HMA resurfacing from Westgate Ave. from US 50 to Whitaker St. , Whitaker St. from Westgate Ave. to Delmar Ave. and Westgate Ave. from Whitaker St. to Mitchell St. in the city of Salem

The Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT) is soliciting bids for HMA resurfacing on W. Whittaker Street and Westgate Avenue in the City of Salem, with bids due July 31, 2026 at 12:00 p.m. via the iCX electronic bidding system. The project is subject to DBE participation requirements under 49 CFR Part 26 and prevailing wage requirements.

The scope encompasses surface milling, HMA resurfacing (IL-9.5FG binder course), pavement patching (Class D), curb and gutter work, and inlet reconstruction across three street segments: Westgate Avenue from US Route 50 to Whitaker Street, Whitaker Street from Westgate Avenue to Delmar Avenue, and Westgate Avenue from Whitaker Street to Mitchell Street. The contractor must comply with the Standard Specifications for Road and Bridge Construction (adopted January 1, 2022, revised January 1, 2026) and must locate and protect all underground utilities (water, sewer, gas, electric, telecommunications). HMA surface removal is required before patching operations to allow the engineer to determine necessity and patch limits.

Contract No. 97902, Section 23-00047-04-RS, FAU 8558/MS 7225A, is designated HATJ(477) and located in IDOT District 8. The contract is financed by Construction Funds. Award will be made to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder. The contractor must submit certified payroll records, EEO documentation, DBE trucking reports, and monthly labor summaries per specified timelines and formats. IDOT reserves the right to reject any or all proposals and to waive technicalities.