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July 31, 2026 Letting

Notice to Bidders, Specifications and Proposal

Contract No. 70J08 CHAMPAIGN-DOUGLAS Counties Section D5 TREE REM 2027-1 Route FAI 74, FAI 57 District 5 Construction Funds

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Checked by (Printed by authority of the State of Illinois)

NOTICE TO BIDDERS

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

July 31, 2026 prevailing time 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:

CHAMPAIGN-DOUGLAS Counties Section D5 TREE REM 2027-1 Route FAI 74, FAI 57 District 5 Construction Funds

Tree removal at various locations along I 74 & I 57

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 readvertise the proposed improvement, and to waive technicalities.

By Order of the Illinois Department of Transportation

Gia Biagi, Secretary

FAI Route 74 (I 74) & FAI Route 57 (I 57) Section D5 TREE REM 2027-1

Champaign & Douglas Counties

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

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

3 X EEO

4 X Specific EEO Responsibilities Nonfederal-Aid Contracts 5 X 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 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 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 i

TABLE OF CONTENTS

LOCATION OF IMPROVEMENT

DESCRIPTION OF PROJECT

TRAFFIC CONTROL PLAN

NOTIFICATION PRIOR TO LANE CLOSURES

PUBLIC INFORMATION PLAN

TRAFFIC CONTROL AND PROTECTION

TEMPORARY TRAFFIC CONTROL DEVICE DEPLOYMENT AND REMOVAL

OPENING LANES FOR HOME FOOTBALL PERIODS

TRAFFIC CONTROL REMOVAL

COOPERATION BETWEEN CONTRACTORS

COMPLETION DATE

CONTROL OF WORK

CONTRACTOR’S REPRESENTATIVE

TREE REMOVAL

TREE REMOVAL LOCATIONS

TREE REMOVAL REQUIREMENTS

TREE REMOVAL TIME RESTRICTION

TREE DISPOSAL RESTRICTIONS

CONTRACTOR RESPONSIBILTY

EXISTING STATE-OWNED UTILITIES

MAINTENANCE OF CROSSOVERS

CONTRACTOR INVOICING REQUIREMENTS

WORK ORDER EXAMPLE

STATUS OF UTILITIES

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

COMPENSABLE DELAY COSTS (BDE)

DISADVANTAGED BUSINESS ENTERPRISE PARTICIPATION (BDE)

ILLINOIS WORKS APPRENTICESHIP INITIATIVE – STATE FUNDED CONTRACTS (BDE) ..33

REMOVAL AND DISPOSAL OF REGULATED SUBSTANCES (BDE)

SEEDING (BDE)

SHORT TERM AND TEMPORARY PAVEMENT MARKINGS (BDE)

SIGN PANELS AND APPURTENANCES (BDE)

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SPEED DISPLAY TRAILER (BDE)

SUBCONTRACTOR AND DBE PAYMENT REPORTING (BDE)

SUBCONTRACTOR MOBILIZATION PAYMENTS (BDE)

SUBMISSION OF BIDDERS LIST INFORMATION (BDE)

SUBMISSION OF PAYROLL RECORDS – STATE CONTRACT (BDE)

SURVEYING SERVICES (BDE)

VEHICLE AND EQUIPMENT WARNING LIGHTS (BDE)

WEEKLY DBE TRUCKING REPORTS (BDE)

WORK ZONE TRAFFIC CONTROL DEVICES (BDE)

WORK ZONE WIDTH RESTRICTION (BDE)

STATE OF ILLINOIS

SPECIAL PROVISIONS

The following Special Provisions supplement the “Standard Specifications for Road and Bridge Construction, Adopted January 1, 2022”, the latest edition of the “Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices for Streets and Highways”, and the “Manual of Test Procedures for Materials” in effect on the date of invitation for bids, and the “Supplemental Specifications and Recurring Special Provisions” indicated on the Check Sheet included herein, which apply to and govern the construction of FAI Route 74 (I 74) & FAI Route 57 (I 57), Section D5 TREE REM 2027-1, Champaign & Douglas Counties, Contract No.

70J08 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 IMPROVEMENT

The work to be done under this contract will be performed on FAI 74 (I 74) & FAI 57 (I 57) in the counties of Champaign and Douglas. The operation will be performed within the IDOT right of way. The areas of work will include the following approximate limits:

• I 74 from High Cross Rd. (1600E) in Urbana to St. Joseph interchange (N Main St.) in Champaign County

• I 57 from 2.25 miles north (400N) to 0.5 miles north of Pesotum interchange (US

45) in Champaign County

• I 57 from 3 miles north (1250N) of Tuscola interchange (US 36) to Arcola interchange (IL 133) in Douglas County

DESCRIPTION OF PROJECT

The intent of this project is to remove the trees at the locations as shown in the plans.

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: 701101 701106 701400 701406 701428 701451 701456 701901

Special Provisions:

NOTIFACATION PRIOR TO LANE CLOSURES

PUBLIC INFORMATION PLAN

TRAFFIC CONTROL AND PROTECTION

TEMPORARY TRAFFIC CONTROL DEVICE DEPLOYMENT AND REMOVAL

OPENING LANES FOR HOME FOOTBALL PERIODS

TRAFFIC CONTROL REMOVAL

COOPERATION BETWEEN CONTRACTORS

MAINTENANCE OF CROSSOVERS

BDE Special Provisions:

SHORT TERM AND TEMORARY PAVEMENT MARKINGS

SPEED DISPLAY TRAILER

VEHICLE AND EQUIPMENT WARNING LIGHTS

WORKZONE TRAFFIC CONTROL DEVICES

Traffic: It is the intention of the Department that I 74 and I 57 be kept open to traffic at all times during the construction of this section. One lane and all ramps shall remain open at all times.

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.

No lane closures will be allowed along I-74 in Champaign Co from the IL 130 spur to St Joseph between the hours of 7:00 AM to 8:00 AM for the West Bound Lanes and between the hours of 3:00 PM to 6:00 PM for the East Bound Lanes, Monday through Friday, or at other times of peak traffic volumes as determined by the District’s Traffic Control Supervisor.

The Contractor shall install Dual Displayed “Road Construction Ahead” & “Be Prepared to Stop” signs at all entrance ramps located within the project limits. These signs shall be in place and in operation continuously from the first closure, until no further lane closures are needed.

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.

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

TRAFFIC CONTROL AND PROTECTION, STANDARD 701101

Traffic Control and Protection, Standard 701011 shall be utilized for multilane off-road operations 15 ft to 24 in from the edge of the pavement. Applications may include, but limited to side slope changes, landscaping operations, and minor cleanup operations.

TRAFFIC CONTROL AND PROTECTION, STANDARD 701106

Traffic Control and Protection, Standard 701106 shall be utilized for multilane off-road operations more than 15 ft away from the edge of pavement. Applications may include, but limited to side slope changes, landscaping operations, and minor cleanup operations.

TRAFFIC CONTROL AND PROTECTION, STANDARD 701400

Traffic Control and Protection, Standard 701400 shall be utilized for approaches to lane closures on freeways / expressways.

TRAFFIC CONTROL AND PROTECTION, STANDARD 701406

Traffic Control and Protection, Standard 701406 shall be utilized at any time, any vehicle, equipment, workers, or their activities will encroach on the lane adjacent to the shoulder, or on the shoulder within 24 feet of the edge of the pavement for daylight operation. This Standard must always be used in combination with Standard 701400.

TRAFFIC CONTROL AND PROTECTION, STANDARD 701428

Traffic Control and Protection, Standard 701428 shall be utilized for traffic control setup and removal on freeways / expressways.

TRAFFIC CONTROL AND PROTECTION, STANDARD 701451

Traffic Control and Protection, Standard 701451 shall be utilized for any construction operations requiring a partial lane closure of an interstate ramp.

TRAFFIC CONTROL AND PROTECTION, STANDARD 701456

Traffic Control and Protection, Standard 701456 shall be utilized for any construction operations requiring a closure of an interstate ramp.

TRAFFIC CONTROL – ADDITIONAL SIGNING ON ENTRANCE RAMPS

The Contractor shall install Dual Displayed “Road Construction Ahead” & “Be Prepared to Stop” signs at all entrance ramps located within the project limits.

These signs shall be in place and in operation continuously from the first closure, until no further lane closures are needed.

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 Traffic Eng (217) 712-9018 Daniel Dewitt IDOT Maint. Eng (217) 843-0344 Troop 7 IL State Police (217) 867-2050

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

5) 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.

PUBLIC INFORMATION PLAN

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 FAI 74 EB Beginning of project FAI 74 WB Beginning of project FAI 57 NB Beginning of project in Champaign Co.

FAI 57 SB Beginning of project in Champaign Co.

FAI 57 NB Beginning of project in Douglas Co.

FAI 57 SB Beginning of project in Douglas Co.

TRAFFIC CONTROL AND PROTECTION

This work shall be completed in accordance with all applicable portions of Section 701 of the Standard Specifications, as stated herein, and as directed by the Engineer.

The cost of mobilization and furnishing, installing, maintaining and removal of all traffic control, including Changeable Messages Signs, shall be included in the cost of TREE REMOVAL of the size specified.

All Traffic Control and Protection and Mobilization costs for this contract shall be included in the cost per UNIT for TREE REMOVAL of the size specified.

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.

OPENING LANES FOR HOME FOOTBALL PERIODS

Eff. 02-15-2001 Rev. 01-01-

No broken pavement, open holes, trenches, barricades, cones, or drums will remain on or adjacent to the traveled way and all lanes shall be opened to traffic during any Home Football Period, except where major bridge construction and/or other roadway reconstruction (excluding patching and resurfacing) requiring overnight lane closures would make it impractical.

Home Football Period: The Home Football Period shall apply for University of Illinois football games to be played at Memorial Stadium at the University of Illinois at Urbana- Champaign

Day of Football Game Length of Home Football Period

Tuesday, Wednesday, or Thursday

3PM on the day before the game until 6:00 AM on the day after the game.

Friday 3PM on Thursday until 12:01 AM Monday

Saturday 3PM on Friday until 12:01 AM Monday

Sunday 3PM on Friday until 6:00 AM Monday

Monday 12:01 AM on Saturday until 6:00 AM Tuesday

Should the Home Football Period for two different games overlap, then both shall apply and shall be considered as one continuous period.

These requirements shall apply in addition to any other requirements in the Standard Specifications.

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.

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.

COMPLETION DATE

All work on this contract shall be completed on or before March 31, 2027. Should the Contractor fail to complete all work by March 31, 2027, the Contractor shall be liable in accordance with Article 108.09 of the standard specifications.

CONTROL OF WORK

The Department will conduct frequent inspections of the removal locations to determine if the work is being performed by the Contractor promptly and satisfactorily in the manner specified in the contract. Disposal of tree debris will not be allowed within State right-of-way.

The Contractor shall provide the District notice of contract work activities for each day contract work will occur.

CONTRACTOR’S REPRESENTATIVE

The Contractor shall designate a service representative to serve as the key contact person for the Department in the execution of this contract. The service representative shall monitor the daily activities of the contract and be available to discuss and respond to any problems that may arise. The services of this person shall be included in the contract and no additional compensation shall be allowed.

TREE REMOVAL

Assignment of Work: All work to be performed by the Contractor shall be on a call-out basis, initiated with a telephone call, or e-mailed message, and followed by a written work order authorizing the work. The work order will show the date and time of issuance, location of the work, and a description of the service required.

The Contractor shall be required to start work within five (5) days of notification. The Contractor shall promptly notify the Department, if for any reason, the Contractor cannot meet the response time established by the issuance of the work order.

The Contractor shall designate at least two (2) responsible representatives of his organization to whom the Department may issue work orders and instructions. The Contractor shall provide the Department with the names and telephone numbers of these representatives.

The date and time the Contractor’s work crew arrives at the location on the work order and the date and time the requested work is completed shall be noted on the Contractor’s billing invoice submitted to the Department for payment. If the work is not completed on the first trip, the Contractor shall record on the invoice the arrival and departure dates and times for all subsequent work crews until the work order is completed.

The Contractor shall advise the District Contact (to be determined at the preconstruction meeting) at the end of each workday noting limits of completed work and work location for the following day.

Repeat Work: The Contractor shall repeat work that is unsatisfactory. If after inspecting the section of roadway that has been cleaned, the Engineer determines the work is to be repeated, the Engineer will verbally instruct the Contractor on the type and the location of the work to be repeated by the latter of the following:

a) 11:30 a.m. of the 3rd day (excluding Saturdays, Sundays, and holidays observed by the Illinois Department of Transportation) following the day the work was performed.

b) 55 hours after receipt of the completed Report of Contractor’s Daily Work.

Disposal: Disposal shall be according to applicable portions of Section 202 of the Standard Specifications or at a location approved by the Engineer.

Method of Measurement: This work will be measured for payment as follows:

Unit Diameter. Trees to be removed as a payment item will be measured per unit of diameter where one unit is equal to 1 inch. The diameter will be measured at a point 4.5 feet above the highest ground level at the base of the tree and will be determined by dividing the measured circumference of the tree by 3.1416. Stumps will be measured at the elevation of cut off. A multiple stem tree’s branches having a diameter of 6 inches or more at a point 4.5 feet above the highest ground level at the base of the tree will be measured for payment as individual trees. The accumulated total number of units will be the pay quantity.

Basis of Payment: This work will be paid for as follows:

Tree Removal. Tree removal will be paid for at the contract unit price per unit diameter for TREE REMOVAL (OVER 15 UNITS DIAMETER)

TREE REMOVAL LOCATIONS

Trees to be removed have been marked pink flagging and either an orange or pink “X” along with the number painted on the tree.

TREE REMOVAL REQUIREMENTS

All trees shall be cut down, removed from the site within 8 hours, stump shall be ground down to 4” below surface, backfilled, seeded, and mulched.

Areas to be backfilled shall be done in accordance with Section 204 of the Standard Specifications and will not be measured for payment but considered included in the cost per UNIT of TREE REMOVAL of the size specified.

Areas to be seeded shall be seeded with Class 2A Seeding, fertilized, and mulched in accordance with Method 2 in accordance with applicable portions of Sections 250 and 251 of the Standard Specifications. Seeding, fertilizer, and mulch will not be measured for payment but considered included in the cost per UNIT of TREE REMOVAL of the size specified.

Three days’ notice must be provided before removing trees located within the Illini Prairie Rest Areas to allow for rest area closure. Trees must be removed by March 31st, 2027.

All questions should be directed to Chris Matteson, Roadside Manager, 217-251-9440.

TREE REMOVAL TIME RESTRICTION

Removal of saplings and trees three (3) inches or greater in diameter at breast height shall not be permitted from April 1 through September 30.

TREE DISPOSAL RESTRICTIONS

The Illinois Department of Agriculture no longer restricts the movement of any cut, non-coniferous firewood within the state and has de-regulated the emerald ash borer.

Interstate movement of any cut, non-coniferous firewood into areas of the nation that are regulated is governed by the Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) 301. The Contractor will be required to adhere to all State and Federal guidelines and restrictions controlling movement of the items listed below.

• The emerald ash borer in any living stage of development

• Ash trees of any size

• Ash limbs and branches

• Any cut, non-coniferous firewood

• Bark from ash trees and wood chips larger than one inch in two dimensions from ash trees

• Ash logs and lumber with either the bark or the outer one inch of sapwood, or both, attached

• Any item made from or containing the wood of the ash tree that is capable of spreading the emerald ash borer

• Any other article, product, or means of conveyance when it is determined by the Department of Agriculture that it presents the risk of spread of the emerald ash borer in any stage of development

Regulated items disposed of per Article 202.03 of the Standard Specifications shall not cross the quarantine zone boundaries. From May 1 to September 1 or when the temperature is above 40 degrees, the regulated items listed above shall only be transported within the emerald ash borer quarantine zone in an enclosed vehicle or a vehicle completely enclosed by a covering, such as canvas, plastic or other tightly woven cloth, adequate to prevent the passage of the emerald ash borer. No disposal will be allowed on state right-of-way.

CONTRACTOR RESPONSIBILTY

The Contactor is hereby advised that there may be drainage structures, storm sewers, sign foundations, culverts, electrical conduits, and other existing objects within the immediate work limits of this project and that he should use extreme care when driving posts.

The Contractor shall be held responsible for any damages to existing structures resulting from the operations of his equipment and employees. The Contractor shall, at his own expense, restore the damaged structures to a condition equal to that existing before damage was done, by repairing, rebuilding or replacing it as directed by the Engineer.

Any damage to the right-of-way caused by the Contractor’s operations shall be repaired and/or restored to the satisfaction of the Engineer.

No extra compensation will be permitted to the Contractor for compliance with the requirements specified herein.

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.

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 include in the various contract bid prices for Hot-Mix Asphalt, and no additional compensation will be allowed.

CONTRACTOR INVOICING REQUIREMENTS

The Contractor shall include the following items with each invoice:

a. Location of Service – Description of Location (Route, City, County, etc.)

b. IDOT Work Order Number – Place Near Top of Invoice

c. Name of I.D.O.T. Employee Who Authorized Work

d. Contractor Invoice Number and Date of Invoice.

