Crack and Joint Seal Project - City of Joliet, Will County

The Illinois Department of Transportation is requesting bids on a crack and joint seal project on US Route 30 (Cass Street) in the City of Joliet, Will County, with bids due July 31, 2026 via the integrated Contractors Exchange (iCX) system. The project is funded through Federal-Aid Program construction funds and subject to federal DBE participation goals and prevailing wage requirements.

The scope includes routing, cleaning, and sealing of longitudinal cracks in existing hot-mix asphalt and Portland cement concrete pavements; class B patching on PCC pavement; and refreshing existing pavement marks with modified urethane pavement markings. The project extends 0.716 miles (3,781 feet) eastward along Cass Street from east of Collins Street (STA 15+70) to east of Page Avenue (STA 53+51). Work must comply with the Standard Specifications for Road and Bridge Construction adopted January 1, 2022, and supplemental specifications addressing materials, testing, and construction methodologies.

Traffic control is a significant contract component, with detailed requirements for maintaining arterial roadway access. Lane closure penalties apply: $1,000 per lane for single-lane blockages and $2,500 for two-lane blockages during restricted times. Contractors must obtain approval for lane closures at least 72 hours in advance.

The contract will be awarded to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder. The Department reserves the right to reject any or all bids and to determine responsibility at the time of award. Contractor responsibilities include maintaining normal roadway maintenance, providing approved traffic control devices, and submitting payroll records and DBE payment reports. Compliance with equal employment opportunity requirements is mandatory.