Litter picking on interstate I-55, throughout Livingston and Grundy Counties in District 3.

The Illinois Department of Transportation is soliciting bids for litter and debris removal on Interstate 55 throughout Livingston and Grundy Counties in District 3, with electronic bids due June 12, 2026 at 12:00 p.m. via the iCX system.

The scope includes removing and disposing of accumulated litter and debris within the interstate right-of-way, including medians, areas adjacent to exit and entrance ramps, interchange gore areas, and rest area on/off ramps. All work must be completed by November 30, 2026. Traffic control and protection costs are included in the unit price and not paid separately. All lanes must remain open to traffic during legal holidays, after 3:00 p.m. on Fridays and Sundays, and at the end of each workday; no overnight lane closures are permitted. The contractor must contact the engineer at least 24 hours in advance of each workday for coordination and approval.

Payment is at contract unit price per mile for mainline pavement and per mile for exit and entrance ramps. The contract is funded with construction funds and is subject to prevailing wage requirements under the State Prevailing Wage Act, Illinois Works Apprenticeship Initiative compliance for contracts valued at $500,000 or more, and Equal Employment Opportunity provisions. Work is governed by the Standard Specifications for Road and Bridge Construction.

The contract will be awarded to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder. Bids will be publicly opened at 12:00 p.m. on June 12, 2026.