Letting July 31, 2026

Notice to Bidders, Specifications and Proposal

Contract No. 97878 ST. CLAIR County Section 21-00024-02-BT (Mascoutah) Route FAP 678 (Il 4) Project ZQ3A-722 () District 8 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.

July 31, 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. 97878 ST. CLAIR County Section 21-00024-02-BT (Mascoutah) Project ZQ3A-722 () Route FAP 678 (Il 4) District 8 Construction Funds

Construction of a shared-use path along IL 4 from Onyx Dr. to Harnett St. in the city of Mascoutah.

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 97878

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

IL Route 4 SUP

21-00024-02-BT / 23-00024-03-BT

City of Mascoutah St. Clair County i

TABLE OF CONTENTS

LOCATION OF PROJECT 1

DESCRIPTION OF PROJECT 1

SITE INSPECTION 1

SUBMITTAL OF EEO/LABOR DOCUMENTATION 1

CONSTRUCTION CONTRACTS 3

SAFETY AND PROTECTION 4

TRAFFIC CONTROL PLAN 5

CONSTRUCTION AND MAINTENANCE OF SIGN SUPPORTS 7

BARRICADES OR DRUMS 7

AGGREGATE FOR TEMPORARY ACCESS 8

ACCESS TO ENTRANCES 8

SHOP DRAWINGS 8

WORK TO BE PERFORMED BY OTHERS 9

JOINT UTILITY INFORMATION FOR EXCAVATIORS (J.U.L.I.E.) 9

STATUS OF UTILITIES TO BE ADJUSTED 10

REMOVAL AND DISPOSAL OF REGULATED SUBSTANCES 10

JOINT SEALING 11

TIE BARS AND REINFORCEMENT BARS 11

JOINT LAYOUT 11

REMOVAL AND DISPOSAL OF UNSUITABLE MATERIAL 12

AGGREGATE SUBGRADE IMPROVEMENT 12

TRENCH BACKFILL 12

ROCKFILL – FOUNDATION 13

WOOD RAIL 14

WOOD RAIL (SPECIAL) 14

POTHOLING 14

DRAINAGE STRUCTURE TO BE REMOVED 14

PIPE CULVERT REMOVAL AND STORM SEWER REMOVAL 15

STORM SEWER CONNECTIONS 15

PIPE CULVERTS, CLASS A 15

City of Mascoutah St. Clair County ii

STORM SEWERS

INLETS, SPECIAL

RELOCATE SIGN PANEL ASSEMBLY – TYPE A

SOLAR-POWERED FLASHING BEACON ASSEMBLY (COMPLETE)

OUTLET (SPECIAL)

CONCRETE GUTTER, TYPE A (SPECIAL)

CLASS SI CONCRETE OUTLET, (SPECIAL)

CONCRETE MEDIAN REMOVAL

PAVEMENT REMOVAL (SPECIAL)

CONCRETE MEDIAN, TYPE SB (SPECIAL)

GROOVED THERMOPLATIC PAVEMENT MARKING

IDOT TRAINING PROGRAM GRADUATE ON-THE-JOB TRAINING

LR107-4

LR1030-2

LR702

SWPPP 26

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 36 Aggregate Subgrade Improvement April 1, 2012 April 1, 2022 80192 Automated Flagger Assistance Device Jan. 1, 2008 April 1, 2023 80173 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 39 Cement, Finely Divided Minerals, Admixtures, Concrete, and Mortar Jan. 1, 2025 Jan. 1, 2026 80384 56 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 Concrete Sealer Nov. 1, 2023 80261 60 Construction Air Quality – Diesel Retrofit June 1, 2010 Jan. 1, 2025 80476 Deck Slab Repair Jan. 1, 2026

* 80029 62 Disadvantaged Business Enterprise Participation Sept. 1, 2000 July 2, 2026 80467 66 Erosion Control Blanket Aug. 1, 2025 80229 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 Guardrail Nov. 1, 2025 80472 High Friction Surface Treatment Nov. 1, 2025 80456 69 Hot-Mix Asphalt Jan. 1, 2024 April 1, 2026 80446 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 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 73 Pavement Marking April 1, 2025 Nov. 1, 2025 80468 74 Pavement Patching Aug. 1, 2025 80441 75 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 Raised Reflective Pavement Markers Nov. 1, 2025 80455 81 Removal and Disposal of Regulated Substances Jan. 1, 2024 April 1, 2026 80474 Residential Driveway Temporary Signal Nov. 1, 2025

