HMA Resurfacing on Gilbert Avenue from 47th Street to Ogden Avenue

The Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT) is requesting bids for HMA resurfacing on Gilbert Avenue from 47th Street to Ogden Avenue in the Villages of Western Springs and La Grange, Cook County, with electronic bids due September 18, 2026 at 12:00 p.m. via the iCX-Integrated Contractors Exchange system. The project is subject to prevailing wage requirements and includes DBE reporting provisions under Illinois public works law.

The scope spans 5,361.37 feet (1.015 miles gross length) and includes HMA surface removal and resurfacing, patching, curb and gutter repairs, sidewalk repairs with ADA-compliant ramps, drainage structure adjustments and replacements, solar-powered flashing beacon installations, pavement markings, and miscellaneous related work. AT&T utility manholes require frame and cover adjustments. The contract will be awarded to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder based on competitive unit pricing across multiple line items.

Construction cannot begin before June 1, 2027, with required completion by August 6, 2027, plus 10 working days for parkway restoration, cleanup, and punch list items. Working hours are restricted to 7:30 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. weekdays and 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Saturdays, with no Sunday work permitted. Construction must align with summer breaks for Lyons Township High School and Nazareth Academy.

Contractors must comply with BNSF Railway requirements, including mandatory Right of Entry permits, contractor orientation training, and E-rail safe ID badges for all workers in railroad right-of-way. BNSF flagger requirements apply between 9:30 a.m. and 2:30 p.m. Monday through Friday on Gilbert Avenue and Hillgrove Avenue. Supplemental sod watering must occur a minimum of twice weekly with liquidated damages of $20 per square yard per day for late completion.