Construction of a single-lane roundabout intersection at the intersection of Highland Ave. and Lyle Ave

The Illinois Department of Transportation is requesting bids on the reconstruction of the Highland Avenue and Lyle Avenue intersection in the City of Elgin from a standard four-way intersection to a single-lane roundabout under Contract 61M33, with electronic bids due November 6, 2026 at 12:00 p.m. via the iCX system.

The scope encompasses earth excavation, aggregate subgrade improvement, HMA pavement reconstruction, curb removal and replacement, sidewalk removal and replacement, new sidewalk installation, HMA and PCC driveway removal and replacement, storm sewer construction, pavement marking, roadway lighting, and landscape restoration. Work occurs at Highland Avenue (370 feet west of Lyle to 360 feet east of Lyle) and Lyle Avenue (170 feet south of Highland to 300 feet north of Highland), totaling 1,709.3 feet or 0.32 miles. The contractor must coordinate with Elgin Area School District U-46 on student transportation, obtain a Kane County Storm Water Permit and Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plan approval, and comply with strict working hours (7:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. weekdays and Saturdays; 9:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. Sundays and holidays). The intersection cannot close prior to April 26, 2027. Tree protection carries liquidated damages of $250 per violation per day; landscape restoration violations carry liquidated damages of $20 to $50 per plant per day depending on plant type.

Contract award goes to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder. The project is funded through IDOT Construction Funds in District 1 and identified as FAU 1308, Section 24-00209-00-CH, Project U44X-287. Contractors must provide material-availability documentation before construction and comply with supplemental specifications and special provisions covering materials, construction methods, traffic control, and environmental protection.