Culvert Replacement on US 50 at a Tributary to Turkey Creek, 1 mile East of Odin

The Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT) is requesting bids for culvert replacement on US Route 50 at a tributary to Turkey Creek approximately 1 mile east of Odin in Marion County, with electronic bids due November 6, 2026 at 12:00 p.m. through the iCX-Integrated Contractors Exchange system. This is a Federal-aid Highway Program project subject to prevailing wage requirements and a Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) participation goal.

The scope involves removal of an existing reinforced concrete box culvert (SN 061-0028) and installation of a new 12-foot wide by 9-foot high by 91-foot-3-inch long double barrel concrete box culvert with concrete wingwalls. Associated work includes excavation, seeding, pavement removal, hot-mix asphalt binder and surface course, pipe culvert removal and installation, and pavement markings. A critical operational constraint limits US 50 closure to a maximum of 45 consecutive calendar days; liquidated damages apply for each day of overrun beyond this limit.

Contractors must coordinate utility relocations with Ameren Illinois (gas and electric), Charter Communications, FairPoint Communications, the Village of Odin, Tri-County Electric Cooperative, Wabash Communications, and CountryMark Cooperative. Utility work by Ameren Illinois is anticipated by March 24, 2027. The contractor must submit certified payroll documentation (Form SBE 48), Statements of Compliance (Form SBE 348), and Weekly DBE Trucking Reports (Form SBE 723) on specified schedules.

Additional compliance requirements include traffic control planning, 3D model feedback submission, storm water pollution prevention planning, and right-of-way corner restoration. Bituminous materials cost adjustments apply if price fluctuations exceed 5 percent. IDOT reserves the right to reject any or all proposals and to waive technicalities. The contract will be awarded to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder.