Crack and Joint Sealant improvement - Lake County

The Illinois Department of Transportation is requesting bids on crack and joint sealant improvement along IL 176 (Liberty Street) in Lake County, spanning 5,203 feet (.98 miles) through the Villages of Island Lake and Wauconda, with bids due July 31, 2026 at 12:00 p.m. via the iCX system.

The scope comprises routing, cleaning, and sealing of longitudinal cracks and joints in hot-mix asphalt pavement; grading and shaping shoulders; restriping with modified urethane pavement marking; and all incidental work shown on plans. The contractor must complete all work within 20 working days. The improvement begins approximately 308 feet west of Williams Park Road and extends easterly to approximately 57 feet east of Larkdale Row.

The contract is funded with Federal-aid funds (FAP) and state construction funds, subject to Illinois prevailing wage requirements as established by the Illinois Department of Labor for Lake County. A DBE participation goal of 0.00% has been established; bidders must submit a DBE Utilization Plan demonstrating either achievement of the goal or good faith efforts to meet it. Bidders must provide certifications regarding EEO compliance, prevailing wage obligations, and federal-aid construction contract provisions. Contracts awarded at $500,000 or more are subject to apprenticeship program participation requirements. Equipment over 50 horsepower must comply with diesel retrofit emissions standards. Subcontractor payment reporting is required.

The contract will be awarded to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder. Electronic bids must be submitted to iCX SecureVault prior to the July 31 deadline, at which point bids will be publicly opened.