Labor: Provide Original Time Sheets That Detail Who Performed the work and the Date and Time (In Hours), and a Description of Work Performed

ATTACHMENTS TO INVOICE:

a. Copy of IDOT Work Order with Contractor Portion Completed

b. Any other items that the Contractor feels necessary to document invoice.

WORK ORDER EXAMPLE

DISTRICT FIVE – WORK ORDER

TREE REMOVAL

Date _____________ File No. _______________ County ___________

Route ______________ Location: M.P. ____________ To M.P. _____________

CODE ITEM UNIT QUANTITY UNIT PRICE AMOUNT

20100210 TREE REMOVAL UNIT _________ $___________ $___________

(OVER 15 UNITS DIA.)

GRAND TOTAL $________________

Field Engineer: _____________________________ Phone Number:

Special Instructions: ______________________________________________________________

Work Order Prepared By:

Tree Removal Completed:

Contractor’s Signature:

Date of Removal Inspected and Accepted

Date: ________________________ By:

Resident Engineer’s Signature: _____________________________________________________

STATUS OF UTILITIES

Adjustment Name & Address or of Utility Type Location Relocation

Utility adjustments or relocations should not be required by this project. The Illinois Underground Utility Facilities Damage Prevention Act requires persons excavating to contact the one call system (J.U.L.I.E 800-892-0123 or 811) before digging.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Revise Article 302.02 of the Standard Specifications to read:

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

Item Article/Section

(a) Cement

(b) Water

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

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

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

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

(g) Fly Ash

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

(i) Bituminous Materials (Note 2)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Cement may be replaced with fly ash or ground granulated blast furnace (GGBF) slag according to Article 1020.05(c)(1) or 1020.05(c)(2), respectively, however the minimum cement content in the mixture shall be 170 lbs/cu yd (101 kg/cu m). Blends of coarse and fine aggregates will be permitted, provided the volume of fine aggregate does not exceed the volume of coarse aggregate. The Engineer will determine the proportions of materials for the mixture according to the “Portland Cement Concrete Level III Technician Course” manual. However, the Contractor may substitute their own mix design. Article 1020.05(a) shall apply, and a Level III PCC Technician shall develop the mix design.”

Revise Article 352.02 of the Standard Specifications to read:

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

(a) Cement (Note 1)

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

(c) Water

(d) Bituminous Materials (Note 2)

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

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

Revise Article 404.02 of the Standard Specifications to read:

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

(a) Cement

(b) Water

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

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

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

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

(g) Additives (Note 3)

Note 1. When used for slurry seal, the emulsified asphalt shall be CQS-1h according to Article 1032.06(b).

Note 2. When used for micro-surfacing, the emulsified asphalt shall be CQS-1hP according to Article 1032.06(e).

Note 3. Additives may be added to the emulsion mix or any of the component materials to provide the control of the quick-traffic properties. They shall be included as part of the mix design and be compatible with the other components of the mix.

Revise the last sentence of the fourth paragraph of Article 404.08 of the Standard Specifications to read:

“When approved by the Engineer, the sealant may be dusted with fine sand, cement, or mineral filler to prevent tracking.”

Revise Note 2 of Article 516.02 of the Standard Specifications to read:

“ Note 2. The sand-cement grout mix shall be according to Section 1020 and shall be a 1:1 blend of sand and cement comprised of a Type I, IL, or II cement at 185 lb/cu yd (110 kg/cu m). The maximum water cement ratio shall be sufficient to provide a flowable mixture with a typical slump of 10 in. (250 mm).”

Revise Note 2 of Article 543.02 of the Standard Specifications to read:

“ Note 2. The grout mixture shall be 6.50 hundredweight/cu yd (385 kg/cu m) of cement plus fine aggregate and water. Fly ash or ground granulated blast furnace (GGBF) slag may replace a maximum of 5.25 hundredweight/cu yd (310 kg/cu m) of the cement. The water/cement ratio, according to Article 1020.06, shall not exceed 0.60. An air-entraining admixture shall be used to produce an air content, according to Article 1020.08, of not less than 6.0 percent nor more than 9.0 percent of the volume of the grout. The Contractor shall have the option to use a water-reducing or high range water-reducing admixture.”

Revise Article 583.01 of the Standard Specifications to read:

“ 583.01 Description. This work shall consist of placing cement mortar along precast, prestressed concrete bridge deck beams as required for fairing out any unevenness between adjacent deck beams prior to placing of waterproofing membrane and surfacing.”

Revise Article 583.02(a) of the Standard Specifications to read:

“ (a) Cement .................................................................................................................... 1001”

Revise the first paragraph of Article 583.03 of the Standard Specifications to read:

“ 583.03 General. This work shall only be performed when the air temperature is

45 °F (7 °C) and rising. The mixture for cement mortar shall consist of three parts sand to one part cement by volume. The amount of water shall be no more than that necessary to produce a workable, plastic mortar.”

Revise Article 606.02(h) of the Standard Specifications to read:

“ (h) Fibers (Note 1) ........................................................................................................ 1014”

Revise Note 1 in Article 606.02(h) of the Standard Specifications to read:

“ Note 1. Fibers, when required, shall only be used in the concrete mixture for slipform applications.”

Revise the third paragraph in Article 606.10 of the Standard Specifications to read:

“ Welded wire fabric shall be 6 x 6 in. (150 x 150 mm) mesh, #4 gauge (5.74 mm), 58 lb (26 kg) per 100 sq ft (9 sq m).”

Revise Article 1001.01(d) of the Standard Specifications to read:

“ (d) Rapid Hardening Cement. Rapid hardening cement shall be according to the Bureau of Materials Policy Memorandum “Portland or Blended Cement Acceptance Procedure for Qualified and Non-Qualified Plants”, and ASTM C 1600, Type URH, Type VRH, or Type RH-CAC. It shall be used according to Article 1020.04 or when approved by the Engineer.

The Contractor shall submit a report from the manufacturer or an independent lab that contains results for testing according to ASTM C 1600 which shows the cement meets the requirements of either Type URH, Type VRH, or Type RH-CAC. Test data shall be less than 1 year old from the date of submittal.

Revise Article 1001.01(e) of the Standard Specifications to read:

“ (e) Other Cements. Other cements shall be according to the Bureau of Materials Policy Memorandum “Portland or Blended Cement Acceptance Procedure for Qualified and Non- Qualified Plants”, and ASTM C 1157 or ASTM C 1600, as applicable. Other cements shall be used according to Article 1020.04 or when approved by the Engineer. For cements according to ASTM C 1157, the Contractor shall submit a report from the manufacturer or an independent lab that contains results of tests which shows the cement meets the requirements Type GU, HE, MS, MH, or LH. For cements according to ASTM C 1600, the Contractor shall submit a report from the manufacturer or an independent lab that contains results of tests which shows the cement meets the requirements Type MRH or GRH. Test data shall be less than 1 year old from the date of submittal.”

Revise Article 1002.02 of the Standard Specifications to read:

“ 1002.02 Quality. Water used with cement in concrete or mortar and water used for curing concrete shall be clean, clear, and free from sugar. In addition, water shall be tested and evaluated for acceptance according to one of the following options.

OPTION 1.

(a) Acceptable limits for acidity and alkalinity when tested according to ITP T 26.

(1) Acidity -- 0.1 Normal NaOH ........................................................................ 2 ml max.*

(2) Alkalinity -- 0.1 Normal HCI ....................................................................... 10 ml max.*

*To neutralize 200 ml sample.

(b) Acceptable limits for solids when tested according to the following.

(1) Organic (ITP T 26) .................................................................................... 0.02% max.

(2) Inorganic (ITP T 26) .................................................................................. 0.30% max.

(3) Sulfate (SO4) (ASTM D 516-82) ............................................................... 0.05% max.

(4) Chloride (ASTM D 512) ............................................................................ 0.06% max.

(c) The following tests shall be performed on the water sample and on deionized water. The same cement and sand shall be used for both tests.

(1) Unsoundness (ASTM C 151).

(2) Initial and Final Set Time (ASTM C 266).

(3) Strength (ASTM C 109).

The test results for the water sample shall not deviate from the test results for the deionized water, except as allowed by the precision in the test method.

OPTION 2. Water shall meet the requirements ASTM C 1602 Tables 1 and 2 as outlined in Sections 5.1, 5.2, and 5.4.”

Revise Note 2/ in Article 1003.01(b) of the Standard Specifications to read:

“ 2/ Applies only to sand. Sand exceeding the colorimetric test standard of 11 (Illinois

Modified AASHTO T 21) will be checked for mortar making properties according to Illinois Modified ASTM C 87 and shall develop a compressive strength at the age of 14 days when using Type I, IL, or II cement of not less than 95 percent of the comparable standard.

Revise the second sentence of Article 1003.02(e)(1) of the Standard Specifications to read:

“ The test will be performed with Type I, IL, or II portland cement having a total equivalent alkali content (Na2O + 0.658K2O) of 0.90 percent or greater.”

Revise the first sentence of the second paragraph of Article 1003.02(e)(3) of the Standard Specifications to read:

“ The ASTM C 1293 test shall be performed with Type I, IL, or II portland cement having a total equivalent alkali content (Na2O + 0.658K2O) of 0.80 percent or greater.”

Revise the second sentence of Article 1004.02(g)(1) of the Standard Specifications to read:

“ The test will be performed with Type I, IL, or II portland cement having a total equivalent alkali content (Na2O + 0.658K2O) of 0.90 percent or greater.”

Add the following Section to the Standard Specifications.

“SECTION 1014. FIBERS FOR CONCRETE

1014.01 General. Fibers used in concrete shall be Type II or Type III (polyolefin or carbon) according to ASTM C 1116. The testing required for Type II fibers or Type III polyolefin fibers shall be performed by an independent lab a minimum of once every five years, and the test results provided to the Department. Manufacturers of Type III carbon fibers shall provide materials certification documentation not more than 6 years old a minimum of once every 5 years to the Department. The Department will maintain a qualified product list. The method of inclusion of fibers into concrete mixtures shall be according to the manufacturer’s specifications.

At the discretion of the Engineer, the concrete mixture shall be evaluated in a field demonstration for fiber clumping, ease of placement, and ease of finishing. The field demonstration shall consist of a minimum 2 cu yd (1.5 cu m) trial batch placed in a 12 ft x 12 ft (3.6 m x 3.6 m) slab.

1014.02 Concrete Gutter, Curb, Median and Paved Ditch. Fibers shall be Type III. Fibers shall have a minimum length of 1/2 in. (13 mm) and a maximum length of 0.75 in. (19 mm). The maximum dosage rate in the concrete mixture shall not exceed 1.5 lb/cu yd (0.9 kg/cu m). The minimum dosage rate shall be per the manufacturer’s recommendation.

1014.03 Concrete Inlay or Overlay. Fibers shall be Type III. Fibers shall have a minimum length of 1.0 in. (25 mm), a maximum length of 2 1/2 in. (63 mm), and a maximum aspect ratio (length divided by the equivalent diameter of the fiber) of 150. The maximum dosage rate shall not exceed 5.0 lb/cu yd (3.0 kg/cu m). The minimum dosage rate shall be per the manufacturer’s recommendation.

1014.04 Bridge Deck Fly Ash, Ground Granulated Blast Furnace (GGBF) Slag, High

Reactivity Metakaolin, or Microsilica (Silica Fume) Concrete Overlay. Fibers shall be Type III. The dosage rate shall be a minimum of 3.0 lb/cu yd (1.8 kg/cu m), unless a field demonstration according to Article 1014.01 indicates that a lower dosage rate is necessary.

Based on the results of the field demonstration, the Department has the option to reduce the dosage rate of fibers, but the dosage will not be reduced to less than 2.0 lb / cu yd (1.2 kg/cu m).

1014.05 Bridge Deck Latex Concrete Overlay. Fibers shall be Type II or III. Fibers shall have a minimum length of 0.75 in. (19 mm), a maximum length of 1.75 in. (45 mm), and an aspect ratio (length divided by the equivalent diameter of the fiber) of between 70 and 100. The dosage rate shall be a minimum of 3.0 lb/cu yd (1.8 kg/cu m), unless a field demonstration according to Article 1014.01 indicates that a lower dosage rate is necessary. Based on the results of the field demonstration, the Department has the option to reduce the dosage rate of fibers, but the dosage will not be reduced to less than 2.0 lb/cu yd (1.2 kg/cu m).”

Add the following Section to the Standard Specifications:

“SECTION 1015. HIGH PERFORMANCE SHOTCRETE

1015.01 Packaged Shotcrete With Aggregate. The packaged shotcrete with aggregate shall be a pre-blended dry combination of materials for the wet-mix shotcrete method according to ASTM C 1480, Type FA or CA, Grade FR, Class I. The fibers shall be Type III according to Article 1014.01. The cement and finely divided minerals in the mixture shall be a minimum

6.65 cwt/cu yd (395 kg/cu m), and the portland cement shall not be below 4.70 cwt/cu yd (279 kg/cu m). Microsilica is required in the mixture and shall be a minimum of 5 percent by weight (mass) of cementitious material, and a maximum of 10 percent. Strength requirements shall be according to ASTM C 1480 except that the strength at 28 days shall be at least 4000 psi (27,500 kPa). Strength testing shall be according to ASTM C 1140. The air content as shot shall be 4.0 – 8.0 percent when tested according to AASHTO T 152, and the coarse aggregate shall be a maximum size of 1/2 in. (12.5 mm).

