HMA Resurfacing with Aggregate Shoulders and Pavement Marking on Blairsville Rd.

The Illinois Department of Transportation is requesting sealed bids for HMA resurfacing with aggregate shoulders and pavement marking on Blairsville Road (Route FAS 882) in Grundy County, with bids due June 12, 2026 at 12:00 p.m. via the iCX (Integrated Contractors Exchange) system.

The scope includes longitudinal joint seal, bituminous tack coat, hot mix asphalt binder course, hot mix asphalt surface course, aggregate wedge shoulder, pavement marking, and miscellaneous work on Blairsville Road extending 10.75 miles west from IL 242 to the White County Line. The contractor must maintain through traffic on the roadway during construction. Contract No. 99772 is designated as Section 23-00119-00-RS under Project GQHQ-960 and is funded through Construction Funds.

Payment is structured at specified contract unit prices for HMA surface removal, hot mix asphalt courses (binder and surface), aggregate shoulder Type B, longitudinal joint sealant, and pavement marking, plus a lump-sum allowance for traffic control and protection. The work must comply with the Standard Specifications for Road and Bridge Construction (adopted January 1, 2022, revised January 1, 2026), the Illinois Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices, and referenced AASHTO and ASTM standards. The contract will be awarded to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder. Electronic bids will be publicly opened at 12:00 p.m. on the due date. The Department reserves the right to reject any or all proposals, re-advertise the improvement, and waive technicalities.