ILDOT 70J35-057.pdf

Letting September 18, 2026

Notice to Bidders, Specifications and Proposal

Contract No. 70J35 Various Counties Section D5 SWZT 2027-1 Various Routes Project HSIP-X29Z(895) District 5 Construction Funds

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(Printed by authority of the State of Illinois)

NOTICE TO BIDDERS

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

September 18, 2026 at which time the bids will be publicly opened from the iCX SecureVault.

2. DESCRIPTION OF WORK. The proposed improvement is identified and advertised for bids in the

Invitation for Bids as:

Contract No. 70J35 Various Counties Section D5 SWZT 2027-1 Project HSIP-X29Z(895) Various Routes District 5 Construction Funds

Districtwide installation, maintenance, and removal of Smart Work Zone technology throughout District 5.

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

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INDEX

FOR

SUPPLEMENTAL SPECIFICATIONS

AND RECURRING SPECIAL PROVISIONS

Adopted January 1, 2026

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

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

SUPPLEMENTAL SPECIFICATIONS

Std. Spec. Sec. Page No.

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

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

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RECURRING SPECIAL PROVISIONS

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

CHECK SHEET # PAGE NO.

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

3 X EEO

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

10 Use of Geotextile Fabric for Railroad Crossing 11 Subsealing of Concrete Pavements 12 Hot-Mix Asphalt Surface Correction 13 Pavement and Shoulder Resurfacing 14 Patching with Hot-Mix Asphalt Overlay Removal 15 Polymer Concrete 16 Reserved 17 Bicycle Racks 18 Temporary Portable Bridge Traffic Signals 19 Nighttime Inspection of Roadway Lighting 20 English Substitution of Metric Bolts 21 Calcium Chloride Accelerator for Portland Cement Concrete 22 Quality Control of Concrete Mixtures at the Plant 23 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

INTENT OF PROJECT

TRAFFIC CONTROL PLAN

CONSTRUCTION LAYOUT RESPONSIBILITY

RTTCS ADMINISTRATION REQUIREMENTS

REAL-TIME TRAFFIC CONTROL SYSTEM

CALL OUTS

EXISTING STATE-OWNED UTILITIES

INTERPRETATION OF QUANTITIES AND PAYMENT

STATUS OF UTILITIES

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

COMPENSABLE DELAY COSTS (BDE)

DISADVANTAGED BUSINESS ENTERPRISE PARTICIPATION (BDE)

REMOVAL AND DISPOSAL OF REGULATED SUBSTANCES (BDE)

SIGN PANELS AND APPURTENANCES (BDE)

SOURCE OF SUPPLY AND QUALITY REQUIREMENTS (BDE)

SUBCONTRACTOR AND DBE PAYMENT REPORTING (BDE)

SUBCONTRACTOR MOBILIZATION PAYMENTS (BDE)

SUBMISSION OF BIDDERS LIST INFORMATION (BDE)

SUBMISSION OF PAYROLL RECORDS – FEDERAL AID CONTRACT (BDE)

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)

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STATE OF ILLINOIS

SPECIAL PROVISIONS

The following Special Provisions supplement the “Standard Specifications for Road and Bridge Construction, Adopted January 1, 2022”, the latest edition of the “Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices for Streets and Highways”, and the “Manual of Test Procedures for Materials” in effect on the date of invitation for bids, and the “Supplemental Specifications and Recurring Special Provisions” indicated on the Check Sheet included herein, which apply to and govern the construction of Various Routes, Project HSIP-X29Z(895), Section D5 SWZT 2027-1, Various Counties, Contract No. 70J35 and in case of conflict with any part, or parts, of said Specifications, the said Special Provisions shall take precedence and shall govern.

INTENT OF PROJECT

This project shall consist of the installation, maintenance, and removal of Real-Time Traffic Control Systems (RTTCS) equipment in support of various highway construction and maintenance activities performed in the Distr ict 5 counties of Champaign, DeWitt, Douglas, Edgar, McLean, Piatt, and Vermilion. Typical RTTCS installations will supplement planned highway maintenance and construction traffic control installations and will be operational for two weeks or less, but this timeline can vary as determined by the Engineer.

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 701901

Plan Details: X032AAAA Real-Time Traffic Control System

Traffic: It is the intention of the Department that all affected routes be kept open to traffic at all times during the construction of this section. One-way traffic will be permitted in the immediate work areas during construction. At all other times, two-way traffic shall be maintained throughout the project.

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.

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One-lane traffic will be permitted in the immediate work areas during construction. At all other times, two-way/two lane traffic shall be maintained throughout the project.

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

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 701101 shall be used where at any time, any vehicle, equipment, or workers require an intermittent or continuous moving operation on the shoulder.

Traffic Control and Protection, Standard 701101 will not be measured for payment 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 when equipment can be placed 15

ft. or greater off roadway on multilane roadways with speed limits greater than or equal to 45 mph.

Traffic Control and Protection, Standard 701106 will not be measured for payment per Article 701.19(a).

CONSTRUCTION LAYOUT RESPONSIBILITY

Eff. 01-01-24

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

The Contractor will only be responsible for layout of all traffic control devices and set-ups as shown in the plans and special provisions or as directed by the Engineer. The department will layout all other items not associated with traffic control and protection.

This work shall be paid for at the contract lump sum price for CONSTRUCTION LAYOUT.

RTTCS ADMINISTRATION REQUIREMENTS

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. This service representative shall monitor the daily activities of the contract and be available to discuss and report any problems that may arise for the duration of the contract.

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Communication Devices:

The Contractor shall have electronic mail receiving and sending capabilities and a facsimile (fax) machine available. The Department will utilize these communication mediums to transmit and receive various documents such as work order authorizations, daily contract work activity sheets, drawings, and estimate sheets as needed.

All Contractor work crews shall be equipped with a cellular telephone to facilitate communications with work crews. Only the crew leader will be required to be equipped with a cellular telephone.

The Contractor shall provide the Department with the cellular number being used in the execution of each work order. The Department reserves the rights to use the cellular telephone to contact a Contractor’s work crew for their location and to request a report on the status of a work order.

Contract Completion Date:

All work orders issued by the Department must be completed no later than January 1, 2029.

Work Orders:

Work orders for the installation, maintenance, and removal of Real-Time Traffic Control Systems (RTTCSs) shall be issued to the Contractor as deemed necessary by the Department. The Contractor shall designate and provide contact information for four (4) responsible representatives of its organization to whom the Department may issue work orders and instructions. The Contractor shall have any one of these four representatives available at all times, to include Saturdays, Sundays, and holidays, to receive new work orders, to correct any malfunction of equipment, and/or to repair damaged equipment resulting from any cause.

Typical orders for work will be initiated by a written work order from the Engineer and will be issued two weeks in advance of the date by which the system must be operational. System logic shall be submitted to the Engineer for review and approval at least 1 week in advance of the date the system is to be operational. The system shall be in place and proven functional at least 24 hours in advance of the date by which the system must be operational. No work is to be performed by the Contractor without the issuance of a verbal or written order from the Engineer authorizing the work.

Each work order will show the work order number, date and time issuance, Department contact name and contact information, location, date and time the system is to be operational, pay item descriptions and estimated quantities. Only the estimated work quantities shown on the work order, as estimated by the Engineer, are to be completed by the Contractor. If the Contractor anticipates that additional work beyond the original estimate is needed, prior approval for the additional work must be obtained from the Engineer before the work is completed. The Department will not compensate the Contractor for work completed without the prior approval of the Engineer. A sample work order form is shown in exhibit A. A maximum of two RTTCS setups will be required at any one time during this contract.

