I-24-4975 I-90 (JAMT) & I-355 (VMT) Plza Iprvmts@Plz15(IL53)&Plz75(NrthAv)MP68. 0(I-90)&MP27. 8(I-355)

The Illinois State Toll Highway Authority is seeking bids for Contract I-24-4975, a comprehensive infrastructure improvement project spanning Cook and DuPage Counties. The procurement involves plaza improvements at Plaza 15 (IL 53) and Plaza 75 (North Avenue) along the Jane Addams Memorial Tollway (I-90) and Veterans Memorial Tollway (I-355). The project scope includes ramp pavement and shoulder replacement, removal of existing toll plaza median islands, equipment, and canopies, structure demolition, barrier wall extensions, installation of toll plaza monotubes, lighting, pavement marking, signing, electrical work, landscaping, erosion control, and maintenance of traffic. Bidders must be pre-qualified by the Illinois Department of Transportation and registered with the Illinois Department of Human Rights. Electronic bids are due on January 24, 2025, at 10:30 a.m., with an optional pre-bid meeting via Microsoft Teams on December 10, 2024, and a site visit on December 11, 2024. The project is scheduled to commence around April 21, 2025, with interim completion dates of November 7, 2025, and June 16, 2026, and final completion by December 15, 2026.

The contract includes specific set-aside goals for Disadvantaged Business Enterprises (DBE) at 22% and Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (VOSB) at 2%, with workforce requirements of 19.6% minority and 6.9% female participation. Bidders must submit a 5% bid guaranty of the total bid amount and are subject to various vendor disclosure requirements, including certification of Illinois Procurement Gateway registration and disclosure of potential conflicts of interest. The project has a Bid Credit cap of $325,000 and includes a Contractor's Quality Program amount of $317,300, with contingency allowances totaling $230,000 for unforeseen conditions, utility protection, and drainage work. Three vendor participants have been identified, including Patriot Property Services LLC (landscaping), GrindWell LLC (electrical utility contractor), and Iron Mason LLC (steel reinforcing bars and rods). The total contract value and specific budget range are not explicitly stated, but the extensive scope and multiple contingency provisions suggest a significant investment in infrastructure improvement.