Letting June 12, 2026

Notice to Bidders, Specifications and Proposal

Contract No. 95996 EFFINGHAM County Section 23-00022-00-PV (Teutopolis) Route FAS 1707 (Us 40) Project K1HB-114 () District 7 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.

June 12, 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. 95996 EFFINGHAM County Section 23-00022-00-PV (Teutopolis) Project K1HB-114 () Route FAS 1707 (Us 40) District 7 Construction Funds

Reconstruction of intersections along US 40 from Race Street to Wall Street in the village of Teutopolis.

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 95996

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

SPECIAL PROVISIONS

US HIGHWAY 40 INTERSECTIONS

VILLAGE OF TEUTOPOLIS

EFFINGHAM COUNTY

TABLE OF CONTENTS

DESCRIPTION OF WORK ...................................................................................................... SP-1

CONSTRUCTION STAKING AND MATERIAL TESTING ................................................. SP-1

BURNING ................................................................................................................................. SP-1

OVERHAUL.............................................................................................................................. SP-1

UTILITIES ................................................................................................................................. SP-1

LOCATION OF UTILITIES NOT SHOWN ON PLANS ........................................................ SP-3

CONTRACTOR RESPONSIBLE FOR LOCATING UTILITES ............................................ SP-3

COOPERATION AND CONTROL OF WORK ...................................................................... SP-3

TRAFFIC CONTROL AND PROTECTION, (SPECIAL) ....................................................... SP-3

TEMPORARY ACCESS ........................................................................................................... SP-4

COMBINATION CURB AND GUTTER REMOVAL ............................................................ SP-4

RELOCATE SIGN PANEL AND POLE ASSEMBLY ........................................................... SP-4

COMBINATION CONCRETE CURB AND GUTTER, TYPE B-6.12 & B-6.24 .................. SP-5

PORTLAND CEMENT CONCRETE SIDEWALK 4 INCH ................................................... SP-5

DETECTABLE WARNINGS ................................................................................................... SP-5

SANITARY MANHOLES TO BE ADJUSTED ...................................................................... SP-5

LR 107-4 .................................................................................................................................... SP-6

LR 702 ....................................................................................................................................... SP-7

D7 SPECIAL FOR APPROVED BORROW ............................................................................ SP-8

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 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 9 Cement, Finely Divided Minerals, Admixtures, Concrete, and Mortar Jan. 1, 2025 Jan. 1, 2026 80384 26 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 Construction Air Quality – Diesel Retrofit June 1, 2010 Jan. 1, 2025 80476 Deck Slab Repair Jan. 1, 2026 80029 Disadvantaged Business Enterprise Participation Sept. 1, 2000 Jan. 2, 2025 80467 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 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 80450 Mechanically Stabilized Earth Retaining Walls Aug. 1, 2023 Aug. 1, 2025 80478 Modified Longitudinal Construction Joint Jan. 1, 2026 80464 30 Pavement Marking April 1, 2025 Nov. 1, 2025 80468 Pavement Patching Aug. 1, 2025

* 80441 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 31 Removal and Disposal of Regulated Substances Jan. 1, 2024 April 1, 2026 80474 Residential Driveway Temporary Signal Nov. 1, 2025 80445 Seeding Nov. 1, 2022 80457 Short Term and Temporary Pavement Markings April 1, 2024 April 2, 2024 80462 Sign Panels and Appurtenances Jan. 1, 2025 Jan. 1, 2026 80479 Sinusoidal Rumble Strips Jan. 1, 2026 80469 Slope Wall Aug. 1, 2025 80448 33 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 35 Subcontractor and DBE Payment Reporting April 2, 2018 80391 36 Subcontractor Mobilization Payments Nov. 2, 2017 April 1, 2019 80463 37 Submission of Bidders List Information Jan. 2, 2025 Mar. 2, 2025

File Name Pg. Special Provision Title Effective Revised

* 80482 38 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 40 Surveying Services April 1, 2025 80481 Temporary Concrete Barrier Jan. 1, 2026 80466 Temporary Rumble Strips April 1, 2025 80470 Traffic Signal Backplate Aug. 1, 2025 20338 Training Special Provisions Oct. 15, 1975 Sept. 2, 2021 80429 Ultra-Thin Bonded Wearing Course April 1, 2020 Jan. 1, 2022 80439 41 Vehicle and Equipment Warning Lights Nov. 1, 2021 Nov. 1, 2022 80458 Waterproofing Membrane System Aug. 1, 2024 80302 Weekly DBE Trucking Reports June 2, 2012 Jan. 2, 2025 80454 Wood Sign Support Nov. 1, 2023 80427 42 Work Zone Traffic Control Devices Mar. 2, 2020 Jan. 1, 2026 80071 45 Working Days Jan. 1, 2002

SPECIAL PROVISIONS

The following Special Provisions supplement the "Standard Specifications for Road and Bridge Construction" adopted January 1, 2022 (hereinafter referred to as "Standard Specifications"), 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 and Recurring Special Provisions" indicated on the check sheet included herein which apply to and govern the construction of the proposed improvement designated as US HWY 40 INTERSECTIONS 23-00022-00-PV in the Village of Teutopolis, Effingham County. In the case of conflict with any part, or parts of said Specifications, these Special Provisions shall take precedence and shall govern.

DESCRIPTION OF WORK

The work in this contract consists of furnishing all equipment, labor, and materials necessary to reconstruct intersections along US Route 40 including 5-foot-wide concrete sidewalk with ADA compliances and 8” pavement replacement from Race Street to Wall Street in the Village of Teutopolis, Effingham County, Illinois. Included in the work is proposed sidewalk, detectable warning panel, curb and gutter, and all other incidental work required to complete the project.

CONSTRUCTION STAKING AND MATERIAL TESTING

The limited construction staking and material testing will be the responsibility of the Village of Teutopolis. If the Contractor prefers additional staking and/or testing this shall be included in the project cost.

BURNING

No open burning will be allowed.

OVERHAUL

No payment for Overhaul will be allowed for earth hauled from any source.

UTILITIES

The Contractor shall maintain in operating condition all utilities encountered in the work. The Contractor shall be entirely responsible for all damages to water pipes; electrical conduits;

existing drains or sewers; gas pipes; and poles carrying electrical current, telephone or television lines during the prosecution of the work and shall be liable for damages to public or private property resulting therefrom, which amount may be deducted from any monies due the Contractor for work done. Any damage to existing utilities as a result of the Contractor’s construction operations shall be repaired to the satisfaction of the utility owner at the Contractor’s expense, whether or not said utilities are shown on the plans.

The Contractor shall cooperate with the utility companies within the project area in conformance to Article 105.07 of the Standard Specifications.

The following utility companies will be involved with the project:

UTILITY OWNER ADDRESS

COORDINATOR PHONE NUMBER

Electric & Gas Ameren Illinois (South) 701-799 S 9th St, Mattoon, Il 61938

Reed Hardiek 217-663-4650

Communications American Fiber Network, INC 111 N Commercial Dr, Teutopolis, IL 62467 Cole Hussong 217-254-3029

Water & Sewer Village of Teutopolis 106 W Main St, Teutopolis, IL 62467 Carl Pals 217-857-3543

Communications Frontier Communications 321 N Main St, Flora, IL 62839 Kalin Hinshaw 815-595-1515

Communications Zayo Fiber Solutions Tim Payment 630-203-8003

Gas Marathon 400 S Marathon Ave, Robinson, IL 62454 Caleb Comstock 618-432-7839

Communications Metro Communications 8 S Washington St #200, Sullivan, IL 61951 Taylor Rich 217-728-3608

Communications MediaCom 107 S Henrietta St, Effingham, IL 62401 Daniel Salee 845-768-8074

Communications Wabash Communications 102 N Main St, Dieterich, IL 62424 Steve Hosselton 618-665-3311

With the exception of those items specifically listed for payment, all utility adjustments will be done by others. In all probability, these adjustments will be carried out concurrently with the construction of the project.

However, the exact time, and the methods of adjustment are not known; should the Contractor desire more detailed information, he may contact the Owner of the Utility. It is the Contractor's responsibility to notify the Owners of the utilities two (2) weeks in advance of the date he intends to start construction operations. It is hereby understood and agreed that the Contractor has taken this into consideration upon submitting his bid, and no additional compensation will be allowed for any delays occasioned by the failure of the Owners to move their utilities.

LOCATION OF UTILITIES NOT SHOWN ON PLANS

The Contractor is advised that various underground and surface utilities and structures may or may not be shown on the plans. The locations and dimensions of such facilities where shown do not purport to be absolutely correct. Such facilities are shown on the plans for the information of the Contractor, but information so given is not to be construed as a representation that such facilities will be found or encountered exactly as shown. Other utilities and structures may also be encountered which are not shown on the plans. The Owner and its Engineer assume no responsibility whatever in respect to the sufficiency or accuracy of the information shown in the plans relative to the presence or location of such facilities.

CONTRACTOR RESPONSIBLE FOR LOCATING UTILITIES

Before beginning work it shall be the Contractor's sole responsibility to coordinate with the utility owners and to determine the actual location of all such facilities. The Contractor shall also obtain from the respective utility owners detailed information relative to the location of their facilities and the working schedules of the utility owners for removing or adjusting them.

COOPERATION AND CONTROL OF WORK

In addition to the requirements of Section 105, the Contractor shall make every effort to communicate their schedule and proposed construction activities to affected business owners and homeowners on a daily basis. The Contractor shall identify a single person, on the work site at all times, to act as the liaison between property owners, residents, business owners, the City, and the Contractor. This person shall have full authority from the Contractor to negotiate access matters with all parties and shall meet the approval of the City. The Contractor’s liaison shall meet with business owners and residents affected by the work weekly to keep them updated on the actual construction progress.

The City shall have the authority to require the Contractor to replace this liaison should the City be dissatisfied with their performance for any reason. If required by the City, the Contractor shall designate a new liaison, meeting the approval of the City, within a 24-hour period of receiving written notice.

TRAFFIC CONTROL AND PROTECTION, (SPECIAL)

Traffic Control shall be in accordance with the applicable sections of the Standard Specifications for Road and Bridge Construction, the applicable guidelines contained in the Illinois Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices for Streets and Highways, these Special Provisions, and any special details and Highway Standards contained herein and in the plans.

Special attention is called to Articles 107.09 and 107.14 of the Standard Specifications for Road and Bridge Construction on the following Highway Standards & Traffic Control Standards:

701001, 701006, 701011, 701301, 701501, 701801, & 701901.

All streets will be allowed to remain open during the construction of the project. The contractor shall utilize highway standards as listed to minimize the impact to local residents and businesses.

If a drive shall be closed the contractor shall coordinate the closure with the landowner a minimum of 24 hours before the proposed closure.

All existing traffic control devices and street signs that interfere with construction are to be either relocated or stored during construction and permanently erected once construction is complete.

All work associated with the acquiring/furnishing, erecting, maintaining, removal of Street Closures, Traffic Control complying with IDOT standards and traffic control plan along with the sequence of construction will be paid for at the contract Lump Sum price for TRAFFIC

CONTROL AND PROTECTION (SPECIAL).

TEMPORARY ACCESS

The Contractor shall utilize aggregate to allow temporary access to the entrances and locations between the construction stages. The contractor shall supply aggregate. This work shall include the supplying, installing, and removal of the aggregate, if necessary. This work shall be included in the project with no additional compensation. The contractor shall coordinate access with homeowners. If aggregate is placed, the contractor shall remove all aggregate to existing conditions.

COMBINATION CURB AND GUTTER REMOVAL

The contractor shall remove the existing curb and gutter according to Section 440 of the Standard Specifications for Road and Bridge Construction IDOT manual unless noted otherwise in the special provisions. The contractor shall be responsible for removing all curb and gutter area shown by the appropriate hatch shown in the plan set. The flowline length shall be calculated quantity. Concrete saw cuts for curb removal shall be included in this pay item. The combination curb and gutter removal shall be paid for by the contract unit price per FOOT for

COMBINATION CURB AND GUTTER REMOVAL.

RELOCATE SIGN PANEL ASSEMBLY – TYPE A

The contractor shall remove and relocate all signs that are in conflict with the proposed sidewalk path. The relocation shall be within the Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices for streets and highways (MUTCD) 2009 Edition Including Revision 1, 2, & 3. The location standards may be found at the following link: https://mutcd.fhwa.dot.gov/. If the sign is damaged or misplaced during relocation, the contractor shall provide a new street sign and/or pole assembly. If a sign assembly needs to be relocated in pavement area, all materials, labor, and supplies etc shall be included in this pay item. The above work shall be paid for by the contract unit price per EACH for RELOCATE SIGN PANEL ASSEMBLY-TYPE A.

https://mutcd.fhwa.dot.gov/

COMBINATION CONCRETE CURB AND GUTTER, TYPE B-6.12 & B-6.24

The contractor shall construct the proposed curb and gutter according to Section 606 of the Standard Specifications for Road and Bridge Construction IDOT manual unless noted otherwise in the special provisions. The contractor shall be responsible for constructing all curb and gutter area shown by the appropriate hatch shown in the plan set to the shown elevation. The flowline length shall be calculated quantity. The gutter shall match into the existing pavement. The combination curb and gutter shall be paid for by the contract unit price per FOOT for

COMBINATION CONCRETE CURB AND GUTTER, TYPE B-6.12 & B-6.24

If an area is in need of seeding, the Village of Teutopolis shall provide. The Contractor shall not plan to complete seeding for construction of Curb and Gutter.

PORTLAND CEMENT CONCRETE SIDEWALK 4 INCH

This work shall be referenced in Section 424 in the IDOT Standard Specifications for Road and Bridge Construction manual. Additional pavement replacement from sawcut repairs shall be included in this pay item at no additional compensation. Additional pavement for connection to street pavement shall be included in this pay item at no additional compensation. The Contractor shall install 2” of pea gravel under all sidewalks which shall be included in the bid of this pay item.

If an area is in need of seeding, the Village of Teutopolis shall provide. The Contractor shall not plan to complete seeding for construction of sidewalk.

