

The Contractor shall:

• Submit service layout to utility

• Pay utility coordination fees

• Schedule utility energization

• Provide temporary power if requires for testing

Testing: Prior to energization, the Contractor shall:

• Megger test service conductors

• Verify grounding continuity

• Verify proper voltage at controller

• Verify operation of flashing beacon

• Verify luminaire operation

Method of Measurement: This work will be measured for payment as a single unit for electrical service installation.

Basis of Payment: This work will be paid for at the contract unit price for ELECTRIC SERVICE INSTALLATION and ELECTRIC UTILITY SERVICE CONNECTION. Payment shall be full compensation for all labor, materials, coordination with utility company, grounding, conductors, conduit, service disconnect, meter socket, and all incidental work required for a complete and operational electrical service. No additional compensation will be allowed for, utility coordination, grounding, bonding, testing and energization.

LUMINAIRE MAST ARM ASSEMBLIES (INCIDENTAL TO LUMINAIRE)

Description: This work shall consist of furnishing and installing luminaire mast arm assemblies for the roadway luminaires mounted on the steel mast arm pole assembly as shown on the plans and as directed by the Engineer. The luminaire installation shall include mounting hardware, mast arms, wiring, and all incidental materials required for a complete and operational lighting system.

The luminaires shall comply with the requirements of Section 821 of the Illinois Department of Transportation Standard Specifications. Luminaires shall be LED roadway type with output designation as shown in the plans.

Construction Requirements: The Contractor shall provide two (2) 10-foot steel truss-type luminaire mast arm assemblies for installation of luminaires. Orientation of mast arms and luminaires shall be as indicated on the plans.

Mast arms shall be structurally adequate for the application and shall conform to Section 1069 of the Illinois Department of Transportation Standard Specifications. All mounting hardware, fittings, pole attachments, and appurtenances required for a complete installation shall be provided.

The luminaire shall be installed in accordance with manufacturer recommendations and IDOT District 4 practices.

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Basis of Payment: No separate payment will be made for this work. The cost shall be included in the contract unit price for LUMINAIRE, LED, ROADWAY, OUTPUT DESIGNATION H. Payment will be considered full compensation for luminaire mast arm, mounting hardware, pole attachments, internal pole wiring to handhole, connectors, labor and equipment and all incidental materials necessary for complete installation. No additional compensation will be allowed for luminaire mast arms, bracket arms, or mounting hardware.

MODIFICATION TO LIGHTING CONTROLLER FOR FLASHING BEACON OPERATION

Description: This work shall consist of modifying the lighting controller to provide a dedicated circuit for the flashing beacon signal head.

Construction Requirements: The Contractor shall modify the lighting controller to include a circuit for the 4-face signal head. This circuit shall operate continuously, twenty-four (24) hours per day, and shall not be powered by the photocell-controlled lighting circuit within the lighting controller.

The dedicated circuit shall include:

• Circuit breaker

• Terminal connections

• Internal wiring

• Labels

• All necessary appurtenances

The Contractor shall submit modified controller wiring detail for Engineer review and approval prior to ordering equipment.

Basis of Payment: The cost shall be included in the contract unit price for LIGHTING CONTROLLER, POLE MOUNTED, 240VOLT, 60AMP. Payment shall include Cabinet, Circuit breakers, Flasher module, Internal wiring, Mounting hardware, Grounding and will be considered full compensation for all labor, materials, equipment, installation, maintenance, testing, and incidentals required for a complete installation. No additional compensation will be allowed for flashing beacon control components installed within the lighting controller.

CONDUIT CROSSING UNDER PAVEMENT

Description: This work shall consist of installing a conduit sleeve beneath pavement for signal and lighting conduits. Materials shall conform to Section 810 of the Illinois Department of Transportation Standard Specifications.

Construction Requirements: Conduit crossings beneath pavement shall be installed through a 4-inch Schedule 40 PVC conduit sleeve. The sleeve shall be installed a minimum of 36 inches below the pavement structure and shall extend a minimum of three (3) feet beyond the edge of the paved area.

All unit ducts shown on the plans shall be routed through this conduit sleeve.

Separate 1-1/4 inch conduits for signal and lighting shall be routed through the 4-inch sleeve and shall transition to individual conduits beyond the pavement limits.

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Basis of Payment: The conduit sleeve will be paid for at the contract unit price per FOOT for UNDERGROUND CONDUIT, PVC, 4” DIA. The individual conduits will be paid for at the contract unit price per FOOT for UNDERGROUND CONDUIT, COILABLE NONMETALLIC CONDUIT, 1 1/4” DIA. The cost shall include directional boring operations, furnishing and installing conduits, transitions, fittings, bore pits, couplings, pull tape, labor, excavation and backfill, and all incidental items required for a complete installation. No additional compensation will be allowed for transitions between conduit sizes or for extending conduits into the pole assembly.

SHARED SIGNAL AND LIGHTING UNIT DUCT INSTALLATION

Description: This work shall consist of installing signal and lighting wiring in separate unit ducts routed to the steel mast arm pole assembly.

Construction Requirements: Signal cable and lighting conductors shall be installed in separate 1- 1/4-inch conduits. Conduits shall enter the steel mast arm pole assembly and route internally to serve the signal head and luminaires.

All bends shall comply with NEC requirements. Pull tape shall be installed in each conduit.

Basis of Payment: This work will be paid for at the contract unit price per FOOT for UNIT DUCT, 600V, 4-1C NO.8, 1/C NO.8 GROUND, (XLP-TYPE USE), 1 ¼” DIA. POLYETHYLENE and ELECTRIC CABLE IN CONDUIT, SIGNAL NO.14 5C. Payment will be considered full compensation for all labor, materials, equipment, installation, maintenance, testing, and incidentals required to complete the work.

STEEL MAST ARM POLE WITH LUMINAIRES AND FLASHING BEACON

Description: This work shall consist of installing a steel mast arm pole assembly supporting a flashing beacon and two luminaires.

Construction Requirements: The steel mast arm pole assembly shall support:

• Signal heads (4-Face, 1-Section with Backplate)

• Two luminaires

• Two luminaire mast arms

All wiring shall be route internally within the pole.

Basis of Payment: This work will be paid for at the contract unit price per EACH for STEEL COMBINATION MAST ARM ASSEMBLY AND POLE 58 FT. Payment will be considered full compensation for all labor, materials, equipment, installation, maintenance, testing, and incidentals required to complete the work.

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FLASHING BEACON SIGNAL HEAD OPERATION

Description: This work shall consist of installing and operating a flashing beacon signal head.

Construction Requirements: The flashing beacon shall be wired for continuous operation and shall be powered from the dedicated circuit within the lighting controller.

The Contractor shall verify alternating flash operation.

Basis of Payment: This work will be paid for at the contract unit price per EACH for SIGNAL HEAD, POLYCARBONATE, LED, 4-FACE, 1-SECTION, MAST ARM MOUNTED. Payment will be considered full compensation for all labor, materials, equipment, installation, maintenance, testing, and incidentals required to complete the work.

GROUNDING FOR LIGHTING AND SIGNAL EQUPMENT

Description: This work shall consist of furnishing and installing grounding for the steel mast arm pole, lighting controller, flashing beacon, and luminaires.

Construction Requirements: The Contractor shall install grounding in accordance with Section 806 of the Illinois Department of Transportation Standard Specifications and NEC requirements.

Grounding shall include:

• Ground rod at steel mast arm pole

• Bonding of pole to ground rod

• Equipment grounding conductor in unit duct

• Bonding of lighting controller

• Bonding of conduit system

• Bonding of signal head and luminaires

Ground rod shall be copper-clad steel, minimum 10 ft long.

Basis of Payment: No separate payment will be made. The cost shall be included in the contract unit prices for UNIT DUCT, 600V, 4-1C NO.8, 1/C NO.8 GROUND, (XLP-TYPE USE), 1 1/4" DIA.POLYETHYLENE, STEEL COMBINATION MAST ARM ASSEMBLY AND POLE 58 FT. and

LIGHTING CONTROLLER, POLE MOUNTED, 240VOLT, 60AMP.

