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This is a Notice to Bidders and Special Provisions document issued by the Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT) for a construction contract in Franklin County. The project involves profile and slope adjustment, curb and gutter replacement, ADA upgrades, drainage and intersection improvements on IL 37 (Logan Street) from south of North Douglas Street to south of Cleveland Street in West Frankfort, Illinois, along with traffic signal modernization at four intersections on IL 37 and IL 149. The work includes HMA surface removal and resurfacing, concrete curb and gutter removal and replacement, sidewalk and ADA curb ramp reconstruction, drainage improvements, pavement markings, and installation of mast arms, traffic signal posts, LED signal heads, controllers, accessible pedestrian signals, handholes, conduit, foundations, and video and hybrid detection systems. Electronic bids must be submitted to the iCX system prior to 12:00 p.m. on November 6, 2026, at which time bids will be publicly opened. The contract is funded with State Transportation funds and Federal-aid funds under project number STP-MLR2(503), and the contract number is 78B41.

The contract will be awarded to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder considering conformity with terms and conditions established by IDOT. The document includes extensive supplemental specifications and recurring special provisions covering materials, construction methods, traffic control, lane rental assessments (with an $10,000 daily penalty for exceeding allotted closure days), utility coordination with six utility companies, changeable message signs, traffic signal system requirements including battery backup systems and video detection capabilities, wireless ethernet radios, ethernet switches, and various other technical specifications. Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) participation requirements are included as recurring special provisions. The Contractor must notify the Engineer at least 14 days in advance of starting work (21 days total for roadway closures), and various specialized pay items are specified including concrete sidewalks, HMA surface removal, traffic signal equipment, and detection systems. The project requires coordination with local emergency services and utility companies prior to any road closures.

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Letting November 6, 2026

Notice to Bidders, Specifications and Proposal

Contract No. 78B41 FRANKLIN County Section 12RS-8;(12,12-1)TS-2;106TS-1 Route FAP 873, FAS 2887 Project STP-MLR2(503) District 9 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. 78B41 FRANKLIN County Section 12RS-8;(12,12-1)TS-2;106TS-1 Project STP-MLR2(503) Route FAP 873, FAS 2887 District 9 Construction Funds

Profile and slope adjustment, curb and gutter, ADA upgrades, drainage and intersection improvements on IL 37 (Logan Street) from south of North Douglas Street to south of Cleveland Street in West Frankfort. Also includes traffic signal modernization on IL 37 and IL 149 in West Frankfort.

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

FAS ROUTE 2887/FAP ROUTE 873 (IL 37/IL 149)

PROJECT STP-MLR2(503)

SECTION 12RS-8;(12,12-1)TS-2;106TS-1

FRANKLIN COUNTY

CONTRACT NO. 78B41

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

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

LOCATION OF PROJECT

DESCRIPTION OF PROJECT

NOTIFICATION PRIOR TO STARTING WORK

UTILITIES

PORTLAND CEMENT CONCRETE SIDEWALK 6 INCH (SPECIAL)

HOT-MIX ASPHALT SURFACE REMOVAL, VARIABLE DEPTH

CONCRETE STEPS

TRAFFIC CONTROL PLAN

OVERNIGHT WEEKEND PIPE CULVERT REMOVAL AND REPLACEMENT

LANE RENTAL

CHANGEABLE MESSAGE SIGNS

TRAFFIC SIGNAL SYSTEM SHUTDOWN

TRAFFIC SIGNAL BATTERY BACKUP SYSTEM

SERVICE INSTALLATION (TRAFFIC SIGNALS)

STEEL COMBINATION MAST ARM ASSEMBLY AND POLE (X) FT. (SPECIAL)

VIDEO AND RADAR HYBRID DETECTION SYSTEM

FULL ACTUATED CONTROLLER AND TYPE V CABINET

VERTICAL TYPE TERMINAL BLOCK HOUSING

WIRELESS ETHERNET RADIO

ETHERNET SWITCH

CELLULAR MODEM

POTHOLING

LUMINAIRE MOUNTING BRACKET (SPECIAL)

GROUND ROD, 8', COPPER CLAD

REMOVE EXISTING TRAFFIC SIGNAL EQUIPMENT

REMOVAL OF LIGHTING UNIT, NO SALVAGE

REMOVAL AND DISPOSAL OF REGULATED SUBSTANCES

ACCESSIBLE PEDESTRIAN SIGNALS (APS) (BDE)

AGGREGATE SUBGRADE IMPROVEMENT (BDE)

BITUMINOUS MATERIALS COST ADJUSTMENTS (BDE)

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

COMPENSABLE DELAY COSTS (BDE)

DISADVANTAGED BUSINESS ENTERPRISE PARTICIPATION (BDE)

ENGINEER’S FIELD OFFICE (BDE)

FUEL COST ADJUSTMENT (BDE)

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HOT-MIX ASPHALT (BDE)

HOT-MIX ASPHALT – LONGITUDINAL JOINT SEALANT (BDE)

PAVEMENT MARKING (BDE)

PERFORMANCE GRADED ASPHALT BINDER (BDE)

RAISED REFLECTIVE PAVEMENT MARKERS (BDE)

REMOVAL AND DISPOSAL OF REGULATED SUBSTANCES (BDE)

SEEDING (BDE)

