Bridge washing of SN 081-0106 carrying I-280 over the Mississippi River

The Illinois Department of Transportation is soliciting sealed bids for bridge washing of Structure Number 081-0106 (a 28-span bridge carrying I-280 over the Mississippi River in Rock Island County), with electronic bids due November 6, 2026 at 12:00 p.m. via the iCX system. The contract is federally funded (NHPP-WXB7(091)) and carries a DBE participation goal of 0.00%.

The scope encompasses washing the entire driving lanes and right shoulders in both directions, all deck drains, drain troughs, deck joints, steel arches, suspension cables, fascia girders, interior beams, abutment walls, wingwalls, concrete slopewalls, pier caps, and all structural steel below the deck at the arch suspension span including the inspection walkway. Contractors must maintain navigation over the Mississippi River throughout performance, enforce traffic control standards 701400 and 701406 with no lane closures permitted from 2:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. Monday through Thursday and from 12:00 p.m. Friday to 5:00 a.m. Monday, and obtain approvals from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and U.S. Coast Guard before commencing field work. Contractors bear all compliance costs with those federal agencies, removal of project-related debris from the river, and restoration of navigational lighting if temporary lights are required.

Contractors must submit a DBE Utilization Plan and applicable DBE Participation Statements prior to bid, and provide a specialized equipment list for approval. The contract will be awarded to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder. Payment is a lump sum for bridge washing, with compensation contingent on documented performance. Final payment is withheld until all project-related debris has been removed and all federal and state requirements satisfied.