Cleaning and painting of structural steel on SN 071-0055 carrying IL 64 over I-39

The Illinois Department of Transportation is requesting bids on cleaning and painting of existing structural steel on Structure No. 071-0055 carrying Illinois Route 64 over Interstate 39, approximately 4 miles west of the Dekalb County line, with electronic bids due November 6, 2026 at 12:00 p.m. via the iCX-Integrated Contractors Exchange system. Contractors must hold current SSPC-QP1 certification (non-lead abatement) or SSPC-QP2 certification (lead abatement), a binding qualification filter.

All existing structural steel must be cleaned per Near White Blast Cleaning (SSPC-SP10) and painted to Paint System 1-OZ/E/U specifications. Interior steel surfaces receive a Gray finish (Munsell No. 5B 7/8); exterior and bottom flange surfaces of fascia beams receive a Blue finish (Munsell No. 10B 3/6). Work encompasses two payment items: Cleaning and Painting Steel Bridge No. 1 and Bridge Cleaning and Painting Warranty No. 1.

The contract requires comprehensive Quality Control and Quality Assurance programs, including full-time on-site QC inspections during all coating phases, detailed surface preparation and painting plans, and daily QC reporting. All materials must be produced by the same manufacturer and bear CMMS approval numbers. Work must be completed within the optimal weather window of April 15 through October 31.

The project is federally funded through the National Highway Performance Program (NHPP). Contract No. 64V82 will be awarded to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder. The Illinois Department of Transportation reserves the right to reject any or all proposals and waive technicalities. Bids will be publicly opened at 12:00 p.m. on November 6, 2026.