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Letting November 6, 2026

Notice to Bidders, Specifications and Proposal

Contract No. 91665 VERMILION County Section 20-00362-00-BR (Danville) Route FAU 6999 (Voorhees Street) Project JCGN-324 () District 5 Construction Funds

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(Printed by authority of the State of Illinois)

NOTICE TO BIDDERS

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

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. 91665 VERMILION County Section 20-00362-00-BR (Danville) Project JCGN-324 () Route FAU 6999 (Voorhees Street) District 5 Construction Funds

Rehabilitation of SN 092-0153 and replacement of SN 092-0155 on Voorhees St. in the city of Danville.

SN 092-0153 rehabilitation consists of continuous concrete slab replacement and reconstruction of pier caps and abutment caps. SN 092-0155 will be replaced with a three-span continuous concrete slab bridge. Additional work includes HMA pavement, guardrail and other required work.

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

CONTRACT 91665

INDEX

FOR

SUPPLEMENTAL SPECIFICATIONS

AND RECURRING SPECIAL PROVISIONS

Adopted January 1, 2026

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

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

SUPPLEMENTAL SPECIFICATIONS

Std. Spec. Sec. Page No.

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

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

RECURRING SPECIAL PROVISIONS

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

CHECK SHEET # PAGE NO.

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

3 EEO

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

10 Use of Geotextile Fabric for Railroad Crossing 11 Subsealing of Concrete Pavements 12 Hot-Mix Asphalt Surface Correction 13 Pavement and Shoulder Resurfacing 14 Patching with Hot-Mix Asphalt Overlay Removal 15 Polymer Concrete 16 Reserved 17 Bicycle Racks 18 Temporary Portable Bridge Traffic Signals 19 Nighttime Inspection of Roadway Lighting 20 English Substitution of Metric Bolts 21 Calcium Chloride Accelerator for Portland Cement Concrete 22 Quality Control of Concrete Mixtures at the Plant 23 Quality Control/Quality Assurance of Concrete Mixtures 24 Reserved 25 Reserved 26 Temporary Raised Pavement Markers 27 Restoring Bridge Approach Pavements Using High-Density Foam 28 Portland Cement Concrete Inlay or Overlay 29 Portland Cement Concrete Partial Depth Hot-Mix Asphalt Patching 30 Longitudinal Joint and Crack Patching 31 Concrete Mix Design – Department Provided 32 Station Numbers in Pavements or Overlays

LOCAL ROADS AND STREETS RECURRING SPECIAL PROVISIONS

Table of Contents

CHECK SHEET # PAGE NO.

LRS 1 Reserved LRS 2 Furnished Excavation LRS 3 Work Zone Traffic Control Surveillance LRS 4 Flaggers in Work Zones LRS 5 Contract Claims LRS 6 Bidding Requirements and Conditions for Contract Proposals LRS 7 Bidding Requirements and Conditions for Material Proposals LRS 8 Reserved LRS 9 Bituminous Surface Treatments LRS 10 Reserved LRS 11 Employment Practices LRS 12 Wages of Employees on Public Works LRS 13 Selection of Labor LRS 14 Paving Brick and Concrete Paver Pavements and Sidewalks LRS 15 Partial Payments LRS 16 Protests on Local Lettings LRS 17 Substance Abuse Prevention Program LRS 18 Multigrade Cold Mix Asphalt LRS 19 Reflective Crack Control Treatment i

FAU Route 6999 (Vorhees Street) Section 20-00362-00-BR

Vermilion County

TABLE OF CONTENTS

LOCATION OF PROJECT

DESCRIPTION OF PROJECT

COMPLETION DATE

PROSECUTION AND PROGRESS OF WORK

EXAMINATION OF EXISTING CONDITIONS AND DOCUMENTATION

SHOP DRAWINGS

DAMAGE TO NEW OR EXISTING STRUCTURES OR PROPERTY

CONSTRUCTION SEQUENCE

CONTRACTOR STAGING AREAS AND EMPLOYEE PARKING

ACCESS TO THE WORK SITE

KEEPING STREETS AND ENTRANCES OPEN

BORROW AREAS, USE AREAS, AND/OR WASTE AREAS

DUST CONTROL

MAINTENANCE OF ROADWAYS

TRAFFIC CONTROL PLAN

TRAFFIC CONTROL AND PROTECTION, SPECIAL

SAW JOINTS

CHANNEL EXCAVATION

EARTH EXCAVATION

FURNISHED EXCAVATION

EMBANKMENT

REMOVAL OF UNCLASSIFIED MATERIAL

STANDARDS IN THE PLANS

EXPLORATORY EXCAVATION

SUBGRADE PREPARATION

TEST ROLLING OF SUBGRADE AND BASE COURSE

GRANULAR SUBGRADE REPAIR OR REPLACEMENT

TOPSOIL FURNISH AND PLACE, 4”

APPROACH SLAB REMOVAL

TEMPORARY RAMPS

PIPE CULVERT REMOVAL

TEMPORARY PAVEMENT

HOT-MIX ASPHALT SURFACE REMOVAL, VARIABLE DEPTH

SPECIAL PROVISON FOR INSURANCE (LR107-4)

SPECIAL PROVISION FOR LOCAL QUALITY ASSURANCE/QUALITY MANAGEMENT

QC/QA (LR 1030-2)

US ARMY CORP OF ENGINEERS PERMIT LETTERS, IEPA WATER QUALITY

CERTIFICATION, ACOE 2021 NATIONWIDE PERMIT 14 SUMMARY

STORM WATER POLLUTION PREVENTION PLAN

IDOT TRAINING PROGRAM GRADUATE ON-THE-JOB TRAINING

BDE SPECIAL PROVISIONS

The following special provisions indicated by an “X” are applicable to this contract. An * indicates a new or revised special provision for the letting.

