Milling and Resurfacing, Storm Sewer Replacement, Bridge Repairs and Guardrail Upgrades on IL 99 from south of Versailles northern city limits to Mckee Drainage Ditch

The Illinois Department of Transportation is requesting bids on Contract No. 72J44, a 6.4-mile milling and resurfacing project on IL 99 in Calhoun County with storm sewer replacement, bridge repairs, and guardrail upgrades, with bids due July 31, 2026 at 12:00 p.m. via the iCX system.

The project spans two sections of standard overlay and one designed overlay. Standard sections require milling 1.5 inches or 2.75 inches to remove existing surface, followed by 1.25 inches of HMA binder and 1.5 inches of HMA surface course. The designed overlay section requires milling 1.5 inches, 2.25 inches of HMA binder, and 1.5 inches of HMA surface course. Additional scope includes parking resurfacing, storm sewer replacement, concrete gutter and outlet replacement, aggregate wedge shoulders, guardrail replacement, incidental HMA surfacing of entrances and sideroads, and pavement markings. The project utilizes Federal-aid funds and requires bidders to make state and federal certifications. Special provisions address HMA anti-strip additives, pavement stationing, surface preparation and painting of existing steel structures, quality control/quality assurance, environmental compliance, and potential lead paint abatement.

Work extends from south of Versailles northern city limits to Mckee Drainage Ditch, 0.1 miles north of IL 104. Multiple utility adjustments and relocations are required. Traffic control standards mandate that at least one lane of IL 99 remain open at all times. The contractor must coordinate with IDOT District 6 Bureau of Operations at least 72 hours in advance of beginning work and three weeks prior to implementing traffic control measures.

The contract will be awarded to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder. IDOT reserves the right to reject any or all proposals and to waive technicalities.