Construction of Sidewalks from Kaskaskia College to Various Locations

The Illinois Department of Transportation is requesting bids on construction of a 5-foot-wide concrete sidewalk with ADA compliance from Kaskaskia College to various locations in the City of Vandalia, Fayette County, under Contract No. 95997, with electronic bids due June 12, 2026 at 12:00 p.m. via the iCX-Integrated Contractors Exchange system.

The scope encompasses earth excavation, sidewalk construction, erosion control, seeding, driveway pavement, culvert installation, storm sewer work, intersection signalization, and associated incidental work serving local residents throughout the City of Vandalia. Contractors must coordinate with multiple utilities including Ameren (gas and electric), AT&T, Clearwave, New Wave, Metro Comm, Bluebird Network, Southwestern Electric, and the City of Vandalia Water and Sewer Department. Construction staking and material testing are the City's responsibility; contractors bear costs for additional staking or testing if desired. Contractors assume full liability for damage to utilities and existing infrastructure. Open burning is prohibited.

Bidding is on unit-price and lump-sum line items covering earth excavation (cubic yard), erosion control, pipe handrail (foot), domestic and utility vault adjustments (each), concrete curb and gutter (foot), underground conduit (foot), electrical cable in conduit (foot), traffic control and protection, seeding (acre), mailbox relocation (each), sign panel and pole assembly removal and relocation (each), and accessible pedestrian signals (each). The contract will be awarded to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder. The Illinois Department of Transportation Secretary retains the right to reject any or all proposals, readvertise, and waive technicalities. The project is funded through Construction Funds under Section 21-00070-00-SW in District 7 and incorporates standard Illinois specifications effective January 1, 2022 (revised January 1, 2026), plus applicable special provisions addressing traffic control, ADA accessibility, environmental compliance, and regulated substance removal in designated work zones.