Construction of New Sidewalks along Fair St. and Morning Side Dr.

The Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT) is soliciting electronic bids for construction of new sidewalks, crosswalks, and ADA ramps along Fair Street and Morningside Drive in Marion, Williamson County, under Contract No. 99748, with bids due June 12, 2026 at 12:00 p.m. via the iCX-Integrated Contractors Exchange system.

The scope includes construction of new sidewalks extending from Illinois Route 13 along Fair Street to Morningside Drive and along Morningside Drive to near Reveille Road as part of a safe routes to school initiative. Work encompasses earth excavation and grading, Portland cement concrete (PCC) driveway pavement at 8 inches with sawed joints, traffic control and protection, pavement markings, and traffic sign relocation. The contractor must maintain business and residential access throughout construction and coordinate driveway construction with property owners. Construction is limited to 7:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., Monday through Friday.

All work is subject to prevailing wage requirements and employment practices regulations applicable to Illinois local roads and streets projects. Materials must comply with IDOT standard specifications for cement, aggregates, admixtures, and other construction materials. The contract specifications incorporate IDOT standard specifications and supplemental specifications effective January 1, 2022 and revised through January 1, 2026. Special provisions address insurance requirements, concrete specifications, regulated substances monitoring, and compensable delay costs.

IDOT will award the contract to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder. Bids will be publicly opened at 12:00 p.m. on June 12, 2026.