File Name Pg. Special Provision Title Effective Revised 80099 Accessible Pedestrian Signals (APS) April 1, 2003 Jan. 1, 2022 _ 80274 67 Aggregate Subgrade Improvement April 1, 2012 April 1, 2022 80192 Automated Flagger Assistance Device Jan. 1, 2008 April 1, 2023 80173 70 Bituminous Materials Cost Adjustments Nov. 2, 2006 Aug. 1, 2017 80426 Bituminous Surface Treatment with Fog Seal Jan. 1, 2020 April 1, 2026 80475 Bridge Deck Concrete Overlays Jan. 1, 2026 80241 Bridge Demolition Debris July 1, 2009

5053I Building Removal Sept. 1, 1990 Aug. 1, 2022 5026I Building Removal with Asbestos Abatement Sept. 1, 1990 Aug. 1, 2022

80460 72 Cement, Finely Divided Minerals, Admixtures, Concrete, and Mortar Jan. 1, 2025 Jan. 1, 2026 80384 89 Compensable Delay Costs June 2, 2017 April 1, 2019 80198 Completion Date (via calendar days) April 1, 2008 80199 Completion Date (via calendar days) Plus Working Days April 1, 2008 80461 Concrete Barrier Jan. 1, 2025 80453 93 Concrete Sealer Nov. 1, 2023 80261 Construction Air Quality – Diesel Retrofit June 1, 2010 Jan. 1, 2025 80476 Deck Slab Repair Jan. 1, 2026

* 80029 94 Disadvantaged Business Enterprise Participation Sept. 1, 2000 July 2, 2026

* 80486 98 Engineer’s Field Office Nov. 1, 2026 80467 99 Erosion Control Blanket Aug. 1, 2025 80229 102 Fuel Cost Adjustment April 1, 2009 Aug. 1, 2017 80452 Full Lane Sealant Waterproofing System Nov. 1, 2023 80433 Green Preformed Thermoplastic Pavement Markings Jan. 1, 2021 Jan. 1, 2022 80471 105 Guardrail Nov. 1, 2025 80472 High Friction Surface Treatment Nov. 1, 2025 80456 106 Hot-Mix Asphalt Jan. 1, 2024 April 1, 2026 80446 110 Hot-Mix Asphalt – Longitudinal Joint Sealant Nov. 1, 2022 Aug. 1, 2023 80438 Illinois Works Apprenticeship Initiative – State Funded Contracts June 2, 2021 April 2, 2024 80483 Inlet Filters April 1, 2026 80477 112 Longitudinal Tining Jan. 1, 2026 July 1, 2026 80450 Mechanically Stabilized Earth Retaining Walls Aug. 1, 2023 Aug. 1, 2025 80478 Modified Longitudinal Construction Joint Jan. 1, 2026 80464 114 Pavement Marking April 1, 2025 Nov. 1, 2025 80468 Pavement Patching Aug. 1, 2025 80441 115 Performance Graded Asphalt Binder Jan 1, 2023 April 1, 2026 80459 Preformed Plastic Pavement Marking June 2, 2024 3426I Railroad Protective Liability Insurance Dec. 1, 1986 Jan. 1, 2022 80473 121 Raised Reflective Pavement Markers Nov. 1, 2025 80455 122 Removal and Disposal of Regulated Substances Jan. 1, 2024 April 1, 2026 80474 124 Residential Driveway Temporary Signal Nov. 1, 2025 80445 126 Seeding Nov. 1, 2022 July 1, 2026

* 80457 Short Term and Temporary Pavement Markings April 1, 2024 Nov. 1, 2026 80462 Sign Panels and Appurtenances Jan. 1, 2025 Jan. 1, 2026 80479 Sinusoidal Rumble Strips Jan. 1, 2026 80469 132 Slope Wall Aug. 1, 2025 80448 133 Source of Supply and Quality Requirements Jan. 2, 2023 Jan. 1, 2026 80340 Speed Display Trailer April 2, 2014 Jan. 1, 2022 80127 135 Steel Cost Adjustment April 2, 2004 Nov. 1, 2025 80480 Structural Repair of Concrete Jan. 1, 2026 80397 137 Subcontractor and DBE Payment Reporting April 2, 2018 80391 138 Subcontractor Mobilization Payments Nov. 2, 2017 April 1, 2019

File Name Pg. Special Provision Title Effective Revised 80463 139 Submission of Bidders List Information Jan. 2, 2025 Mar. 2, 2025 80482 140 Submission of Payroll Records – Federal Aid Contract April 1, 2026 80437 Submission of Payroll Records – State Contract April 1, 2021 April 1, 2026 80435 142 Surface Testing of Pavements – IRI Jan. 1, 2021 Jan. 1, 2023 80465 148 Surveying Services April 1, 2025 80481 149 Temporary Concrete Barrier Jan. 1, 2026 80466 150 Temporary Rumble Strips April 1, 2025 80484 Tolerance in Thickness for Continuously Reinforced PCC Pavement July 1, 2026 80470 Traffic Signal Backplate Aug. 1, 2025 20338 151 Training Special Provisions Oct. 15, 1975 Sept. 2, 2021 80429 Ultra-Thin Bonded Wearing Course April 1, 2020 Jan. 1, 2022

