IL 23 Deck Replacement at Covel Creek and Bridge Replacement at Covel Creek

The Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT) is requesting bids for rehabilitation and replacement of two bridge structures on IL 23 over Covel Creek in LaSalle County, with bids due September 18, 2026 at 12:00 p.m. via the iCX (Integrated Contractors Exchange) system. This is a federal-aid highway construction project subject to prevailing wage, Equal Employment Opportunity, and DBE participation requirements.

The scope includes rehabilitation of structure number 050-0047, removal and replacement of structure 050-0048 with new structure 050-0251, and associated Hot-Mix Asphalt resurfacing, Hot-Mix Asphalt shoulders, guardrail replacement, paved ditches, and earthwork. The two structures are located at IL 23 over Covel Creek and IL 23 over Branch of Covel Creek, approximately 3.4 and 5.0 miles south of IL 71 near Ottawa. Work encompasses bridge deck construction, bearing replacement, structural steel cleaning and painting with lead remediation, temporary traffic control and signaling, and removal and disposal of regulated substances including contaminated soil. TCLP testing is required within the first week of project commencement. The contractor must coordinate utility relocation with Ameren, AT&T, ComEd, Nicor Gas, and fiber optic companies and is responsible for all aspects of waste collection, testing, transportation, and disposal related to hazardous materials removal.

The project is designated NHPP-UJ53(016) and funded through National Highway Performance Program construction funds. Bids will be publicly opened at 12:00 p.m. on September 18, 2026. The contract will be awarded to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder. IDOT reserves the right to reject any or all proposals and to re-advertise. The specification document includes supplemental specifications and recurring special provisions adopted January 1, 2026.