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Letting July 31, 2026

Notice to Bidders, Specifications and Proposal

Contract No. 70G29 CHAMPAIGN County Section RA 2023-1 Route FAI 57 Project STP-ICS6(598) District 5 Construction Funds

Prepared by F

Checked by

(Printed by authority of the State of Illinois)

NOTICE TO BIDDERS

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

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. 70G29 CHAMPAIGN County Section RA 2023-1 Project STP-ICS6(598) Route FAI 57 District 5 Construction Funds

0.72 mile of sanitary sewer at Illini Prairie Rest Areas.

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

FAI Route 57 (I-57)

Section RA 2023-1 Champaign 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 X Calcium Chloride Accelerator for Portland Cement Concrete 22 Quality Control of Concrete Mixtures at the Plant 23 X Quality Control/Quality Assurance of Concrete Mixtures 24 Reserved 25 Reserved 26 Temporary Raised Pavement Markers 27 Restoring Bridge Approach Pavements Using High-Density Foam 28 Portland Cement Concrete Inlay or Overlay 29 Portland Cement Concrete Partial Depth Hot-Mix Asphalt Patching 30 Longitudinal Joint and Crack Patching 31 Concrete Mix Design – Department Provided 32 Station Numbers in Pavements or Overlays

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

LOCATION OF PROJECT

INTENT OF PROJECT

DESCRIPTION OF WORK

TRAFFIC CONTROL PLAN

TRAFFIC CONTROL AND PROTECTION STANDARD 701201

TRAFFIC CONTROL AND PROTECTION STANDARD 701406

TRAFFIC CONTROL AND PROTECTION STANDARD 701422

TRAFFIC CONTROL AND PROTECTION STANDARD 701451

TRAFFIC CONTROL AND PROTECTION STANDARD 701801

TRAFFIC CONTROL AND PROTECTION (SPECIAL)

REST AREA CLOSURE

NOTIFICATION PRIOR TO LANE CLOSURES

TRAFFIC CONTROL REMOVAL

CONTRACTOR ACCESS

MAINTENANCE OF CROSSOVERS

COOPERATION BETWEEN CONTRACTORS

EXISTING STATE-OWNED UTILITIES

STATUS OF UTILITIES

ALARM DIALER

EXCESS MATERIAL

CONCRETE PAD

DRAINAGE FIELD SYSTEM

DUCTILE IRON WATER MAIN FITTINGS

FLUSH HYDRANTS

MANHOLES, TYPE A, SANITARY

PACKAGE LIFT STATION

PATCH FINISHING

PAVEMENT MARKINGS

PIPE DRAINS 4” (SPECIAL)

PRESSURE TESTING AND DISINFECTION

REMOVAL OF EXISTING INTERIOR PLUMBING

REMOVAL OF EXISTING SANITARY ELECTRICAL SUPPLY AND DISTRIBUTION

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REMOVE EXISTING SANITARY SEPTIC SYSTEM

SANITARY ELECTRICAL SUPPLY AND DISTRIBUTION

SANITARY MANHOLES TO BE REMOVED

SANITARY SEPTIC TANK

SANITARY SEWER REMOVAL

SANITARY SEWERS

SEALING ABONDONED WATER WELLS

CASING PIPE, BORED AND JACKED

STEEL CASINGS

STORM SEWERS, WATER MAIN QUALITY PIPE

TAPPING VALVES AND SLEEVES

VERTICAL DUAL AUGER SCREEN

WATER MAIN

WATER SERVICE METER AND VAULT

WATER SERVICE INTERIOR PLUMBING

WATER SERVICE

WATER VALVES

COMPLETION DATE PLUS WORKING DAYS

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)

FUEL COST ADJUSTMENT (BDE)

INLET FILTERS

PAVEMENT MARKING (BDE)

PAVEMENT PATCHING (BDE)

REMOVAL AND DISPOSAL OF REGULATED SUBSTANCES (BDE)

SEEDING (BDE)

SIGN PANELS AND APPURTENANCES (BDE)

SOURCE OF SUPPLY AND QUALITY REQUIREMENTS (BDE)

SPEED DISPLAY TRAILER (BDE)

STEEL COST ADJUSTMENT (BDE)

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SUBCONTRACTOR AND DBE PAYMENT REPORTING (BDE)

SUBCONTRACTOR MOBILIZATION PAYMENTS (BDE)

SUBMISSION OF BIDDERS LIST INFORMATION (BDE)

SUBMISSION OF PAYROLL RECORDS – FEDERAL AID CONTRACT (BDE)

SURVEYING SERVICES (BDE)

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)

STORM WATER POLLUTION PREVENTION PLAN

IEPA PUBLIC WATER SUPPLY CONSTRUCTION PERMIT

IEPA WATER POLLUTION CONTROL PERMIT

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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 FAI Route 57 (I-57), Project STP-ICS6(598), Section RA 2023-1, Champaign County, Contract No. 70G29 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 Illini Prairie Rest Areas along I-57 (north bound and south bound), near Pesotum, in Champaign County.