SHORT TERM AND TEMPORARY PAVEMENT MARKINGS (BDE)

SIGN PANELS AND APPURTENANCES (BDE)

SOURCE OF SUPPLY AND QUALITY REQUIREMENTS (BDE)

STEEL COST ADJUSTMENT (BDE)

SUBCONTRACTOR AND DBE PAYMENT REPORTING (BDE)

SUBCONTRACTOR MOBILIZATION PAYMENTS (BDE)

SUBMISSION OF BIDDERS LIST INFORMATION (BDE)

SUBMISSION OF PAYROLL RECORDS – FEDERAL AID CONTRACT (BDE)

SURFACE TESTING OF PAVEMENTS – IRI (BDE)

SURVEYING SERVICES (BDE)

TRAFFIC SIGNAL BACKPLATE (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)

SECTION 12RS-8;(12,12-1)TS-2;106TS-1

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 FAS Route 2887/FAP Route 873 (IL 37/IL 149), Project STP-MLR2(503), Section 12RS-8;(12,12-1)TS-2;106TS-1, Franklin County, Contract No. 78B41, and in case of conflict with any part or parts of said Specifications, the said Special Provisions shall take precedence and shall govern.

FAS Route 2887/FAP Route 873 (IL 37/IL 149) Project STP-MLR2(503)

Section 12RS-8;(12,12-1)TS-2;106TS-1 Franklin County

Contract No. 78B41

LOCATION OF PROJECT

This project is located at:

• On IL 37 (Logan Street) from south of North Douglas Street to south of Cleveland Street in West Frankfort, Illinois.

• The various locations for signal improvements are at the intersections of IL 37 and St.

Louis Street, IL 37 and IL 149, IL1 49 and Emma Street, and IL 149 and Jefferson Street.

DESCRIPTION OF PROJECT

The proposed improvement on IL 37 consists of HMA surface removal, HMA resurfacing, city streets profile and cross slope adjustments, concrete curb and gutter removal and replacement, sidewalk and ADA curb ramp reconstruction, drainage and intersection improvements, pavement markings, and all collateral work necessary to complete the project as shown on the plans as herein specified.

The project also consists of traffic signal modernization of four intersections on IL 37 and IL 149, in West Frankfort, which will include installation of mast arms, traffic signal posts, LED signal heads, controller, accessible pedestrian signals, handholes, conduit, foundations, video and hybrid detection systems, and all incidental and collateral work necessary to complete the project as shown on the plans and as described herein.

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NOTIFICATION PRIOR TO STARTING WORK

Effective 12/05 Revised 2/10/17

Revise the first sentence of Article 107.09 Public Convenience and Safety to the following “The Contractor shall notify the Engineer at least 14 days in advance of starting any construction work.

For projects involving width or height restrictions or complete closures of the roadway or ramp, an additional seven days of notice (21 days total) will be required.”

This additional notification is required, so the public can be notified of the pending construction.

UTILITIES

Effective 1984 Revised 2/15/23

Add the following after the first paragraph of Article 105.07:

Underground utilities have been plotted from available surveys and records and, therefore, their locations must be considered approximate only. There also may be utilities for which the locations are unknown. Verification of locations of underground utilities, shown or not shown, will be the responsibility of the Contractor. The following utility companies have facilities within the project limits which may require adjustment:

Name and Address of Utility Type Location Estimated

Adjustment Status

West Frankfort Water Department 110 North Jefferson West Frankfort, IL 62896 ATTN: Jim White Tel: (618) 937-4512 Cell: (618) 218-3067 Email: water@westfrankfort-il.gov

SANITARY

SEWER, STORM

SEWER, AND

WATER

BEGINNING OF

PROJECT LIMITS

TO END OF

PROJECT LIMITS

PRIOR TO

CONSTRUCTION

Ameren Illinois Electric 1800 W Main Street Marion, IL 62959 ATTN: Kristina Carlson Tel: (618) 998-4536 Cell: (618) 499-5246 Email: KCarlson@ameren.com

ELECTRIC BEGINNING OF

PROJECT LIMITS

TO END OF

PROJECT LIMITS

PRIOR TO

CONSTRUCTION

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Clearwave Communications Two North Vine St. P.O. Box 808 Harrisburg, IL 62946 ATTN: Jack Trusty Tel: (618) 841-9843 Cell: (618) 499-8625 Email: jack.trusty@clearwavefiber.com

FIBER BEGINNING OF

PROJECT LIMITS

TO END OF

PROJECT LIMITS

PRIOR TO

CONSTRUCTION

Ameren Illinois 1800 West Main St Marion, IL 62959 ATTN: Traven Watts Tel: (618) 998-4504 Cell: (618) 351-8440 Email: TWatts2@Ameren.com

GAS BEGINNING OF

PROJECT LIMITS

TO END OF

PROJECT LIMITS

PRIOR TO

CONSTRUCTION

Frontier Communications 208 West Union Marion, IL 62959 ATTN: Rick Shaw Tel: (618) 997-0253 Cell: (618) 967-5540 Email: rick.shaw@ftr.com

TELEPHONE BEGINNING OF

PROJECT LIMITS

TO END OF

PROJECT LIMITS

PRIOR TO

CONSTRUCTION

Mediacom 1603 E. DeYoung St.

