Bridge deck overlay and miscellaneous bridge repairs on SN 001-0008 carrying IL 96 over Rock Creek

Illinois Department of Transportation is requesting bids for a bridge deck overlay and miscellaneous bridge repairs on structure SN 001-0008 carrying IL 96 over Rock Creek in Ursa, Adams County, under Contract 72E83, with electronic bids due September 18, 2026 at 12:00 p.m. The project is a Federal-Aid contract subject to DBE participation provisions and prevailing wage requirements.

The scope includes concrete deck overlay, approach slab repair, handrail removal, bearing replacement, steel cleaning and painting, and miscellaneous repairs. Materials must meet IDOT standards: Class BS Portland Cement Concrete for overlays, performance-graded asphalt binder, and hot-dip galvanized structural steel where specified. The contractor must perform surface preparation through hydro-scarification, concrete placement with weather controls, seven-day wet curing for silica fume and fly ash overlays, and pull-off adhesion testing with minimum bond strength of 175 psi for surface preparation and 150 psi for overlay placement. The contractor is responsible for a Quality Control program for concrete mixing and detailed waste management plans for hazardous materials from steel cleaning. One lane of IL 96 must remain open to traffic at all times during construction, and the contractor must coordinate with District 6 Bureau of Operations at least 72 hours before beginning work.

Work shall not begin until June 30, 2027 without Engineer consent. Concurrent work may occur with related Contract 72J41 (mainline pavement resurfacing and guardrail improvements). The contract will be awarded to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder. Bids are submitted through the iCX (Integrated Contractors Exchange) system and will be publicly opened at bid time. Additional compensation beyond specified scope is determined according to Article 109.04 of the Standard Specifications.