Emergency work may be initiated by a verbal order from the Engineer but will always be confirmed by a written work order from the Engineer. The RTTCS shall be furnished, installed, and operational within 24 hours of the emergency verbal authorization. The Contractor shall advise the Engineer upon arrival or departure of the site of all emergency service calls and provide the status of the work.

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Should the Contractor fail to meet the operational date specified, a traffic control deficiency deduction will be assessed according to Article 105.03(b) and the Department will deduct this from the monies due or to become due to the Contractor from the Department.

The Engineer will notify one of the Contractor’s responsible representatives by phone when any component of the RTTCS is deficient. Once notified, the Contractor shall have twelve hours to repair the identified component of the RTTCS. If the system component is not corrected or repaired to the satisfaction of the Engineer within twelve hours after notification by the Engineer, a traffic control deficiency deduction will be assessed according to Article 105.03(b) and the Department will deduct this from the monies due or to become due to the Contractor from the Department.

After the approved work is completed, the actual quantities utilized will be recorded and the work order will be signed and dated by the Engineer and the Contractor. The Contractor will be given one copy of the signed work order for his/her records. All equipment shall be removed from the right-of-way within three (3) working days following the last day of use for each work order.

Invoicing:

All invoices submitted to the Department for payment shall be per work order and shall also include work order number, invoice date and time, RTTCS setup date and time and RTTCS pickup date and time. A copy of the completed work order shall be attached to the invoice.

Invoices for services performed and expenses incurred through June 30 of any year must be submitted to the Engineer by July 31 of that year; otherwise the Contractor may have to seek payment through the Illinois Court of Claims (30ILCS 105/25). All invoices are subject to statutory offset (30 ILCS 210).

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Exhibit A: Sample RTTCS Work Order Form

Work Order Number:

Work Order Date & Time:

District Contact Name/Phone:

Route:

County:

STMS Operational Date (Proposed):

PAY ITEM UNIT

ESTIMATED

QUANTITY

FINAL PAY

QUANTITY

CALL OUT EACH

EMERGENCY WORK CALL OUT EACH

REAL-TIME TRAFFIC CONTROL CENTRAL BASE UNIT CAL MO

REAL-TIME TRAFFIC CONTROL SENSOR UNIT CAL MO

REAL-TIME TRAFFIC CONTROL WARNING SIGN CAL MO

CHANGEABLE MESSAGE SIGN, SPECIAL CAL MO

Comments:

RTTCS WORK ORDER (SAMPLE)

Location Description:

RTTCS OPERATIONAL AND ACCEPTED:

WORK ORDER COMPLETED:

IDOT Signature and Date

CONTRACTOR Signature and Date

IDOT Signature and Date

CONTRACTOR Signature and Date

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REAL-TIME TRAFFIC CONTROL SYSTEM

Rev. 4-27-2021

Description: This item shall consist of furnishing, installing, maintaining, relocating, and removal of an automated Real-Time Traffic Control System (RTTCS) meeting the requirements noted herein and providing the maintenance of the system during the duration of the work.

The Contractor shall furnish said system for measuring and delivering condition-responsive alerts on the project.

The RTTCS components shall be installed at the locations shown in the plans. The RTTCS shall be installed and operational two weeks prior to any lane closures on the project and shall remain in place until directed by the Engineer to remove the system or a portion thereof.

The RTTCS shall consist of, at a minimum:

• A Real-Time Traffic Control Monitoring Sensor Unit. Each sensor shall be capable of communicating with other components of this system.

• A Real-Time Traffic Control Warning Sign. Each unit shall consist of:

• Warning signs with sign legend as shown in the plans.

• Each sign shall have amber wigwag LED flashing lights (two flashers per sign) attached, with a minimum lens size of 12 inches. The flash pattern and flash sequence shall comply with the Manual of Uniform Traffic Control devices (MUTCD), Chapter 4L.

• Remote communication hardware and software and controllers capable of activating flashing beacons.