Marion, IL. 62959 ATTN: Craig Thompson Tel: (270) 703-9490 Email: cthompson@mediacomcc.com

CATV BEGINNING OF

PROJECT LIMITS

TO END OF

PROJECT LIMITS

PRIOR TO

CONSTRUCTION

Additional utility information may be obtained by calling the "Joint Utility Location Information for Excavators" phone number, 800-892-0123. This project is located in Blairsville Township.

Add the following after the first paragraph of Article 107.31:

The Contractor is advised that this project includes areas of highway illumination and/or signalized intersections. These areas have underground cable or conduit throughout which is to remain in service. Before driving any posts or beginning any excavation operations, the Contractor shall locate, uncover by hand, and relocate any wiring which conflicts with the proposed work. Any cable or conduit which is damaged as a result of the Contractor's operations shall be replaced by them at their expense. Replacement material and methods shall meet or exceed the original specifications for the wiring. Splicing will not be permitted.

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PORTLAND CEMENT CONCRETE SIDEWALK 6 INCH (SPECIAL)

Revised 07/06/23

Description. This work shall consist of constructing PCC sidewalk and accessibility ramps with side curbs according to Section 424 of the Standard Specifications, as detailed on the plans, and as directed by the Engineer.

Construction Requirements. Excavation required to meet the profiles specified on the plans shall be according to applicable portions of Section 202 of the Standard Specifications.

Method of Measurement. This work shall be measured for payment in place, and the area computed in square feet. A side curb, if required, will not be paid for separately but included in the cost for the horizontal area of sidewalk measured to the back of the side curb.

Basis of Payment. This work will be paid for at the contract unit price per SQUARE FOOT for PORTLAND CEMENT CONCRETE SIDEWALK 6 INCH (SPECIAL) and includes all excavation, grading, backfill material, porous backfill, rodent shields/guards, and reinforcing bars required to construct PCC sidewalk and accessibility ramps with side curbs as indicated on the plans.

HOT-MIX ASPHALT SURFACE REMOVAL, VARIABLE DEPTH

Description. This work shall consist of the removal of HMA surfaces in preparation for subsequent resurfacing at locations shown on the plans and as directed by the Engineer. This work shall be performed in accordance with applicable portions of Section 440 of the Standard Specifications and the following additional requirements.

Construction Requirements. The intent of HMA surface removal, variable depth on this project is to remove all, or portions of, failing existing HMA layers and to improve the overall smoothness and uniformity of the existing pavement surface prior to resurfacing. The intended results are:

• Correct and provide proposed profile grade.

• Correct and provide a uniform cross slope.

• Correct superelevations.

The typical sections, plan and profile sheets, and geometric details show expected finished elevations, profiles, and/or cross slopes to achieve this result. The Engineer will monitor the milling and adjust the milling scheme as necessary to provide the closest possible match to the intended results.

Method of Measurement. This work shall be measured for payment according to applicable portions of Article 440.07 of the Standard Specifications. No deduction will be made for areas traversed by the milling machine where the teeth do not touch the pavement surface provided the work is performed to meet the intent of this special provision and as directed by the Engineer.

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

HOT-MIX ASPHALT SURFACE REMOVAL, VARIABLE DEPTH.

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CONCRETE STEPS

Description. This work shall consist of constructing concrete steps with retaining walls at the locations shown on the plans or as directed by the Engineer. This work shall be performed in accordance with the applicable portions of Section 503 of the Standard Specifications.

Reinforcement shall be measured for payment separately.

Basis of Payment. This work will be paid for at the contract unit price per CUBIC YARD for CONCRETE STEPS, which includes all labor, equipment, and materials necessary to complete the work of constructing the steps with retaining walls. Subbase preparation associated with this construction shall not be paid for separately but shall be included in the unit cost.

TRAFFIC CONTROL PLAN

Effective 1985 Revised 4/17/23

During the entire construction period, the road shall be kept open to traffic as follows:

(a) The highway shall be kept open to at least one lane of traffic at all times and to two lanes of traffic to the greatest extent possible.

(b) Access to all public roads and private entrances shall be maintained during all stages of the work except as noted in the plans.

(c) The intersections 7th Street, 6th Street, 5th Street, 4th Street, Lindell Street, and Elm Street shall not be closed at the same time. They shall only be closed as described in the Lane Rental special provision.

(d) The IL 37 mainline at 6th Street shall only be closed as described in the Lane Rental special provision and the IL 37 detour plan.

Prior to allowing traffic on any portion of the roadway that has been cold milled, the Contractor shall have erected "Rough Grooved Surface" and "Uneven Pavement" signs that conform to the details shown in the plans. A minimum of one sign at each end of the improvement will be required.

The Contractor shall maintain the "Rough Grooved Surface" signs until the cold milled surface is covered with binder. The Contractor shall maintain the "Uneven Pavement" signs until the resurfacing operations are completed. The cost of furnishing, erecting, maintaining, and removing the required signs shall be included in the contract.

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OVERNIGHT WEEKEND PIPE CULVERT REMOVAL AND REPLACEMENT

IL 37 shall be allowed to be closed to all traffic for the removal, replacement, and backfilling the culverts at the IL 37 mainline at 6th Street intersection, Station 32+66 to 33+26.

