Bridge deck overlay, bridge repairs, and bridge painting on SN 084-0207 carrying IL 29 over the Sangamon River

Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT) is requesting bids for bridge deck overlay, bridge repairs, and bridge painting on Structure Number 084-0207 carrying Illinois Route 29 over the Sangamon River 2.7 miles north of Illinois Route 4 in Springfield, with electronic bids due September 18, 2026 at 12:00 p.m. via the iCX (Integrated Contractors Exchange) system. The contract is funded wholly or in part with Federal-aid funds and incorporates DBE participation requirements and EEO provisions.

The scope encompasses traffic control, bridge washing, approach slab removal, modular expansion joint installation, steel structure cleaning and painting, diamond grinding, bridge deck grooving, deck concrete overlays, and deck slab repairs. Contractor qualifications include SSPC-QP1 certification for non-lead abatement projects and SSPC-QP2 certification for lead abatement projects. Work must comply with the Standard Specifications for Road and Bridge Construction (Adopted January 1, 2022, Revised January 1, 2026), supplemental specifications, and recurring special provisions incorporating federal-aid contract requirements.

Road closure of northbound Illinois Route 29 is permitted between June 1, 2027, and September 30, 2027, subject to 21 days' advance notification to multiple agencies. Temporary traffic control must maintain at least one lane open at all times, with lane closures under flagger protection prohibited from 6:00 a.m. to 9:00 a.m. Monday through Friday. IDOT reserves the right to award to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder, reject any or all proposals, or re-advertise. Prequalification rating is not the sole determinant of responsibility; responsibility will be determined at the time of award.