The packaged shotcrete shall have a water soluble chloride ion content of less than 0.15% by weight of cementitious material when tested according to ASTM C 1218 or AASHTO T 260.

The testing according to ASTM C 1480, ASTM C 1140, AASHTO 152, and ASTM C 1218 or

AASHTO T 260 shall be performed by an independent lab a minimum of once every 5 years, and the test results shall be provided to the Department. The Department will maintain a qualified product list. Batching and mixing shall be per the manufacturer’s recommendations.

1015.02 Packaged Shotcrete Without Aggregate. The packaged shotcrete that does not include pre-blended aggregate shall be according to Article 1015.01, except the added aggregate shall be according to Articles 1003.02 and 1004.02. The aggregate gradation shall be according to the manufacturer. The Department will maintain a qualified product list. Batching and mixing shall be per the manufacturer’s recommendations.”

Revise Section 1017 of the Standard Specifications to read:

“SECTION 1017. PACKAGED, DRY, COMBINED MATERIALS FOR MORTAR AND

CONCRETE

1017.01 Mortar. The mortar shall be high-strength according to ASTM C 387 and shall have a minimum 80.0 percent relative dynamic modulus of elasticity when tested according to AASHTO T 161. For prestressed concrete applications, the mortar shall have a water-soluble chloride ion content of less than 0.06 percent by weight of cementitious material when tested according to ASTM C 1218 or AASHTO T 260; and for non-prestressed concrete applications, the water soluble chloride content shall be less than 0.15 percent by weight of cementitious material. The testing according to ASTM C 387, AASHTO T 161, and either ASTM C 1218 or AASHTO T 260 shall be performed by an independent lab a minimum of once every five years, and the test results shall be provided to the Department. The Department will maintain a qualified product list. Mixing of the high-strength mortar shall be according to the manufacturer’s specifications.

1017.02 Concrete. The materials, testing, and preparation of aggregate for the “high slump” packaged concrete mixture shall be according to ASTM C 387. The mixture shall be air entrained, the slump shall be 5-10 in. (125-250 mm), and the coarse aggregate shall be a maximum size of 1/2 in. (12.5 mm). Strength requirements shall be according to ASTM C 387 except that the strength at 28 days shall be at least 4000 psi (27,500 kPa). The “high slump” packaged concrete mixture shall have a water soluble chloride ion content of less than 0.15% by weight of cementitious material when tested according to ASTM C 1218 or AASHTO T 260. The testing according to ASTM C 387, and either ASTM C 1218 or AASHTO T 260 shall be performed by an independent lab a minimum of once every 5 years, and the test results shall be provided to the Department. The Department will maintain a qualified product list. Mixing shall be per the manufacturer’s recommendations.

1017.02 Self-Consolidating Concrete. The materials, testing, and preparation of aggregate for the “self-consolidating concrete” packaged concrete mixture shall be according to ASTM C 387. The mixture shall be air entrained, it should be uniformly graded, and the coarse aggregate shall be a maximum size of 1/2 in. (12.5 mm). Strength requirements shall be according to ASTM C 387 except that the strength at 28 days shall be at least 4000 psi (27,500 Pa). Slump flow range shall be 22 in. (550 mm) minimum to 28 in. (700 mm) maximum when tested according to AASHTO T 347. The visual stability index shall be a maximum of 1 when tested according to AASHTO T 351. At the option of the manufacturer, either the J-Ring value shall be a maximum of 2 in. (50 mm) when tested according to AASHTO T 347 or the L-

Box blocking ratio shall be a minimum of 80 percent when tested according AASHTO T 419. The hardened visual stability index shall be a maximum of 1 when tested according to AASHTO R 81.

The “self -consolidating concrete” packaged concrete mixture shall have a water soluble chloride ion content of less than 0.15 percent by weight of cementitious material when tested according to ASTM C 1218 or AASHTO T 260.

The testing according to ASTM C 387, AASHTO T 347, AASHTO T 351, AASHTO T 419, AASHTO R 81, ASTM C 1218 and AASHTO T 260 shall be performed by an independent lab a minimum of once every 5 years, and the test results shall be provided to the Department.