CONDUIT SEALING

Description: This work shall consist of sealing conduits entering pole and controller.

Construction Requirements: All conduits entering structures shall be sealed with duct seal or approved equal to prevent moisture and rodent intrusion.

Basis of Payment: No separate payment. Incidental to conduit pay items.

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TESTING AND ENERGIZATION

Description: This work shall consist of testing lighting and flashing beacon system.

Construction Requirements: Contractor shall:

• Megger test conductors

• Verify grounding continuity

• Verify flashing beacon operation

• Verify luminaire operation

• Demonstrate controller operation

Basis of Payment: No separate payment. Incidental to electrical pay items.

SOLAR-POWERED FLASHING BEACON ASSEMBLY (COMPLETE)

This work shall be in accordance with the applicable items contained in Sections 858, 880, 1073, and 1078 of the Standard Specifications except as modified herein.

The Contractor shall furnish and install a solar powered flashing beacon assembly consisting of one 12" yellow signal head, flasher controller, batteries, and solar cell (30-Watt minimum). The flashing beacon assembly shall be designed for continuous operation 24-7.

Currently, only the following products are approved for use by the Department:

• Carmanah R247-F (Single Head)

• JSF Technologies 1400 24-Hour

The unit shall conform to the following minimum specifications:

LED SIGNAL MODULE

• Red

• ITE VTCSH-STD Part 2 Compliant*

• 12" (300 mm) diameter

WARRANTY

• 5-year pro-rated warranty on entire system including batteries

ENVIRONMENTAL

• Optimal ambient range -4°F to 77°F to (-20°C +25°C)

• Maximum ambient temperature range -40°F to 176°F (-40°C to +80°C)

• Solar requirements: maximum installation latitude 49 Deg N/S**

OPERATION

• Flash pattern

• MUTCD compliant

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ENERGY MANAGEMENT SYSTEM

• Battery lifespan 5-8 years (field replaceable)

MOUNTING HARDWARE

• 2" Square perforated tubing (Telespar™ or equivalent)

• Bracket mounted for installation on wood pole.

MUTCD COMPLIANCE

• MUTCD compliant: 2009 MUTCD, Chapter 4L, Flashing Beacons, Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices (MUTCD)

FEATURES AND OPERATION

• Engineered for up to five years of maintenance-free operation

• Unit designed to flash 24 hours-per-day 365 days-per-year

• Automatically adjusts to prevailing solar conditions to ensure continuous, dependable operation

• Self-contained assembly (solar panel, battery, and electronics housed in a compact enclosure located above the traffic signal head

• Vandal-resistant integrated design

• No scheduled maintenance or servicing for 5 years

• Will charge under nearly all-weather conditions

• Polycarbonate housing (available in yellow, black, and green)

Basis of Payment: The above work will be paid for at the contract unit price Each for SOLAR- POWERED FLASHING BEACON ASSEMBLY (COMPLETE) and shall be payment in full for all labor, materials, and equipment required to furnish and install the solar powered flashing beacon assembly described above and deliver it to the Department at the conclusion of the project as described above, complete.

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SOLAR-POWERED FLASHING BEACON ASSEMBLY (DUAL-ALTERNATING)

This work shall be in accordance with the applicable items contained in Sections 858, 880, 1073, and 1078 of the Standard Specifications except as modified herein.

The Contractor shall furnish and install a solar powered flashing beacon assembly consisting of two 12" yellow signal heads installed vertically, flasher controller, batteries, solar cell (30-Watt minimum), and all other items required for a complete assembly.

The flashing beacons shall be programmed for wig-wag operation with each signal head indication flashing alternately (top indication on, then bottom indication).

The flashing beacon assembly shall be designed for continuous operation 24-7.

The flasher heads and solar panel shall be bracket mounted for installation on a wood post.

