Installation of Flashing Beacons

The Illinois Department of Transportation is requesting electronic bids for installation of flashing red and yellow beacons at the intersection of IL Route 18 and E 15th Road in LaSalle County under Contract 66T30, with bids due July 31, 2026 at 12:00 p.m. via the iCX (Integrated Contractors Exchange) system.

The project is a Highway Safety Improvement Program (HSIP) undertaking designated HSIP-GDL3(629) on FAP Route 653. Work includes flashing red beacons at each stop-controlled approach to the intersection and flashing yellow beacons on advance intersection warning signs and stop-ahead signs on each approach. The contract documents incorporate the Standard Specifications for Road and Bridge Construction adopted January 1, 2022 (revised January 1, 2026), supplemental specifications, and recurring special provisions as detailed in the specifications check sheet.

A Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) participation goal of 0.00% has been established. Bidders must submit a DBE Utilization Plan and applicable DBE Participation Statements as a single PDF file through iCX eBids; failure to comply results in a non-responsive bid determination. The project includes prevailing wage requirements and compliance with federal and state EEO provisions. Utility coordination is required with ComEd, Frontier, IL American Water, Marseilles Telephone, Metro Communications, and Nicor; utility relocation information was current as of May 8, 2026, with no conflicts anticipated. IDOT reserves the right to determine responsibility at the time of award, reject any or all bids, and re-advertise. The contract will be awarded to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder. Public bid opening occurs at 12:00 p.m. on July 31, 2026.