• One Real-Time Traffic Control Central Base Unit equipped with appropriate hardware, software and dedicated network connection. To maintain accurate and reliable communication between all components of the system.

The exact locations of all devices shall be determined as part of an on-site communications analysis with the Contractor.

The RTTCS shall meet the following specifications:

• The RTTCS shall be a proven system that has been successfully deployed and operated in actual work zone and congestion areas.

• The RTTCS shall be capable of identifying stopped / slowed traffic conditions. The system shall self-test for communication or sensor failures.

• The RTTCS shall operate continuously (24 hours, 7 days a week) when in place and visible to the motoring public.

• The traffic sensors shall be of a type whose accuracy is not degraded by inclement weather or degraded visibility conditions including, but not limited to precipitation, fog, darkness, excessive dust and road debris.

• The RTTCS shall be capable of acquiring traffic data for a minimum of two (2) lanes of traffic in the same direction.

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• Traffic sensors shall sequentially activate the warning sign flashers as the queue extends and be capable of only activating specific warning sign flashers.

• The RTTCS shall be capable of activating a message board.

• The RTTCS shall utilize static signs with two wigwag flashing beacons that only activate when slowed or stop traffic is detected to convey real-time traffic condition information to motorists.

• The warning sign flashers shall activate whenever the average traffic speeds fall below 30 mph and turn off when the average speed returns to above 45 mph. These speed thresholds shall be capable of being changed based on actual field trials and the location of the traffic sensor.

• Warning signs expected to be in place for more than two (2) weeks shall be post mounted.

• The RTTCS shall have a reliable communication system and provide warnings to the system manager and the Resident Engineer when communication or device failures are detected.

• The RTTCS shall be capable of notifying the Resident Engineer and Communications Center when the flashing beacons are activated.

• The RTTCS and flashers shall have a reliable power source.

• The RTTCS shall allow authorized users remotely to manually override the system during apparent system failures.

• Critical system operator control functions shall be password protected.

• The RTTCS shall have reporting features to a secure website. The website shall, at a minimum, show the current speeds at each detector location and whether the warning flashers are activated. The website shall provide access to archival data for the duration of the project. This data shall be printable.

• The RTTCS shall provide data logging the system events and key detection data. The data is to include the dates and times that the system was activated, which signs were activated, duration of the activation, and average speeds at each detections device. The data shall be provided to the Resident Engineer at the close of the project in Microsoft Excel ®, latest format.

• If during the duration of the project, it is found that the distances or locations in relation to each other and/or to the taper, detectors or warning signs need to be relocated due to a change in the traffic conditions or queuing patterns, a one-time adjustment is included in the cost of the Real-Time Traffic Control Monitoring Sensor Unit.

• The RTTCS components may be relocated as deemed necessary by the Engineer

• During winter shut-down all trailers shall be removed from the right of way and the signs shall be removed as directed by the Engineer. All removal, storage, and reinstallation shall be included in the cost of the Real-time Traffic Control Monitoring Sensor Units.

System Performance: After the RTTCS is in place and operational, knowledgeable Contractor personnel shall be available for one work week (until Friday at 8:00 PM) after the lane closures are in place to ensure that the system is functioning properly. The responsible individual shall be capable of responding within 15 minutes during the first week and shall have sufficient resources to correct any issues with the RTTCS at that time.

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To ensure a prompt response to incidents involving the integrity of the RTTCS devices, the Contractor shall provide a telephone number where a responsible individual can be contacted on a 24-hour-a-day basis. The Contractor shall dispatch sufficient resources within two hours of notification to make needed corrections of deficiencies. All deficiencies shall be corrected within 12 hours. If the Contractor fails to restore the RTTCS to full operation within the time limits specified above, the Resident Engineer will impose a daily monetary Traffic Control Deficiency Deduction for each calendar day (or portion thereof) the deficiency exists, as described in Article

105.03 of the Standard Specifications.