* 80445 83 Seeding Nov. 1, 2022 July 1, 2026 80457 Short Term and Temporary Pavement Markings April 1, 2024 April 2, 2024 80462 89 Sign Panels and Appurtenances Jan. 1, 2025 Jan. 1, 2026 80479 Sinusoidal Rumble Strips Jan. 1, 2026 80469 Slope Wall Aug. 1, 2025 80448 91 Source of Supply and Quality Requirements Jan. 2, 2023 Jan. 1, 2026 80340 Speed Display Trailer April 2, 2014 Jan. 1, 2022 80127 Steel Cost Adjustment April 2, 2004 Nov. 1, 2025 80480 Structural Repair of Concrete Jan. 1, 2026 80397 93 Subcontractor and DBE Payment Reporting April 2, 2018 80391 94 Subcontractor Mobilization Payments Nov. 2, 2017 April 1, 2019 80463 95 Submission of Bidders List Information Jan. 2, 2025 Mar. 2, 2025

File Name Pg. Special Provision Title Effective Revised 80482 96 Submission of Payroll Records – Federal Aid Contract April 1, 2026 80437 Submission of Payroll Records – State Contract April 1, 2021 April 1, 2026 80435 Surface Testing of Pavements – IRI Jan. 1, 2021 Jan. 1, 2023 80465 98 Surveying Services April 1, 2025 80481 Temporary Concrete Barrier Jan. 1, 2026 80466 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 99 Training Special Provisions Oct. 15, 1975 Sept. 2, 2021 80429 Ultra-Thin Bonded Wearing Course April 1, 2020 Jan. 1, 2022 80439 102 Vehicle and Equipment Warning Lights Nov. 1, 2021 Nov. 1, 2022 80458 Waterproofing Membrane System Aug. 1, 2024 80302 103 Weekly DBE Trucking Reports June 2, 2012 Jan. 2, 2025 80454 Wood Sign Support Nov. 1, 2023 80427 104 Work Zone Traffic Control Devices Mar. 2, 2020 Jan. 1, 2026

* 80485 107 Work Zone Width Restriction July 1, 2026 80071 108 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 109 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 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 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

City of Mascoutah St. Clair County

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 the IL Route 4 Shared-use Path 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

The project is located on the west side of FAP Route 0678 (IL Route 4/Jefferson Street), within the City of Mascoutah, in St. Clair County. The project begins at the intersection of Harnett Street and continues north to Heritage Way/Onyx Drive.

DESCRIPTION OF PROJECT

This work shall consist of furnishing all labor, equipment and materials necessary to construct the project in accordance with the plans, specifications, and provisions stated herein. Work to be performed under this contract shall consist of constructing a hot-mix asphalt shared- use path that will include but is not limited to; pavement removal, aggregate base course, Portland cement concrete pavement, Portland cement concrete sidewalks and ADA ramps, storm sewers, box culverts, flashing beacons, pavement markings, signage and any other ancillary work necessary to complete the work as shown in the plans.

SITE INSPECTION

The Contractor shall be responsible for an on-site inspection prior to submitting a bid on this project. Upon receipt of a bid, it shall be assumed that the Contractor is fully familiar with the construction site.

SUBMITTAL OF EEO/LABOR DOCUMENTATION

Effective: April 2016

This work shall be done in accordance with Check Sheets No. 1, 3 and 5 of the IDOT Supplemental Specifications and Recurring Special Provisions and the “Weekly DBE Trucking Reports (BDE)” Special Provision, except as here-in modified.

PAYROLL AND STATEMENT OF COMPLIANCE:

Certified payroll, (FORM SBE 48 OR AN APPROVED FACSIMILE) and the Statement of Compliance, (FORM SBE 348) shall be submitted by two methods:

1. By Mail (United States Postal Service): The ORIGINAL of the certified payroll and the Statement of Compliance for the Prime Contractor and each Subcontractor shall be submitted by mail to the Regional Engineer for District 8.

2. Electronically: Scan both the ORIGINAL of the certified payroll and the

Statement of Compliance to the same PDF file and email to the District at the email address designated by the District EEO Officer.

SBE 48 and SBE 348 forms shall be submitted weekly and will be considered late if received after midnight seven (7) business days after the payroll ending date.

WEEKLY DBE TRUCKING REPORT:

The Weekly DBE Trucking Report, (FORM SBE 723) shall be submitted electronically.

Scan the form to a PDF file and email to the District at the email address designated by the District EEO Officer.

SBE 723 forms shall be submitted weekly and will be considered late if received after midnight ten (10) business days following the reporting period.

MONTHLY LABOR SUMMARY & MONTHLY CONTRACT ACTIVITY REPORTS:

The Monthly Labor Summary Report (MLSR) shall be submitted by one of two methods:

1. For contractors having IDOT contracts valued in the aggregate at $250,000 or less, the report may be typed or clearly handwritten using Form D8 PI0148. Submit the ORIGINAL report by mail to the Regional Engineer for District Eight. Contractors also have the option of using the method #2 outlined below.

2. For contractors having IDOT contracts valued in the aggregate at more than

$250,000, the report must be submitted in a specific “Fixed Length Comma Delimited ASCII Text File Format”. This file shall be submitted by e-mail using specific file formatting criteria provided by the District EEO Officer. Contractors must submit a sample text file to District 8 for review at least fourteen (14) days prior to the start of construction.

The Monthly Contract Activity Report (MCAR) may be typed or clearly handwritten using Form D8 PI0149.

The Monthly Labor Summary Report and the Monthly Contract Activity Report shall be submitted concurrently. If the method of transmittal is method #1 above then both the MLSR and the MCAR shall be mailed together in the same envelope. If the method of transmittal is method #2 above then the MCAR shall be scanned to a .pdf file and attached to the email containing the MLSR .txt file.

The MLSR and MCAR must be submitted for each consecutive month, for the duration of the project, and will be considered late if received after midnight ten (10) calendar days following the reporting period.

REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF SUBCONTRACTOR:

The ORIGINAL and one copy of the Request for Approval of Subcontractor (FORM BC 260A) shall be submitted to the District at the IDOT Preconstruction Conference.

SUBSTANCE ABUSE PREVENTION PROGRAM CERTIFICATION:

The ORIGINAL and one copy of the Substance Abuse Prevention Program Certification (FORM BC 261) shall be submitted to the District at the IDOT Preconstruction Conference.

The Contractor is required to follow submittal procedures as provided by the EEO Officer at the preconstruction conference and to follow all revisions to those procedures as issued thereafter

If a report is rejected, it is the contractor’s responsibility to make required adjustments and/or corrections and resubmit the report. Reports not submitted and accepted within the established timeframes will be considered late.

Disclosure of this information is necessary to accomplish the statutory purpose as outlined under 23CFR part 230 and 41CFR part 60.4 and the Illinois Human Rights Act.

Disclosure of this information is REQUIRED. Failure to comply with this special provision may result in the withholding of payments to the contractor, and/or cancellation, termination, or suspension of the contract in whole or part.

This Special Provision must be included in each subcontract agreement.

ALL HARD COPY FORMS TO BE SUBMITTED TO:

Region 5 Engineer

Illinois Department of Transportation ATTN:

EEO/LABOR OFFICE

1102 Eastport Plaza Drive Collinsville, IL

62234-6198

Compliance with this Special Provision shall be included in the cost of the contract and no additional compensation will be allowed for any costs incurred.

CONSTRUCTION CONTRACTS

The successful bidder, as a condition of this contract, must submit evidence that he has conducted a pre-job conference with his sub-contractors and their employees, or the employee’s duly recognized representatives and union officials, to determine employee jurisdiction, job assignment and work schedules. This requirement is to promote industrial harmony and to eliminate work stoppage and jurisdictional disputes. Said pre-job conference shall be conducted at least fourteen (14) days prior to the commencement of any construction.

SAFETY AND PROTECTION

The Contractor shall be responsible for enforcing all O.S.H.A Safety and Health Standards (29 CFR 1926/1910), pertaining to the construction industry, as established by the United States Department of Labor, Occupational Safety and Health Administration 2207.

Contractor shall be responsible for initiating, maintaining and supervising all safety and precautions and programs in connection with the Work. Contractor shall take all necessary precautions for the safety of, and shall provide necessary protection to prevent damage, injury or loss to:

1. All employees on the Work and other persons and organizations who may be affected thereby;

2. All the work and materials and equipment to be incorporated therein, whether in storage on or off site; and

3. Other property at the site adjacent thereto, including trees, shrubs, lawns, walks, pavements, roadways, structures, utilities and underground facilities not designated for removal, relocation or replacement in the course of construction.

Contractor shall comply with all applicable Laws and Regulations of any public body having jurisdiction for the safety of persons and property or to protect them from damage, injury or loss;

and shall erect and maintain all necessary safeguards for such safety and protection. Contractor shall notify owners of adjacent property and of underground facilities and utility owners when prosecution of the Work may affect them and shall cooperate with them in the protection, removal, relocation and replacement of their property.

All damage, injury or loss to any property referred to in paragraph 2 or 3 caused, directly or indirectly, in whole or in part, by Contractor, any Sub-contractor, Supplier or any other person or organization directly or indirectly employed by any of them to perform or furnish any of the work or for anyone whose acts either of them may be liable, shall be remedied by Contractor (Except damage or loss attributable to the fault of Drawings or Specifications or to the acts either of them may be liable, and not attributable, directly or indirectly, in whole or in part, to the fault or negligence of Contractor). Contractor’s duties and responsibilities for the safety and protection of the Work shall continue until such time as all the Work is completed and Engineer has issued a notice to Owner and Contractor that the Work is acceptable.

Contractor shall designate a responsible representative at the site whose duty shall be the prevention of accidents. This person shall be the Contractor’s superintendent, unless otherwise designated in writing by Contractor to Owner.

In EMERGENCIES affecting the safety or protection of persons or the Work or property at the site or adjacent thereto, Contractor, without special instructions or authorization from Engineer or Owner, is obligated to act to prevent threatened damage injury or loss. Contractor shall give

Engineer prompt, written notice if Contractor believes that any significant changes in the Work or variations from the Contract Documents is required because of action taken in response to an emergency, a Work Directive Change or Change Order will be issued to document the consequences of the changes or variations.

Compliance with this special provision shall be considered included in the cost of the contract and no additional compensation will be allowed for any costs incurred.

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, any special details and Highway Standards contained herein and in the plans.

At the preconstruction meeting, the Contractor shall furnish the name of the individual in his direct employ who is to be responsible for the actual installation and maintenance of the traffic control for this project. If the actual installation and maintenance are to be accomplished by a subcontractor, consent shall be requested of the Engineer at the time of the preconstruction meeting according to Article 108.01 of the Standard Specifications for Road and Bridge Construction. This shall not relieve the Contractor of the foregoing requirement for a responsible individual in his direct employ. The Contractor will provide the Engineer the name of its representative who will be responsible for the administration of the Traffic Control Plan.

Special attention is called to Sections 107 and 701 through 705 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:

701001 701006 701501 701801 701901 BLR 21-9

In addition, the following special provision(s) will also govern traffic control for this project:

Traffic Control and Protection, (Special) Construction and Maintenance Sign Supports Barricades or Drums Aggregate for Temporary Access Access to Entrances LR702 – Special Provision for Construction and Maintenance of Signs

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

1. The Contractor shall notify the City of Mascoutah and IDOT two weeks prior to implementing any traffic control.

2. The Contractor shall coordinate with local Police, Fire and Emergency Services, Transit/Bus Services, Schools, Post Office and trash collection at seven days prior to implementing any traffic control and throughout the duration of construction.

3. The Contractor shall always be responsible for all traffic control devices during construction activities and shall coordinate the items of work in order to keep hazards and traffic inconveniences to a minimum.

4. The Contractor shall provide, erect, and maintain all the necessary barricades, cones, drums, 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 by these plans, and as directed by the Engineer.

5. The Contractor shall furnish CA-6 aggregate for temporary access to the project, at various locations as approved by the Engineer, and maintain an all-weather construction access to prevent mud from being deposited onto adjacent roadways.

6. At least one lane of traffic shall always remain open.

7. All traffic control devices shall be new or like new equipped with new reflective sheeting at the time of use. The Engineer will be the sole judge of the condition of the devices.

8. All warning signs shall be 48 inches by 48 inches and have a black legend on a fluorescent orange reflectorized background.

9. The Contractor shall furnish and erect "Road Construction Ahead" signs (W20-1(0)-

48) at both ends of the project and on all adjacent public side roads.

10. Construction of all side roads and entrances shall be completed in stages in order to maintain access at all times during construction, unless the Contractor obtains written approval for a full closure from the jurisdiction or property owner.