INTENT OF PROJECT

The intent of this project is to replace the existing on site sanitary Wisconsin Mounds treatment system with new onsite sanitary sewer septic tank and leach field system and construct water mains to provide treated potable water to both rest areas.

This work shall be completed utilizing partial closure of the rest area parking (truck parking to remain open) and full closure of the restroom facilities. 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:

Sanitary

1. Removal of the existing treatment systems

2. Sanitary septic systems and leach fields

3. Packaged lift stations

4. Vertical dual auger screens

5. Manholes

6. Gravity sanitary sewer

7. Pipe drains

8. Electrical supply and distribution

9. Pavement patching

10. Site grading

11. Seeding

12. Fencing

13. Aggregate surface course

14. Miscellaneous site work

15. All other items necessary to complete construction of the sanitary improvements.

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Water

1. Tapping sleeve and valve

2. PVC/DI water main

3. Gate valves & flush hydrants

4. DI fittings

5. Meter vault

6. Steel casings, trenched

7. Steel casings, jack and bore

8. Interior plumbing improvements

9. Sealing abandoned water well

10. Pavement patching

11. Site grading

12. Seeding

13. All other items necessary to complete construction of the water main and service improvements.

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: 701001 701006 701101 701106 701201 701400 701406 701422 701428 701451 701801 701901

Special Provisions:

Traffic Control and Protection Standard 701201 Traffic Control and Protection Standard 701406 Traffic Control and Protection Standard 701422 Traffic Control and Protection Standard 701451 Traffic Control and Protection Standard 701801 Traffic Control and Protection (Special) Rest Area Closure Notification Prior to Lane Closures Traffic Control Removal Contractor Access Maintenance of Crossovers Cooperation Between Contractors Vehicle and Equipment Warning Lights (BDE) Work Zone Traffic Control Devices (BDE)

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Plan Details:

Special attention is called to the Rest Area MOT plans as Truck Parking Lots will remain open for truck parking only as directed by the ENGINEER. No facilities at the rest stop building will be open to the public. Further details are provided in the Rest Area Closure special provision.

Traffic: It is the intention of the Department that I-57 and County Road 300N be kept open to traffic at all times during the construction of this section. One-way traffic on County Road 300N will be permitted in the immediate work areas during construction. At all other times, two-way traffic shall be maintained throughout the project. The Rest Areas will be closed except for truck parking.

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: 701001, 701006, 701101, 701106, 701201, 701400, 701406, 01422, 701428, 51, 701801 and 701901.

TRAFFIC CONTROL AND PROTECTION STANDARD 701001

Traffic Control and Protection, Standard 701001 shall be used on County Road 300N for off-road operations. Those operations may include but are not necessarily limited to water main installation, landscaping and grading work, punch list items, and miscellaneous clean-up.

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 701006

Traffic Control and Protection, Standard 701006 shall be used on County Road 300N for off-road operations. Those operations may include but are not necessarily limited to water main installation, landscaping and grading work, punch list items, and miscellaneous clean-up.

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 701101

Traffic Control and Protection, Standard 701101 shall be used on FAI Route I-57 for off-road operations. Those operations may include but are not necessarily limited to water main installation, landscaping and grading work, punch list items, and miscellaneous clean-up.

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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 701106

Traffic Control and Protection, Standard 701106 shall be used on FAI Route I-57 for off-road operations. Those operations may include but not necessarily limited to water main installation, Landscaping and grading work, punch list items, and miscellaneous clean-up.

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 701400

Traffic Control and Protection, Standard 701400 shall be used on FAI Route I-57 for approaches to work zones requiring a lane closure on I-57.

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 701428

Traffic Control and Protection, Standard 701428 shall be used on FAI Route I-57 for setup and removal of lane closures on I-57.

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

TRAFFIC CONTROL AND PROTECTION STANDARD 701201

Traffic Control and Protection, Standard 701201 shall be used on County Road 300N for road operations that require a one lane closure. Those operations may include but are not necessarily limited to offloading material for water main installation, water main installation, landscaping and grading work, punch list items, and miscellaneous clean-up.

This work will be measured for payment in accordance with Article 701.19 (c) of the Standard Specifications. The basis of payment for this work will be in accordance with Article 701.20 (b) of

TRAFFIC CONTROL AND PROTECTION STANDARD 701406

Traffic Control and Protection, Standard 701406 shall be used on FAI Route I-57 for road operations that require a one lane closure of I-57 during Day Operations. Those operations may include but are not necessarily limited to offloading material for water main installation, water main installation, landscaping and grading work, punch list items, and miscellaneous clean-up.

This work will be measured for payment in accordance with Article 701.19 (c) of the Standard

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TRAFFIC CONTROL AND PROTECTION STANDARD 701422

Traffic Control and Protection, Standard 701422 shall be used on FAI Route I-57 for single lane closures each side of I-57 for Steel Casing Pipe, Jack and Bore operations lasting more than 1 day. Those operations may include but are not necessarily limited to offloading material for water main installation, steel casing pipe installation by jack and bore, watermain installation, landscaping and grading work, punch list items, and miscellaneous clean-up.

This work will be measured for payment in accordance with Article 701.19 (b) of the Standard Specifications. The basis of payment for this work will be in accordance with Article 701.20 (a) of

TRAFFIC CONTROL AND PROTECTION STANDARD 701451

This work shall conform to the applicable portions of Division 700 of the Standard Specifications, the details as shown on the plans, and as specified herein.

Traffic control and protection to close the exit ramps to each rest area will be according to TRAFFIC CONTROL AND PROTECTION STANDARD 701451 except as modified in the contract plans with additional warning signs shall be placed as shown on the plans. The Contractor shall keep the truck rest area parking open for truck parking except during the Southbound rest area jack and bore operations and resulting patching operation at the boring pit in the truck parking area. The Contractor shall resume truck parking access to the Southbound rest area after that operation is completed as directed by the Engineer.

This work shall be measured according to Article 701.19(c) of the Standard Specifications.

This work will be paid for according to Article 701.20(b) at the contract lump sum price for

TRAFFIC CONTROL AND PROTECTION STANDARD 701451.

TRAFFIC CONTROL AND PROTECTION STANDARD 701801

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

This work will be measured for payment in accordance with Article 701.19 (c) of the Standard

TRAFFIC CONTROL AND PROTECTION (SPECIAL)

This work shall consist of furnishing, erecting, maintaining, relocating, and removing all traffic control items as shown in the Maintenance of Traffic Notes and Maintenance of Traffic Plans, and the traffic control standards listed in the plans. Items shall include temporary and permanent signs, changeable message signs, drums, barricades, and all other equipment, hardware, and labor necessary to maintain the closures. This shall include any special signs as shown on the Maintenance of Traffic Control Plan. The Contractor will be required to install, maintain, and remove items as shown on the Maintenance of Traffic Control Plan or as directed by the Engineer.

The Rest Area Exist Ramp closures will be measured and paid for separately under Traffic Control Standard 701451.

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Traffic Control and Protection shall be paid for at the contract LUMP SUM price for TRAFFIC

CONTROL AND PROTECTION, (SPECIAL).

REST AREA CLOSURE

Truck area parking, including access to and from the highway, shall remain open at all times. The south bound rest area may be closed to all traffic for a maximum of fifteen (15) continuous calendar days to install water main, casing jack and bore and restore pavement.

Personal vehicle parking, including access to and from the highway, shall be closed for a maximum of 120 calendar days. Calendar days for closure shall be continuous from the first closure day to the last day of closure.

Restroom facilities shall be closed for a maximum of 120 calendar days. calendar days for closure shall be continuous from the first closure day to the last day of closure.

The Contractor shall coordinate the timing of the closure of the rest area facilities (truck parking, personal vehicle parking restroom facilities, etc.) with the Engineer and follow the procedures for

NOTIFICATION PRIOR TO LANE CLOSURE.

Temporary closure of entire rest area for any other construction related activities will only be allowed with authorization from the Engineer.

NOTIFICATION PRIOR TO LANE CLOSURES

Eff. 01-01-2024

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 Robert Hodgson IDOT District 5 Traffic

Operations Engineer

(217) 712-9018

Dan DeWitt IDOT District 5 Maintenance Field Engineer

(217) 843-0344

Champaign County Sheriff (217) 384-1204 Champaign County EMS (217) 384-3826 IL State Police (Troop 7) (217) 867-2050

The Contractor shall also notify David Burkybile, Traffic Signal System Engineer (District 5) at

(217) 465-4181 two weeks prior to start of the project to allow time to give advance overhead sign warnings of the upcoming project.

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

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TRAFFIC CONTROL REMOVAL

Eff. 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.

CONTRACTOR ACCESS

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

At road closures 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.

MAINTENANCE OF CROSSOVERS

The Contractor shall be responsible for the maintenance and/or repair of any median crossover used by construction traffic for the duration of the contract. Maintenance and/or repairs of the median crossovers damaged by the Contractor’s operations shall be performed as directed by the Engineer at his/her discretion. The cost of equipment, labor, and materials involved shall be included in the contract cost for EARTH EXCAVATION, and no additional compensation will be allowed.

COOPERATION BETWEEN CONTRACTORS

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.

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EXISTING STATE-OWNED UTILITIES

Eff. 04-01-2020

Existing state-owned and maintained underground utilities exist with the right of way. The Department is not a member of JULIE and does not locate its own facilities. The Contractor shall be responsible for securing an approved locating firm to locate all existing Department underground facilities prior to commencing any excavation, per the requirements of Article 803 of the Standard Specifications. Utility locates may be also required outside the project limits for traffic control signing and other items. The Contractor may obtain, on request, plans of existing electrical facilities from the Department. For further information, the contractor may contact the District Traffic Operations Engineer, Robert Hodgson, at 217-712-9018.

This work shall not be paid for separately but shall be considered included in the various pay items for which JULIE locations are required.

STATUS OF UTILITIES

The following utilities are involved in this project. The utility companies have provided the estimated dates.

Name & Address of Utility

Type & Location

Estimated Date/ Relocation Completed

*Arcola Tuscola Joint Water Line Agency J. Drew Hoel dhoel@tuscola.org 214 N. Main St.

Tuscola, IL 61953 (217)253-2112 x123

Watermain on 900 E (Duncan Rd)

Not required

*Eastern Illini Electric Cooperative

Graham Schmid graham.schmid@eiec.coop 330 W. Ottawa PO Box 96 Paxton, IL 60957

217-379-0413

(800) 824-5102

Electric poles on north of CR 300 N.

Buried electric lines --transformer 7200 Kv and buried to building 120/240 V line.

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*Frontier Communications

Derek Van Gundy derek.vangundy@ftr.com 225 East Chestnut St.

Olney, IL 62450

(618) 395-6191

Fiber/ cable underground lines north of CR 300 N, on the east side of the NB car parking lot, and on edge of east ROW of I-57.

In NB & SB Rest Areas, near garages to building.

Not required.

*IL Century Network / DoIT

Steve Creasey Steve.Creasey@Illinois.gov 120 West Jefferson Springfield, Illinois 62702 217-558-1176 217-299-9312 (Cell)

Fiber line on the east side of I-

57 ROW

*Marathon Pipeline

Kendal Bruner khbruner@marathonpetroleum.com 5825 E Cumberland Road Martinsville, IL 62442

(217) 508-5401

12” Steel gas main under CR 300 N going NW SE direction just west of the intersection of CR 300m N and 900 E (Duncan Rd)

Illinois Department of Transportation - District 5

David Burkybile David.Burkybile@illinois.gov 13473 IL Hwy 133 P.O. Box 610 Paris, IL 61944-0610

(217) 466-7383 Mob: (217) 836-8236

Interchange lighting Interstate

Gas- None (Electric heat)

Water- (Wells)

Sewer- (Leach fields)

Not required

* = J.U.L.I.E. Member

The above represents the best information of the Department and is only included for the convenience of the bidder. The applicable provisions of Sections 102, 103, and Articles 105.07, 107.20, 107.37-.40, and 108.02 of the Standard Specifications for Road and Bridge Construction shall apply.

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The estimated utility relocation dates should be part of the progress schedule submitted by the contractor. If any utility adjustments or relocations have not been completed by the above dates specified and when required by the contractor’s operations after these dates, the contractor should notify the Engineer in writing. A request for an extension of time will be considered to the extent the Contractor’s critical path schedule is affected.

Toll Free J.U.L.I.E. Telephone Number (800) 892-0123 or 811

ALARM DIALER

This work shall consist of furnishing and installing an alarm dialer at locations shown on the plans and as specified herein.

WORK SUMMARY

SUMMARY

A. Furnish all labor and materials required and installed complete as shown on the

Drawings and as specified herein.

B. This Section covers the furnishing, installation, and services for the field mounted instruments as detailed on the Drawings.

C. New Units

1. Northbound

a. Provide the NEMA 4X enclosure.

2. Southbound

a. Provide the NEMA 4X enclosure.

RELATED SECTIONS

A. See the drawings for additional requirements, the operational description and input/output schedule.

MAINTENANCE

B. Accessories

1. All mounting hardware required for pipe stand, surface, or other mounting shall be provided.

PRODUCTS

ALARM DIALER

A. Manufacturer

1. Omni-Site Crystal Ball

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B. A cellular auto-alarm dialer shall be installed within its own enclosure to monitor, control and transmit alarm signals to the Owner.

C. Provide the NEMA 4X enclosure.

D. Provide battery backup

E. Provide minimum one (1) year service plan.

ACCESSORIES

F. Provide a NEMA 4 painted steel junction box as required for power transformers or other miscellaneous equipment required for a complete installation.

EXECUTION

INSTALLATION

A. Alarm dialer and accessory equipment shall be installed in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions. The locations of equipment and similar devices indicated are approximate only. Exact locations of all devices shall be as approved by the Engineer during construction. Obtain in the field, all information relevant to the placing of process control equipment and in case of any interference with other work, proceed as directed by the Engineer and furnish all labor and materials necessary to complete the work in an approved manner at no additional cost to the Owner.

B. Brackets and hangers required for mounting of equipment shall be provided. They shall be installed as shown and not interfere with any other equipment.

START-UP & TRAINING

C. A service technician shall be made available on the jobsite to check installation and electrical wiring connection before any start-up of the unit is attempted by any one.

D. The manufacturer shall provide the Owner personnel with a minimum of one (1), six

(6) hour training sessions covering the operation and controls of the system. Training shall be scheduled at a time determined mutually agreeable by the customer and the contractor and after startup is substantially complete. A copy of the training program outline shall be submitted to the owner and their Engineer as part of the equipment submittal package. A start-up report shall be filled out and submitted to Owner, and Engineer by the trainer upon completion of successful startup.

This work will be included in SANITARY ELECTRICAL SUPPLY AND DISTRIBUTION, at the location designated which price shall include all equipment labor for the installation of electrical equipment, controllers, wires, conduits (if required) to satisfactorily complete the work.

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EXCESS MATERIAL

All excavated soil generated from the work shall remain on or be incorporated within the IDOT ROW for the project. No offsite transport will be allowed.

CONCRETE PAD

Description: This work shall consist of excavating and providing a PCC pad on a prepared aggregate base course at locations and dimensions shown and detailed in the plans. Earth excavation shall be in accordance with Section 201 and 202 of the Standard Specifications.

The concrete pad and aggregate base course shall be in accordance with the applicable portions of Section 424 and 351, respectively, of the Standard Specifications. The concrete pads shall be constructed near the proposed septic fields as shown in the plans.

The prepared aggregate base course shall be type B, 4” thick, and be an IDOT gradation CA-6.

The concrete pad shall be 6” thick and have 10 gauge 4”x4” wire mesh installed. The wire mesh shall be epoxy coated. The mesh shall meet the requirements of Section 1006 of the Standard Specifications, ASTM A 884, and the following. The epoxy coating applicator shall be certified according to the Bureau of Materials Policy memorandum, “Epoxy Coating Plant Certification Procedure”. IDOT maintains a qualified producer list.

Basis of Payment: This work shall be paid for at the contract unit price per SQUARE YARD for CONCRETE PAD, which price includes clearing, excavation, subgrade improvement, concrete, form work, and all other materials, labor, tools, and equipment necessary to complete the work.

DRAINAGE FIELD SYSTEM

This work shall consist of furnishing and installing a fully operational absorption field system complete using materials for gravel-less type disposal field with chambers to disperse septic tank effluent to meet Illinois Environmental Protection Agency (IEPA) and Champaign County Department of Public Health (IDPH) regulations including inlet and outlet pipes, valves, fittings, chambers, testing and other accessories at the locations specified in accordance with the plans and specified herein.

Each location is designated as described below:

Location 1 North Bound I-55 Rest Area.

Location 2 South Bound I-55 Rest Area.

SUMMARY

D. Summary of Work

1. Furnish, deliver, and install a new and fully operational absorption field system complete using materials for gravel-less type disposal field with chambers to disperse septic tank effluent to meet Illinois Environmental Protection Agency (IEPA) and Champaign County Department of Public Health (IDPH) permit requirements.

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2. The installer of the absorption field system shall furnish a complete and fully operational absorption field system, consisting of sewer transfer box, PVC gravity piping from sewer transfer box to distribution boxes with associated piping to infiltration chambers. The installer shall supply detailed installation, operation, and maintenance (O&M) instructions and manuals.

3. The system shall also include a curtain drain system as detailed in the contract drawings.

4. The installer of the gravel-less absorption field system shall demonstrate a record of at least 3 absorption field gravel-less systems of similar type each in successful service for not less than 10 years. Additionally, the installer of the absorption field gravel-less system shall demonstrate 2 successful operating installations within the Champaign County Department of Public Health jurisdiction. The absorption field gravel-less system shall be installed using components manufactured by Infiltrator Water Technologies, LLC or other pre-approved equal. The Owner shall determine whether the other manufacturer will meet the requirements for preapproved equal.