There will be one overnight closure permitted for the removal and replacement of culverts from 6:00 pm to 6:00 am. The closure shall take place on a single day on the weekend and shall be permitted for any consecutive 12 hour period starting on a Friday and ending no later than the following Monday at the prescribed 12 hour period from 6:00 pm to 6:00 am. Outside of this period, IL 37 shall be open to at least one lane of traffic. This closure shall not be permitted during any holiday period as stated in Article 107.09.

After the roadway is opened to traffic, items such as pavement patching may be installed along with any other applicable items using the appropriate traffic control standard. There will be no additional compensation for the 18 inches of granular embankment to bring the roadway up to grade if the pavement patch is built after opening the roadway to traffic. The pavement patch shall be installed within seven days of installation of the associated culvert.

Detours will be established on I-57. Work shall be sequenced so that access from entrances to the local road network shall be provided at all times as approved by the engineer. Access to IL 37 for the entrances shall remain via the local road network. The Engineer will meet with local emergency services prior to any road closures.

The Contractor will be charged a monetary assessment of $1,000 each hour any road closure is taking place outside the allotted times from 6:00 p.m. to 6:00 a.m. All road closures will be accomplished using the appropriate traffic control standards.

Standard BLR 21 will be required to close IL 37 for the removal and replacement of existing culverts. The cost of the night time work zone lighting and any other requirements to work at night shall be included in the cost of the culvert being replaced.

LANE RENTAL

Description. The Contractor will be charged a monetary assessment for each day or part of a day that each intersection closure is out of its existing configuration in excess of the accumulated total allotment of 11 days to perform all work within the limits of the intersection work. Lane rental will be assessed a minimum of one day for the time the Contractor occupies part of the roadway.

Lane rental in excess of allotted number of days will be deducted from the monthly progress payments.

The Contractor will be allowed the following number of consecutive lane rental days of closure as described below at the following locations.

• 7th Street Station 9+50 to 9+74 – 1 day

• 6th Street Stations 9+55 to 9+74 and 10+26 to 10+50– 2 days

• 5th Street Stations 9+47 to 9+74 and 10+25 to 10+56 – 2 days

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• 4th Street Station 10+24 to 10+77 – 1 day

• Lindell Street Station 10+26 to 10+80– 1 day

• Elm Street Stations 9+20 to 9+74 and 10+26 to 10+53 – 2 days

A lane rental day is defined as a 24 hour consecutive period of time beginning at 12:00 midnight and ending at 12:00 midnight for which the streets as defined above are closed to traffic as indicated above. A full lane rental day will be charged for any partial days of closure. Only one lane rental day will be charged per 24 hour closure.

The Contractor shall be liable to the Department for $10,000 for each lane rental day beyond the stated days allowed to complete the work. There is no limit to the number of lane rental days assessed that exceed the allotted days.

Should the Contractor be delayed in the commencement, prosecution, or completion of the work for any reason, there shall be no extension of the disincentive payment calculation.

CHANGEABLE MESSAGE SIGNS

Revised 4/15/20

This work consists of furnishing, placing, and maintaining changeable message sign(s) according to Section 701 and the following:

A total of four changeable message signs shall be required in this contract. All signs must be in place and operational for a minimum of 14 calendar days prior to lane or roadway closures. Each sign shall state the day work will begin and delays are possible. The exact message will be approved by the Engineer. The Contractor may be required to relocate each sign multiple times during the contract at his or her expense. The exact location of the placement of these signs shall be determined in the field by the Engineer.

The furnishing, placing, and maintaining of portable changeable message sign(s) will be paid for per CALENDAR DAY as CHANGEABLE MESSAGE SIGN.

TRAFFIC SIGNAL SYSTEM SHUTDOWN

Revised 2/10/17

Before any signalized intersection is shut down, both District 9 Bureau of Operations and the local police department shall be notified 48 hours in advance. The police department shall also be given the anticipated duration of the shut down.

The existing signal system(s) shall remain operational until the temporary system(s) are in place.

These existing systems may be shut down for one working day each to switch over to the temporary installations, install new controllers, and/or service installations. During these shutdowns, the Contractor shall maintain flashing red lights at each intersection. The Contractor shall also provide and erect stop signs while signals are in the red flashing mode.

SECTION 12RS-8;(12,12-1)TS-2;106TS-1

Each intersection switch over must be completed by the end of the workday. Unless otherwise indicated in the plans, any work involved in these system shutdowns shall be included in the cost of the contract.

TRAFFIC SIGNAL BATTERY BACKUP SYSTEM

The battery back-up system (BBS) shall include, but not be limited to, the following:

inverter/charger, power transfer relay, batteries, battery cabinet, a separate failsafe automatic bypass switch ,and all necessary hardware and interconnect wiring. The BBS shall provide reliable emergency power to a traffic signal in the event of a power failure or interruption. The transfer from utility power to battery power and vice versa shall not interfere with the normal operation of traffic controller, conflict monitor/malfunction management unit, or any other peripheral devices within the traffic controller assembly.

Additional information for the uninterruptable power supply:

The BBS shall be capable of keeping the signals running green, yellow and red during periods of utility power failure. The BBS shall meet the following requirements:

• Maintain power for a minimum of 60 minutes upon power failure.

• Electrical inputs:

o AC Input Voltage:…….. 95-135 Volts o AC Input Current:…….. 30 Amps Max o Frequency:…………….. Auto-sensing

• Electrical outputs:

o AC Output Voltage: .........+/- 10% over input voltage range o Current:........................... 9.2A nominal o Power at 50°C:................1100W/VA

• Display:

o Full graphic LCD, 480x272 pixels, Resistive touch screen

• Dimensions:

Inches:............................5.22H x 15.5W x 8.75D

• A plug type connection (if possible) should output to the controller's "D" panel when the UPS battery is about to fail.

• A heater shall be provided either internally or externally to maintain an adequate operation temperature for the UPS. The batteries shall be kept charged by a balanced charging system.

• An automatic transfer switch shall be provided.

Basis of Payment: This work will be paid for at the contract unit price per EACH for TRAFFIC SIGNAL BATTERY BACKUP SYSTEM, which shall be payment in full for all labor, materials, and equipment required to provide, install, and test the battery backup system described above complete.

SECTION 12RS-8;(12,12-1)TS-2;106TS-1

SERVICE INSTALLATION (TRAFFIC SIGNALS)

Revise Section 805 of the Standard Specifications to read:

Description: This work shall consist of all materials and labor required to install, modify, or extend the electric service installation.

General: The electric service installation shall be the electric service disconnecting means and it shall be identified as suitable for use as service equipment.

The Contractor must request in writing for service and/or service modification within 10 days of contract award and must follow-up with the electric utility to assure all necessary documents and payment are received by the utility. The Contractor shall forward copies of all correspondence between the contractor and utility company to the Engineer and Owner. The service agreement and sketch shall be submitted for signature to the Owner.

Materials:

a. General. The completed control panel shall be constructed in accordance with UL Std.

508A, Industrial Control Panel, and carry the UL label. Wire terminations shall be UL listed.

b. Enclosures.

1. Ground Mounted Cabinet. The cabinet shall be UL 50, NEMA type 3R unfinished with a customer & utility section with lockable hasp design. The cabinet shall be constructed from raw uncoated aluminum. Seams shall be continuous welded and ground smooth.

Hinges shall be stainless steel and piano type. The cabinet shall be 16” wide. The cabinet shall be bolted with stainless steel hardware to mounting base secured in concrete pad as indicated on the plans. The foundation is paid for separately.

c. Electric Utility Meter Housing. The electric meter housing and meter socket shall be supplied and installed by the Contractor. The Contractor is to coordinate the work to be performed and the materials required with the utility company to make the final connection at the power source. Electric utility required risers, weather/service head and any other materials necessary for connection shall also be included in the pay item. Materials shall be in accordance with the electric utility’s requirements. For ground-mounted service, the electric utility meter shall be exposed. The meter shall be supplied by the utility company.

Metered service shall not be used unless specified in the plans.

d. Surge Protector. SPD installed on load side of main breaker Hubbel Part HBLSDSA36 --

36KA single phase with LED indicator or equal.

e. Circuit Breakers. Circuit breakers shall be standard UL listed molded case, thermal-magnetic bolt-on type circuit breakers with trip free indicating handles. Must include lug to lug connections. Circuit breakers need to be 480 V rated Cutler EHD series or equal. Unless otherwise indicated, the main disconnect circuit breaker shall be rated 100 amperes, 120 V-240V single phase 3 wire. The auxiliary circuit breakers shall be rated 30 amp-2pole, 120 V-240V for signals and 20 amp-2 pole, 120V-240V for lighting.

f. GFCI Receptacle. A 20 amp GFCI shall be mounted to dead front.

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g. Lighting Circuit. If lighting circuits are present in power supply, a photo cell & a hand off auto (HOA) will be required. Photo cell to be mounted internally with a window and external shield. A contactor 30A-2 pole electrically held (120V coil) is needed for each lighting circuit. Contactor shall be square D 8903LO20V02 or equal.

h. Ground and Neutral Bus Bars. A single copper ground and neutral bus bar, mounted on the equipment panel shall be provided.

i. Utility Services Connection. The Contractor shall notify the utility company marketing representative a minimum of 30 working days prior to the anticipated date of hook-up. This 30 day advance notification will begin only after the utility company marketing representative has received service charge payments from the Contractor. Prior to contacting the utility company marketing representative for service connection, the service installation controller cabinet and cable must be installed for inspection by the utility company.

j. Ground Rod. Ground rods shall be copper-clad steel, a minimum of 8 feet in length, and

3/4 inch in diameter. Ground rod resistance measurements to ground shall be 10 ohms or less. If necessary additional rods shall be installed to meet resistance requirements at no additional cost to the contract.

Installation:

a. General. The Contractor shall confirm the orientation of the traffic service installation and its door side with the Engineer, prior to installation. All conduit entrances into the service installation shall be sealed with a pliable waterproof material.

b. Ground Mounted. The service installation shall be mounted plumb and level on the foundation. The space between the bottom of the enclosure and the top of the foundation shall be caulked at the base with silicone.

Basis of Payment: The service installation shall be paid for at the contract unit price per EACH for SERVICE INSTALLATION of the type specified which shall be payment in full for furnishing and installing the service installation complete.

The CONCRETE FOUNDATION, which includes the ground rod, shall be paid for separately at the contract unit price per CUBIC YARD.

Any charges by the utility companies shall be approved by the Engineer and paid for as an addition to the contract according to Article 109.05 of the Standard Specifications.

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STEEL COMBINATION MAST ARM ASSEMBLY AND POLE (X) FT. (SPECIAL)

Description: This work shall consist of furnishing and installing a steel combination mast arm assembly and pole in the size indicated on the plans according to Section 877 of the Standard Specifications. Steel combination mast arm assembly and pole shall provide for 40-foot luminaire mounting height with a single tenon mounting as shown on the plans. This work shall consist of furnishing all equipment, material, and labor necessary to properly install the proposed steel combination mast arm assembly and pole, luminaire, and tenon in the size indicated on the plans.

Method of Measurement: This work will be measured in units of each.

Basis of Payment. This work will be paid for at the contract unit price per EACH for STEEL COMBINATION MAST ARM ASSEMBLY AND POLE (SPECIAL) of the signal arm length specified.

VIDEO AND RADAR HYBRID DETECTION SYSTEM

Description: This work shall include installation of vehicle detection system that detects vehicles on a roadway using a multi-sensor detection system. This work shall consist of furnishing and installing video cameras, cables, video processors, a controller interface unit, and a remote communication module to operate the video vehicle detection system.

The multi-sensor system shall utilize two different sensors of different technologies, video imaging and radar, to detect and track licensed and unlicensed vehicles at distances over 500 feet. The sensor system shall fuse vehicle information from the two sensors to provide highly accurate and precise detection for simultaneous stop bar presence detection, advanced detection, and special or advanced applications.

Detection Performance: The system shall use video imaging for stop bar detection and radar for advanced detection up to 500 ft. Advanced detection will only be required on the IL 37 and IL 149 approaches. The system features shall include vehicle volumes (including turning movements) on all four approaches and advanced detection on IL 37 and IL 149 and speed and dilemma zone detection on IL 37 and IL 149. The system shall have the capability of detecting and differentiating bicycles. The system shall be able to detect and count pedestrians in the crosswalk. All video detection systems shall be equipped with the latest software and firmware revision.

Hardware: The multi-sensor detection system (MSDS) shall consist of two hybrid video camera/radar sensors, two video-only sensors, up to two DP capable of processing from one to two sensors each, one central control unit (CCU), (either 19” rack or shelf-mount form factor), input/output extension modules, video surge suppressors, HDMI monitor and a pointing device, or any combination thereof.

The vehicle detection system shall include all necessary camera risers, electric cable, electrical junction boxes, hardware, software, programming, and any camera brackets that are required for installation and configuration. These items should be taken into consideration and shall be included in the bid price for the video detection system.

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The CCU shall be supplied in three separate form factors. Users may choose one form factor for use within their controller cabinet system:

1. Standard One Rack Unit (1U) 19” Rack Format. There shall be brackets to allow the CCU to be mounted under shelves where a 19” frame is not available.

2. Shelf-Mount Format; TS1 Version. The CCU shall be able to stand up on available shelf-space within the cabinet. All connections shall be made from the front of the CCU, including connections to separate DPs located within the cabinet.

3. Shelf-Mount Format; TS2 Version. The CCU shall be able to stand up on available shelf-space within the cabinet. All connections shall be made from the front of the CCU, and no external DPs will be required.

The CCU shall incorporate surge suppression for each sensor input. The CCU shall be appropriately grounded to the cabinet ground rod using 14 AWG minimum. The CCU shall incorporate power surge suppression both on the input power and on the power supplied to the sensors. The CCU shall be appropriately grounded to the cabinet ground rod using 14 AWG minimum.

An Ethernet communications port shall be provided on the front panel. The Ethernet port shall be compliant with IEEE 802.3 and shall use a RJ-45 type connector mounted on the front panel of the CCU. The Ethernet communications interface shall allow the user to remotely configure the system and/or to extract calculated vehicle/roadway information. The interface protocol shall be documented or interface software shall be provided. Each MSDS shall have the capability to be IP addressable. The DP shall support data rates of up to 100 Mbps.

The CCU shall provide a Wi-Fi connection. The connection shall be over a standard 2.4GHz connection. The Wi-Fi connection shall be enabled and disabled by a switch on the CCU. The CCU shall provide an indicator when the Wi-Fi connection is active.

Software: The system shall include software that discriminately detects the presence of individual vehicles and bicycles in a single or multiple lanes using only the video image. Detection zones shall be defined using only an embedded software application. A monitor, a keyboard, and a pointing device are used to place the zones on a video image. A minimum of 32 video detection zones and 16 radar detection zones plus five trip lines per sensor shall be available.

A separate computer shall not be required to program the detection zones. In addition to creating vehicle and bicycle zones, the system shall automatically define a pedestrian crossing area in front of the stop bar zones. The system shall provide a tracking mechanism that counts pedestrian volume moving within this crossing area and also determine the average, maximum, and minimum speed of pedestrians moving within this crossing zone. The system shall also provide discrete outputs when pedestrians are in the crosswalk during normal crossing phases (one for each direction of travel) and when a red phase input has been detected. The system shall also provide a visual indication on the video image that a pedestrian is in the crosswalk.

Installation: The video detection cameras shall be installed in accordance with the manufacturer recommendations. All holes drilled into signal poles, mast arms, or posts shall require rubber grommets to prevent the chafing of wires.

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Warranty and Support: A vendor/ manufacturer representative shall be present the day of activation to assist in the setup of the detection zones.

The video detection system shall be warranted by the supplier for a minimum of three years from the date of turn-on. This warranty shall cover all material defects and shall also provide all parts and labor as well as unlimited technical support.

Ongoing software updates to the system shall be included in the cost of the system.

A training session shall be provided to city/IDOT personnel in the operation, setup, and maintenance of the video detection system if requested.

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

RADAR HYBRID DETECTION SYSTEM.

FULL ACTUATED CONTROLLER AND TYPE V CABINET

The installation of a traffic actuated controller shall meet the requirements of Sections 857, except as revised by this special provision. A traffic actuated solid state digital controller shall meet or exceed with the requirements of NEMA Standards for Traffic Control Systems, TS 2-2016.

One possible start up mode shall be an all red display for a minimum of 15 seconds. The controller shall be capable of telemetry for controller to controller and controller to computer system or solo operation data transfer. The controller shall be capable to operate in both TS-2 type 1 and 2 cabinets. Through telemetry, the system or solo operation shall be capable of being monitored on an IBM AT or compatible personal computer. Typically the controller shall be completely uploaded or downloaded through telemetry either from a remote location or side by side from the computer.

The CPU of the controller shall operate on a standard Linux operating system with an open architecture platform. The CPU shall also contain the minimum memory requirements: 512 MB FLASH, 64 MB DRAM, and 2 MB SRAM. The CPU shall also contain a TOD clock with automatic daylight savings time adjustment. The latest computer software shall be provided so data, including all timing parameters, can be transferred. The controller shall be compatible with SEPAC traffic controller software. The controller will use non-volatile EEPROM memory. All harnesses shall be furnished, if different than provided previously, for the controller to controller and controller to computer data transfer. The controller shall contain all normal connectors and any special connectors required for data transfer. The controller's "D" connector termination panel and all other connectors shall be completely terminated, even if not required in this application. The twisted shielded field cables should remain shielded to within 1" of the cabinet terminals. The controller shall also feature an active TFT backlit LCD display.

The controller(s) supplied must be fully compatible for integration into the existing District 9 Eagle Signal system and shall be fully compatible with the District’s Tactics software.

The controller supplied complete with internal modem(s) for connection to an Encom radio transceiver type of remote monitoring system. Any additional components necessary for connection to the radio transceiver shall be included in this pay item. The controller shall be provided with an RS232 port 3 as well as an RS232 port 2. Connections on the "D" panel, Aux.

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one output should be connected to red rest. Aux. three should be connected to the special status 3 inputs. Special status 1 shall be connected to report if the cabinet door is open. A door open switch shall be provided. The controller's "D" connector termination panel shall be provided and fully connected to provide information to the controller, of manual or monitor flash status. The controller shall be provided with a communications module containing the following items: a 10/100 base-T Ethernet with built-in switch and 4 panel RJ-45 connectors - ENT1 and ENT2 network switches - 5 10/100 TCP/IP ports, 4 USB 2.0 ports and a datakey port, dedicated GPS – SP8 port (9pin EIA-574), and an unique MAC address assigned by the Institute of Electrical and Electronic Engineers (IEEE).

A slide out shelf shall be provided below the standard shelf and above the back panel terminal board. The pull out shelf should be mounted as far left as possible. The cabinet shall be equipped with an IP addressable power strip. A standard TS-2 detector card rack shall be provided.

During conflict monitor flash, a means shall be provided to restart the controller at the beginning of startup, just as if the power had been removed, and reset the monitor with a momentary pulse.

The signal to restart/reset shall be delivered by telemetry and/or a momentary switch, labeled RESET, located in the police door. The pulse shall only be functional while the signals are in a monitor flash mode. Jumpers shall be installed in the unused load switch sockets to prevent false red fail reports. Hardwiring of this feature on the back panel will not be permitted. The cabinet series/parallel surge protector shall be the plug in type. The controller cabinet shall be a TS-2, type 1 equipped with a 16 load switch, load bay using a conflict monitor capable of operating with 16 or 12 channels. The cabinet shall be 44”x26”x77”.

The conflict monitor shall be a malfunction management unit meeting NEMA TS2-2016 standards and capable of supporting flashing yellow arrow (FYA) operation and also be equipped with IP addressable network capability. The conflict monitor shall be capable of providing modes in both TS-2 and TS-1 cabinet configurations. The conflict monitor shall provide error sensing of two +24Vdc cabinet supplies and the controller power supplies via +24V MONITOR I, +24V MONITOR II, and CVM inputs respectively. The conflict monitor shall use a programmable alpha-numeric LCD to show monitor status and two icon based LCDs to show field signal channel and fault status. The traffic signal controller will not be approved for installation until the requirements of Articles 801.10(b) and 801.07 are satisfied. The Contractor shall prepare traffic signal materials at a suitable location, meeting the approval of the Engineer. The cabinet shall be tested and approved by IDOT personnel at the Contractor’s shop before moving it to the jobsite.

Basis of Payment: This work will be paid for at the contract unit price per EACH for FULL- ACTUATED CONTROLLER AND TYPE V CABINET, which price shall be payment in full for furnishing and installing the controller complete with the necessary connections for proper operation.