11. In the event approval is granted for a full closure, the Contractor shall install Type III barricades and advanced warning signage in accordance with Standard BLR 21-9 at each closure location.

12. The exact number, location and spacing of all signs and traffic control devices may be adjusted to fit field conditions, as directed by the Engineer.

13. When traveling in lanes open to public traffic, the Contractor's vehicles shall always move with and not against the flow of traffic. These vehicles shall enter or leave work areas in a manner that will not be hazardous to or interfere with traffic and shall not park or stop except within designated work areas. Personal vehicles shall not park on the right-of-way except in specific areas designated for parking.

14. All debris shall be removed from the pavement prior to removal of traffic control and opening lanes to traffic after a lane closure.

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

16. Traffic control standards shall be applied as directed by the Engineer.

Traffic control and protection, as detailed in the plans, and any referenced Highway Standards will not be measured nor paid for separately, but shall be included in the lump sum cost of TRAFFIC CONTROL AND PROTECTION (SPECIAL), which shall include all furnishing, installing, maintaining, relocating, and removing all traffic control devices used for the purpose of regulating, warning or directing the traffic and pedestrians during the construction of this project no additional compensation will be allowed.

CONSTRUCTION AND MAINTENANCE OF SIGN SUPPORTS

This work shall be done according to Section 701.14 of the Standard Specifications and Highway Standard 701901 except as herein modified.

All construction signs mounted on permanent support for use in temporary traffic control having an area of 10 square feet (1 square meter) or more shall be mounted on two 4 in x 4 in (100 mm x 100 mm) or two 4 in x 6 in (100 mm x 150 mm) wood posts.

Type A metal post (two for each sign) conforming to Article 1006.29 of the Standard Specifications for Road and Bridge Construction may be used in lieu of wood posts. Type A metal posts used for these signs may be unfinished.

This item of work will not be measured nor paid for separately and shall be considered included in the various traffic control and protection pay items.

BARRICADES OR DRUMS

Prior to commencing construction, sufficient barricades or drums conforming to Standard 701901 and the following requirements shall be on the job site ready for use in the stage construction of this project:

Type I or Type II barricades or drums used in channelizing traffic and protection of hazards shall be equipped with one Type C steady burning light meeting the requirements of the Standard Specifications.

Type I or Type II barricades used in channelization shall be stabilized in a manner allowed by Article 701.05.

This item of work will not be measured nor paid for separately and shall be considered included in the various traffic control and protection pay items.

AGGREGATE FOR TEMPORARY ACCESS

This item of work is included in the contract for the purpose of providing surfacing for temporary access through the construction zone and to entrances during construction. This item shall only be used on those occasions when the Contractor is directed by the Engineer. Said surfacing may not be required at all or on multiple occasions.

The material for aggregate for temporary access shall conform to the requirements for CA-6.

Aggregate for temporary access may be placed by tailgating and blading. Compaction shall be provided to the satisfaction of the Engineer. Included with this item of work shall be any interim maintenance that may be required and as directed by the Engineer. When the aggregate is no longer needed, the Contractor shall suitably remove and dispose of the material beyond the limits of construction.

All labor, materials, and equipment necessary to install, maintain, remove, and suitably dispose of the temporary aggregate surface shall be paid for at the contract unit price per ton for AGGREGATE FOR TEMPORARY ACCESS based upon weight tickets furnished by the supplier.

ACCESS TO ENTRANCES

As described in the General Notes and Special Provision for TRAFFIC CONTROL AND PROTECTION (SPECIAL), the Contractor shall provide and maintain access to all existing entrances and side roads within the project limits during construction of this section according to the Special Provisions and Article 107.09 of the Standard Specifications.

This item shall be considered included in the lump sum price for TRAFFIC CONTROL AND PROTECTION (SPECIAL) and no additional compensation or remuneration will be allowed.

SHOP DRAWINGS

The Contractor shall submit shop drawings of the following items according to Articles 1042.03(b) and 105.04 of the “Standard Specifications for Road and Bridge Construction”:

Precast Concrete Inlets Precast Concrete Manholes End Sections Sign Panels Fold Down Bollards Solar-powered Flashing Beacon

Submit shop drawings for review and approval to:

Sal Elkott City Engineer City of Mascoutah 3 West Main Street, Mascoutah IL 62258 selkott@mascoutah.com

Concurrent with the required shop drawing submittals to the City, the Contractor shall also submit a copy of each submittal to the Department.

WORK TO BE PERFORMED BY OTHERS

The Contractor’s attention is called to the utility facilities within the right-of-way limits of construction. Unless otherwise provided, any required adjustment of the various facilities will be performed by others.

The plans may not show the location of all utility facilities or the manner in which the adjustment will be made. In the event the Contractor desires more detailed information it is suggested that it be obtained from the attached status of utilities to be adjusted and/or the utility company involved.

It is understood and agreed that the Contractor has taken the foregoing into consideration in submitting his bid, and no additional compensation will be allowed for any delays or inconveniences caused by same.

JOINT UTILITY INFORMATION FOR EXCAVATIORS (J.U.L.I.E.)

This work shall be done in accordance with Article 107.31 of the Standards Specifications except as modified herein:

Because a minimum of 72 hours’ advance notice is required for notification to utilities, the Contractor will be required to give the Resident Engineer 96 hours’ notice, in writing, for a specific area prior to beginning any excavation.

Locations of proposed signposts, guardrail, sign, light or signal foundations, etc., shall be staked by the Engineer and then notice provided as above.

If any of the location markers placed by a utility company in conformance with this procedure are destroyed by Contractor Operation, the Contractor shall immediately notify the utility owner and bear the cost of remarking the facilities at his own cost and expense. Compliance with this special provision shall be considered included in the cost of the contract and no additional compensation will be allowed for any costs incurred. When the plans or special provisions include information pertaining to the location of underground utility facilities, such information represents only the opinion of the City as to the location of such utilities and is only included for the convenience of the bidder.

County: St. Clair Township/Range: 1N,6W Section: 29

STATUS OF UTILITIES TO BE ADJUSTED

Name and Address of Utility Type Status Clearwave Communications Telephone Miscellaneous splice boxes to be relocated

Ameren Illinois Gas

Unknown

Charter Communications

Cable

Miscellaneous splice boxes to be relocated

City of Mascoutah Water Unknown

Frontier Communications Telephone Miscellaneous splice boxes and lines to be relocated

City of Mascoutah Electric/Sewer Power poles to be relocated and guy wires to be adjusted

Mascoutah School Dist #19 Telephone Unknown

Illinois American Water Co. Water Unknown

SLM Water Commission Water Unknown

The above represents the best information available and is only included for the convenience of the bidder. The applicable provisions of Article 102, 105.07, and 107.20 of the Standard Specifications shall apply.

If any utility adjustment or removal has not been completed when required by the Contractor's operations, the Contractor should notify the Engineer in writing. A request for an extension of time will be considered to the extent the Contractor's operations were affected.

REMOVAL AND DISPOSAL OF REGULATED SUBSTANCES

Description. This work shall consist of the removal and disposal of regulated substances according to Section 669 of the Standard Specifications as revised below.

Contract Specific Work Areas. For stationing, the lateral distance is measured from the centerline, and the farthest distance is the offset distance or construction limit, whichever is less.

The following contract-specific work areas shall be monitored by the Environmental Firm for soil contamination and workers' protection.

ISGS PESA 4650A-18 Casey’s Gasoline Station, 705 North Jefferson Street, Mascoutah, St. Clair County, Illinois

Station 100+15 to Station 102+40 , 12 to 40 feet of IL 4 Centerline. The Engineer has determined this material meets the criteria of and shall be managed in accordance with Article 669.05(a)(1). Contaminants of concern sampling parameters include: VOCs, SVOCs, Metals.

Work Zones Three distinct OSHA HAZWOPER work zones (exclusion, decontamination, and support) shall apply to projects adjacent to or within sites with documented leaking underground storage tank (LUST) incidents, or sites under management in accordance with the requirements of the Site Remediation Program (SRP), Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA), or Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation and Liability Act (CERCLA), or as deemed necessary. For this project, the work zones apply to the following ISGS PESA Sites:

None

Additional information on the contract-specific work areas listed above, collected during the regulated substances due diligence process, is available through the District’s Environmental Studies Unit (DESU).

JOINT SEALING

This work shall consist of sealing all longitudinal sawed/construction joints and all transverse contraction joints with hot poured joint sealer in accordance with applicable sections of the Standard Specifications, Highway Standard 420001 and per the direction of the Engineer.

This work will not be measured nor paid for separately but shall be included in the cost of the applicable concrete pavement pay item, and no additional compensation will be allowed.

TIE BARS AND REINFORCEMENT BARS

This work shall consist of furnishing and placing tie bars and reinforcement bars in concrete pavement and concrete curb and gutter according to Sections 420 and 606 of the Standard Specifications, except as modified herein:

All tie bars and reinforcement bars used in Portland cement concrete pavement and concrete curb and gutter shall be epoxy coated.

This work will not be paid for separately, but shall be included in the contract unit price of the various concrete pavement and concrete curb and gutter pay items which tie bars and reinforcement bars are required.

JOINT LAYOUT

The Contractor shall submit joint layouts to the Engineer for approval for all non-standard concrete pours. These include intersections and commercial entrances.

The joint layout(s) shall include types of joints, dimensions and tie/dowel bar spacing.

The Contractor must receive approval of the joint layout prior to completing this work

This work will not be measured or paid for separately but shall be included in the cost of the various pavement pay items.

REMOVAL AND DISPOSAL OF UNSUITABLE MATERIAL

This item shall be constructed in accordance with Section 202 of the Standard Specifications for Road and Bridge Construction.

A provisional quantity of 100 cubic yards has been included in the plans. The exact areas will be determined in the field by the Engineer.

Basis of payment shall be at the contract unit price per CU YD for REMOVAL AND DISPOSAL OF UNSUITABLE MATERIAL and no additional compensation will be allowed. Because this is a provisional quantity, there will not be a unit price adjustment if the quantity significantly changes from the contract quantity.

AGGREGATE SUBGRADE IMPROVEMENT

This item shall be constructed in accordance with Section 202 of the Standard Specifications for Road and Bridge Construction.

This item may be used where the subbase is still soft after having dug the necessary depth to place the new aggregate base and concrete patch. Larger aggregate shall be placed in the cored-out area (CA1) and capped with smaller aggregate (CA6).

A provisional quantity of 200 tons has been included in the plans. The exact areas will be determined in the field by the Engineer.

Basis of payment shall be at the contract unit price per TON of aggregate placed for AGGREGATE SUBGRADE IMPROVEMENT and shall include the placement of the new aggregate and no additional compensation will be allowed. Because this is a provisional quantity, there will not be a unit price adjustment if the quantity significantly changes from the contract quantity.

TRENCH BACKFILL

This work shall be in accordance with Section 208 of the Standard Specifications except as modified herein.

The aggregate used shall be CA6, CA 10 or CA 18 gradation in accordance with Article 1004.01(c) of the Standard Specifications.

The Trench Backfill material shall be compacted according to Method 1, as specified in Article 550.07(a) of the Standard Specifications.

This work will be paid for at the contract unit price per cubic yard for TRENCH BACKFILL and no additional compensation will be allowed.

ROCKFILL – FOUNDATION

This work consists of the removal and replacement of unsuitable soils beneath cast-in-place and precast concrete box culverts.

Materials shall meet the requirements of the following Articles of the Standard Specifications:

Item Article CA 07 1004.04a

Rockfill 1005.01 a Except coarse aggregate shall be crushed and quality shall be as directed by the Engineer.

The gradation of rockfill shall be selected based on the following table:

Rockfill Layer Thickness Rockfill Gradation Minimum Cap

Thickness

Less than 1 ft Gradations with a maximum size of 4 inches approved by the Engineer.b

4 inches

Greater than 1 ft Primary Crusher Run 6 inches Greater than 3 ft Primary Crusher Run or Shot Rockc 6 inches b Gradations with a maximum size of 2 inches or smaller shall have less than 6% passing the No. 200 sieve.

c Shot rock dimensions shall not exceed 18 inches.

Unsuitable soil shall be excavated according to Article 202.03 of the Standard Specifications.

Rockfill shall be placed following the excavation of the unsuitable soil. No compaction of rockfill is required. For cast-in-place concrete box culverts, rockfill shall be capped with CA 07. For precast concrete box culverts, the rockfill shall be capped with the porous granular bedding according to Article 540.06 of the Standard Specifications, except only CA 07 will be allowed.

This work will be measured and paid for at the contract unit price per TON for ROCKFILL - FOUNDATION and per CUBIC YARD for REMOVAL AND DISPOSAL OF UNSUITABLE MATERIAL. For precast concrete box culverts, porous granular bedding material and the excavation required for bedding will be paid for according to Article 540.08 of the Standard Specifications.

WOOD RAIL

WOOD RAIL (SPECIAL)

This work shall consist of furnishing all materials, labor and equipment necessary to construct the wood rail as detailed in plans.

The WOOD RAIL shall follow the miscellaneous details in the plans. The post shall be embedded in the ground with a concrete footing. The WOOD RAIL (SPECIAL) shall follow the details on the culvert plans. The post shall be anchored with a base plate on the culvert headwall.

This work will be paid for at the contract unit price per FOOT for WOOD RAIL or WOOD RAIL (SPECIAL) and no additional compensation will be allowed.

POTHOLING

This work shall consist of determining the exact locations/elevations of underground utilities, which are in possible conflict with construction operations and to protect them from damage at the locations determined by the Engineer according to Section 803 of the Standard Specifications. Trenches/excavations resulting from the location of underground utilities shall be backfilled according to Article 550.07 of the Standard Specifications. Backfill material for this item of work, if required, will not be measured or paid for separately.

POTHOLING will be measured at each location, where each location will be paid for separately.

This work will be measured for payment at a specific work location each time the utility requires locating, per the direction of the Engineer. Prior to locating utilities, the Contractor shall receive written permission from the Engineer for each location they shall inspect and expect payment for with this pay item.

A provisional quantity has been included in this contract for a basis of bidding. This item of work will be as necessary at the direction of the Engineer.

This work will be paid for at the contract unit price per each for POTHOLING which includes all necessary equipment, labor and materials to satisfactorily excavate, locate, and restore each area and no additional compensation will be allowed. Only that work authorized in advance by the Engineer will be paid for.

DRAINAGE STRUCTURE TO BE REMOVED

This work shall consist of the removal and satisfactory disposal of existing drainage structures according to Section 501 of the Standard Specifications.

This work will be paid for at the contract unit price per each for DRAINAGE STRUCTURE TO BE REMOVED, and no additional compensation will be allowed.

PIPE CULVERT REMOVAL AND STORM SEWER REMOVAL

This work shall consist of the removal and satisfactory disposal of existing pipe culverts, storm sewers, and end sections according to Sections 501 and 551 of the Standard Specifications.

Prior to beginning removal work, the Engineer will determine which culverts and sewers are suitable for reuse. These culverts and sewers shall be salvaged according to Article

501.02 and 551.03 of the Standard Specifications. Salvaged culverts and sewers shall be stockpiled on site for pickup by the City of Mascoutah or the property owner. The Contractor shall dispose of all culverts and sewers not salvaged according to Article 202.03 of the Standard Specifications.

Trenches resulting from the removal of existing culverts and storm sewers shall be backfilled according to Article 550.07 of the Standard Specifications Construction.

This work will be paid for at the contract unit price per foot for PIPE CULVERT REMOVAL, and STORM SEWER REMOVAL of unspecified type and diameter, measured in place, including the length of end sections, if present.

STORM SEWER CONNECTIONS

This item of work shall consist of furnishing all labor, equipment and materials necessary to connect existing or proposed storm sewers to existing or proposed drainage structures at locations as shown in the plans. This work shall be done in accordance with Section 602 of the Standard Specifications for Road and Bridge Construction.

The Contractor shall take special care when completing this work so as not to damage the existing pipes/structures. The pipe shall be placed or cut flush with the wall of a drainage structure. The voids remaining in the opening through which the pipe enters the structure walls shall be completely and firmly rammed full of material consisting of non-shrink grout to create a water tight joint.

Payment for this work shall be considered as included in the various storm sewer pay items and no additional compensation will be allowed.

PIPE CULVERTS, CLASS A

This work shall consist of furnishing all materials, labor and equipment necessary to install pipe culverts of the type and diameters specified and at the locations and lines and grades shown on the plans or as directed by the Engineer in accordance with the applicable portions of Section 550 of the Standard Specifications.

PIPE CULVERTS CLASS A, (all types and sizes) shall be reinforced concrete pipe (RCP) in accordance with Section 1042 of the Standard Specifications.

This work will be measured and paid for at the contract unit price per FOOT for PIPE CULVERTS, CLASS A, of the type and size specified and no additional compensation will be allowed.

STORM SEWERS

This work shall consist of furnishing all materials, labor and equipment necessary to install storm sewer of the type and diameters specified and at the locations and lines and grades shown on the plans or as directed by the Engineer in accordance with the…