Milling, Resurfacing, Crown and Superelevation Corrections, Safety Shoulders, Earthwork and Drainage Improvements on IL 37

The Illinois Department of Transportation is requesting bids for milling, resurfacing, crown and superelevation corrections, safety shoulders, earthwork, and drainage improvements on IL 37 in Jefferson County, with electronic bids due July 31, 2026 at 12:00 p.m. to the iCX system. The project is funded with federal-aid funds and subject to prevailing wage, EEO, and DBE participation provisions.

The scope covers 4.40 miles of highway work from south of Structure Number 041-0032 over Casey Fork to Campground Road north of Bonnie. Work includes HMA milling of 2 inches with resurfacing comprising variable-depth HMA binder course, 1-inch HMA leveling binder, and 1-inch HMA surface course; addition of 8-foot-wide HMA safety shoulders with foreslope correction and rumble strips; and guardrail updates as needed. Three structures are addressed: Structure Number 041-0035 will be replaced; Structure Number 041-0105 will receive waterproofing treatment and a 1-inch HMA surface course overlay; Structure Number 041-0097 will be gapped. Bidders must verify locations of underground utilities and coordinate with Windstream, Rend Lake Conservancy District, AT&T, Ameren, and local municipal utilities. Traffic control requires the highway to remain open to at least one lane at all times and two lanes to the greatest extent possible, with changeable message signs, temporary rumble strips, drop-off protections, and nighttime work zone lighting.

Bids will be publicly opened from the iCX SecureVault and awarded to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder. The contract is subject to applicable federal and state law requirements, including prevailing wage and EEO compliance.