Bridge joint replacement, bridge deck overlay, bridge deck repairs and bridge approach improvements

The Illinois Department of Transportation is requesting electronic bids for bridge joint replacement, bridge deck overlay and repairs, and bridge approach improvements at Beaver Pond Ditch on State Route FAS 1808 (Old US 50) in Lawrence County, with bids due September 18, 2026 at 12:00 p.m. via the iCX-Integrated Contractors Exchange system.

The project (Contract 74D71, Project STP-V96Q(615)) is located 0.6 miles east of 1500E on structure SN 051-0056 carrying Old US 50 over Beaver Pond Ditch. Work includes joint replacement with preformed bridge joint seals rated up to 4 inches of movement; bridge deck overlay and repairs using diamond grinding and surface testing; concrete overlay options including microsilica, latex, fly ash, GGBF slag, and high-reactivity metakaolin formulations; reinforcement bar splicers; deck grooving; and approach improvements. Traffic control requires changeable message signs with 14-day advance notice before lane closures due to width restrictions across multiple construction stages. All materials, equipment, and construction methods must comply with Illinois Department of Transportation Standard Specifications and Supplemental Specifications.

The project is federally funded through Surface Transportation Program federal-aid construction funds administered through District 7. The contract will be awarded to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder. Bidders must comply with all state and federal requirements for federal-aid construction contracts, including prevailing wage requirements, equal employment opportunity certifications, and subletting restrictions. Bids will be publicly opened immediately following the submission deadline.