* 80439 154 Vehicle and Equipment Warning Lights Nov. 1, 2021 Nov. 1, 2026 80458 Waterproofing Membrane System Aug. 1, 2024 80302 155 Weekly DBE Trucking Reports June 2, 2012 Jan. 2, 2025 80454 Wood Sign Support Nov. 1, 2023 80427 156 Work Zone Traffic Control Devices Mar. 2, 2020 Jan. 1, 2026 80485 159 Work Zone Width Restriction July 1, 2026 80071 Working Days Jan. 1, 2002

GUIDE BRIDGE SPECIAL PROVISION INDEX/CHECK SHEET

Effective as of the: January 16, 2026 Letting

An * indicates a new or revised special provision.

Pg

√ File Name Title Effective Revised

*GBSP 4 Polymer Modified Portland Cement Mortar June 7, 1994 Oct 17, 2025 GBSP 13 High-Load Multi-Rotational Bearings Oct 13, 1988 June 28, 2024 GBSP 14 Jack and Remove Existing Bearings April 20, 1994 April 13, 2018 GBSP 16 Jacking Existing Superstructure Jan 11, 1993 April 13, 2018 GBSP 18 Modular Expansion Joint May 19, 1994 Oct 27, 2023 GBSP 21 Cleaning and Painting Contact Surface Areas of Existing Steel

Structures June 30, 2003 Oct 23, 2020

*GBSP 25 Cleaning and Painting Existing Steel Structures Oct 2, 2001 Oct 17, 2025 GBSP 26 Containment and Disposal of Lead Paint Cleaning Residues Oct 2, 2001 Apr 22, 2016 GBSP 33 Pedestrian Truss Superstructure Jan 13, 1998 Oct 27, 2023 *GBSP 34 Concrete Wearing Surface June 23, 1994 Oct 17, 2025 GBSP 45 Bridge Deck Thin Polymer Overlay May 7, 1997 June 28, 2024 GBSP 55 Erection of Curved Steel Structures June 1, 2007 GBSP 59 Diamond Grinding and Surface Testing Bridge Sections Dec 6, 2004 April 15, 2022 GBSP 60 Containment and Disposal of Non-Lead Paint Cleaning

Residues Nov 25, 2004 Apr 22, 2016

GBSP 61 Slipform Parapet June 1, 2007 April 15, 2022 GBSP 67 Structural Assessment Reports for Contractor’s Means and

Methods Mar 6, 2009 Oct 5, 2015

GBSP 71 Aggregate Column Ground Improvement Jan 15, 2009 Oct 15, 2011 GBSP 78 Bridge Deck Construction Oct 22, 2013 Dec 21, 2016 GBSP 79 Bridge Deck Grooving (Longitudinal) Dec 29, 2014 Mar 29, 2017 GBSP 81 Membrane Waterproofing for Buried Structures Oct 4, 2016 March 1, 2019 GBSP 82 Metallizing of Structural Steel Oct 4, 2016 Oct 20, 2017 GBSP 83 Hot Dip Galvanizing for Structural Steel Oct 4, 2016 June 28, 2024 GBSP 85 Micropiles Apr 19, 1996 Oct 23, 2020 GBSP 86 Drilled Shafts Oct 5, 2015 Oct 27, 2023 GBSP 87 Lightweight Cellular Concrete Fill Nov 11, 2001 Apr 1, 2016 GBSP 88 Corrugated Structural Plate Structures Apr 22, 2016 April 13, 2018 160 GBSP 89 Preformed Pavement Joint Seal Oct 4, 2016 March 24, 2023 GBSP 90 Three Sided Precast Concrete Structure (Special) Dec 21, 2016 March 22, 2024 GBSP 91 Crosshole Sonic Logging Testing of Drilled Shafts Apr 20, 2016 March 24, 2023 GBSP 92 Thermal Integrity Profile Testing of Drilled Shafts Apr 20, 2016 March 24, 2023 GBSP 93 Preformed Bridge Joint Seal Dec 21, 2016 June 28, 2024 GBSP 94 Warranty for Cleaning and Painting Steel Structures Mar 3, 2000 Nov 24, 2004 GBSP 96 Erection of Bridge Girders Over or Adjacent to Railroads Aug 9, 2019 GBSP 97 Folded/Formed PVC Pipeliner April 15, 2022 GBSP 98 Cured-in-Place Pipe Liner April 15, 2022 GBSP 99 Spray-Applied Pipe Liner April 15, 2022 167 GBSP 100 Bar Splicers, Headed Reinforcement Sept 2, 2022 Oct 27, 2023 *GBSP 101 Noise Abatement Wall, Ground Wall Dec 9, 2022 Oct 17, 2025 *GBSP 102 Noise Abatement Wall, Structure Mounted Dec 9, 2022 Oct 17, 2025 GBSP 103 Noise Abatement Wall Anchor Rod Assembly Dec 9, 2022

Section 20-00362-00-BR

SPECIAL PROVISIONS

The following Special Provisions supplement the “Standard Specifications for Road and Bridge Construction,” adopted January 1, 2022, the Supplemental Specifications and Recurring Special Provisions, latest edition, 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 and govern the construction of the Voorhees Street Bridge Rehabilitation and Bridge Replacement Project (Section 20-00362-00- BR), City of Danville, Vermilion County and in case of conflict with any part or parts of said Specifications, the said Special Provisions shall take precedence and shall govern.

