I-26-2059 (I-94)Plaza Improvements at Plaza 21(Waukegan Plz)andPlz 20 Buckley Rd Plz MP4. 7 to MP13. 8

The Illinois State Toll Highway Authority is requesting bids for plaza improvements at Plaza 21 (Waukegan Plaza) and Plaza 20 (Buckley Road Plaza) along I-94 from MP 4.7 to MP 13.8 under solicitation I-26-2059, with electronic bids due November 13, 2026 at 10:30 a.m. via BidBuy. A 21 percent Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) utilization goal applies calculated on core work value. An optional pre-bid meeting will be held via Microsoft Teams on October 7, 2026 at 2:00 p.m., followed by an optional site walk-through on October 8, 2026 at 9:00 a.m. at the westbound Waukegan plaza in Wadsworth, Illinois.

The scope encompasses ramp pavement and shoulder replacement, removal of existing toll plaza median islands and equipment, structure demolition, barrier wall extension construction, installation of toll plaza monotubes, lighting, pavement marking and signing, electrical work, landscaping, erosion control, and maintenance of traffic. Work commences on or about February 16, 2027, with completion required by November 11, 2028.

Bidders must submit a bid guaranty equal to five percent of the total bid amount and comply with Illinois Prevailing Wage Act requirements. Bidders must obtain IDOT prequalification and register with the Illinois Department of Human Rights. A bid credit cap of $325,000 applies, allowing contractors to apply earned bid credits from ConstructionWorks, Earned Credit Program, or Partnering for Growth programs toward their bid. Illinois businesses may claim a 4 percent bid preference under 30 ILCS 500/45-105 if they have been operating and headquartered in Illinois for at least one year prior to bid advertisement and submit the required affidavit with supporting documentation at bid opening.

All submissions must be electronic per CPO Notice 2023.12; paper responses will not be accepted. Vendors must complete either the Vendor Disclosure form (if not registered in the Illinois Procurement Gateway) or the IPG Active Registered Vendor Disclosure form. Written questions are due by 2:00 p.m. on October 23, 2026. Contract documents are available through BHFX Digital Imaging at www.illinoistollwaybidding.com.