Additional Real-Time Traffic Control Sensor Units installed as directed by the Engineer after the initial deployment of the system shall be in operation and accepted by the Engineer within fourteen

(14) calendar days after the Contractor receives written notification of changes from the Engineer.

If the Contractor fails to update the RTTCS to full operation within the time limits specified above, the Engineer will impose a daily monetary Traffic Control Deficiency Deduction for each calendar day (or portion thereof) the deficiency exists, as described in Article 105.03 of the Standard Specifications.

A traffic control deficiency deduction will be made for each individual component of the RTTCS that is not functioning correctly. Individual components of the RTTCS are traffic sensors, central base station unit, and warning signs with flashers.

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

Real-Time Traffic Control Warning Sign will be measured on a calendar month basis per each unit, which each unit consists of one warning sign with two amber LED flashing lights attached and remote communication hardware and software and controllers capable of communicating with other components of this system.

Real-Time Traffic Control Monitoring Sensor Unit will be measured on a calendar month basis per each unit, which each unit includes, one traffic sensor, remote communication hardware and software, and controllers capable of communicating with other components of this system. Any additional sensors shown in the plans shall be included in the Real-Time Traffic Control Sensor Unit cost.

Real-Time Traffic Control Central Base Unit will be measured on a calendar month basis, which includes all hardware, software, website, and communications network necessary to run the Real- Time Traffic Control System.

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

Real-Time Traffic Control Warning Sign shall be paid for at the contract unit price per calendar month or fraction thereof for REAL-TIME TRAFFIC CONTROL WARNING SIGN.

Real-Time Traffic Monitoring Sensor Unit shall be paid for at the contract unit price per calendar month or fraction thereof for REAL-TIME TRAFFIC CONTROL MONITORING SENSOR UNIT.

Real-Time Traffic Control Central Base Unit shall be paid for at the contract unit price per calendar month or fraction thereof for REAL-TIME TRAFFIC CONTROL CENTRAL BASE UNIT.

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CALL OUTS

A call out shall consist of the preparation and operations work necessary to mobilize and transport personnel, equipment, supplies and incidentals for each initial RTTCS setup at the work order location within District 5 counties as defined by the Department on the RTTCS Work Order form in the time frame as specified in the RTTCS special provision. Additional visits to the RTTCS setup location required to correct deficiencies, no matter the cause, shall be considered incidental to the first visit and will not be measured for payment. Visits made for relocation or addition of RTTCS devices after initial placement, as directed and authorized by the Engineer, will be paid in accordance with Article 109.04 if the new location is within a 20-mile radius of the initial location.

If the new location is more than 20 miles from the initial location, a new work order will be issued by the Engineer and a call out will be included for payment at the new location.

This work will be measured and paid for at the contract unit price per EACH for CALL OUT or

EMERGENCY WORK CALL OUT.

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.

INTERPRETATION OF QUANTITIES AND PAYMENT

The quantities included in the contract are approximate and may include items necessary to deliver, setup, maintain and pickup of Real-Time Traffic Control Devices and an estimate of these items necessary to do this work may occur during the Contract.

The quantities included in the contract may be increased, decreased or deleted. Adjustments in contract unit prices will not be made due to an increase, decrease or deletion of items.

Payment for the work under this contract shall be made according to the schedule of prices in the contract and as hereinafter described. Prices shall include all labor, materials, and equipment necessary to complete the work satisfactorily. Before any payment for work is authorized for a given work order, all work must be completed satisfactorily and the delivery, setup, maintenance and pickup must be functional as intended.

The Contractor is hereby informed and shall understand that payment will be made only for actual quantities authorized, utilized, and accepted as satisfactory.

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STATUS OF UTILITIES

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 is (800) 892-0123.

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”

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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).

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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”

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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.

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(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.”

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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).”

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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

Section D5 SWZT 2027-1 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…