This work will be paid for at the contractor unit price SQ FT for PORTLAND CEMENT CONCRETE SIDEWALK 4 INCH, which shall include all equipment, materials, fabrication and labor.

DETECTABLE WARNINGS

Detectable Warnings shall be installed in the sidewalks at the locations shown in the plans and according to Article 424.09 of IDOT Standard Specifications for Road and Bridge Construction manual. The Detectable Warnings will be Cast-in-Place, Brick-Red, Plastic, Detectable Warnings shall be similar to existing panels in Village of Teutopolis. Mats will be furnished in a 2’ x 5’ size.

This work will paid for at the contractor unit price SQ FT for DETECTABLE WARNINGS, which shall include all equipment, materials, fabrication, and labor.

SANITARY MANHOLES TO BE ADJUSTED

This work shall consist of removal of adjustment rings as required to achieve proposed rim elevation per design. This work shall include all necessary material removal, equipment and material necessary to adjust the manhole lids. If the lid or existing manhole is damaged, the contractor shall replace material approved by field engineer. This work shall be paid for the Contractor Unit Price per EACH for SANITARY MANHOLES TO BE ADJUSTED.

LR107-4

State of Illinois Department of Transportation

Bureau of Local Roads and Streets

SPECIAL PROVISION

INSURANCE

Effective: February 1, 2007 Revised: August 1, 2007

All references to Sections or Articles in this specification shall be construed to mean specific Section or Article of the Standard Specifications for Road and Bridge Construction, adopted by the Department of Transportation.

The Contractor shall name the following entities as additional insured under the Contractor’s general liability insurance policy in accordance with Article 107.27:

The entities listed above and their officers, employees, and agents shall be indemnified and held harmless in accordance with Article 107.26.

LR 702

State of Illinois Department of Transportation

Bureau of Local Roads and Streets

SPECIAL PROVISION

CONSTRUCTION AND MAINTENANCE SIGNS

Effective: January 1, 2004 Revised: June 1, 2007

All references to Sections or Articles in this specification shall be construed to mean a specific Section or Article of the Standard Specifications for Road and Bridge Construction, adopted by the Department of Transportation.

701.14. Signs. Add the following paragraph to Article 701.14:

All warning signs shall have minimum dimensions of 1200 mm x 1200 mm (48" x 48") and have a black legend on a fluorescent orange reflectorized background, meeting, as a minimum, Type AP reflectivity requirements of Table 1091-2 in Article 1091.02.

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.

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

Effective: January 1, 2025 Revised: January 1, 2026

Revise the first paragraph of Article 285.05 of the Standard Specifications to read:

“ 285.05 Fabric Formed Concrete Revetment Mat. The grout shall consist of a mixture of cement, fine aggregate, and water so proportioned and mixed as to provide a pumpable slurry.

Fly ash or ground granulated blast furnace (GGBF) slag, and concrete admixtures may be used at the option of the Contractor. The grout shall have an air content of not less than 6.0 percent nor more than 9.0 percent of the volume of the grout. The mix shall obtain a compressive strength of 2500 psi (17,000 kPa) at 28 days according to Article 1020.09.”

Revise Article 302.02 of the Standard Specifications to read:

“ 302.02 Materials. Materials shall be according to the following.

Item Article/Section

(a) Cement

(b) Water

(c) Hydrated Lime .................................................................................................... 1012.01

(d) By-Product, Hydrated Lime ................................................................................ 1012.02

(e) By-Product, Non-Hydrated Lime ........................................................................ 1012.03

(f) Lime Slurry ......................................................................................................... 1012.04

(g) Fly Ash

(h) Soil for Soil Modification (Note 1) ....................................................................... 1009.01

(i) Bituminous Materials (Note 2)

Note 1. This soil requirement only applies when modifying with lime (slurry or dry).

Note 2. The bituminous materials used for curing shall be emulsified asphalt RS-2, CRS- 2, HFE 90, or HFE 150; rapid curing liquid asphalt RC-70; or medium curing liquid asphalt MC-70 or MC-250.”

Revise Article 312.07(c) of the Standard Specifications to read:

“ (c) Cement .................................................................................................................... 1001”

Add Article 312.07(i) of the Standard Specifications to read:

“ (i) Ground Granulated Blast Furnace (GGBF) Slag ...................................................... 1010”

Revise the first paragraph of Article 312.09 of the Standard Specifications to read:

“ 312.09 Proportioning and Mix Design. At least 60 days prior to start of placing CAM II, the Contractor shall submit samples of materials to be used in the work for proportioning and testing.

The mixture shall contain a minimum of 200 lb (120 kg) of cement per cubic yard (cubic meter).

Cement may be replaced with fly ash or ground granulated blast furnace (GGBF) slag according to Article 1020.05(c)(1) or 1020.05(c)(2), respectively, however the minimum cement content in the mixture shall be 170 lbs/cu yd (101 kg/cu m). Blends of coarse and fine aggregates will be permitted, provided the volume of fine aggregate does not exceed the volume of coarse aggregate. The Engineer will determine the proportions of materials for the mixture according to the “Portland Cement Concrete Level III Technician Course” manual. However, the Contractor may substitute their own mix design. Article 1020.05(a) shall apply, and a Level III PCC Technician shall develop the mix design.”

Revise Article 352.02 of the Standard Specifications to read:

“ 352.02 Materials. Materials shall be according to the following.

Item Article/Section

(a) Cement (Note 1)

(b) Soil for Soil-Cement Base Course ....................................................................... 1009.03

(c) Water

(d) Bituminous Materials (Note 2)

Note 1. Bulk cement may be used for the traveling mixing plant method if the equipment for handling, weighing, and spreading the cement is approved by the Engineer.

Note 2. The bituminous materials used for curing shall be emulsified asphalt RS-2, CRS-2, HFE 90, or HFE 150; rapid curing liquid asphalt RC-70; or medium curing liquid asphalt MC-70 or MC-250.”

Revise Article 404.02 of the Standard Specifications to read:

“ 404.02 Materials. Materials shall be according to the following.

Item Article/Section

(a) Cement

(b) Water

(c) Fine Aggregate .................................................................................................... 1003.08

(d) Bituminous Material (Tack Coat) .......................................................................... 1032.06

(e) Emulsified Asphalts (Note 1) (Note 2) .................................................................. 1032.06

(f) Fiber Modified Joint Sealer .................................................................................. 1050.05

(g) Additives (Note 3)

Note 1. When used for slurry seal, the emulsified asphalt shall be CQS-1h according to Article 1032.06(b).

Note 2. When used for micro-surfacing, the emulsified asphalt shall be CQS-1hP according to Article 1032.06(e).

Note 3. Additives may be added to the emulsion mix or any of the component materials to provide the control of the quick-traffic properties. They shall be included as part of the mix design and be compatible with the other components of the mix.

Revise the last sentence of the fourth paragraph of Article 404.08 of the Standard Specifications to read:

“When approved by the Engineer, the sealant may be dusted with fine sand, cement, or mineral filler to prevent tracking.”

Revise Note 2 of Article 516.02 of the Standard Specifications to read:

“ Note 2. The sand-cement grout mix shall be according to Section 1020 and shall be a 1:1 blend of sand and cement comprised of a Type I, IL, or II cement at 185 lb/cu yd (110 kg/cu m). The maximum water cement ratio shall be sufficient to provide a flowable mixture with a typical slump of 10 in. (250 mm).”

Revise Note 2 of Article 543.02 of the Standard Specifications to read:

“ Note 2. The grout mixture shall be 6.50 hundredweight/cu yd (385 kg/cu m) of cement plus fine aggregate and water. Fly ash or ground granulated blast furnace (GGBF) slag may replace a maximum of 5.25 hundredweight/cu yd (310 kg/cu m) of the cement. The water/cement ratio, according to Article 1020.06, shall not exceed 0.60. An air-entraining admixture shall be used to produce an air content, according to Article 1020.08, of not less than 6.0 percent nor more than 9.0 percent of the volume of the grout. The Contractor shall have the option to use a water-reducing or high range water-reducing admixture.”

Revise Article 583.01 of the Standard Specifications to read:

“ 583.01 Description. This work shall consist of placing cement mortar along precast, prestressed concrete bridge deck beams as required for fairing out any unevenness between adjacent deck beams prior to placing of waterproofing membrane and surfacing.”

Revise Article 583.02(a) of the Standard Specifications to read:

“ (a) Cement .................................................................................................................... 1001”

Revise the first paragraph of Article 583.03 of the Standard Specifications to read:

“ 583.03 General. This work shall only be performed when the air temperature is 45 °F (7 °C) and rising. The mixture for cement mortar shall consist of three parts sand to one part cement by volume. The amount of water shall be no more than that necessary to produce a workable, plastic mortar.”

Revise Article 606.02(h) of the Standard Specifications to read:

“ (h) Fibers (Note 1) ........................................................................................................ 1014”

Revise Note 1 in Article 606.02(h) of the Standard Specifications to read:

“ Note 1. Fibers, when required, shall only be used in the concrete mixture for slipform applications.”

Revise the third paragraph in Article 606.10 of the Standard Specifications to read:

“ Welded wire fabric shall be 6 x 6 in. (150 x 150 mm) mesh, #4 gauge (5.74 mm), 58 lb (26 kg) per 100 sq ft (9 sq m).”

