Crack and Joint Sealing - Macoupin and Sangamon Counties

The Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT) is requesting bids for crack and joint sealing on Illinois Route 4 across 9.32 miles in Macoupin and Sangamon Counties, with electronic bids due July 31, 2026 at 12:00 p.m. Central Prevailing Time via the iCX-Integrated Contractors Exchange system.

The project consists of sealing centerline, mid-lane, and lane line longitudinal joints and routing and sealing transverse pavement cracks across two segments: IL 4 from 0.3 miles south of IL 104 in Auburn to north of George Street in Virden, and from 0.3 miles southwest of IL 29 (J David Jones Parkway) to 0.2 miles north of Washington Street. The work is located in IDOT District 6 and funded through Construction Funds. No utility relocations are anticipated.

A DBE participation goal of 0.00% has been established. For contracts valued at $500,000 or more, the Illinois Works Apprenticeship Initiative applies, requiring apprentices to perform either 10% of total labor hours or 10% of estimated labor hours in each prevailing wage classification (whichever is less), with at least 50% of apprentice hours performed by program graduates.

Traffic control must maintain at least one lane open in each direction on IL 4/Veterans Parkway and comply with specified restrictions prohibiting lane closures between 6:00 a.m. to 9:00 a.m. and 3:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. Monday through Friday, and from 3:30 p.m. Friday to 7:00 p.m. Sunday. Standard traffic control standards 701006, 701101, 701306, 701501, 701502, 701426, and 701901 apply, with changeable message signs required for each direction of travel.

The contract incorporates the Standard Specifications for Road and Bridge Construction (Adopted January 1, 2022, Revised January 1, 2026), supplemental specifications, and recurring special provisions. The contract will be awarded to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder.