Eppards Point Road District - TR 157 (1400N Rd)

Eppards Point Road District is requesting sealed proposals for replacing an existing concrete box culvert with a precast concrete box culvert on TR 157 (1400N Road), 4.0 miles south of Pontiac in LaSalle County, Illinois, with proposals due July 2, 2026 at 10:00 a.m. to the Livingston County Engineer's office.

The scope comprises 14 line items covering earth excavation (5 cubic yards), furnished excavation (20 cubic yards), porous granular backfill (299 cubic yards), aggregate base (145 tons), hot mix asphalt applications (126 and 75 tons), removal of the existing structure, precast concrete box culvert sections (28 units), seeding (0.2 acres), and related surfacing and waterproofing work. The project spans 0.076 miles. All work incorporates Illinois Department of Transportation Standard Specifications for Road and Bridge Construction and applicable supplemental specifications and special provisions in effect at time of bidding.

Bidders must submit a Schedule of Prices (BLR 12201) with unit and total prices for each line item, a Proposal Bid Bond (BLR 12230) at 5% of total bid price or as specified, an Apprenticeship or Training Program Certification (BLR 12325), and an Affidavit of Illinois Business Office (BLR 12326). The two apparent low bidders must file an Affidavit of Availability (Form BC 57) within 24 hours of bid opening, disclosing all uncompleted contracts and pending low bids. Unit prices govern in case of discrepancies between unit and total prices.

The successful bidder must provide a contract bond for the full award amount and execute the formal contract within 15 days of award. Contract completion is 10 working days from award. All work is funded through local sources. Public opening and reading of proposals occurs at the time and location of submission.