Revise Article 1001.01(d) of the Standard Specifications to read:

“ (d) Rapid Hardening Cement. Rapid hardening cement shall be according to the Bureau of Materials Policy Memorandum “Portland or Blended Cement Acceptance Procedure for Qualified and Non-Qualified Plants”, and ASTM C 1600, Type URH, Type VRH, or Type RH-CAC. It shall be used according to Article 1020.04 or when approved by the Engineer.

The Contractor shall submit a report from the manufacturer or an independent lab that contains results for testing according to ASTM C 1600 which shows the cement meets the requirements of either Type URH, Type VRH, or Type RH-CAC. Test data shall be less than 1 year old from the date of submittal.

Revise Article 1001.01(e) of the Standard Specifications to read:

“ (e) Other Cements. Other cements shall be according to the Bureau of Materials Policy Memorandum “Portland or Blended Cement Acceptance Procedure for Qualified and Non- Qualified Plants”, and ASTM C 1157 or ASTM C 1600, as applicable. Other cements shall be used according to Article 1020.04 or when approved by the Engineer. For cements according to ASTM C 1157, the Contractor shall submit a report from the manufacturer or an independent lab that contains results of tests which shows the cement meets the requirements Type GU, HE, MS, MH, or LH. For cements according to ASTM C 1600, the Contractor shall submit a report from the manufacturer or an independent lab that contains results of tests which shows the cement meets the requirements Type MRH or GRH. Test data shall be less than 1 year old from the date of submittal.”

Revise Article 1002.02 of the Standard Specifications to read:

“ 1002.02 Quality. Water used with cement in concrete or mortar and water used for curing concrete shall be clean, clear, and free from sugar. In addition, water shall be tested and evaluated for acceptance according to one of the following options.

OPTION 1.

(a) Acceptable limits for acidity and alkalinity when tested according to ITP T 26.

(1) Acidity -- 0.1 Normal NaOH ........................................................................ 2 ml max.*

(2) Alkalinity -- 0.1 Normal HCI ....................................................................... 10 ml max.*

*To neutralize 200 ml sample.

(b) Acceptable limits for solids when tested according to the following.

(1) Organic (ITP T 26) .................................................................................... 0.02% max.

(2) Inorganic (ITP T 26) .................................................................................. 0.30% max.

(3) Sulfate (SO4) (ASTM D 516-82) ............................................................... 0.05% max.

(4) Chloride (ASTM D 512) ............................................................................ 0.06% max.

(c) The following tests shall be performed on the water sample and on deionized water. The same cement and sand shall be used for both tests.

(1) Unsoundness (ASTM C 151).

(2) Initial and Final Set Time (ASTM C 266).

(3) Strength (ASTM C 109).

The test results for the water sample shall not deviate from the test results for the deionized water, except as allowed by the precision in the test method.

OPTION 2. Water shall meet the requirements ASTM C 1602 Tables 1 and 2 as outlined in Sections 5.1, 5.2, and 5.4.”

Revise Note 2/ in Article 1003.01(b) of the Standard Specifications to read:

“ 2/ Applies only to sand. Sand exceeding the colorimetric test standard of 11 (Illinois

Modified AASHTO T 21) will be checked for mortar making properties according to Illinois Modified ASTM C 87 and shall develop a compressive strength at the age of 14 days when using Type I, IL, or II cement of not less than 95 percent of the comparable standard.

Revise the second sentence of Article 1003.02(e)(1) of the Standard Specifications to read:

“ The test will be performed with Type I, IL, or II portland cement having a total equivalent alkali content (Na2O + 0.658K2O) of 0.90 percent or greater.”

Revise the first sentence of the second paragraph of Article 1003.02(e)(3) of the Standard Specifications to read:

“ The ASTM C 1293 test shall be performed with Type I, IL, or II portland cement having a total equivalent alkali content (Na2O + 0.658K2O) of 0.80 percent or greater.”

Revise the second sentence of Article 1004.02(g)(1) of the Standard Specifications to read:

“ The test will be performed with Type I, IL, or II portland cement having a total equivalent alkali content (Na2O + 0.658K2O) of 0.90 percent or greater.”

Add the following Section to the Standard Specifications.

“SECTION 1014. FIBERS FOR CONCRETE

1014.01 General. Fibers used in concrete shall be Type II or Type III (polyolefin or carbon) according to ASTM C 1116. The testing required for Type II fibers or Type III polyolefin fibers shall be performed by an independent lab a minimum of once every five years, and the test results provided to the Department. Manufacturers of Type III carbon fibers shall provide materials certification documentation not more than 6 years old a minimum of once every 5 years to the Department. The Department will maintain a qualified product list. The method of inclusion of fibers into concrete mixtures shall be according to the manufacturer’s specifications.

At the discretion of the Engineer, the concrete mixture shall be evaluated in a field demonstration for fiber clumping, ease of placement, and ease of finishing. The field demonstration shall consist of a minimum 2 cu yd (1.5 cu m) trial batch placed in a 12 ft x 12 ft (3.6 m x 3.6 m) slab.

1014.02 Concrete Gutter, Curb, Median and Paved Ditch. Fibers shall be Type III. Fibers shall have a minimum length of 1/2 in. (13 mm) and a maximum length of 0.75 in. (19 mm). The maximum dosage rate in the concrete mixture shall not exceed 1.5 lb/cu yd (0.9 kg/cu m). The minimum dosage rate shall be per the manufacturer’s recommendation.

1014.03 Concrete Inlay or Overlay. Fibers shall be Type III. Fibers shall have a minimum length of 1.0 in. (25 mm), a maximum length of 2 1/2 in. (63 mm), and a maximum aspect ratio (length divided by the equivalent diameter of the fiber) of 150. The maximum dosage rate shall not exceed 5.0 lb/cu yd (3.0 kg/cu m). The minimum dosage rate shall be per the manufacturer’s recommendation.

1014.04 Bridge Deck Fly Ash, Ground Granulated Blast Furnace (GGBF) Slag, High

Reactivity Metakaolin, or Microsilica (Silica Fume) Concrete Overlay. Fibers shall be Type III. The dosage rate shall be a minimum of 3.0 lb/cu yd (1.8 kg/cu m), unless a field demonstration according to Article 1014.01 indicates that a lower dosage rate is necessary.

Based on the results of the field demonstration, the Department has the option to reduce the dosage rate of fibers, but the dosage will not be reduced to less than 2.0 lb / cu yd (1.2 kg/cu m).

1014.05 Bridge Deck Latex Concrete Overlay. Fibers shall be Type II or III. Fibers shall have a minimum length of 0.75 in. (19 mm), a maximum length of 1.75 in. (45 mm), and an aspect ratio (length divided by the equivalent diameter of the fiber) of between 70 and 100. The dosage rate shall be a minimum of 3.0 lb/cu yd (1.8 kg/cu m), unless a field demonstration according to Article 1014.01 indicates that a lower dosage rate is necessary. Based on the results of the field demonstration, the Department has the option to reduce the dosage rate of fibers, but the dosage will not be reduced to less than 2.0 lb/cu yd (1.2 kg/cu m).”

Add the following Section to the Standard Specifications:

“SECTION 1015. HIGH PERFORMANCE SHOTCRETE

1015.01 Packaged Shotcrete With Aggregate. The packaged shotcrete with aggregate shall be a pre-blended dry combination of materials for the wet-mix shotcrete method according to ASTM C 1480, Type FA or CA, Grade FR, Class I. The fibers shall be Type III according to Article 1014.01. The cement and finely divided minerals in the mixture shall be a minimum

6.65 cwt/cu yd (395 kg/cu m), and the portland cement shall not be below 4.70 cwt/cu yd (279 kg/cu m). Microsilica is required in the mixture and shall be a minimum of 5 percent by weight (mass) of cementitious material, and a maximum of 10 percent. Strength requirements shall be according to ASTM C 1480 except that the strength at 28 days shall be at least 4000 psi (27,500 kPa). Strength testing shall be according to ASTM C 1140. The air content as shot shall be 4.0 – 8.0 percent when tested according to AASHTO T 152, and the coarse aggregate shall be a maximum size of 1/2 in. (12.5 mm).

The packaged shotcrete shall have a water soluble chloride ion content of less than 0.15% by weight of cementitious material when tested according to ASTM C 1218 or AASHTO T 260.

The testing according to ASTM C 1480, ASTM C 1140, AASHTO 152, and ASTM C 1218 or

AASHTO T 260 shall be performed by an independent lab a minimum of once every 5 years, and the test results shall be provided to the Department. The Department will maintain a qualified product list. Batching and mixing shall be per the manufacturer’s recommendations.

1015.02 Packaged Shotcrete Without Aggregate. The packaged shotcrete that does not include pre-blended aggregate shall be according to Article 1015.01, except the added aggregate shall be according to Articles 1003.02 and 1004.02. The aggregate gradation shall be according to the manufacturer. The Department will maintain a qualified product list. Batching and mixing shall be per the manufacturer’s recommendations.”

Revise Section 1017 of the Standard Specifications to read:

“SECTION 1017. PACKAGED, DRY, COMBINED MATERIALS FOR MORTAR AND

CONCRETE

1017.01 Mortar. The mortar shall be high-strength according to ASTM C 387 and shall have a minimum 80.0 percent relative dynamic modulus of elasticity when tested according to AASHTO T 161. For prestressed concrete applications, the mortar shall have a water-soluble chloride ion content of less than 0.06 percent by weight of cementitious material when tested according to ASTM C 1218 or AASHTO T 260; and for non-prestressed concrete applications, the water soluble chloride content shall be less than 0.15 percent by weight of cementitious material. The testing according to ASTM C 387, AASHTO T 161, and either ASTM C 1218 or AASHTO T 260 shall be performed by an independent lab a minimum of once every five years, and the test results shall be provided to the Department. The Department will maintain a qualified product list. Mixing of the high-strength mortar shall be according to the manufacturer’s specifications.

