1301432: Repair, Replacement and Fabrication of Signage Systems.

The Illinois Department of Transportation is soliciting bids for repair, replacement, and fabrication of signage systems statewide, with proposals due July 28, 2026. The contract involves comprehensive maintenance and restoration of traffic, directional, warning, and informational signage infrastructure across Illinois, including inspection, assessment, removal of deteriorated signs, installation of new signs, structural repairs, and painting or refinishing.

All work must comply with the Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices (MUTCD) and IDOT specifications and standards. The contractor must maintain adequate inventory, staffing, and equipment to respond to signage repairs and replacements on a statewide basis within established timeframes and meet prevailing wage requirements applicable to Illinois public works projects.

Compensation will be structured as unit cost or lump sum bids based on the type and quantity of signs repaired or replaced. The contract term and specific performance schedules will be established upon award and determined based on project prioritization and funding availability. IDOT will provide specifications, design standards, and priority lists for signage work to be completed during the contract period. Funding derives from IDOT capital and maintenance budgets, subject to annual appropriations and project prioritization.