Bridge Painting on SN 054-0057 and 054-0058

The Illinois Department of Transportation is soliciting bids for bridge painting on structures SN 054-0057 and SN 054-0058, which carry I-55 northbound and southbound over an abandoned ITRR in Logan County, with electronic bids due November 6, 2026 at 12:00 p.m. through the iCX system. The contract is federally funded through National Highway Performance Program (NHPP) funds under FAI Route 55, Project NHPP-2APF(861), Contract No. 72E92. The opportunity is listed under Livingston County jurisdiction.

The Contractor must hold current SSPC-QP2 certification for lead abatement work and SSPC-QP1 certification for non-lead work. Scope covers cleaning and painting all structural steel on both bridges, including blasting and surface preparation, with multiple paint systems available depending on substrate conditions. Color requirements are specified by Munsell notation, with green for the outside and bottom of fascia beams and gray for all other surfaces. Strict wet and dry film thickness, recoat time, and weather limits apply. The project requires containment systems for lead paint residue, compliance with OSHA and EPA regulations, and daily quality control inspections and reporting. Quality control programs, surface preparation and painting plans, paint manufacturer certifications, and containment plans must be accepted by the Engineer before work begins. No lane closures are permitted; all work must be performed from medians or beneath the structures.

Award goes to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder. Bids will be publicly opened at the November 6, 2026 deadline.