Bridge Joint Replacement, Bridge Deck Patching, and Slope Wall Repairs

The Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT) is requesting bids for bridge construction work on I-72/US 51 at the Harristown Interchange in Macon County, with electronic bids due June 12, 2026 at 12:00 p.m. via the iCX-Integrated Contractors Exchange system.

The scope encompasses deck patching, slope wall repairs, abutment and pier repairs, new concrete wearing surface, abutment bearing replacement, expansion joint replacement, and traffic control across four structures (SNs 058-0068, 058-0069, 058-0070, and 058-0071) located 2.1 miles east of Harristown. Contractors must maintain a minimum of one lane open in each direction on I-72/US 51 and Harristown Boulevard throughout construction; Grand Avenue may be closed for the project duration.

Key qualifications include SSPC-QP1 and SSPC-QP2 certifications. The work involves extensive surface preparation and painting of existing steel, lead paint containment and disposal compliant with federal and state environmental regulations, and detailed hazardous waste and chloride remediation procedures. Contractors must submit quality control programs, surface preparation and painting plans, contractor qualifications documentation, and waste management plans prior to commencing work.

Work must conform to the Standard Specifications for Road and Bridge Construction adopted January 1, 2022 (revised January 1, 2026), supplemental specifications, and recurring special provisions applicable to federal-aid construction contracts. The project is funded through National Highway Performance Program (NHPP) Construction Funds as part of Project NHPP-A7H9(419) on FAI Route 72, District 7. Contract award will go to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder.