Letting November 6, 2026

Notice to Bidders, Specifications and Proposal

Contract No. 74D08 MACON County Section D7 BRIDGE REPAIRS 2026-3 Route FAI 72 Project NHPP-A7H9(419) District 7 Construction Funds

Prepared by F

Checked by

(Printed by authority of the State of Illinois)

NOTICE TO BIDDERS

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

November 6, 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. 74D08 MACON County Section D7 BRIDGE REPAIRS 2026-3 Project NHPP-A7H9(419) Route FAI 72 District 7 Construction Funds

Bridge joint replacement, bridge deck patching, bridge deck scarification, bridge deck overlay and slope wall repairs at four four structures located on I-72 / US 51 at Eldorado Street and Grand Avenue North at the Harristown Interchange. (SN 058-0068, 058-0069, 058-0070, 058-0071)

3. INSTRUCTIONS TO BIDDERS. (a) This Notice, the invitation for bids, proposal and letter of award shall, together with all other documents in accordance with Article 101.09 of the Standard Specifications for Road and Bridge Construction, become part of the contract. Bidders are cautioned to read and examine carefully all documents, to make all required inspections, and to inquire or seek explanation of the same prior to submission of a bid.

(b) State law, and, if the work is to be paid wholly or in part with Federal-aid funds, Federal law requires the bidder to make various certifications as a part of the proposal and contract. By execution and submission of the proposal, the bidder makes the certification contained therein. A false or fraudulent certification shall, in addition to all other remedies provided by law, be a breach of contract and may result in termination of the contract.

4. AWARD CRITERIA AND REJECTION OF BIDS. This contract will be awarded to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder considering conformity with the terms and conditions established by the Department in the rules, Invitation for Bids and contract documents. The issuance of plans and proposal forms for bidding based upon a prequalification rating shall not be the sole determinant of responsibility. The Department reserves the right to determine responsibility at the time of award, to reject any or all proposals, to re-advertise the proposed improvement, and to waive technicalities.

By Order of the Illinois Department of Transportation

Gia Biagi, Secretary

FAI ROUTE 72 (I-72/US 51)

PROJECT NHPP-A7H9(419)

SECTION D7 BRIDGE REPAIRS 2026-3

MACON COUNTY

CONTRACT NO. 74D08

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 Construction Layout Stakes

10 Use of Geotextile Fabric for Railroad Crossing 11 Subsealing of Concrete Pavements 12 Hot-Mix Asphalt Surface Correction 13 X 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

LOCATION OF PROJECT

DESCRIPTION OF PROJECT

TRAFFIC CONTROL PLAN

TRAFFIC CONTROL AND PROTECTION, STANDARD BLR 21

BORROW AREAS, USE AREAS, AND/OR WASTE AREAS

BRIDGE WIDTH RESTRICTIONS SIGNS

CHANGEABLE MESSAGE SIGN

CLASS BS AGGREGATE OPTIMIZATION

CLEANING EXISTING INLETS

EXPANSION JOINT REHABILITATION

SLOPE WALL REPAIR

SLOPE WALL SLURRY PUMPING

STORM SEWERS TO BE CLEANED 12”

JACK AND REMOVE EXISTING BEARINGS

CLEANING AND PAINTING CONTACT SURFACE AREAS OF EXISTING STEEL STRUCTURES

CLEANING AND PAINTING EXISTING STEEL STRUCTURES

CONTAINMENT AND DISPOSAL OF LEAD PAINT CLEANING RESIDUES

DIAMOND GRINDING AND SURFACE TESTING BRIDGE SECTIONS

BRIDGE DECK CONSTRUCTION

BRIDGE DECK GROOVING (LONGITUDINAL)

HOT DIP GALVANIZING FOR STRUCTURAL STEEL

BAR SPLICERS, HEADED REINFORCEMENT

BRIDGE DECK CONCRETE OVERLAYS

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

COMPENSABLE DELAY COSTS (BDE)

DECK SLAB REPAIR

DISADVANTAGED BUSINESS ENTERPRISE PARTICIPATION (BDE)

ENGINEER’S FIELD OFFICE (BDE)

FUEL COST ADJUSTMENT (BDE)

GUARDRAIL (BDE)

HOT-MIX ASPHALT (BDE)

HOT-MIX ASPHALT – LONGITUDINAL JOINT SEALANT (BDE)

PAVEMENT MARKING (BDE)

PERFORMANCE GRADED ASPHALT BINDER (BDE)

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PREFORMED PLASTIC PAVEMENT MARKING (BDE)

RAILROAD PROTECTIVE LIABILITY INSURANCE (BDE)

REMOVAL AND DISPOSAL OF REGULATED SUBSTANCES (BDE)

SHORT TERM AND TEMPORARY PAVEMENT MARKINGS (BDE)

SIGN PANELS AND APPURTENANCES (BDE)

SLOPE WALL (BDE)

SOURCE OF SUPPLY AND QUALITY REQUIREMENTS (BDE)

SPEED DISPLAY TRAILER (BDE)

STEEL COST ADJUSTMENT (BDE)

STRUCTURAL REPAIR OF CONCRETE (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)

TEMPORARY CONCRETE BARRIER (BDE)

VEHICLE AND EQUIPMENT WARNING LIGHTS (BDE)

WEEKLY DBE TRUCKING REPORTS (BDE)

WORK ZONE TRAFFIC CONTROL DEVICES (BDE)

WORK ZONE WIDTH RESTRICTION (BDE)

WORKING DAYS (BDE)

PROJECT LABOR AGREEMENT

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STATE OF ILLINOIS

SPECIAL PROVISIONS

The following Special Provisions supplement the "Standard Specifications for Road and Bridge Construction," adopted 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 72 (I-72/US 51), Project NHPP-A7H9(419), Section D7 Bridge Repairs 2026-3, Macon County, Contract No. 74D08, and in case of conflict with any part or parts of said Specifications, the said Special Provisions shall take precedence and shall govern.

FAI Route 72 (I-72/US 51) Project NHPP-A7H9(419)

Section D7 Bridge Repairs 2026-3 Macon County

Contract No. 74D08

LOCATION OF PROJECT

This project is located at SNs058-0068, 058-0069, 058-0070, and 058-0071 on I-72/US 51 in Macon County. SN 058-0068 carries I-72 westbound/US 51 southbound over Harristown Boulevard. SN058-0069 carries I-72 eastbound/US 51 northbound over Harristown Boulevard.

SN 058-0070 carries I-72 westbound/US 51 southbound over Grand Avenue and Norfolk Southern Railway. SN 058-0071 carries I-72 eastbound/US 51 southbound over Grand Avenue and Norfolk Southern Railway. These structures are located 2.1 miles east of Harristown, Illinois.

DESCRIPTION OF PROJECT

This project consists of deck patching, slope wall repairs, abutment and pier repairs, new concrete wearing surface, abutment bearing replacement, expansion joint replacement, traffic control, and any other work necessary to complete the project.

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TRAFFIC CONTROL PLAN

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 National Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices for Streets and Highways, Illinois Supplement to the National Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices, these special provisions, and any special details and highway standards contained herein and in the plans.

Special attention is called to Articles 107.09, 107.14, and 107.15 of the Standard Specifications for Road and Bridge Construction and to the following highway standards relating to traffic control:

Highway Standards:

701001, 701006, 701101, 701106, 701400, 701401, 701402, 701406, 701411, 701422, 701426, 701428, 701446, 701901, BLR 21

Traffic control standards shall be applied as directed by the Engineer. Suggested applications for each standard are as follows:

Standard 701001 – This standard shall apply to two-lane roadways where at all times all vehicles, equipment, workers, or their activities are more than 15 ft from the edge of pavement.

Standard 701006 – This standard shall apply to two-lane roadways where at any time any vehicles, equipment, workers, or their activities will encroach in the area from 15 ft to 24” from the edge of pavement.

Standard 701101 – This standard shall apply to multi-lane roadways where at any time any vehicles, equipment, workers, or their activities will encroach in the area from 15 ft to 24” from the edge of pavement.

Standard 701106 – This standard shall apply to multi-lane roadways where, at all times, all vehicles, equipment, workers, or their activities are more than 15 ft from the edge of pavement.

Standard 701400 – This standard shall apply when a lane is closed on I-72. This standard is used in conjunction with Standards 701401, 701402, and 701406.

Standard 701401 – This standard shall apply to multi-lane roadways, where at any time, any vehicles, equipment, workers, or their activities encroach on the lane adjacent to the shoulder or on the shoulder within 24” of the edge of pavement during construction operations. This standard shall be used for lane closures on I-72 that do not require a temporary concrete barrier.

Standard 701402 – This standard shall apply to multi-lane roadways where at any time any vehicles, equipment, workers, or their activities encroach on the lane adjacent to the shoulder or on the shoulder within 24” of the edge of pavement during daylight construction operations exceeding one day. This standard shall be used for lane closures on I-72 that require temporary concrete barrier. The costs for temporary pavement and removal and additional items shown in the plans are included in the cost of Traffic Control and Protection, Standard 701402.

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Standard 701406 – This standard shall apply to multi-lane roadways where at any time any vehicles, equipment, workers, or their activities encroach on the lane adjacent to the shoulder or on the shoulder within 24” of the edge of pavement during daylight construction operations. This traffic control and protection standard shall be used for lane closures on I-72 that last for one day and do not require a temporary concrete barrier.

Standard 701411 – This standard shall apply where, at any time, any vehicle, equipment, workers, or their activities require a lane closure in close proximity of an exit or entrance ramp on I-72/US 51 and supplements Traffic Control and Protection, Standard 701402.

Standard 701422 – This standard shall apply to multi-lane roadways with speeds greater than or equal to 45 mph to 55 mph where at any time any vehicles, equipment, workers, or their activities encroach on the lane adjacent to the shoulder or on the shoulder within 24” of the edge of pavement during daylight construction operations. This standard shall be used for lane closures on Harristown Boulevard that last more than one day.

Standard 701426 – This standard shall apply to multi-lane roadways for speeds greater than or equal to 45 mph where at any time any vehicles, equipment, workers, or their activities will require stationary operations up to one hour or a continuous or intermittent moving operation where the average speed of movement is greater than 1 mph.

Standard 701428 – This standard shall apply for setup and removal of lane closures on I-72.

Standard 701446 – This standard shall apply to multi-lane roadways where at any time any vehicles, equipment, workers, or their activities encroach on two lanes of I-72.

Standard 701901 – This standard shall apply to traffic control devices used on the project.

I-72/US 51 will remain open for the duration of this project. A minimum of one lane shall be open in each direction at all times. Harristown Boulevard will remain open for the duration of this project.

A minimum of one lane shall be open in both the eastbound and westbound directions at all times.

Adjacent sideroads and entrances shall remain open at all times. Grand Avenue may be closed for the duration of this project.

TRAFFIC CONTROL AND PROTECTION, STANDARD BLR 21

This work consists of furnishing, erecting, maintaining, and removing all signage and barricades for the closure of Grand Avenue. Closure signage in the vicinity of the bridge will be installed as shown in the plans and included in the cost for Traffic Control and Protection, Standard BLR 21.

This work will be paid for at the contract unit price per LUMP SUM for TRAFFIC CONTROL AND

PROTECTION, STANDARD BLR 21.

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BORROW AREAS, USE AREAS, AND/OR WASTE AREAS

Effective: November, 2009 Revised: April 3, 2018

In addition to the provisions contained in Article 107.22 of the Standard Specifications, the Contractor shall submit all required documents to the District electronically. All photos shall be in color.

BRIDGE WIDTH RESTRICTIONS SIGNS

The Contractor shall furnish and install the following signs to advise motorists of the width restriction created by the stage construction bridge work. The signs shall be installed on posts or skids, unless otherwise specified, at the locations listed below:

WB I-72: (Stage 1 Width 15’-9”, Stage 2 Width 18’-5”) 2 each, just east of Exit 138 with 4 Miles

• 1 each, at the end of Exit 138’s WB on-ramp with 4 Miles

• 2 each, just east of Exit 141 with 7 Miles

• 1 each, at the end of Exit 141’s WB on-ramp, SB US 51, with 7 Miles

• 1 each, at the end of Exit 141’s WB on-ramp, NB US 51, with 7 Miles

EB I-72: (Stage 1 Width 15’-11”, Stage 2 Width 15’-6”) 2 each, just west of Exit 128 with 7 Miles

• 1 each, at the end of Exit 128’s EB on-ramp with 7 Miles

• 2each, just west of Exit 122 with 12 Miles

• 1 each, at the end of Exit 122’s EB on-ramp with 12 Miles NB US 51: (Stage 1 Width 15’-

11”, Stage 2 Width 15’-6”)

• 2 each, just south of EB US 36 Exit Ramp with 1 Mile and East (M3-1(BL)-3015) with I-72 sign (M1-1-36) underneath

• 2 each, just south of Exit 133 with 5 Miles and East (M3-1(BL)-3015) with I-72 sign (M1-

1-36) underneath

• 1 each, at the end of Exit 133’s NB on-ramp with 5 Miles and East (M3-1(BL)-3015) with I-

72 sign (M1-1-36) underneath

WB US 36: (Stage 1 Width 15’-11”, Stage 2 Width 15’-6”)

• 2 each, east of the NB US 51/EB I-72 on-ramp with 1 Mile and East (M3-1(BL)-3015) with I-72 sign (M1-1-36) underneath

The Engineer shall approve the exact locations of all proposed signs and barricades prior to installation. Installation shall be in accordance with Standard 701901.

The signs shall be furnished by the Contractor and shall conform to the dimensions and text as shown on the drawing included herein. When the width displayed on the signs must be changed as determined by the Engineer for the second stage of construction, materials to modify the signs shall be furnished and installed by the Contractor. The Contractor shall be responsible for the maintenance of the barricades and signs during the life of the project. The Contractor shall ensure the continual visibility of these signs is maintained and not obstructed by vegetation or other obstacles. The signs shall be promptly removed when the restriction is no longer in effect.

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The cost of furnishing, installing, maintaining, and removing width restriction signs and wing barricades will be included in the cost for Traffic Control and Protection, Standard 701402.

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CHANGEABLE MESSAGE SIGN

This work consists of furnishing, installing, maintaining, and removing changeable message signs as directed by the Engineer, in accordance with Section 701 of the Standard Specifications, and as herein specified.

The changeable message signs to be installed under this item are to be used as advanced notification of the impending work. The Engineer will determine the messages to be displayed.

Five changeable message signs will be required for this project, one for each approach to the project on Harristown Boulevard and I-72 and one on northbound US 51 approaching the project.

The Engineer will determine the exact locations of the changeable message signs.

The changeable message signs shall be in place a minimum of 14 calendar days prior to the commencement of work that requires a lane closure, unless approved by the Engineer. Delays caused by failure to provide the required notice shall not be considered justification for a change in the working days allowed on the contract.

This work will be paid for at the contract unit price per CALENDAR DAY for CHANGEABLE MESSAGE SIGN. The maximum pay for this pay item is 14 calendar days per message sign. If the Contractor delays their start date, the message signs shall remain in place until lane closures are necessary, and no payment will be made for any days beyond the 14 day maximum.

CLASS BS AGGREGATE OPTIMIZATION

For superstructure construction, class BS concrete shall contain a blend of two or more coarse aggregate sizes blended in accordance with Article 1004.02(d). The blended aggregate will consist of CA-7 or CA-11 with CA-13, CA-14, or CA-16. The blended coarse aggregate gradation shall have a minimum of 45% passing the 1/2 in. (12.5 mm) sieve and a maximum of 60% passing the 1/2 in. (12.5 mm) at the discretion of the Engineer.

The cost of compliance with this requirement shall be considered included in the cost of Concrete Superstructure.

CLEANING EXISTING INLETS

Description. This work shall consist of removing all debris from the approach shoulder pavement drain inlets at each bridge. All debris from inside of the drain inlets shall be disposed of offsite.

Method of Measurement. This work will be measured for payment for each drain inlet that is cleaned.

Basis of Payment: This work will be paid for at the contract unit price per EACH for CLEANING

EXISTING INLETS.

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EXPANSION JOINT REHABILITATION

Description. This work shall consist of transferring expansion joints into the new HMA inlay according to the details shown in the plans. Construction of the poured sealer shall be according to Article 420.12 in the Standard Specifications. Hot-poured sealer material shall satisfy Article

1050.02 of the Standard Specifications.

Method of Measurement. This work will be measured for payment per foot along the length of expansion joint.

Basis of Payment: This work will be paid for at the contract unit price per FOOT for EXPANSION

JOINT REHABILITATION.

SLOPE WALL REPAIR

Description. This work shall consist of the removal of portions of existing slope wall and constructing new portions of slope wall at the same location.

Materials. Materials shall be according to the following:

Item Article/Section Portland Cement Concrete… 1020 Welded Wire Reinforcement… 1006.10

Construction Requirements. All work shall be in accordance to the applicable requirements of Sections 501 and 511 of the Standard Specifications, except as modified below.

One foot of existing welded wire reinforcement in the existing slope wall at the joint between the new work and the existing slope wall shall be cleaned, straightened, and incorporated into the new work. The existing reinforcement shall then be lapped with the new reinforcement. Welded wire reinforcement shall be 6x6-W4.0 x W4.0.

Method of Measurement. Slope wall repair will be measured for payment in place, and the area computed in square yards. In computing the quantity for payment, the dimensions used will be those established by the Engineer to conform to the elevations of the existing slope wall. Anchor and cut-off walls will not be measured for payment.

Basis of Payment. This work will be paid for at the contract unit price per SQUARE YARD For

SLOPE WALL REPAIR.

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SLOPE WALL SLURRY PUMPING

Description. This work shall consist of furnishing and placing controlled low-strength material (CLSM) in voids beneath the concrete slope wall.

Materials. Materials shall be according to the following:

Item Article/Section Controlled Low-Strength Material (CLSM)… 1019

Construction Requirements. All work shall be in accordance to the applicable requirements of Section 593 of the Standard Specifications.

The Contractor shall cut any necessary holes as required for the placement of the CLSM and to check for voids. The Contractor shall place forms to confine the CLSM, using sandbags or other means to restrict seepage of the CLSM out of the void. The CLSM may be placed by pumping, conveyor, chute, or other means approved by the Engineer.

Method of Measurement. This work will be measured for payment from the actual volume of the void computed from field measurements.

Basis of Payment. This work will be paid for at the contract unit price per CUBIC YARD for SLOPE

WALL SLURRY PUMPING.

STORM SEWERS TO BE CLEANED 12”

Description. This work shall consist of removing all debris from the approach shoulder pavement drain pipes. All debris from inside of the drain pipes shall be disposed of offsite.

Method of Measurement. This work will be measured for payment per foot along the length of the drain pipe to be cleaned.

Basis of Payment: This work will be paid for at the contract unit price per FOOT for STORM

SEWERS TO BE CLEANED 12”.

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JACK AND REMOVE EXISTING BEARINGS

Effective: April 20, 1994 Revised: April 13, 2018

Description: This work consists of furnishing all labor, tools and equipment for jacking and supporting the existing beams/slab while removing the bearing assembly. The Contractor is responsible for the complete design of the bridge lifting procedures and the materials used. The Contractor shall furnish and place all bracing, shoring, blocking, cribbing, temporary structural steel, timber, shims, wedges, hydraulic jacks, and any other materials and equipment necessary for safe and proper execution of the work. The Contractor shall remove and dispose of the bearings according to Article 501.05 of the Standard Specifications.

Construction Requirements: The Contractor shall submit details and calculations of his/her proposed jacking systems and temporary support procedures for approval by the Engineer before commencing work. If unforeseen field conditions preclude the execution of the approved jacking plan, the Engineer may require the Contractor to provide additional supports or measures. All changes to the jacking plan shall be approved by the Structural Engineer that sealed the jacking plan.Neither added precautions nor the failure of the Engineer to order additional protection will in any way relieve the Contractor of sole responsibility for the safety of lives, equipment and structure.