5. The Owner shall require a minimum of 30 calendar days to review and respond in writing to the manufacturer’s pre-approval submittal. For any submittal determined to not meet this specification for pre-approval, the Owner shall provide a letter reporting the submittal deficiencies. For any submittal determined to meet this specification for pre-approval, the Owner shall provide a letter acknowledging pre-approval that must be included with the final Contractor bid.

E. Related Special Provisions

1. Packaged Lift Stations

2. Sanitary Septic Tanks

3. Pipe Drains 4” (Special)

REFERENCES

A. Publications

1. American National Standard - Uniform Plumbing Code - Appendix H (2021)

B. Regulations

1. Illinois Administrative Code Title 77 Part 905

2. Champaign County Health Ordinance No. 969 Part 6

SUBMITTALS

The manufacturer will provide submittal for review by the Engineer

A. Manufacturer’s product data for all components comprising the absorption field system.

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B. Manufacturer’s installation instructions or guide for the following items:

1. Chambers

2. Distribution boxes

3. Inspection and access boxes

4. Piping

QUALITY ASSURANCE

A. The chambers shall be INFILTRATOR Quick4 Plus Standard Low Profile (LP) chamber as manufactured by Infiltrator Water Technologies, or equal as defined.

B. Chamber manufacturing facility shall be ISO 9002 certified. Proof of certification shall be required as part of the submittals.

C. If the plant is not ISO 9002 certified then the contractor shall submit material testing as defined in the submittals.

DELIVERY, STORAGE & HANDLING

A. Delivery: Handle pipe, and appurtenances carefully to ensure delivery at the project site in sound, undamaged condition. The Owner will reject damaged pipes, and appurtenances on site. The contractor shall replace the damaged pipe, and appurtenances at no additional expense to the Owner.

1. Do not deliver chambers to job site earlier than one week prior to scheduled date of commencing installation.

B. Storage: Do not store materials directly on the ground. Adequately support piping, and appurtenances to prevent warpage or damage. Use protective covers where pipes, and appurtenances may be damaged by direct sunlight.

1. All storage and handling of the chambers at job site shall not in any way impair or damage the product.

PRODUCTS

A. Manufacturers

1. Infiltrator Water Technologies, LLC Q4 PLUS STND LP, or other pre-approved equal.

B. Distribution Boxes, Piping, Chambers, Inspection Port Piping, and Associated Components

1. Treated Effluent PVC Pipe

a. Material shall be 4” PVC schedule 40 between Septic Tank, Manhole, and distribution box and 4” PVC schedule 40 between distribution box and chambers.

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2. Distribution Boxes: Distribution for individual runs capable of providing multiple run gravity distribution legs.

a. Boxes are manufactured using HDPE or fiberglass with inspection

b. All fittings, schedule 40 PVC per ASTM specification.

3. Unions, schedule 40 PVC per ASTM specifications

C. Absorption Field Chambers

1. The chambers shall be manufactured of polypropylene by an injection molding process. If the chambers are to be manufactured with other then the Environmental Stress Crack Resistance testing is required per the submittals.

2. The chambers shall be arch shaped and of open bottom construction with provisions for side exit of effluent. Side exit openings shall be louvered so as not to allow entry of backfill materials into the chamber. The sidewall louver height shall be no less than 6.3 inches. The use of filter fabric or stone is allowed, but not required.

3. The chamber shall have center structural columns not exceeding 7.0” at the base to allow for lateral transmission of effluent. If the chamber exceeds this limit then dual piping shall be installed on each side of the column.

4. The chambers shall achieve an axle loading of 16,000 lbs/axle (AASHTO rating of H-10) with 12” of compacted backfill, and installed according to manufacturer's specifications.

5. The chamber shall be injection molded in units not exceeding 4.5 feet in length, by 2.83 feet in width, by 8.0 (+/-) inches in height. When interlocked the effective length shall be 4 feet. If the chamber is not 4 feet in length then the contractor may be required to cut the chambers to meet the required trench length per the plans. The chamber shall allow for pressure or gravity distribution.

6. The chamber endplates shall accommodate a 3.3” invert height and come with a pre-molded splash pad to prevent trench erosion. If there is no splash pad provided then the contractor shall provide other means for trench erosion protection such as concrete patio blocks or other method to be approved by the design Engineer.

7. Individual units shall be constructed in a manner that allows interlocking from one to the next. Each joint shall allow a minimum deflection of 10 degrees.

8. Chambers shall have interior drip ledges to prevent pressure dosed effluent from traveling down the inside walls, thereby preventing fill from entering the chamber. If the chamber does not have a drip ledge then orifice shields shall be required.

D. Inspection Boxes

1. Inspection boxes shall be made of HDPE with covers and capable of providing adequate housing for inspection piping as shown on the construction drawings.

2. Pre-approved Inspection Box:

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a. Infiltrator Water Technologies, LLC or Owner approved equal.

EXECUTION

A. Gravel-less Type Absorption Field Installation

1. Install chambers, pipe fittings, accessories, and bedding materials in strict accordance with plans and instructions by the manufacturer.

2. Refer to Earthwork Section for soil/fill material requirements or specifications.

Fill Soil used at the drainage field site shall comply with Illinois Administrative Code Title 77, Part 905.60(A)(9), and shall be classified as Design Group II as defined by Appendix A Illustration M. Care should be taken for backfilling and access for equipment above drainage field. No Equipment larger than 6 psi bearing pressure shall be used above drainage field in accordance with Illinois Administrative Code Title 77, Part 905.

3. Excavate to lines and depths as shown on the construction drawings. A pre-construction conference is required to establish the responsibilities and duties among the parties associated with the installation and operation of the absorption field system and its associated components. Conference attendees should include appropriate representatives from the IDOT (Owner) and or Engineer, the construction contractor, and the manufacturers of the components of the absorption field system.

4. The contractor shall coordinate with the Illinois Environmental Protection

Agency (IEPA) and Champaign County Department of Public Health (IDPH) regarding the proper installation and to inspect the proper installation and field testing of each absorption field run per the permit requirements.

a. Illinois Environmental Protection Agency (IEPA) and Champaign County

Department of Public Health (IDPH) inspector shall provide quality control by inspecting and certifying the installation of the absorption field gravel-less system and its associated components comply with Illinois Environmental Protection Agency (IEPA) and Champaign County Department of Public Health (IDPH) permit requirements.

b. Note the contractor shall provide all equipment necessary to complete the inspection and field-testing program.

5. The contractor shall conduct a system performance evaluation to demonstrate system compliance under Illinois Environmental Protection Agency (IEPA) and Champaign County Department of Public Health (IDPH) permit requirements.

The contractor is responsible for all testing demonstration costs.

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This work shall be paid at the contract unit price per LUMP SUM for DRAINAGE FIELD SYSTEM at the location designated for which price shall be payment in full for performing the work as specified herein.

The curtain drain system will be paid for separately as PIPE DRAINS 4” (SPECIAL).

DUCTILE IRON WATER MAIN FITTINGS

This work shall consist of furnishing and installing ductile iron fittings (tees, bends, etc.) of the size as shown on the plans in accordance with Division IV of the “Standard Specifications for Water and Sewer Main Construction in Illinois” current edition and as specified herein.

Water main fittings shall be ductile iron compact, mechanical joint for buried mains, with pressure rating of 350 psi for 24 inch and smaller piping. Fittings shall meet the requirements of AWWA C110 or AWWA C153 as applicable.

All fittings shall have retainer glands.

All fasteners shall be 304 stainless steel or Core-Blue.

Ductile iron fittings shall have a cement mortar lining in accordance with AWWA C104.

Thrust blocks shall be furnished and installed by the Contractor as detailed on the plans. Thrust blocks shall be concrete composed. Concrete shall be Class "SI” in accordance with the “Standard Specifications”.

The following weights for the various types of fittings will be used for payment purposes:

FITTING WEIGHT

6"x6"x6" Tee 66 Pound 6" 90° Bend 49 Pound 6" 45° Bend 39 Pound 6” 22.5° Bend 31 Pound 6” Solid Sleeve 28 Pound

This work will be paid for at the contract unit price per POUND for DUCTILE IRON WATER MAIN FITTINGS, which price shall include ductile iron fittings, glands, bolts, grips, thrust blocking, restraints, all labor, materials and equipment to satisfactorily complete the work.

FLUSH HYDRANTS

This work shall consist of furnishing and installing new flush hydrants as indicated and detailed on the plans and in accordance with Division IV of the “Standard Specifications for Water and Sewer Main Construction in Illinois” current edition and as specified herein.

Hydrants shall be dry barrel type conforming to the requirements of AWWA C502. Hydrants shall be designed such that the hydrant valve closes with line pressure preventing loss of water and consequent flooding in the event of damage.

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Hydrants shall have 6 inch mechanical joint inlet connections, shall be 2-way 4½” valves with two 2½” inch hose connections. Threads for the hose and pumper connections shall be in accordance with National Standard Thread. Hydrants shall be Mueller Super Centurion 250, or equal and red in color.

Any additional bury depth required on a hydrant will not be paid for separately. Costs associated with added depth should be included in the contract unit price.

This work will be paid for at the contract unit price per EACH for FLUSH HYDRANTS, which price shall include flush hydrant, excavation necessary to install fire hydrant, gravel backfill around hydrant, concrete thrust block and all labor, materials and equipment to satisfactorily complete the work.

MANHOLES, TYPE A, SANITARY

This work shall include furnishing and installing precast concrete sanitary manholes in accordance with the applicable portions of Section 602 in the Standard Specifications and Section 32 of the “Standard Specifications for Water and Sewer Main Construction in Illinois” current edition and as specified herein.

The Contractor shall confirm in the field the depth of the existing manholes or sewer prior to ordering manholes. The Contractor shall inform the Engineer of any depths that differ from the plans.

Pre-cast manholes shall conform to ASTM C 478 and the details on the plans. Pre-cast components shall be substantially free from fractures.

Joints between pre-cast sections shall be designed for preformed flexible gaskets, rubber gaskets, butyl rope or other equivalent material to ensure a watertight joint.

All manholes shall be tested for watertightness in accordance with ASTM C1244 "Standard Test Method for Concrete Sewer Manholes by the Negative Pressure (Vacuum) Test", prior to placing into service

This work shall be paid at the contract unit price per EACH for MANHOLES, TYPE A, SANITARY, of diameter specified and fame and lid specified. The price shall be payment in full for performing the work as specified herein. Costs for all materials and labor to install manhole and make all necessary pipe connections, excavation, and perform vacuum testing shall be included in the contract unit price.

PACKAGE LIFT STATION

This work shall consist of furnishing and installing a packaged lift station of the specified type including inlet and outlet pipes, valves, fittings, pumps, controllers, testing and other accessories at the locations specified in accordance with the plans and specified herein.

Each location is designated as described below:

Location 1 North Bound I-55 Rest Area.

Location 2 South Bound I-55 Rest Area.

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SUMMARY

A. Summary of Work

1. This section includes pumping systems at Northbound and Southbound sites.

2. Each site includes a duplex system for the sanitary sewer system and a simplex for the perimeter curtain drain pumping system.

3. All pumps shall be of the same make and model for ease of operation, maintenance, and redundancy.

4. Force main connecting the Lift Station to the new septic tank.

5. Force main connecting the Lift Station to existing curtain drain

B. The lift station shall be a package fully assembled system, including as a minimum the following material and equipment:

1. 48” diameter reinforced basin assembly with cover

2. Grinder pumps and motors

3. Internal PVC discharge piping

4. Check valves

5. Shut-off valves

6. Slide rail pump removal systems

7. Stainless steel pump lifting chains

8. (4) Liquid Level Sensing Floats

9. Junction Box

10. Inlet fitting

11. Remote pump control panel

C. All equipment shall be factory installed except for the grinder pump, inlet fitting, remote-mounted control panel, and liquid level sensing floats.

D. The contractor shall install a manufacture furnished, complete factory-built and tested grinder pump assemblies, each consisting of an electrical alarm assembly and all necessary internal wiring and controls. For ease of serviceability, all pump motor/grinder units shall be of like type and horsepower throughout the system.

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OPERATING CONDITIONS

A. The pumps shall be capable of delivering 60 GPM at a total head of 28 feet and shall use a maximum of 2.5 HP motor operating at 3450 RPM. The pump(s) must also be capable of operating at negative total dynamic head without overloading the motor(s). Under no conditions shall in-line piping or valving be allowed to create a false apparent head.

SUBMITTALS

A. Submit shop drawings, product data, materials of construction, and details of installation.

B. Testing Reports.

C. Manufacturer warranty information.

D. The Manufacturer shall supply copies of Operation and Maintenance Manuals to the

OWNER.

WARRANTY

A. The pump manufacturer shall warrant the units being supplied to the owner against defects in workmanship and material for a period of five years or 10,000 hours, whichever shall occur first. The warranty shall cover both parts and labor and shall apply to all other similar products as manufactured by the pump manufacturer. The warranty shall cover 100% of all parts and labor during the first 18 months of operation after startup. During the next 24 months, parts and labor shall be covered at a 50% rate. During the last 18 months, both parts and labor shall be covered at a rate of 25%. During the entire five-year period, IDOT shall be responsible for removing and replacing the pump from the tubes. However, during the entire five-year period, the manufacturer shall be responsible for freight.

DELIVERY, STORAGE AND HANDLING

A. Store components in accordance with the manufacturer’s written instructions, protect from damage, and protect after installation until final acceptance.

PRODUCTS

Manufacturers

A. Grinder pump stations, complete with all appurtenances, form an integral system, and as such, shall be supplied by one pump station manufacturer.