Currently, only the following products are approved for use by the Department:

• Carmanah R247-F (Dual Heads, Vertical Arrangement)

• RTC Manufacturing, Inc. 24-Hour Flasher System (Dual Heads, Vertical Arrangement)

• JSF Technologies FL-7400 24-Hour (Dual Heads, Vertical Arrangement)

The unit shall conform to the following minimum specifications:

LED SIGNAL MODULE

• Yellow

• ITE VTCSH-STD Part 2 Compliant*

• 12" (300 mm) diameter

WARRANTY

• 5-year pro-rated warranty on entire system including batteries

ENVIRONMENTAL

• Optimal ambient range -4°F to 77°F to (-20°C +25°C)

• Maximum ambient temperature range -40°F to 176°F (-40°C to +80°C)

• Solar requirements: maximum installation latitude 49 Deg N/S**

OPERATION

• Flash pattern

• MUTCD compliant

ENERGY MANAGEMENT SYSTEM

• Battery lifespan 5-8 years (field replaceable)

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MOUNTING HARDWARE

• 2" Square perforated tubing (Telespar™ or equivalent)

• Bracket mounted for installation on wood pole.

MUTCD COMPLIANCE

• MUTCD compliant: 2009 MUTCD, Chapter 4L, Flashing Beacons, Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices (MUTCD)

FEATURES AND OPERATION

• Engineered for up to five years of maintenance-free operation

• Unit designed to flash 24 hours-per-day 365 days-per-year

• Automatically adjusts to prevailing solar conditions to ensure continuous, dependable operation

• Self-contained assembly (solar panel, battery, and electronics housed in a compact enclosure located above the traffic signal head

• Vandal-resistant integrated design

• No scheduled maintenance or servicing for 5 years

• Will charge under nearly all-weather conditions

• Polycarbonate housing (available in yellow, black, and green)

Basis of Payment: The above work will be paid for at the contract unit price Each for SOLAR- POWERED FLASHING BEACON ASSEMBLY (DUAL-ALTERNATING) and shall be payment in full for all labor, materials, and equipment required to furnish and install the solar powered flashing beacon assembly described above and deliver it to the Department at the conclusion of the project as described above, complete.

TRAFFIC CONTROL (SPECIAL)

This work shall consist of installing and maintaining the required traffic control signs and devices as shown in the plans.

Construction Requirements: Work shall be done according to Sections 701, 720, and 1106 of the Standard Specifications and the Illinois Manual of Uniform Traffic Control Devices where applicable and as directed by the Engineer or herein specified.

The Contractor shall be responsible for the proper location, installation, condition, and maintenance of all traffic control devices. All signs and barricades utilized for the proposed closure(s) shall be new or like new condition.

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This item includes all signs, barricades, pavement markings, traffic cones, warning lights, drums, flaggers, and other traffic control devices required for the closures. This pay item may also include any additional signing as required by the Engineer.

The Contractor shall ensure that access to private entrances is never eliminated. The cost of any necessary provisions will not be paid for separately but shall be considered as included in the contract unit price for TRAFFIC CONTROL (SPECIAL)

The Contractor shall, at all times, conduct the work in such a manner as to ensure the least obstruction to vehicular and pedestrian traffic. The convenience and safety of the general public and of the residents along the site shall be provided for in an adequate and satisfactory manner.

Conflicting signs shall be covered or removed in a manner approved by the Engineer.

WORKING RESTRICTIONS

The Contractor shall not be allowed to close any lanes on Business Route 24 or Dee Mack Road between December 1, 2026 and March 1, 2027 unless approved by the Engineer.

AGGREGATE SUBGRADE IMPROVEMENT (BDE)

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

Add the following Section to the Standard Specifications:

“SECTION 303. AGGREGATE SUBGRADE IMPROVEMENT

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

303.02 Materials. Materials shall be according to the following.

Item Article/Section

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Article 311.08.

303.08 Basis of Payment. This work will be paid for at the contract unit price per cubic yard

(cubic meter) or ton (metric ton) for AGGREGATE SUBGRADE IMPROVEMENT or at the contract unit price per square yard (square meter) for AGGREGATE SUBGRADE IMPROVEMENT, of the thickness specified.”

Add the following to Section 1004 of the Standard Specifications:

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

(a…