(a) Jack and Remove Existing Bearings with bridge deck in place. Jacking and cribbing under and against the existing diaphragms, if applicable, will not be allowed. The Contractor's jacking plans and procedures shall be designed and sealed by an Illinois Licensed Structural Engineer.

In all cases, traffic shall be removed from the portion of the structure to be jacked prior to and during the entire time the load is being supported by the hydraulic pressure of the jack(s). The minimum jack capacity per beam shall be as noted in the plans. Whenever possible, traffic shall be kept off that portion of the structure during the entire bearing replacement operation. The shoring or cribbing supporting the beam(s) during bearing replacement shall be designed to support the dead load plus one half of the live load and impact shown in the plans. If traffic cannot be kept off that portion of the structure during the bearing replacement then the shoring or cribbing supporting the beam(s) shall be designed to support the dead load and full live load and impact shown in the plans.

No jacking shall be allowed during the period of placement and cure time required for any concrete placed in the span(s) contributing loads to the bearings to be jacked and removed.

Jacking shall be limited to 1/8 in. (4 mm) maximum when jacking one bearing at a time.

Simultaneous jacking of all beams at one support may be performed provided the maximum lift is 1/4 in. (7 mm) and the maximum differential displacement between adjacent beams is 1/8 in. (4 mm). Suitable gauges for the measurement of superstructure movement shall be furnished and installed by the Contractor.

(b) Jack and Remove Existing Bearings when entire bridge deck is removed. Jacking and bearing removal shall be done after the removal of the existing bridge deck is complete.

The Contractor’s plans and procedures for the proposed jacking and cribbing system shall

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be designed and sealed by an Illinois Licensed Structural Engineer, unless jacking can be accomplished directly from the bearing seat under the beams or girders.

Jacking shall be limited to 1/4 in. (7 mm) maximum when jacking one beam at a time.

Simultaneous jacking of all beams at one support may be performed provided the maximum lift is 3/4 in. (19 mm) and the maximum differential displacement between adjacent beams is 1/4 in. (7 mm). When staged construction is utilized, simultaneous jacking of all beams shall be limited to 1/4 in. (7 mm) unless the diaphragms at the stage line are disconnected, in which case the maximum lift is 3/4 in. (19 mm). Suitable gauges for the measurement of superstructure movement shall be furnished and installed by the Contractor.

The Contractor shall be responsible for restoring to their original condition, prior to jacking, the drainage ditches, pavement, or slopewall disturbed by the cribbing footings.

Basis of Payment: This work will be paid for at the contract unit price each for JACK AND

REMOVE EXISTING BEARINGS.

Additional supports or measures resulting from unforeseen field conditions will be paid for according to Article 109.04.

CLEANING AND PAINTING CONTACT SURFACE AREAS OF EXISTING STEEL

STRUCTURES

Effective: June 30, 2003 Revised: October 23, 2020

Description. This work shall consist of the surface preparation and painting of existing steel structures in areas that will be in contact with new steel.

The existing steel at primary connections (faying surfaces) shall be prepared and primed as specified herein prior to connecting new structural steel to the existing structure.

The existing steel at secondary connections shall be prepared, and if bare metal is exposed, primed as specified herein prior to connecting new structural steel to the existing structure.

General. The existing coatings shall be assumed to contain lead and may also contain other toxic metals. Any plans that may be furnished for the work, and any dimensions or other information given regarding a structure, are only for the purpose of assisting bidders in determining the type and location of steel to be cleaned and painted. It is the responsibility of the Contractor to verify this information and the accuracy of the information provided shall in no way affect the price bid for structural steel.

Materials. The Bureau of Materials and Physical Research has established a list of all products that have met preliminary requirements. Each batch of material must be tested and approved before use.

The paint materials shall meet the requirements of the following articles of the Standard Specification:

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Item Article

a) Organic Zinc Rich Primer 1008.05

b) Aluminum Epoxy Mastic 1008.03

Submittals:

a) Manufacturer's application instructions and product data sheets. Copies of the paint manufacturer's application instructions and product data sheets shall be furnished to the Engineer at the field site before steel cleaning begins.

b) Waste Management Plan. The Waste Management Plan shall address all aspects of waste handling, storage, testing, hauling and disposal. Include the names, addresses, and a contact person for the proposed licensed waste haulers and disposal facilities. Submit the name and qualifications of the laboratory proposed for Toxicity Characteristic Leaching Procedure (TCLP) analysis.

c) Quality Control (QC) Program. The QC Program shall identify the following; the instrumentation that will be used, a schedule of required measurements and observations, procedures for correcting unacceptable work, and procedures for improving surface preparation and painting quality as a result of quality control findings.

Construction Requirements. The Contractor shall perform first line, in process QC inspections.

The Contractor shall implement the submitted and accepted QC Program to ensure that the work accomplished complies with these specifications. The designated Quality Control inspector shall be onsite full time during any operations that affect the quality of the coating system (e.g., surface preparation, coating mixing and application, and evaluations between coats and upon completion of the work). The Contractor shall provide artificial lighting in areas where natural light is inadequate, as determined by the Engineer, to allow proper cleaning, inspection, and painting.

Illumination for inspection shall be at least 30 foot-candles (325 LUX). Illumination for cleaning and priming, including the working platforms, access, and entryways shall be at least 20 foot-candles (215 LUX).

The Contractor shall be responsible for any damage caused to persons, vehicles, or property, except as indemnified by the Response Action Contractor Indemnification Act. Whenever the intended purposes of the protective devices are not being accomplished, as determined by the Engineer, work shall be immediately suspended until corrections are made. Painted surfaces damaged by any Contractor's operation shall be removed and repainted, as directed by the Engineer, at the Contractor's expense.

Weather Conditions. Surfaces to be primed after cleaning shall remain free of moisture and other contaminants. The Contractor shall control his/her operations to ensure that dust, dirt, or moisture does not come in contact with surfaces cleaned prior to painting. Surfaces painted shall be protected until the coating is sufficiently cured to protect itself from damage.

Restrictions on ambient conditions shall be as per the coating manufacturer’s written specifications.

Surface Preparation: Prior to making connections or painting, all loose abrasives, paint, and residue shall be contained, collected, removed from the surface area and properly disposed of as

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specified later in this specification.

Soluble Salt Remediation. The Contractor shall implement surface preparation procedures and processes that will remove chloride from the surfaces to levels below 7 micrograms per square centimeter. Surfaces that may be contaminated with chloride include, but are not limited to, expansion joints and all areas that are subject to roadway splash or runoff such as fascia beams and stringers. Surfaces shall be tested for chlorides at a frequency of five tests per bearing line, with tests performed on both the beams and diaphragms/cross-frames at expansion joints.

Methods of chloride removal may include, but are not limited to, hand washing, steam cleaning, or pressure washing with or without the addition of a chemical soluble salt remover as approved by the coating manufacturer and scrubbing before or after initial paint removal. The Contractor may also elect to clean the steel and allow it to rust overnight followed by recleaning, or by utilizing blends of fine and coarse abrasives during blast cleaning, wet abrasive/water jetting methods of preparation, or combinations of the above. If steam or water cleaning methods of chloride removal are utilized over surfaces where the coating has been completely removed, and the water does not contact any lead containing coatings, the water does not have to be collected. The Contractor shall provide the proposed procedures for chloride remediation in the Surface Preparation/Painting Plan.

Upon completion of the chloride remediation steps, the Contractor shall use cell methods of field chloride extraction and test procedures (e.g., silver dichromate) accepted by the Engineer, to test representative surfaces that were previously rusted (e.g., pitted steel) for the presence of remaining chlorides. Remaining chloride levels shall be no greater than 7µg/sq cm as read directly from the surface without any multiplier applied to the results. The testing must be performed, and the results must be acceptable, prior to painting each day.

A minimum of 5 tests per 1000 sq. ft. (93 sq m) or fraction thereof completed in a given day, shall be conducted at project start up. If results greater than 7 µg/sq cm are detected, the surfaces shall be recleaned and retested at the same frequency. If acceptable results are achieved on three consecutive days in which testing is conducted, the test frequency may be reduced to 1 test per 1000 sq. ft. (93 sq. m) prepared each day provided the chloride remediation process remains unchanged. If unacceptable results are encountered, or the methods of chloride remediation are changed, the Contractor shall resume testing at a frequency of 5 tests per 1000 sq. ft. (93 sq. m).

Following successful chloride testing the chloride test areas shall be cleaned as specified below.

Painted surfaces of new steel damaged by abrasive blasting or by the Contractor's operations shall be repainted, as directed by the Engineer, at the Contractor's expense.

a) Primary Connections. Primary connections shall be defined as faying (contact) surfaces of high-strength bolted connections specifically noted in plans.

The surfaces of existing steel in all areas that will be in direct contact with new steel shall be prepared according to SSPC-SP15, Commercial Grade Power Tool Cleaning using vacuum-shrouded power tools equipped with HEPA filtration. The surface preparation shall remove all rust, mill scale, and existing paint from the contact surface. At the Contractors option, vacuum blast cleaning according to SSPC-SP6, Commercial Blast Cleaning may be substituted for SSPC-SP15 at no additional cost to the Department. The surface profile for primary connection surfaces shall be 1.5 to 3.5 mils (38 to 90 microns).

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b) Secondary Connections. Secondary connections shall be defined as all surface areas of existing members that will be in contact with new steel except as previously defined as primary connections.

These surfaces of existing steel in all areas that will be in direct contact with new steel shall be prepared according to SSPC-SP3, Power Tool Cleaning using vacuum-shrouded power tools equipped with HEPA filtration. The surface preparation shall remove all loose rust, loose mill scale, and loose, checked, alligatored and peeling paint from the contact surface. At the Contractors option, vacuum blast cleaning according to SSPC-SP6, Commercial Blast Cleaning or SSPC-SP15, Commercial Grade Power Tool Cleaning may be substituted for SSPC-SP3 at no additional cost to the Department. The surface profile for abrasive blast cleaning and Commercial Grade Power Tool Cleaning shall be 1.5 to 3.5 mils (38 to 90 microns).

Painting. The manufacturer’s written instructions shall be followed for paint storage, mixing, thinning, application, ambient conditions, and drying times between coats. The surface shall be free of dirt, dust, and debris prior to the application of any coat. The coatings shall be applied as a continuous film of uniform thickness free of defects including, but not limited to, runs, sags, overspray, dryspray, pinholes, voids, skips, misses, and shadow-through. Defects such as runs and sags shall be brushed out immediately during application.

The Engineer will approve surface preparation prior to priming.

a) For Primary connections the surface of the prepared steel cleaned to bare metal shall be primed with an organic zinc rich primer between 3.5 and 5.0 mils (90 and 125 microns) dry film thickness.

b) For Secondary Connections the surface of the prepared steel cleaned to bare metal shall be painted with either one coat of epoxy mastic between 5 and 7 mils (125 microns to 180 microns) in thickness or one coat of an organic zinc rich primer between 3.5 and 5.0 mils (90 and 125 microns) in thickness. Areas not cleaned to bare metal need not be painted.

For primary connections, the primer on the surface of the prepared steel shall cure according to the manufacturers instructions prior to connecting new structural steel to the existing structure.

For secondary connections, the primer on the surface of the prepared steel need only be dry to touch prior to connecting new steel to the existing structure.

The surrounding coating at each prepared location shall be feathered for a minimum distance of 1 1/2 in. (40 mm) to achieve a smooth transition between the prepared areas and the existing coating.

Collection, Temporary Storage, Transportation and Disposal of Waste. The Contractor and the Department are considered to be co-generators of the waste.

The Contractor is responsible for all aspects of waste collection, testing and identification, handling, storage, transportation, and disposal according to these specifications and all applicable Federal, State, and Local regulations. The Contractor shall provide for Engineer review and acceptance a Waste Management Plan that addresses all aspects of waste handling, storage, and testing, and provides the names, addresses, and a contact person for the proposed licensed

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waste haulers and disposal facilities. The Department will not perform any functions relating to the waste other than provide EPA identification numbers, provide the Contractor with the emergency response information, the emergency response telephone number required to be provided on the manifest, and to sign the waste manifest. The Engineer will obtain the identification numbers from the state and federal environmental protection agencies for the bridge(s) to be painted and furnish those to the Contractor.

All surface preparation/paint residues shall be collected daily and deposited in all-weather containers supplied by the Contractor as temporary storage. The storage area shall be secure to prevent unauthorized entry or tampering with the containers. Acceptable measures include storage within a fully enclosed (e.g., fenced in) and locked area, within a temporary building, or implementing other reasonable means to reduce the possibility of vandalism or exposure of the waste to the public or the environment (e.g., securing the lids or covers of waste containers and roll-off boxes). Waste shall not be stored outside of the containers. Waste shall be collected and transferred to bulk containers taking extra precautions as necessary to prevent the suspension of residues in air or contamination of surrounding surfaces. Precautions may include the transfer of the material within a tarpaulin enclosure. Transfer into roll-off boxes shall be planned to minimize the need for workers to enter the roll-off box.

No residues shall remain on uncontained surfaces overnight. Waste materials shall not be removed through floor drains or by throwing them over the side of the bridge. Flammable materials shall not be stored around or under any bridge structures.

The all-weather containers shall meet the requirements for the transportation of hazardous materials and as approved by the Department. Acceptable containers include covered roll-off boxes and 55-gallon drums (17H). The Contractor shall insure that no breaks and no deterioration of these containers occurs and shall maintain a written log of weekly inspections of the condition of the containers. A copy of the log shall be furnished to the Engineer upon request. The containers shall be kept closed and sealed from moisture except during the addition of waste.

Each container shall be permanently identified with the date that waste was placed into the container, contract number, hazardous waste name and ID number, and other information required by the IEPA.

The Contractor shall have each waste stream sampled for each project and tested by TCLP and according to EPA and disposal company requirements. The Engineer shall be notified in advance when the samples will be collected. The samples shall be collected and shipped for testing within the first week of the project, with the results due back to the Engineer within 10 days. The costs of testing shall be considered included in this work. Copies of the test results shall be provided to the Engineer prior to shipping the waste.

The existing paint removed, together with the surface preparation media (e.g. abrasive) shall be handled as a hazardous waste, regardless of the TCLP results. The waste shall be transported by a licensed hazardous waste transporter, treated by an IEPA permitted treatment facility to a non-hazardous special waste and disposed of at an IEPA permitted disposal facility in Illinois.

The treatment/disposal facilities shall be approved by the Engineer and shall hold an IEPA permit for waste disposal and waste stream authorization for this cleaning residue. The IEPA permit and waste stream authorization must be obtained prior to beginning cleaning, except that if necessary, limited paint removal will be permitted in order to obtain samples of the waste for the disposal facilities. The waste shall be shipped to the facility within 90 days of the first accumulation of the

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waste in the containers. When permitted by the Engineer, waste from multiple bridges in the same contract may be transported by the Contractor to a central waste storage location(s) approved by the Engineer in order to consolidate the material for pick up, and to minimize the storage of waste containers at multiple remote sites after demobilization. Arrangements for the final waste pickup shall be made with the waste hauler by the time blast cleaning operations are completed or as required to meet the 90-day limit stated above.

The Contractor shall submit a waste accumulation inventory table to the Engineer no later than the 5th day of the month. The table shall show the number and size of waste containers filled each day in the preceding month and the amount of waste shipped that month, including the dates of shipments.

The Contractor shall prepare a manifest supplied by the IEPA for off-site treatment and disposal before transporting the hazardous waste off-site. The Contractor shall prepare a land ban notification for the waste to be furnished to the disposal facility. The Contractor shall obtain the handwritten signature of the initial transporter and date of the acceptance of the manifest. The Contractor shall send one copy of the manifest to the IEPA within two working days of transporting the waste off-site. The Contractor shall furnish the generator copy of the manifest and a copy of the land ban notification to the Engineer. The Contractor shall give the transporter the remaining copies of the manifest.

All other project waste shall be removed from the site according to Federal, State and Local regulations, with all waste removed from the site prior to final Contractor demobilization.

The Contractor shall make arrangements to have other hazardous waste, which he/she generates, such as used paint solvent, transported to the Contractor's facility at the end of each day that this waste is generated. These hazardous wastes shall be manifested using the Contractor's own generator number to a treatment or disposal facility from the Contractor's facility.

The Contractor shall not combine solvents or other wastes with cleaning residue wastes. All waste streams shall be stored in separate containers.

The Contractor is responsible for the payment of any fines and undertaking any clean up activities mandated by State or federal environmental agencies for improper waste handling, storage, transportation, or disposal.

Contractor personnel shall be trained in the proper handling of hazardous waste, and the necessary notification and clean up requirements in the event of a spill. The Contractor shall maintain a copy of the personnel training records at each bridge site.

It is understood and agreed that the cost of all work outlined above, unless otherwise specified, has been included in the bid, and no extra compensation will be allowed.

Basis of Payment: This work will be considered included in the cost of "Furnishing and Erecting Structural Steel”, "Erecting Structural Steel", or “Structural Steel Repair”, as applicable, according to the Standard Specifications, unless otherwise specified on the plans.

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CLEANING AND PAINTING EXISTING STEEL STRUCTURES

Effective: October 2, 2001 Revised: October 17, 2025

Description. This work shall consist of the preparation of all designated metal surfaces by the method(s) specified on the plans. This work also includes the painting of those designated surfaces. This work also includes caulking locations designated on the plans and painting with the paint system(s) specified on the plans. The Contractor shall furnish all materials, equipment, labor, and other essentials necessary to accomplish this work and all other work described herein and as directed by the Engineer.

Materials. All materials to be used on an individual structure shall be produced by the same manufacturer.

The Bureau of Materials and Physical Research has established a list of all products that have met preliminary requirements. Each batch of material, except for the penetrating sealer, shall be tested and assigned a CMMS approval number before use. The specified colors shall be produced in the coating manufacturer’s facility. Tinting of the coating after it leaves the manufacturer’s facility is not allowed.

The paint materials shall meet the following requirements of the Standard Specification and as noted below:

Item Article

(a) Waterborne Acrylic 1008.04

(b) Aluminum Epoxy Mastic 1008.03

(c) Organic Zinc Rich Primer 1008.05

(d) Epoxy/ Aliphatic Urethane 1008.05

(e) Penetrating Sealer (Note 1)

(f) Moisture Cured Zinc Rich Urethane Primer (Note 2)

(g) Moisture Cured Aromatic/Aliphatic Urethane (Note 2)

(h) Moisture Cured Penetrating Sealer (Note 3)

(i) Caulk (Polyurethane Joint Sealant) 1050.04

Note 1: The Epoxy Penetrating Sealer shall be a cross-linked multi component sealer. The sealer shall have the following properties:

(a) The volume solids shall be 98 percent (plus or minus 2 percent).

(b) Shall be clear or slightly tinted color.

Note 2: These material requirements shall be according to the Special Provision for the Moisture

Cured Urethane Paint System.

Note 3: The Moisture Cured Penetrating Sealer manufacturer’s certification will be required.

Submittals. The Contractor shall submit for Engineer review and acceptance, the following plans and information for completing the work. The submittals shall be provided within 30 days of execution of the contract unless given written permission by the Engineer to submit them at a

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later date. Work cannot proceed until the submittals are accepted by the Engineer. Details for each of the plans are presented within the body of this specification.

a) Contractor/Personnel Qualifications. Evidence of Contractor qualifications and the names and qualifications/experience/training of the personnel managing and implementing the Quality Control program and conducting the quality control tests, and certifications for the CAS (Coating Application Specialists) on SSPC-QP1 and QP2 projects.

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