LOCATION OF PROJECT

This project is located within the City of Danville, Vermilion County on Voorhees Street. Work will take place at two existing bridges including Structure 092-0153 approximately 500 feet east of Michigan Avenue and Structure 092-0155 approximately 250 feet east of Co. Road 2030E.

DESCRIPTION OF PROJECT

Work at Structure 092-0153 will consist of the rehabilitation of the existing bridge and the approaching roadway. The bridge rehabilitation will include superstructure replacement with a three-span continuous slab superstructure and reconstruction of the pier caps and abutment caps. Roadway rehabilitation will include reconstruction of the bridge approach pavement, the sleeper slab and connector pavement. Additionally, the existing pavement within the project limits will be milled and resurfaced and existing guardrails will be replaced. Work at Structure 092-0155 will consist of the removal and replacement of the existing bridge and rehabilitation of the approaching roadway. The proposed bridge will be a three-span slab bridge. Roadway rehabilitation will include reconstruction of the bridge approach pavement, the sleeper slab and connector pavement. Additionally, the existing pavement surface within the project limits will be milled and resurfaced and existing guardrails will be replaced. The proposed improvement will be completed utilizing staged construction.

COMPLETION DATE

Construction is anticipated to commence in the Spring of 2027. The Contractor shall start with the reconstruction of Structure 092-0155 at that time. The final completion date for Structure 092-0155 including all adjacent roadway approach improvements shall be October 29, 2027.

The Contractor shall start the rehabilitation of Structure 092-0153 in the Spring of 2028. The final completion date for Structure 092-0153 including all adjacent roadway approach improvements shall be September 29, 2028.

Lane closures will not be allowed to remain in place during periods when the Contractor has suspended work.

The contract completion period may be extended only by written change order. The Contractor shall submit to the Engineer for approval, at the pre-construction conference, a feasible progress schedule showing the order in which the Contractor will start each major work activity, and the planned dates for completing each major work activity. The schedule shall contain a date certain for substantial completion and a date certain for final completion. The term “substantial completion” shall mean substantial completion of the work, or of a designated portion.

The work is not finally complete if any item of work or punch list item remains to be accomplished or if the Contractor has not submitted any required document including, but not limited to, materials documentation, shop drawings, and other documents essential for completion or maintenance of the work, or completed any obligation imposed on Contractor by the Contract Documents. Liquidated damages shall be at the rate specified for calendar days as described in Article 108.09 of the Standard Specifications starting the first day after final completion should have been accomplished until final completion is accomplished to the satisfaction of the Engineer and City in their sole discretion.

PROSECUTION AND PROGRESS OF WORK

Special attention is called to Section 108 of the “Standard Specifications for Road and Bridge Construction.” Revise Article 108.03 to read:

“The Contractor shall notify the Engineer at least forty-eight (48) hours (5:00 p.m. Friday to 8:00 a.m. Monday excluded) in advance of either starting, discontinuing, or resuming operations.”

Work performed without proper notification to the Engineer as indicated herein may be rejected by the Engineer and no compensation will be made for said work. In addition, the contractor may be required to remove the item of construction at its own expense and replace the item of construction in accordance with the plans and specifications.

EXAMINATION OF EXISTING CONDITIONS AND DOCUMENTATION

It is the responsibility of each bidder to satisfy himself/herself as to conditions he/she will encounter in performing the work. Failure to do so will not be considered as grounds for additional compensation for unforeseen adverse conditions encountered during the progress of the work.

Prior to commencement of any construction activities, the Contractor shall document the existing condition of all sidewalks, driveways, side streets, landscaping and other items within or adjacent to the limits of construction with color photographs and/or videos and submit said pictures and/or videos to the Engineer for review. Construction shall not commence until the content and clarity of said pictures is reviewed by the Engineer and found acceptable. This work shall not be paid for separately but shall be incidental to the contract work and no additional compensation will be allowed.

SHOP DRAWINGS

After checking and verifying all field measurements and field verifying existing utility location elevations, and after complying with applicable procedures specified herein, the Contractor shall submit Shop Drawings to the City for review in electronic format. The data shown on the Shop Drawings will be complete with respect to quantities, dimensions, specified performance, and design criteria, materials, and similar data to enable the City to review information as required.

Where a Shop Drawing is required by the Plans and/or Specifications, any related work performed prior to City’s review of the pertinent submission shall be considered incidental to the contract and no compensation shall be allowed.

DAMAGE TO NEW OR EXISTING STRUCTURES OR PROPERTY

If damage is done to existing or new structures or property during construction of the proposed improvements, the item(s) shall be replaced or repaired by the Contractor at his/her own expense to the satisfaction of the Engineer. The replacement or repair method shall be reviewed by the Engineer and approved by the City prior to replacement or repair.

CONSTRUCTION SEQUENCE

At the preconstruction meeting, the Contractor shall propose a detailed sequence of construction activities to the City and Engineer for review and approval. It is the intent of the City of Danville to avoid traffic conflicts as much as possible.

A suggested construction sequence is provided in the plans, however the Contractor shall be free to propose the construction sequence that is most beneficial to them, but must follow that sequence that is finally approved by the City of Danville and Engineer. All costs that result from adhering to the construction sequence shall be considered included in the cost of the various contract pay items.