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VERTICAL TYPE TERMINAL BLOCK HOUSING

A bare aluminum terminal compartment and mounting hardware, attached with stainless steel bands, shall be mounted on the vertical shaft of each mast arm. The compartment shall be mounted approximately 10 feet above the surface. This terminal shall only contain the cables for the horizontal mast arm signal faces.

One vertical terminal block shall be provided on the vertical shaft of each mast arm pole if more than one (vehicle or pedestrian) face is to be mounted. This terminal shall contain the cables for the signal faces mounted on the vertical shaft of the mast arm. Cables for the pedestrian push buttons or for highway lighting should not terminate in either terminal compartment.

WIRELESS ETHERNET RADIO

The Contractor shall furnish a wireless ethernet radio system and install it on an existing traffic signal mast arm or mast arm strain pole at the locations shown in the plans. This work shall included wireless radio, CAT6E power cables, surge arrestors, mounting brackets, hardware, and all other items required for installation. The Contractor shall install the radios in accordance with the manufacturer's recommendations and aim the radio antennas to ensure optimal signal strength and connectivity. The wireless ethernet radio shall be an Ubiquiti Networks airFiber 60 GHz/5 GHz radio or approved equal that meets or exceeds the following minimum specifications:

Features:

• 60 GHz radio with 5 GHz radio backup

• Low-interference 60 Ghz spectrum

• Long range, up to 2 km

• Up to 1 Gbps with low latency

• Integrated GPS

• Full and half bandwidth support

Dimension:

• Weight: 16.26 x 16.26 x 12.60"

• Enclosure: 3.09 lb Without Mount, 3.97 lb With Mount

• Antenna Gain: Aluminum, UV-stabilized Polycarbonate

• Networking Interface: One10/100/1000 Mbps Ethernet Port

• Max. Power. 1W

• Power Method: Passive PoE, Pins 4, 5+ and 7, 8-

• Power Supply: 24VDC, 0.5A Gigabit PoE Adapter (Included)

• Voltage Range: +22 to +26VDC

• LEDs: Power/Ethernet/5G/60G/GPS

• Mounting: Pole Mount (Included)

• Wind Loading: 94.4 lbf @ 125 mph

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• Wind Survivability: 125 mph

• ESO/EMP Protection: ± 24kV Contact/Air

• Operating Temperature: -40 to 140° F

• Operating Humidity: 5 to 95% Noncondensing

• Certifications: FCC, IC, CE

System:

• Maximum Throughput: 1.8 Gbps

• Maximum Range: 2+km

• Encryption: WPA2-PSK (AES)/WPA2 Enterprise

• OS: airOS GP

Radio:

• Max. Conducted TX Power: 25 dBm

• Channel Bandwidth: 60 GHz - 2160 MHz, 5 GHz - 20/40/80 MHz

• Operating Frequency (Mhz)

• US/CA, U-Nll-1, U-Nll-3: 5150-5250, 5725-5850, 57,000-66,000

• Worldwide: 5180 - 5875, 57,000 - 66,000

Management Radio {MHz):

• Worldwide: 2412-2472

• US/CA: 2412-2462

Installation: The Contractor shall ensure that there is a clear line of sight between radios. The Contractor shall furnish and install outdoor, shielded category 6 (or above) cabling and shielded RJ45 connectors. The Contractor shall furnish two Ethernet surge protectors (model ETH-SP-G2) and install one at each end of the cabling. The Contractor shall test all CAT6 cables after installation. The Department will program and configure the radios.

The Contractor shall install the stabilizer arms on the antennas and aim them towards the receiving antenna. The Contractor shall make adjustments to the antenna aiming to ensure optimal signal strength and radio link connectivity. The Contractor shall furnish all hardware and brackets required to install the radio antennas on the existing mast arm or strain pole.

Basis of Payment: This work will be paid for at the contract unit price per EACH for WIRELESS ETHERNET RADIO, which price shall be payment in full for all labor, materials, and equipment required to furnish the wireless ethernet radio and install it on an existing traffic signal mast arm or strain pole at the locations shown in the plans.

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ETHERNET SWITCH

Description: This work shall include supplying, installing, and powering ethernet switches at locations designated in the plans for the purpose of interfacing with fiber optic networks.

The Contractor shall procure all the switches and power supplies. Once all units are ready for programming, the Contractor shall provide notification to the Engineer to schedule the programming and/or configuration of the equipment by IDOT’s network integrator. At least 30 days prior to the scheduled field installation, the Contractor shall label the switches for the appropriate sites and drop it off at the location as directed by the Engineer and IDOT for programming.

Once programming has been completed, the Contractor shall pick up the equipment and locate shelf space or another suitable mounting location in the traffic signal cabinets. The Contractor shall secure the switch and power supply as appropriate and approved by the Engineer in accordance with the manufacturer’s installation requirements. The equipment shall be permanently and securely mounted, and all corresponding power and communications cables shall be neatly dressed, labeled, and fastened to the equipment rack with the appropriate hardware. Tie wraps are not permitted. The Contractor shall perform all network switch and corresponding communications equipment connections in the presence of the Engineer.

The Contractor shall install all necessary patch cords, optical transceivers, connectors, power supplies, communication transformers, or auxiliary…

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