Bridge painting, joint repair/replacement and deck overlay on SN 079-0013 carrying IL 154 over the Kaskaskia River

The Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT) is soliciting sealed bids for bridge painting, joint repair and replacement, deck overlay, and associated structural repairs on bridge SN 079-0013 carrying IL 154 over the Kaskaskia River in Randolph County, with bids due September 18, 2026 at 12:00 p.m. This is a Federal-aid Highway Program project subject to prevailing wage requirements and a Project Labor Agreement.

The scope includes replacement of microsilica concrete overlay; joint replacement at abutments and pier 4 with preformed joint strip seals; modular expansion joint at pier 1; replacement of floor drains with full-depth deck slab repairs; replacement of end diaphragms with galvanized components; and cleaning and painting of beam ends and fascia beams. Work involves extensive surface preparation with abrasive blast cleaning to specified surface profiles and multi-coat painting systems using approved materials. Lead paint containment and disposal and chloride remediation are required. The contractor must maintain SSPC-QP1 certification and implement a full-time on-site Quality Control and inspection program throughout surface preparation and coating operations. The contractor is responsible for all waste collection, testing, transportation, and disposal of lead-containing residues as hazardous waste per IEPA requirements.

All work must comply with Federal and State certifications, prevailing wage requirements, and EEO provisions. Contractors must submit certified payroll, statements of compliance, and monthly labor summaries. Electronic bids are submitted through the iCX-Integrated Contractors Exchange system. IDOT awards to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder and reserves the right to reject any or all proposals and waive technicalities in determining responsibility.