CONTRACTOR STAGING AREAS AND EMPLOYEE PARKING

The construction laydown, staging areas, and contractor employee parking areas, if required, shall be the responsibility of the Contractor. The Contractor is encouraged to limit the number of vehicles in the construction area at one time. The Contractor shall not park any vehicle or equipment on adjacent private property and shall not use private property for access of trucks and equipment without consent of the property owner and permission from the Engineer. The Contractor shall be responsible for locating and obtaining staging areas for material and equipment, and the Contractor shall not use any private property for these purposes without consent of the property owner and permission from the Engineer.

ACCESS TO THE WORK SITE

The City of Danville has no properties adjacent to the limits of the project that will be available for Contractor parking and storage. Entry and exit to the site shall be from intersecting streets.

No private entrances are to be used unless permission from the property owner is obtained and provided to the Engineer. Any damage will be the responsibility of the Contractor.

KEEPING STREETS AND ENTRANCES OPEN

It is the intention to keep the existing streets open when possible during construction of this project. Access must be maintained at all times to the businesses, residences, and field entrances within and adjacent to the limits of the construction area. At least one entrance shall be kept open at all times for commercial and residential properties which have more than one entrance.

Any inconvenience to or delays caused by the Contractor in complying with this Special Provision will be considered as included in the unit prices bid.

BORROW AREAS, USE AREAS, AND/OR WASTE AREAS

In addition to the provisions contained in Article 107.22 of the Standard Specifications, any required submittal(s) to the District office shall require four (4) copies sent for processing. All copies of pictures submitted shall be in color.

DUST CONTROL

Prior to the start of construction, the Contractor shall provide to the Engineer a dust control plan in accordance with article 107.36 of the Standard Specifications. Dust control shall be used for any operation that warrants dust control measures as indicated by the Engineer. The Contractor shall be responsible for cleaning dust caused by construction operations from adjacent properties if concerns of health and safety to the public or damage to properties arise from the construction operations. Water shall be used as a dust suppressant and cleaning agent unless indicated otherwise by the Engineer. This work will not be paid for separately and shall be included in the unit prices bid, including furnishing and applying water.

MAINTENANCE OF ROADWAYS

Beginning on the date that work begins on this project, the Contractor shall assume responsibility for normal maintenance of all existing roadways within the limits of the improvement. This normal maintenance shall include all repair work deemed necessary by the Engineer. This work will not be measured or paid for but will be considered incidental to the contract.

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

Special attention is called to Articles 107.09 and 107.14, 107.15, 107.25, and Sections 701, 702, and 703 of the Standard Specifications for Road and Bridge Construction, and as amended by the Supplemental Specifications, Recurring Special Provisions, the Special Provisions contained herein, and the following highway standards relating to traffic control:

HIGHWAY STANDARDS:

701001 701006 701306 701321 701326 701901 704001

Limitations of Construction: The Contractor shall coordinate the items of work in order to eliminate hazards and keep traffic inconveniences to a minimum, as specified below.

1. The Contractor shall provide, erect, and maintain, provide surveillance for, and ultimately remove all the necessary traffic control devices, barricades, cones, drums, flaggers, and lights for the warning and protection of traffic as required by Sections 107 and 701 through 703 of the Standard Specifications and as modified.

2. The Contractor will be responsible for the traffic control devices at all times during construction activities and shall coordinate the items of work in order to keep traffic inconveniences to a minimum.

3. The Contractor will be responsible for the traffic control devices at all times during any construction shut-down periods.

4. Traffic control devices shall be in new or like-new condition equipped with new reflective sheeting at the time of use. The Engineer will be the sole judge of the condition of the devices. All warning signs shall be 48 inches by 48 inches and have a black legend on a fluorescent orange reflectorized background.

5. As indicated by the Engineer, W20-I103(0)-48 (ROAD CONSTRUCTION AHEAD) signs shall be placed prior to active work areas.

It is the intent that all roads will remain open to traffic at all times. A minimum of two-way, one-lane traffic shall be maintained at all times using temporary signals.

If, at any time, the signs in place are not applicable, they shall be turned from the view of the motorist or covered as indicated by the Engineer.

Barricades – All Type I, Type II and Type III barricades as well as vertical panels shall be equipped with a flashing light when used during hours of darkness.

Measurement and Payment for Traffic Control and Protection: All Traffic Control and Protection will be measured and paid for in accordance with the special provision included herein for

TRAFFIC CONTROL AND PROTECTION, SPECIAL.

TRAFFIC CONTROL AND PROTECTION, SPECIAL

This item of work shall include furnishing, installing, maintaining, providing surveillance, replacing, relocating and removing all traffic control devices used for the purpose of regulating, warning, or directing vehicular and pedestrian traffic during the construction of this project in accordance with the Traffic Control Plan and as indicated by the Engineer.

TRAFFIC CONTROL AND PROTECTION, SPECIAL shall be provided as called for in these special provisions, applicable Highway Standards, applicable sections of the Standard Specifications, or as indicated by the Engineer.

All traffic control devices used on this project shall conform to the Special Provisions, Traffic Control Standards, “Illinois Supplement to the National Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices”, and “Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices.” No modification of these requirements will be allowed without prior written approval of the Engineer. Traffic Control Devices include signs and their supports, signals, barricades with sand bags, channelizing devices, warning lights, arrow boards, flaggers, or any other device used for the purpose of regulating, detouring, warning or guiding traffic through or around the construction zone.