1017.02 Concrete. The materials, testing, and preparation of aggregate for the “high slump” packaged concrete mixture shall be according to ASTM C 387. The mixture shall be air entrained, the slump shall be 5-10 in. (125-250 mm), and the coarse aggregate shall be a maximum size of 1/2 in. (12.5 mm). Strength requirements shall be according to ASTM C 387 except that the strength at 28 days shall be at least 4000 psi (27,500 kPa). The “high slump” packaged concrete mixture shall have a water soluble chloride ion content of less than 0.15% by weight of cementitious material when tested according to ASTM C 1218 or AASHTO T 260. The testing according to ASTM C 387, and either ASTM C 1218 or AASHTO T 260 shall be performed by an independent lab a minimum of once every 5 years, and the test results shall be provided to the Department. The Department will maintain a qualified product list. Mixing shall be per the manufacturer’s recommendations.

1017.02 Self-Consolidating Concrete. The materials, testing, and preparation of aggregate for the “self-consolidating concrete” packaged concrete mixture shall be according to ASTM C 387. The mixture shall be air entrained, it should be uniformly graded, and the coarse aggregate shall be a maximum size of 1/2 in. (12.5 mm). Strength requirements shall be according to ASTM C 387 except that the strength at 28 days shall be at least 4000 psi (27,500 Pa). Slump flow range shall be 22 in. (550 mm) minimum to 28 in. (700 mm) maximum when tested according to AASHTO T 347. The visual stability index shall be a maximum of 1 when tested according to AASHTO T 351. At the option of the manufacturer, either the J-Ring value shall be a maximum of 2 in. (50 mm) when tested according to AASHTO T 347 or the L- Box blocking ratio shall be a minimum of 80 percent when tested according AASHTO T 419. The hardened visual stability index shall be a maximum of 1 when tested according to AASHTO R 81.

The “self -consolidating concrete” packaged concrete mixture shall have a water soluble chloride ion content of less than 0.15 percent by weight of cementitious material when tested according to ASTM C 1218 or AASHTO T 260.

The testing according to ASTM C 387, AASHTO T 347, AASHTO T 351, AASHTO T 419, AASHTO R 81, ASTM C 1218 and AASHTO T 260 shall be performed by an independent lab a minimum of once every 5 years, and the test results shall be provided to the Department. The Department will maintain a qualified product list. Mixing shall be per the manufacturer’s recommendations.”

Revise Article 1018.01 of the Standard Specifications to read:

“ 1018.01 Requirements. The rapid hardening mortar or concrete shall be according to ASTM C 928 and shall have successfully completed and remain current with the AASHTO Product Eval and Audit Rapid Hardening Concrete Patching Materials (RHCP) testing program. R1, R2, or R3 concrete shall be air entrained, the slump shall be 5-10 in. (125-250 mm), and the coarse aggregate shall be a maximum size of 1/2 in. (12.5 mm). For prestressed concrete applications, the mortar or concrete shall have a water-soluble chloride ion content of less than 0.06 percent by weight of cementitious material when tested according to ASTM C 1218 or AASHTO T 260;

and for non-prestressed concrete applications, the water soluble chloride content shall be less than 0.15 percent by weight of cementitious material. The Department will maintain a qualified product list. Mixing of the mortar or concrete shall be according to the manufacturer’s specifications..”

Revise Article 1019.02 of the Standard Specifications to read:

“ 1019.02 Materials. Materials shall be according to the following.

Item Article/Section

(a) Cement

(b) Water

(c) Fine Aggregate for Controlled Low-Strength Material (CLSM) .............................. 1003.06

(d) Fly Ash

(e) Ground Granulated Blast Furnace (GGBF) Slag

(f) Admixtures (Note 1)

Note 1. The air-entraining admixture may be in powder or liquid form. The air content produced by the admixture shall be 15-25 percent when incorporated into Mix 2 or an equivalent mixture as determined by the Department and tested according to AASHTO T 121 or AASHTO T 152. The testing according to AASHTO T 121 or AASHTO T 152 shall be performed by an independent lab a minimum of once every five years, and the test results shall be provided to the Department. The Department will maintain a qualified product list.”

Revise the third paragraph of Article 1019.04 of the Standard Specifications to read:

“ The Engineer will instruct the Contractor to adjust the proportions of the mix design in the…