HMA patching on IL 97 from Littlers Creek to IL 116

The Illinois Department of Transportation is requesting bids for partial depth hot-mix asphalt milling and patching on Illinois Route 97 between Littlers Creek and Illinois 116 near Rapatee in Kendall County, with bids due July 31, 2026. This is a Federal-Aid highway construction project funded under the Federal-Aid Highway Program and subject to prevailing wage requirements.

The scope covers partial depth HMA milling and patching at various locations within travel lanes, removal of existing HMA overlay to a depth of two inches, replacement with HMA material, priming of patch surfaces, pavement markings, and all incidental and collateral work necessary for completion. The project extends 15,525.5 feet (2.94 miles) on Illinois Route 97. Material specifications cover detailed requirements for HMA, cement, aggregates, and admixtures under the Standard Specifications for Road and Bridge Construction (adopted January 1, 2022).

A Disadvantaged Business Enterprise participation goal of 0.00% has been established. Bidders must submit a DBE Utilization Plan and applicable DBE Participation Statements as part of their bid package. Subcontractor and DBE payment reporting and verification of commercially useful functions performed by DBE firms are required throughout contract execution.

The contract will be awarded to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder. Electronic bids must be submitted through the iCX (Integrated Contractors Exchange) system before 12:00 p.m. on July 31, 2026, at which time bids will be publicly opened. The contract includes provisions for bituminous materials cost adjustments based on monthly price indices, compensable delay costs for utility conflicts exceeding specified thresholds, and extended project overhead payments for qualifying delays.