The Contractor shall coordinate all traffic control work on this project with adjoining or overlapping projects, including barricade placement necessary to provide a uniform traffic detour pattern. When indicated by the Engineer, the Contractor shall remove all traffic control devices which were furnished, installed, and maintained under this contract, and such devices shall remain the property of the Contractor. All traffic control devices shall remain in place until specific authorization for relocation or removal is received from the Engineer.

The Contractor shall be responsible for inspecting and maintaining all traffic control signage, devices, and markings at all times including nighttime, weekends, and any time workers are not present. This work shall be performed in accordance with Recurring Special Provision LRS3.

Traffic control surveillance will not be paid for separately but shall be included in the contract lump sum price for Traffic Control and Protection, (Special).

Traffic control may be adjusted as necessary to fit field conditions as indicated by the Engineer.

Additional traffic control devices may be required which are not associated with any traffic control standards. The additional traffic control devices shall be included in the contract lump sum price for Traffic Control and Protection, (Special).

Access to all entrances and side roads shall be maintained at all times unless the Contractor obtains written permission from the Owner and occupants. Any work necessary for temporary access is included in the lump sum price for Traffic Control and Protection, (Special).

All installation and removal of existing temporary, or short-term pavement markings required during the staging of the project will not be measured or paid for separately but shall be included in the contract lump sum price for Traffic Control and Protection, (Special).

Traffic Control and Protection Standards used on this project will not be measured or paid for separately but shall be included in the contract lump sum price for Traffic Control and Protection, (Special).

All traffic control and protection items and work shall be included in the cost of TRAFFIC CONTROL AND PROTECTION, SPECIAL. This work will be measured for payment on a lump sum basis and paid for at the contract lump sum price for TRAFFIC CONTROL AND PROTECTION, SPECIAL with no additional compensation allowed.

SAW JOINTS

At locations where it is necessary to cut asphalt surfaces, concrete pavement, concrete or asphalt driveway pavement, concrete sidewalk, concrete curb or concrete curb and gutter, where it will abut the proposed new construction, a uniformly straight full depth cut shall be made by the use of a diamond concrete saw. The use of pneumatic tools to make these cuts will not be allowed. This work shall be considered as included in the contract unit prices for the various pay items of the proposed construction involved.

CHANNEL EXCAVATION

This work shall be performed in accordance with the applicable articles of Sections 202, 203, and 281 of the Standard Specifications, except as modified herein.

This work shall also include all earth excavation and channel excavation necessary to place the proposed riprap, bedding stone, and filter fabric at the locations shown in the plans and as indicated by the Engineer. This work shall include any earth excavation and channel excavation necessary to excavate, extend, and grade the proposed channel side slopes and channel longitudinal slopes such that they blend smoothly into the surrounding areas adjacent and within the channel. This includes all earth excavation and channel excavation both within the limits of and outside the limits of proposed riprap within and adjacent to the channel.

This earth excavation and channel excavation shall not be measured and paid for separately but shall be included in the unit price bid per square yard for STONE RIPRAP, CLASS A4.

EARTH EXCAVATION

This work shall be performed in accordance with the applicable articles of Section 202 of the Standard Specifications.

Add the following provision to Section 202: All topsoil material suitable for growing grass shall be excavated and stockpiled within the right-of-way or other approved location on the construction site for Topsoil Placement. The Contractor shall stockpile the quantity of topsoil sufficient for the project, plus 10% contingency. Any excess topsoil beyond this quantity shall become the property of the Contractor and be removed from the site. The 10% contingency quantity of topsoil shall remain on site until all topsoil placement for the project has been completed, after which any remaining topsoil shall become the property of the Contractor and be removed from the site. This excavation shall be included and is calculated as part of the Earth Excavation quantity and work. No additional compensation will be allowed for the stockpiling or removal from site work. The Contractor shall be responsible to furnish and install topsoil over and above the existing material available on site if required by site conditions and proposed improvement.

Any Earth Excavation that is suitable for fill embankment material shall be placed and compacted in fill areas as shown on the cross sections. All unsuitable or excess material shall become the property of the Contractor and be removed from the site. Hot-mix asphalt and concrete shall not be allowed to be used as fill material. No payment for overhaul will be allowed for earth moved from any source.

Any landscaping items such as timber, brick or block lawn edging, segmental brick or block retaining wall, plantings, decorative stone or other similar materials in conflict with the construction shall be removed and offered to the property owner. If the property owner does not desire the material, the contractor shall dispose of same. This work shall not be measured and paid for separately but shall be included in the cost of Earth Excavation.

Should the Contractor have any disagreement in the quantity of the Earth Excavation, Embankment, Topsoil, or Furnished Excavation quantities he/she shall submit earthwork calculations showing such disagreement at the pre-construction meeting. Otherwise, the plan quantities for Earth Excavation, Furnished Excavation, and Topsoil shall be used as the basis of payment on the project, as long as the project is constructed according to plan grades. Cross Sections after clearing and ground surface preparation will not be provided or allowed. Changes in the lines, grades, or length of the project may result in changes to the quantities.

FURNISHED EXCAVATION

This work shall be performed in accordance with the applicable articles of Section 204 of the Standard Specifications except as modified below.

Article 204.06 relating to Settlement Platforms shall be deleted. No credit for the placement of any additional embankment due to possible settlement during construction will be allowed.

Add the following to the requirements of Section 204:

“Soils which demonstrate the following properties shall be restricted to the interior of the embankment and shall be covered on both sides and top with a minimum of 3 feet (900mm) of non-restricted soil not considered detrimental in terms of erosion potential or excess volume change. A restricted soil is defined as having any one of the following properties:”

A grain size distribution with less than 35% passing the number 75um (#200) sieve.

A plasticity index of less than 12.

A liquid limit in excess of 50.

“All restricted and non-restricted embankment materials shall have the following minimum strengths for the indicated moistures:”

Immediate Bearing Value

Shear Strength At 95% Density *

Moisture

3.0 1,000 PSF (50 Kpa) 120%

4.0 1,300 PSF (62 Kpa) 110%

*Granular Soils φ=35°

Any Borrow Excavation and/or excavating and transporting material from offsite necessary for this project shall not be measured and paid for separately but shall be included in the cost for FURNISHED EXCAVATION. No payment for overhaul will be allowed for earth moved from any source.

Should the Contractor have any disagreement in the quantity of the Earth Excavation, Embankment, or Furnished Excavation quantities he/she shall submit earthwork calculations showing such disagreement at the pre-construction meeting. Otherwise, the plan quantities for Earth Excavation and Furnished Excavation shall be used as the basis of payment on the project, as long as the project is constructed according to plan grades. Cross Sections after clearing and ground surface preparation will not be provided or allowed. Changes in the lines, grades, or length of the project may result in changes to the quantities.

EMBANKMENT

Embankment shall be placed in accordance with Section 205 of the Standard Specifications except as follows:

1) All embankment shall be constructed with not more than 110% of optimum moisture content, determined according to AASHTO T 99 (Method C). The 110% of optimum moisture limit may be waived in free draining granular material when authorized in writing by the Engineer.

The Contractor may, at his option, add a drying agent to lower the moisture content as specified above. The drying agent must be authorized by the Engineer prior to use. Extra compensation will not be allowed for the use of a drying agent but will be considered included in the cost of the various items of excavation.

2) All existing earth surfaces to receive embankment placement shall be disked and compacted in accordance with Articles 205.01 through 205.09 of the Standard Specifications. These surfaces shall be reviewed by the Engineer prior to placement of any Embankment. Existing surfaces that have been compacted, but do not meet the satisfaction of the Engineer, shall be test rolled. If the existing surface does not pass the test roll, the material shall be removed and replaced with Embankment or Sub-base Granular Material as determined by the Engineer. Removal of unsuitable existing surface shall be measured for payment as Earth Excavation.

3) Embankment shall not be placed on slopes steeper than 1:4 (V:H) slope. Slopes steeper than 1:4 shall be stepped and compacted prior to placing embankment. No additional compensation shall be allowed for stepping.

4) If the Contractor fails to obtain the Engineer's satisfaction of the existing surface after disking and compacting, any Embankment placed on said surface shall be the sole responsibility of the Contractor. Should the Embankment so placed not pass the test roll prior to pavement placement, the Contractor shall repair or replace said Embankment at the Contractor's own expense.

5) Cross Sections after clearing and ground surface preparation will not be provided or allowed.

Add the following to the requirements of Article 205.04:

Gravel, crushed stone or soils having less than 35% passing the number 200 sieve and other materials shall be disallowed as part of this project.

The above work will not be paid for separately but shall be included in the contract unit price bid per cubic yard for EARTH EXCAVATION or FURNISHED EXCAVATION.

REMOVAL OF UNCLASSIFIED MATERIAL

Existing hazard markers, delineators, and other unclassified materials shall be removed at the locations shown on the plans or as designated by the Engineer. The material removed, as required in this Special Provision, shall be disposed of outside the right-of-way limits in accordance with these special provisions and Article 202.03 of the Standard Specifications. The Engineer shall be notified before any of these items are removed. The cost of Removal of Unclassified Material shall not be measured and paid separately but shall be included in contract unit price bid per cubic yard for EARTH EXCAVATION.

STANDARDS IN THE PLANS

The Standards with the revision number listed in the Index of Sheets included in the plans shall hold precedence over Standard Numbers listed elsewhere in the plans or Special Provisions for this contract.

EXPLORATORY EXCAVATION

Wherever, in the opinion of the Engineer, it is necessary to explore and excavate to determine the location and elevation of existing utilities, culverts, storm sewer, field tiles, or other underground items, the Contractor shall make exploration and excavation for such purposes.

The cost of exploratory excavation will not be paid for separately but shall be included in the associated construction pay items.

SUBGRADE PREPARATION

The Contractor shall be required to complete this work strictly in accordance with Section 301 of the Standard Specifications for Road and Bridge Construction except as modified below:

Subgrade Preparation shall not be measured and paid for separately but shall be included in the unit cost for the applicable pay items including EARTH EXCAVATION, FURNISHED

EXCAVATION AGGREGATE BASE COURSE, TYPE B, HOT-MIX ASPHALT PAVEMENTS,

AND PC CONCRETE PAVEMENTS.

TEST ROLLING OF SUBGRADE AND BASE COURSE

The test rolling of subgrade and base course shall follow the latest edition of the IDOT Subgrade Stability Manual except as modified by the following:

The Contractor will provide, at his/her own expense, a loaded truck and test roll the compacted subgrade and base course in the presence of the Engineer before any sub-base, base course, curb and gutter, binder, or surface material is placed. The Contractor shall notify the Engineer two

(2) business days prior to the test roll. The tandem axle truck shall be loaded to a minimum gross weight of 40,000 pounds. The Contractor shall provide the Engineer a weight ticket verifying this amount prior to operations. The test roll will be in addition to the requirements of Section 301 of the Standard Specifications. The density requirements of Section 301 will still be required.

