HMA shoulders, aggregate wedge shoulders, rumble strips and pavement markings

The Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT) is requesting sealed electronic bids for HMA safety shoulders, aggregate wedge shoulders, rumble strips, and pavement markings on Illinois Route 32 across approximately 10.3 miles in Moultrie and Shelby counties, with bids due September 18, 2026 at 12:00 p.m. via the iCX (Integrated Contractors Exchange) system. The DBE participation goal is 0.00%, indicating no subcontracting opportunities have been identified as suitable for DBE performance.

The project spans Illinois Route 32 (FAP 762) from Hydro Gear Drive in Sullivan to Illinois Route 16 in Windsor. Work includes placement of HMA safety shoulders, aggregate wedge shoulders, rumble strips, and paint pavement markings, plus all work necessary to complete the section. The scope incorporates extensive special provisions addressing traffic control, environmental remediation related to potential soil contamination at nine identified sites along the project corridor, bituminous materials cost adjustments, and compensable delay costs. Bidders must comply with all federal and state certifications, prevailing wage requirements, and the Standard Specifications for Road and Bridge Construction adopted January 1, 2022, as revised through January 1, 2026.

The project is identified as HSIP-6CW6(699), Section D7 HMA SAFETY SHLD 2025-2, and is funded through Federal-aid Highway Safety Improvement Program (HSIP) construction funds administered by IDOT District 7. The contract will be awarded to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder. IDOT reserves the right to reject any or all bids and to re-advertise if necessary. Bids will be publicly opened at 12:00 p.m. on September 18, 2026.