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Letting July 31, 2026

Notice to Bidders, Specifications and Proposal

Contract No. 70C08 MCLEAN County Section (61Z-1,62Z)RS-4&(62Z-R)BR Route FAP 730 Project NHPP-CR-HSIP-KPSP(167) District 5 Construction Funds

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NOTICE TO BIDDERS

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

July 31, 2026 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. 70C08 MCLEAN County Section (61Z-1,62Z)RS-4&(62Z-R)BR Project NHPP-CR-HSIP-KPSP(167) Route FAP 730 District 5 Construction Funds

2.834 Mi. of 3R D.O.L. Widening existing pavement, ADA improvements, traffic signal modernization, bridge deck overlay from Gregory St/Bowles St in Normal to Olive St in Bloominton.

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 730 (US 51BUS)

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INDEX

FOR

SUPPLEMENTAL SPECIFICATIONS

AND RECURRING SPECIAL PROVISIONS

Adopted January 1, 2026

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

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

SUPPLEMENTAL SPECIFICATIONS

Std. Spec. Sec. Page No.

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

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

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RECURRING SPECIAL PROVISIONS

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

CHECK SHEET # PAGE NO.

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

3 X EEO

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

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

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

INTENT OF PROJECT

DESCRIPTION OF WORK

PUBLIC MEETING

TRAFFIC CONTROL PLAN

CONTRACTOR ACCESS

COOPERATION BETWEEN CONTRACTORS

DETOUR SIGNING

NOTIFICATION PRIOR TO LANE CLOSURES

NOTIFICATION OF ROAD CLOSURE

PUBLIC NOTIFICATION

SEQUENCE OF OPERATIONS

STAGE CONSTRUCTION TIME RESTRICTION

TEMPORARY INFORMATION SIGNING

TEMPORARY TRAFFIC CONTROL DEVICE DEPLOYMENT AND REMOVAL

TMP MONITORING

TRAFFIC CONTROL & PROTECTION DEVICES (ROAD & SIDEROAD/STREET CLOSURES)

TRAFFIC CONTROL AND PROTECTION (SPECIAL)

TRAFFIC CONTROL REMOVAL

UNEVEN LANES

WIDTH RESTRICTION

CAT. 5 ETHERNET CABLE

CONCRETE FOUNDATION, TYPE C

DAMAGE TO EQUIPMENT

ELECTRIC CABLE IN CONDUIT, GROUND, NO. 6 1/C

ELECTRIC CABLE

EMERGENCY VEHICLE PRIORITY SYSTEM

ETHERNET SWITCH

FIBER OPTIC CABLE IN CONDUIT, 12 FIBER, SINGLE MODE

FULL-ACTUATED CONTROLLER AND CABINET, SPECIAL

HANDHOLE

LUMINAIRE, LED, ROADWAY, OUTPUT DESIGNATION G

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LUMINAIRE SAFETY CABLE ASSEMBLY

MAINTENANCE OF EXISTING TRAFFIC SIGNAL INSTALLATION

MAST ARM MOUNTED TRAFFIC SIGNAL HEAD PLACEMENT

MAST ARM DAMPENING DEVICE

MAST ARM MOUNTED STREET NAME SIGNS

PAINT TRAFFIC SIGNAL EQUIPMENT

POLYCARBONATE SIGNAL HEADS

REMOVE EXISTING HANDHOLE

REMOVE EXISTING TRAFFIC SIGNAL EQUIPMENT

SERVICE INSTALLATION, TYPE A (MODIFIED)

TRAFFIC SIGNAL BACKPLATE

TRAFFIC SIGNAL POST

UNDERGROUND CONDUIT

UNINTERRUPTABLE POWER SUPPLY, STANDARD

VIDEO VEHICLE DETECTION SYSTEM

ADJUSTING OF FRAMES AND GRATES OF DRAINAGE AND UTILITY STRUCTURES

AGGREGATE SURFACE COURSE FOR TEMPORARY ACCESS

APPROACH SLAB REPAIR

BRICK PAVER REMOVAL AND REINSTALLATION, SPECIAL

COLD MILLING (SPECIAL)

COMBINATION CONCRETE CURB AND GUTTER (ABUTTING EXISTING PAVEMENT)

CONCRETE MEDIAN SURFACE REMOVAL

CONCRETE MEDIAN, TYPE SB (SPECIAL)

CONCRETE STEPS

CONCRETE STEP REMOVAL

CONSTRUCTION LAYOUT EQUIPMENT

COORDINATION BETWEEN CONTRACTS

DETECTABLE WARNINGS (SPECIAL)

EXISTING STATE-OWNED UTILITIES

FURNISH TREES AND/OR SHRUBS

GROOVING FOR RECESSED PAVEMENT MARKINGS

HAND GRADING

HOT-MIX ASPHALT SURFACE REMOVAL, 3 ½”

INLETS TO BE ADJUSTED WITH NEW FRAME AND GRATE (SPECIAL)

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INLETS/MANHOLES WITH SPECIAL FRAME AND GRATE

MANHOLES TO BE ADJUSTED WITH NEW TYPE 1 FRAME, CLOSED LID (SPECIAL)

MAINTENANCE OF ROADWAY DRAINAGE

PAVEMENT PATCHING – CLASS D AND PARTIAL DEPTH

PLUG EXISTING HOLES IN STRUCTURES

PLUG EXISTING STORM SEWERS

PORTLAND CEMENT CONCRETE BASE COURSE

PORTLAND CEMENT CONCRETE DRIVEWAY PAVEMENT

PORTLAND CEMENT CONCRETE SIDEWALK 5 INCH (SPECIAL)

PORTLAND CEMENT CONCRETE SURFACE REMOVAL (COLD MILLING) VARIABLE DEPTH

PRECAST CONCRETE PANEL

RAISED REFLECTIVE PAVEMENT MAKER REMOVAL

RECTANGULAR RAPID FLASHING BEACON ASSEMBLY (COMPLETE)

RELOCATE EXISTING SIGN PANEL (SPECIAL)

REMOVAL AND DISPOSAL OF REGULATED SUBSTANCES

RELOCATE SIGN, SPECIAL

RIGHT OF ENTRY TO UNION PACIFIC RAILROAD PROPERTY

STORM SEWER CONNECTION

STORM SEWER – WATER MAIN REQUIREMENTS

STRUCTURAL STEEL REMOVAL

STRUCTURAL STEEL REPAIR

SURFACE TRANSITIONS AT ADA PEDESTRIAN RAMPS DURING CONSTRUCTION

TEMPORARY DRAINAGE INTO PROPOSED DRAINAGE STRUCTURES

TEMPORARY PAVEMENT

TEMPORARY PAVEMENT REMOVAL

TREE REMOVAL

VANE DRAINS

WATER VALVES TO BE ADJUSTED

STATUS OF UTILITIES

BUILDING REMOVAL WITH ASBESTOS ABATEMENT (BDE)

RAILROAD PROTECTIVE LIABILITY INSURANCE (BDE)

JACK AND REMOVE EXISTING BEARINGS

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CLEANING AND PAINTING CONTACT SURFACE AREAS OF EXISTING STEEL

STRUCTURES

CONTAINMENT AND DISPOSAL OF LEAD PAINT CLEANING RESIDUES

DIAMOND GRINDING AND SURFACE TESTING BRIDGE SECTIONS

BRIDGE DECK GROOVING (LONGITUDINAL)

PREFORMED BRIDGE JOINT SEAL

BAR SPLICERS, HEADED REINFORCEMENT

ACCESSIBLE PEDESTRIAN SIGNALS (APS) (BDE)

AGGREGATE SUBGRADE IMPROVEMENT (BDE)

BITUMINOUS MATERIALS COST ADJUSTMENTS (BDE)

BRIDGE DECK CONCRETE OVERLAYS

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

COMPENSABLE DELAY COSTS (BDE)

CONCRETE BARRIER (BDE)

CONCRETE SEALER (BDE)

DECK SLAB REPAIR

DISADVANTAGED BUSINESS ENTERPRISE PARTICIPATION (BDE)

FUEL COST ADJUSTMENT (BDE)

HOT-MIX ASPHALT (BDE)

HOT-MIX ASPHALT – LONGITUDINAL JOINT SEALANT (BDE)

INLET FILTERS

LONGITUDINAL TINING (BDE)

PAVEMENT MARKING (BDE)

PAVEMENT PATCHING (BDE)

PERFORMANCE GRADED ASPHALT BINDER (BDE)

RAISED REFLECTIVE PAVEMENT MARKERS (BDE)

REMOVAL AND DISPOSAL OF REGULATED SUBSTANCES (BDE)

SEEDING (BDE)

SHORT TERM AND TEMPORARY PAVEMENT MARKINGS (BDE)

SIGN PANELS AND APPURTENANCES (BDE)

SOURCE OF SUPPLY AND QUALITY REQUIREMENTS (BDE)

STEEL COST ADJUSTMENT (BDE)

STRUCTURAL REPAIR OF CONCRETE (BDE)

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SUBCONTRACTOR AND DBE PAYMENT REPORTING (BDE)

SUBCONTRACTOR MOBILIZATION PAYMENTS (BDE)

SUBMISSION OF BIDDERS LIST INFORMATION (BDE)

SUBMISSION OF PAYROLL RECORDS – FEDERAL AID CONTRACT (BDE)

SURFACE TESTING OF PAVEMENTS – IRI (BDE)

SURVEYING SERVICES (BDE)

TEMPORARY CONCRETE BARRIER (BDE)

TRAFFIC SIGNAL BACKPLATE (BDE)

TRAINING SPECIAL PROVISIONS (BDE)

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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)

PROJECT LABOR AGREEMENT

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STATE OF ILLINOIS

SPECIAL PROVISIONS

The following Special Provisions supplement the “Standard Specifications for Road and Bridge Construction, Adopted April 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 730 (US 51BUS), Project NHPP-CR-HSIP-KPSP(167), Section (61Z- 1,62Z)RS-4&(62Z-R)BR, McLean County, Contract No. 70C08 and in case of conflict with any part, or parts, of said Specifications, the said Special Provisions shall take precedence and shall govern.

INTENT OF PROJECT

The intent of this project is to patch, mill, widen/resurface, reconstruct pavement, install retaining walls, structure repair, traffic signal modernization along FAP 730 (US 51BUS) from Olive Street in Bloomington to Gregory/Bowles Street in Normal.

This work shall be completed utilizing lane closures in accordance with the applicable Highway Standards. The Contractor shall note that all intersecting roadways within the project limits shall necessitate lane closures during this project. The Contractor will utilize methods necessary to protect and preserve the surrounding environment and properties during construction of this project.

DESCRIPTION OF WORK

The work included in this section consists primarily of:

1. Class C and D Patching

2. HMA Surface Removal, various depths

3. Pavement Widening

4. HMA Paving

5. Longitudinal Joint Sealant

6. Pavement Reconstruction

7. ADA Improvements

8. Curb and Gutter removal and replacement

9. Drainage/Utility Structure Installation and Adjustments

10. Pavement Marking, Signing and Raised Reflective Pavement Markers

11. Traffic Signal Pole, Mast Arm, Signal Head Replacement

12. Pedestrian Push-Buttons

13. Retaining Wall construction

14. SN 057-0194 Structure Repairs

15. All other items necessary to complete construction on FAP 730 (US 51BUS)

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PUBLIC MEETING

The Contractor shall schedule and conduct a Public Information Meeting for this project before the start of construction. The Contractor shall secure a suitable accessible facility for the meeting subject to the approval of the Department. The Contractor shall advertise the meeting a minimum of 10 calendar days in advance in at least one local paper, radio station, television station, social media or website to generate as much public participation as possible. The Contractor shall also contact the business owners along the project limits to inform them of the public meeting. The Contractor shall pay for all required insurance and fees associated with the meeting. The Contractor shall have representatives at the meeting to answer questions concerning scheduling, the nature of the work to be performed, and any other issues that may arise.

The contractor shall provide notification of the public meeting to the properties within 500 feet of the project area, via door hangers or U.S. Mail, a minimum of 10 days before the public meeting.

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

TRAFFIC CONTROL PLAN

Eff. 09-11-1990 Rev. 01-01-2024

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 Articles 107.09 and 107.14 of the Standard Specifications, the following Highway Standards relating to Traffic Control, and the listed Supplemental Specifications and Recurring Special Provisions.

Highway Standards: 701427 701501 701601 701701 701801 701901

Special Provisions: Contractor Access Cooperation Between Contractors Detour Signing Notification Prior to Lane Closures Notification to Road Closure

Public Notification Sequence of Operations Stage Construction Time Restriction

Temporary Information Signing Temporary Traffic Control Device Deployment and Removal TMP Monitoring Traffic Control & Protection Devices (Road & Sideroad / Street Closures) Traffic Control and Protection (Special) Traffic Control Removal Uneven Lanes Width Restriction

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Plan Details: District 5 CADD Detail No. 70200000 Staging Plans for SN 057-0194 Structure Repair Stage Construction Typical Sections for Pavement Reconstruction

Limits of Construction: The Contractor shall coordinate the items of work in order to keep hazards and traffic inconveniences to a minimum, as specified below:

1. The contractor shall provide, erect and maintain all the necessary signs, barricades, cones, drums, flags and lights for the warning and protection of traffic, as required by Sections 107 and 701 through 703 of the Standard Specifications.

2. In addition to the flaggers required by the various standards, additional flaggers shall be provided, if required by the Engineer, and they will be paid in accordance with Article 109.04 of the Standard Specifications.

3. The Contractor shall have responsibility for all Traffic Control Devices throughout the entire project. Any additional work or material shall be considered included in the contract unit price for TRAFFIC CONTROL AND PROTECTION, (SPECIAL).

4. At any particular location, the Contractor shall work on only one side of the pavement at a time, for a length of two blocks, and shall keep all equipment, materials and vehicles off the pavement and right-of-way on the side of the pavement open to traffic.

5. The Contractor shall provide and maintain access to commercial and private properties abutting the roadway being improved in accordance with Article 107.09 of the Standard Specifications. Access to commercial property shall at no time be shut off completely and at no time shall a private entrance be closed for an extended period of time as determined by the Engineer. To minimize business impacts, construction operations across each entrance shall be completed in half widths unless the entrance is a single lane width not wide enough to stage and the Contractor has permission from the property owner to close the entrance entirely during construction operations at that particular location.

6. The Contractor shall also provide business access signs as shown in the plan details at entrances that are under construction. These signs will only be required during construction operations occurring at a particular business and can be relocated as work proceeds throughout the project limits. The business access signs required for this project will not be paid for separately but shall be included in the price of the various traffic control items.

7. To provide a pedestrian access route throughout the project limits as shown on

Highway Standard 701801 for sidewalk, corner and crosswalk closure, the Contractor shall only work within the two-block closure on the same side of the pavement. Any variations required to this requirement will be determined by the Engineer.

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8. Signs identifying alternate pedestrian access routes shall be provided in advance of any decision point along the sidewalk closure. Proximity actuated audible signs or other non-visual means conveying the information that identifies the alternate pedestrian route shall also be provided. The signs required for this will not be paid for separately but shall be included in the price of the various traffic control items.

9. Any inconveniences or delays caused to the Contractor in complying with this Special

Provision will be considered as included in the contract unit price for TRAFFIC CONTROL AND PROTECTION, (SPECIAL) and no additional compensation will be allowed.

Traffic: It is the intention of the Department that FAP 730 (US 51BUS) be kept open to traffic at all times during the construction of this section. At all times, one-way traffic shall be maintained for both Northbound and Southbound US 51BUS throughout the project limits.

During periods when material or equipment is being hauled to or from the project site all haul trucks shall have at least one (1) flashing amber light or one (1) set of dual emergency flashers, operating when within the lane closure. In addition “WORK TRUCK DO NOT FOLLOW” shall be displayed on the rear of all haul trucks. Displays shall be 36 inch x 18 inch (0.91 m x 0.46 m) made of Fluorescent Orange reflective material as specified in Article 1106.01. This work shall be considered as included in the contract unit prices for the construction items involved and no additional compensation will be allowed.

Parking of personal vehicles within the right-of-way will be strictly prohibited. Off-site parking and transportation arrangements shall be the responsibility of the Contractor.

The following traffic control standards shall be utilized during, but not limited to, the listed construction operations:

TRAFFIC CONTROL AND PROTECTION, STANDARD 701427

Traffic Control and Protection, Standard 701427 shall be used on FAP 730 (US 51BUS) for intermittent or moving operations requiring lane closures. These operations may include but not necessarily be limited to pavement marking operations.

This work will not be measured for payment separately in accordance with Article 701.19 (a) of the Standard Specifications.

TRAFFIC CONTROL AND PROTECTION, STANDARD 701501

Traffic Control and Protection, Standard 701501 shall be used on two-lane, two-way side streets for operations requiring a lane closure. This work may include but not necessarily be limited to HMA Surface Removal, Pavement Patching, HMA Resurfacing, Pavement Reconstruction and Curb & Gutter removal / installation.

Traffic Control and Protection, Standard 701501 will not be measured for payment separately in accordance with the following special provision: TRAFFIC CONTROL AND PROTECTION, (SPECIAL).

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TRAFFIC CONTROL AND PROTECTION, STANDARD 701601

Traffic Control and Protection, Standard 701601 shall be used on FAP 730 (US 51BUS) for operations requiring a lane closure. This work may include but not necessarily be limited to HMA Surface Removal, Pavement Patching, HMA Resurfacing, Pavement Reconstruction, and Curb & Gutter removal / installation. Special attention is called to Section 701 of the Standard Specifications where reference is made to the protection of unattended obstacles or excavations in the work area.

Traffic Control and Protection, Standard 701601 including additional Highway Construction Speed Zone Signs will not be measured for payment separately in accordance with the following special provision: TRAFFIC CONTROL AND PROTECTION, (SPECIAL).

TRAFFIC CONTROL AND PROTECTION, STANDARD 701701

Traffic Control and Protection, Standard 701701 shall be used at intersections with FAP 730 (US 51BUS) for operations requiring a lane closure or operations adjacent to a lane of traffic at intersections. This work may include but not necessarily be limited to ADA Sidewalk Improvements, HMA Surface Removal, Pavement Patching, HMA Resurfacing, Pavement Reconstruction, Pavement Markings and Raised Reflective Pavement Marker installation.

Special attention is called to Section 701 of the Standard Specifications where reference is made to the protection of unattended obstacles or excavations in the work area.

Traffic Control and Protection, Standard 701701 including additional Highway Construction Speed Zone Signs will not be measured for payment separately in accordance with the following special provision: TRAFFIC CONTROL AND PROTECTION, (SPECIAL).

TRAFFIC CONTROL AND PROTECTION, STANDARD 701801

Traffic Control and Protection, Standard 701801 shall be used at all sidewalks where the work will necessitate closure of the sidewalk, corner, or crosswalk for a period.

If the Contractor can’t provide pedestrian accommodations per Traffic Control and Protection, Standard 701801 at sidewalk closures that have existing sidewalk on only one side of the roadway, the Contractor shall provide the Engineer two weeks notification to allow time for a public press release of impacted sidewalk closure areas.

Traffic Control and Protection, Standard 701801 will not be measured for payment in accordance with the following special provision: TRAFFIC CONTROL AND PROTECTION, (SPECIAL).

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CONTRACTOR ACCESS

Eff. 09-11-1990 Rev. 01-01-2014

At road closure locations, where Type III barricades are installed in a manner that will not allow contractor access to the project without relocation of one or more of the barricades, the arrangement of the barricades at the beginning of each work day may be relocated, when approved by the Engineer, in the manner shown on Highway Standard 701901 for Road Closed to Through Traffic. ' Road Closed ' signs (Rll-2), supplemented by ' Except Authorized Vehicles ' signs (R3-Il0l), shall be mounted on both the near-right and the far-left barricade(s). At the end of each work day the barricades shall be returned to their in-line positions. This work will be considered to be included in the cost of the various traffic control items and no extra compensation will be allowed.

COOPERATION BETWEEN CONTRACTORS

Eff. 01-01-2024

There is a possibility that other Contractor’s operations may be ongoing within the proposed project limit at the same time as the work included in this contract is being performed. The Contractor for this section shall cooperate with any other Contractors performing work adjacent to this project in accordance with Article 105.08 of the Standard Specifications. Any inconveniences or delays caused the Contractor in complying with this requirement shall be considered incidental to the contract and no additional compensation will be allowed.

DETOUR SIGNING

Eff. 2-18-2005 Rev. 4-1-2016

The work within this contract will cause a Road closure. All signing shall be furnished by the Contractor, erected at the locations shown within the contract plans, maintained, and removed by the Contractor unless otherwise noted in the plans.

All detour signs shall be in new or like-new condition at the start of the project. If an advanced warning or detour sign is damaged or becomes unreadable, this sign shall be replaced by a new or like new sign, as directed by the Engineer. All signs shall meet current IDOT policy for retro-reflectivity requirements. Sizes of signs not specified in the plans shall be as required by the Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices (MUTCD) and the Illinois Supplement to the MUTCD.

The District will require a minimum notification of 21 days prior to the actual Road Closure to ensure specific route over-width permitted loads are not sent to the restriction site. In their notification, the Contractor shall include the location and scheduled Road Closure start date. The Contractor is advised they will not be allowed to close the road without the 21 day notice and failure to provide proper notice will delay the road closure. The notice of road closure is considered a part of the Contractor’s approved work schedule and it is the Contractor’s responsibility to provide proper notice. Delays caused by failure to provide notice shall not be considered justification for workday additions.

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All work associated with the furnishing, erecting, maintaining, and removal of Detour Signing will be paid for as DETOUR SIGNING – L SUM.

NOTIFICATION PRIOR TO LANE CLOSURES

The Contractor shall notify the Department’s Bureau of Operations and the individuals and organizations listed below at least two (2) weeks prior to the start of the project and two (2) weeks prior to any lane closures.

Name Organization Phone Number Gary Sims IDOT Operations Engineer 217-251-4859 Robert Hodgson IDOT Traffic Operations Engineer 217-712-9018 Dan DeWitt IDOT Maintenance Field Engineer 217-843-0344 Mick Humer Town of Normal Fire Chief 309-454-9615 Rhonda Flegel McLean County 911 Director 309-663-9911 Steve Petrilli Town of Normal Police Chief 309-454-9650 Ryan Otto Town of Normal Engineer 309-454-9574 Matt Lane McLean County Sheriff 309-888-5034 Eric West City of Bloomington Fire Department 309-434-2626 Public Affairs Officer City of Bloomington Police Department 309-434-2355 Jim Karch City of Bloomington – Public Works 309-434-2220 Connect Transit 309-828-9833 IL State Police (Troop 5) 815-844-1500 Normal Public Schools District 5 309-557-4000 Bloomington School District 87 309-827-6031 Illinois State University 309-438-2181 Illinois Wesleyan University 309-556-1000 OSF St. Joseph Medical Center 309-662-3311 Carle BroMenn Medical Center 309-454-1400

These agencies, organizations, and individuals shall also be notified when the project is complete.

NOTIFICATION OF ROAD CLOSURE

The Contractor shall notify the following individuals and organizations listed below at least three

(3) weeks prior to any road closure.

Name Organization Phone Number Gary Sims IDOT Operations Engineer 217-251-4859 Robert Hodgson IDOT Traffic Operations Engineer 217-712-9018 Dan DeWitt IDOT Maintenance Field Engineer 217-843-0344 Mick Humer Town of Normal Fire Chief 309-454-9615 Rhonda Flegel McLean County 911 Director 309-663-9911 Steve Petrilli Town of Normal Police Chief 309-454-9650 Ryan Otto Town of Normal Engineer 309-454-9574 Matt Lane McLean County Sheriff 309-888-5034

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Eric West City of Bloomington Fire Department 309-434-2626 Public Affairs Officer City of Bloomington Police Department 309-434-2355 Kevin Kothe City of Bloomington – Public Works 309-434-2220 Connect Transit 309-828-9833 IL State Police (Troop 5) 815-844-1500 Normal Public Schools District 5 309-557-4000 Bloomington School District 87 309-827-6031 Illinois State University 309-438-2181 Illinois Wesleyan University 309-556-1000 OSF St. Joseph Medical Center 309-662-3311 Carle BroMenn Medical Center 309-454-1400

These agencies, organizations, and individuals shall also be notified when the project is complete.

PUBLIC NOTIFICATION

Changeable Message Signs will be required for seven (7) days each prior to the beginning of construction operations to inform the traveling public of the upcoming delays that may be caused by the project. The signs will be located as follows or as directed by the Engineer:

Route Direction Location US 51BUS NB Beginning of project, south of Olive Street US 51BUS SB End of project, north of Gregory/Bowles Street Empire St. WB Just east of intersection with US 51BUS (Main Street) Locust St. EB Just west of intersection with US 51BUS (Center Street)

SEQUENCE OF OPERATIONS

The contractor shall incorporate the following requirements into their Sequence of Operations:

1. At the preconstruction meeting, the contractor shall submit a sequence of operations for approval. Deviations from the approved sequence are not allowed without the written consent of the Engineer.

2. US 51BUS (NB and SB) shall remain open to a minimum of one lane of traffic in each direction at all times utilizing Highway Standards outlined in the Traffic Control Plan.

3. For segments with three or more lanes in a given direction, the number of lanes allowed to be closed shall adhere to the following recommendations:

- NB – Olive St. to Locust St. – Existing four lanes, two can be closed

- NB – Locust St. to Seminary Ave. – Existing three lanes, one can be closed

(Parking lanes may be utilized for traffic during construction of this segment)

- NB – Seminary Ave. to Division St. – Existing three lanes, two can be closed

- SB – Olive St. to Locust St. – Existing four lanes, two can be closed

- Empire St. – Existing three lanes, two can be closed

- Locust St. – Existing three lanes, two can be closed

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4. From Locust St. to the Sugar Creek structures (for both NB and SB), construction areas shall be a maximum of two consecutive blocks. Due to properties having access to both US 51BUS NB and SB, two block construction areas will only be allowed on either the NB side or SB side at a given time. NB and SB construction areas are not allowed to be adjacent to each other at any time. A Changeable Message Sign to be placed one week prior to any two block closure.

5. SN 057-0194 structure repairs and overlay will be allowed from June 1 to August 15 to avoid work while Illinois State University is in session. College Avenue and the sidewalk passing under College Avenue will be closed for the duration of any structure repairs.

Detour routes for College Avenue and the sidewalk route are provided in the plans.

6. Prior to any closures at SN 057-0194, roadway work along US 51BUS (Main Street) from College Avenue to at least Locust Street (North) shall be constructed in order to provide the Rectangular Rapid Flashing Beacon crossing at Locust Street (North), as it is part of the marked detour route for the sidewalk closure.

7. US 51 BUS will remain open during structures repairs utilizing the stage construction sequence provided in the plans. Any deviations from the staging plan must be approved by the Engineer.

8. Access to private and commercial properties must be maintained at all times. Quantity for TEMPORARY ACCESS has been included in the plans for this purpose.

9. Temporary concrete barrier is required for the structure repairs as noted in the plans.

Drums or other approved traffic control devices shall be used to protect traffic from the construction drop off within the roadway segments. If these devices are placed within the drop off area, they will need to be raised up to the level of the adjacent pavement.

10. Within the reconstruction section (Locust St. to Sugar Creek), all lanes must be open to traffic prior to winter shut down. Any pavement that has been removed must be replaced and drainage must be maintained over the winter shut down.

11. In areas with PCC Base Course Widening, existing hot-mix asphalt shall be removed to the depth specified in the plans. The PCC Base Course Widening will then be constructed to the milled surface elevation, followed by the binder/surface paving operations to ensure a level paving surface.

12. U-Haul Moving and Storage at 1206 N. Main St. has four existing entrances (combined between NB and SB). Per agreement with the District, the Contractor will only be allowed to close one entrance at any given time during construction.

13. The Thorntons at 906 N. Main St. has several existing entrances (combined between NB and SB). Per agreement with the District, the Contractor will only be allowed to close one entrance at any given time during construction.

14. Any construction activities required along Kingsley St. in front of the Kingsley Junior High School (303 Kingsley St.) will only be allowed while school is not in session (approximately June 1 to August 15). The Contractor and Engineer will need to coordinate with the school at the time of construction to confirm the dates for summer break.

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STAGE CONSTRUCTION TIME RESTRICTION

Eff. 10-22-1998 Rev. 01-01-2014

No traffic control using temporary concrete barriers, traffic signals, or other traffic control devices causing lane closures during non-working hours will be allowed in the time period from December 1 of one year to April 1 of the following year.

During that time, the only traffic control allowed will be for daytime operations when the Contractor’s forces are working. Otherwise, all lanes shall remain open to traffic and unrestricted during that time.

This restriction shall be considered in the Contractor’s bid and no additional compensation will be allowed.

TEMPORARY INFORMATION SIGNING

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, such as a winter shutdown, the Contractor shall cover the signs until lane closures resume.

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.

TEMPORARY TRAFFIC CONTROL DEVICE DEPLOYMENT AND REMOVAL

Eff. 01-01-2014

If the contractor’s operations require them to have lane closures in either the driving or passing lanes, the Contractor shall deploy and pick up their traffic control devices (drums, barricades, etc.)

from the closed lane side. Dragging devices across the open lanes of traffic will not be allowed.

Failure to comply with this Special Provision will result in a traffic control deficiency deduction being assessed as specified in Article 105.03(b) of the Standard Specifications.

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TMP MONITORING

The management strategies within the TMP shall be continuously monitored throughout the project to determine if they meet safety and mobility goals. If the safety and mobility conditions are unfavorable, adjustments shall be implemented. Details of the successes and failures of the TMP as well as implemented changes will be included in the Work Zone TMP Summary reports to be submitted by the Resident Engineer/Technician at the conclusion of the project.

If the Contractor fails to carry out the TMP Strategies as shown in the plans and contract documents, Traffic Control Deficiency Deductions will be administered according to Article 105.03(b) of the Standard Specifications for Road and Bridge Construction.

TRAFFIC CONTROL & PROTECTION DEVICES (ROAD & SIDEROAD/STREET CLOSURES)

Eff. 09-11-1990 Rev. 01-01-2014

It is the intent of the Department that all sideroads be closed to traffic during the construction of the reconstruction section. During the period of road closure, the Contractor shall provide traffic control devices in accordance with the CADD detail for TRAFFIC CONTROL AND PROTECTION

DEVICES (ROAD & SIDEROAD/STREET CLOSURES).

The work and material specified in TRAFFIC CONTROL & PROTECTION DEVICES (ROAD & SIDEROAD/STREET CLOSURES) shall not be paid for separately but shall be included in the price of the various traffic control items.

TRAFFIC CONTROL AND PROTECTION (SPECIAL)

This item of work shall include furnishing, installing, maintaining, replacing, relocating and removing all traffic control devices used to regulate, warn or direct traffic during the construction or maintenance of improvements on FAP 730 (US 51BUS) and side streets.

TRAFFIC CONTROL AND PROTECTION, (SPECIAL) shall be provided as called for in the plans, these special provisions, applicable Highway Standards, applicable sections of the Standard Specifications, or as directed by the Engineer.

All traffic control devices used on this project shall conform to the plans, Special Provisions, Traffic Control Standards, “Illinois Supplement to the National Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices”, and “Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices.” No modification of these requirements will be allowed without prior written approval of the Engineer.

Traffic Control Devices include signs and their supports, signals, barricades with sandbags, channelizing devices, warning lights, arrow boards, flaggers, or any other device used for the purpose of regulating, detouring, warning or guiding traffic through or around the construction zone.

Special attention shall be given to advance warning signals during construction operations in order to keep lane assignment consistent with barricade placement at all times. The Contractor

Section (61Z-1,62Z)RS-4&(62Z-R)BR shall immediately remove, cover or turn from the view of the motorists all traffic control devices which are inconsistent with detour or lane assignment patterns and conflicting conditions during the transition from one construction stage to another. When the Contractor elects to cover conflicting or inappropriate signing, materials used shall cover the entire sign. The method used for covering the signing shall meet the approval of the Engineer.

The Contractor shall coordinate all traffic control work on this project with adjoining or overlapping projects, including barricade placement necessary to provide a uniform traffic detour pattern.

When directed by the Engineer, the Contractor shall remove all traffic control devices which were furnished, installed and maintained under this contract, and such devices shall remain the property of the Contractor. All traffic control devices shall remain in place until specific authorization for relocation or removal is received from the Engineer.

Temporary Pavement Markings (not included in the standards, details, or specifications), Temporary Signing, and Changeable Message Signs (not included in the standards, details, or specifications) will be measured for payment and paid for separately as outlined in the Standard Specifications for Road and Bridge Construction or in these Special Provisions.

Anticipated Highway standards that will be used include, but is not limited to, 701427, 701501, 701601, 701701, 701801, 701901.

All traffic control and protection items not paid for separately shall be considered as included in the cost of TRAFFIC CONTROL AND PROTECTION, (SPECIAL). This work will be measured for payment on a lump sum basis and paid for at the contract lump sum price for TRAFFIC CONTROL AND PROTECTION, (SPECIAL) with no additional compensation allowed.

TRAFFIC CONTROL REMOVAL

Effective: 10/13/2011

Per the requirements of Article 701 of the Standard Specifications:

All lanes shall be open to traffic and all lane closure traffic control shall be removed during non-work hours, unless required by the Contractor’s operation or authorized by the Engineer. Failure to open all lanes to traffic during non-work hours will result in a traffic control deficiency, per Article

105.03 of the Standard Specifications.

UNEVEN LANES

Eff. 12/11/2009 Rev. 04/25/2015

Where construction operations result in a temporary drop-off between two traffic lanes open to traffic, excluding patching, “UNEVEN LANES” (W8-11(0)48) signs shall be used. The Contractor shall place the signs at the beginning of the drop-off area, major intersections, and at as such other locations within the drop-off area as the Engineer may direct, including as shown below.

• 2 Mile spacing on Interstates

• 1 Mile spacing on rural 2-lane highways

• Spacing per the Traffic Control Plan in Urban sections

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The signs shall be placed just prior to the work that will result in the drop-off and shall remain in place until the drop-off is eliminated. This work shall be considered as included in the contract unit prices for the construction items involved and no additional compensation will be allowed.

WIDTH RESTRICTION

Eff. 12-07-1999 Rev. 4-27-2021

The work within this contract will cause a width restriction requiring notification a minimum of 21 days prior to the actual width restriction and/or event requiring “Maximum Width” signing. All “Maximum Width” signing shall be furnished, erected, maintained and removed by the Contractor for placement at the locations shown within the contract plans.

Width restrictions shall be interpreted as any change in the existing horizontal clearance caused by the placement of physical barrier(s) that extend above the pavement surface. Width restrictions less than 17’-6” (Barrier to Barrier) shall be reported and signed on all roadways. Width restrictions of 17’-6” to 30’-0” on Interstate or multilane roadways shall be reported. Construction activities which close a lane with operating equipment, or with drums, barricades, or cones, will be considered as width restrictions.

Notification of width restriction requires a minimum of 21 days before the actual restriction is placed to ensure specific routed over-width permitted loads are not sent through the restriction site. The Contractor shall notify the Resident Engineer a minimum of 21 days prior to the width restriction. In the notification, the Contractor shall include the location, scheduled restriction start date, road restriction width(s)/closure, proposed posted width (i.e. Barrier to Barrier width minus 18 inches).

The Contractor is advised he will not be allowed to install the width restriction without the 21 day notice and failure to provide proper notice will delay the installation of the width restriction.

The notice of width restriction is considered a part of the Contractor’s approved work schedule and is the Contractor’s responsibility to provide proper notice. Delays caused by failure to provide notice shall not be considered justification for work day additions or completion date extensions.

All work associated with the furnishing, erecting, maintaining, and removal of Width Restriction Signing will be paid for at the contract Lump Sum Price for WIDTH RESTRICTION SIGNING.

TRAFFIC SIGNAL SPECIAL PROVISIONS

CAT. 5 ETHERNET CABLE

This work shall consist of the installation of Category 5 ethernet cable in compliance and per the direction of the manufacturer of the video detection components.

The installation of the ethernet cable shall also be in accordance with applicable portions Section 873 of the Standard Specifications.

This work will not be paid separately but will be included in the EACH cost for VIDEO DETECTION SYSTEM and shall include all materials and labor to install the cable and terminate to the intended function. Additional compensation will not be allowed.

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CONCRETE FOUNDATION, TYPE C

This work shall be in accordance with Section 878 of the Standard Specifications and Standard 878001 of the latest revision with the following exceptions:

The 4 inch gap shown in the detail for Type C foundation in the Standard shall be eliminated and the cabinets shall be attached.

The cable conduit shown in the foundation to route the cable from cabinet to cabinet shall be eliminated.

New cable between the UPS and traffic signal controller cabinet shall access through a grommet protected hole of adequate size once the cabinets are bolted together.

DAMAGE TO EQUIPMENT

Any equipment damaged by the Contractor in his operations shall be replaced by him at his own expense, and no additional compensations will be allowed.

ELECTRIC CABLE IN CONDUIT, GROUND, NO. 6 1/C

This work shall be in accordance with the latest revision of Standard 873001 and the applicable articles of Articles 801.04, 873.04 and 1076.04(e) of the Standard Specifications with the following modifications.

The controller foundation ground rod shall be located in the double handhole rather than in the foundation. All other foundations shall retain their ground rods as shown on the foundation detail sheet.

When the lighting system is supplied by the same source as the signals, the bonded ground system for the luminaries may utilize the bonded ground system for the traffic signals. All luminaires that are a part of the traffic signal system shall be considered as grounded as required by the Department.

This work shall be considered as included in the contract unit cost per FOOT for ELECTRIC CABLE IN CONDUIT, EQUIPMENT GROUNDING CONDUCTOR, NO. 6 1C which price shall be payment in full for all labor, materials, including clamps, hardware and all equipment required to provide the grounding system described above.

ELECTRIC CABLE

All signal, lead-in, communication, service cable, and lighting cable shall be tagged with wiring identification markers at each point of access. All handholes, gulfbox junctions, mast arm pole handholes, and controller cabinet shall be considered as points of access.

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Wiring identification markers shall be in accordance with Article 1066.07 of the Standard Specifications. The cost associated with this compliance shall be considered as included in the contract unit price per FOOT for ELECTRIC CABLE of the size and type specified.

EMERGENCY VEHICLE PRIORITY SYSTEM

This work shall consist of furnishing and installing an emergency vehicle priority system with redundant cellular and radio communication in accordance with the details in the plans and as specified herein.

Construction Requirements:

The emergency vehicle priority system shall be the Glance System with matched components, manufactured by Applied Information. The system shall include a Model AI-500-085-02 cabinet unit with all required antennas, installation cables, and other associated equipment. The external components shall be mounted in accordance with the manufacturer's installation requirements, or as otherwise directed by the Engineer.

All installations shall be equipped with Confirmation Beacons for all directions. The Confirmation Beacons shall consist of a 6-watt PAR 38 LED flood lamp with a 30-degree light spread, or a 7-watt PAR 30 LED flood lamp with a 15-degree or greater light spread, maximum 7-watt energy consumption at 120V, and a 2,000-hour warranty for each direction of preemption. The lamp shall have an adjustable mount with a weatherproof enclosure for cable splicing. All hardware shall be cast aluminum or stainless steel. Holes drilled into signal poles, mast arms, or posts shall require rubber grommets. In order to maintain uniformity between communities, the confirmation beacons shall indicate when the control equipment receives the preemption signal. The pre-emption movement shall be signalized by a flashing indication. The stopped preempted movements shall be signalized by a continuous indication.

All cables shall be continuous unbroken runs. Splices in the cable are not allowed.

This item shall include any required modifications to an existing traffic signal controller as a result of the addition of the EMERGENCY VEHICLE PRIORITY SYSTEM.

The System shall come with a 10-year Connectivity and Support Plan agreement with the appropriate local agency and shall include at a minimum:

1. Glance Platform Subscription and Configuration

2. Guaranteed cellular connectivity with no cellular overage charges

3. Upgrade of cellular modem should current communication means no longer be supported

4. Telephone and email support during standard business hours.

5. Extended warranty on the hardware for the period of the Connectivity and Support

Agreement

6. Over-the-air software and security updates

7. The Connectivity and Support plan shall be extendable prior to the end of the 10-year period at the option of the local agency. The cost of any extensions shall be born by the local agency separate from this work.

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