The truck shall make four to six passes over the entire subgrade, sub-base, or base course area to be tested. Any areas which, in the opinion of the Engineer, show rutting greater than 0.5 inch, cracking or rolling of the compacted subgrade, sub-base, or base course upon test rolling will not be accepted. The Contractor will recompact and/or reconstruct the section that fails and test roll again prior to acceptance. Areas of subgrade repair will be paid for as specified in the Granular Subgrade Repair or Replacement special provision. No additional compensation shall be allowed for any test rolling of repaired areas or the reconstruction or repair of the aggregate sub-base or base course.

Test rolling shall not be measured and paid for separately, but shall be included in the cost of

EARTH EXCAVATION.

GRANULAR SUBGRADE REPAIR OR REPLACEMENT

This work shall be completed in accordance with Section 311 of the Standard Specifications except as modified by the following:

This work, as provided for herein, shall consist of providing all materials, equipment and labor for the removal of unsuitable material and the placement of Geotechnical Fabric and/or Granular Blanket in subgrades or embankment foundations. Following topsoil excavation and roadway excavation to the lines and grades shown on the plans and preparing the subgrade in accordance with the Special Provisions and Sections 301 and 302 of the Standard Specifications, the proof roll shall determine any limits of the area requiring repair or replacement. It is hereby understood that the Contractor shall notify the Engineer not less than forty-eight (48) hours (5:00 p.m. Friday to 8:00 a.m. Monday excluded) prior to any undercutting of the sub-base or subgrade.

Placement of Granular Blanket: The Sub-base Granular Material, Type B shall be CA-6 or CA-10 in accordance with Article 1004.04 of the Standard Specifications and placed in accordance with Section 311 of the Standard Specifications and as specified herein. Recycled Asphalt Millings will be allowed to be utilized as Sub-base Granular Material, Type B in the undercut areas only, provided the material meets the gradations indicated above. Gravel is not allowed.

All Subbase Granular Material shall have a minimum IBR of 40.

Method of Measurement and Payment: Any subgrade excavation of existing unstable or unsuitable material to complete this work will be measured in its original position and the volume in cubic yards computed by the method of average end areas. This work will be paid for at the contract unit price per cubic yard for EARTH EXCAVATION and the paid plan quantity will be increased accordingly. The removal of material placed in fill sections as embankment will not be paid for separately.

The Granular Blanket will be measured for payment in tons and will be paid for at the contract unit price per ton for SUB-BASE GRANULAR MATERIAL, TYPE B. Geotechnical Fabric for Ground Stabilization shall be paid at the contract unit price bid per square yard for GEOTECHNICAL

FABRIC FOR GROUND STABILIZATION.

All areas of repair shall be re-test rolled to confirm stability. All costs for re-test rolling shall be included in the contract unit price bid per ton for SUB-BASE GRANULAR MATERIAL, TYPE B.

TOPSOIL FURNISH AND PLACE, 4”

Revise Article 211.07(b) to read: In cut and fill sections, all disturbed areas not improved with pavement, sidewalks or shoulders will require a minimum of 4 inches of topsoil. Topsoil material suitable for growing grass shall be excavated and stockpiled within the right-of-way, permanent drainage and utility easements, temporary construction easements, or other approved location for Topsoil Placement. Excavating and stockpiling of suitable material will be considered as Earth Excavation and measured and paid for as EARTH EXCAVATION. Any holes or depressions made while excavating topsoil from within the project site shall be filled and graded by the Contractor.

No additional compensation shall be allowed for filling holes due to topsoil excavation.

The Contractor shall stockpile the quantity of topsoil sufficient for the project, plus 10% contingency. Any excess topsoil beyond this quantity shall become the property of the Contractor and be removed from the site.

Prior to placing the topsoil material, the top 2” of the surface receiving the topsoil shall be disked sufficiently to reduce the soil compaction to less than 85%. Surfaces that become hardened or crusted after the initial disking shall be re-disked, raked or otherwise broken up to provide a bond with the lift of topsoil to be applied as specified in the Standard Specifications.

All costs associated with placing Topsoil in the areas designated on the plans will be measured and paid for at the contract unit price bid per square yard for TOPSOIL FURNISH AND PLACE, 4”.

APPROACH SLAB REMOVAL

Description – This work shall consist of the removal and satisfactory disposal of the existing approach slabs and approach slab components as shown in the Plans.

This work shall be performed in accordance with Section 440 of the Standard Specifications, and shall include the removal of the complete approach slab including all reinforcing and pavement connectors including paved shoulders.

The existing approach slab was built in 1962 according to Method II of Standard 1909-3. It has a typical thickness of 10.5 inches, with 24-inch-wide edge beams on each edge that are 16.5 inches thick. The existing approach slab has an estimated overlay thickness of 3 inches.

Approach pile bent caps and piles shall be removed in accordance with Section 501 of the Standard Specifications. The depth of removal shall be in accordance with Section 501.04.

Basis of Payment – This work will be measured and paid for at the contract unit price per square yard for APPROACH SLAB REMOVAL.

TEMPORARY RAMPS

The Contractor shall furnish, install, maintain, and dispose of temporary ramps at all paving limits and sideroads immediately after pavement removal operations. These shall consist of hot-mix asphalt placement on a temporary anti-bonding surface or rubberized temporary ramps placed in accordance with the Manufacturer’s requirements.