Bridge washing of SN 081-0011 carrying I-80 over the Mississippi River

The Illinois Department of Transportation is requesting sealed bids for bridge washing of Structure Number 081-0011, a 28-span bridge carrying I-80 over the Mississippi River in Rock Island County, with bids due November 6, 2026 at 12:00 p.m. through the iCX electronic bidding system. This is a Federal-Aid project (NHPP-BE56(454)) subject to prevailing wage standards and federal compliance; the DBE participation goal is 0.00%, and bidders must submit a DBE Utilization Plan with their bids.

The scope is complete washing of the deck surface, shoulders, parapet walls, deck drains, joints, approach pavements, steel elements, and fascia beams on a structure measuring 3,488 feet long by 67 feet wide, with all debris removal and drain system cleaning included in the mobilization bid price. Work must be performed twice—once between April 15 and June 15, 2027 (spring) and once between September 1 and October 1, 2027 (fall)—with all work completed by October 1, 2027. Lane closures are prohibited between 6:00 a.m. and 8:00 p.m. Monday through Thursday; no work is permitted Friday, Saturday, or Sunday. The contractor must comply with U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and U.S. Coast Guard navigational requirements, maintain river navigation, prevent debris from entering the river, and avoid hazardous material spillage. Work within 150 feet of a Peregrine Falcon nesting box on Pier 13 (Iowa side) is restricted between April 1 and August 1. Specialized equipment with significant boom length and under-bridge inspection vehicles capable of reaching halfway across the structure are required. The contract will be awarded to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder; liquidated damages apply for failure to meet the October 1, 2027 completion deadline.