Painting Two Bridges over I-64 in White County. (SN 097-0045 and 097-0050)

The Illinois Department of Transportation is requesting bids for surface preparation and painting of structural steel on two bridges over I-64 in White County under contract SN 097-0045 and SN 097-0050, with bids due June 12, 2026 at 12:00 p.m. via the iCX-Integrated Contractors Exchange system. This is a state-funded project subject to the Illinois Works Apprenticeship Initiative requirements.

The scope covers all structural steel surface preparation and painting for two bridges: SN 097-0045 carrying TR-214 over I-64 and SN 097-0050 carrying TR-394 over I-64 on FAI Route 64, Section D9. Paint systems are specified (Systems 1 through 6) with defined dry film thickness requirements. The contractor must hold either SSPC-QP1 certification for non-lead abatement or SSPC-QP2 certification for lead abatement and maintain certified status throughout painting work.

Work must keep at least one lane of traffic open at all times and two lanes to the greatest extent possible during construction. The contractor must provide 14 days' advance notice before starting work, or 21 days' notice for projects involving width, height restrictions, or complete closures. Four changeable message signs must be operational at least 14 calendar days prior to any lane or roadway closures. A full-time onsite Quality Control inspector is required to conduct comprehensive inspections. The contractor must submit detailed work plans covering surface preparation procedures, abrasive specifications, protective coverings, and progress schedules.

Payment is structured as a contract lump sum price and will not be authorized until all surface preparation and painting requirements and Quality Control documentation are complete. The contract will be awarded to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder. The contractor assumes sole responsibility for compliance with Federal, State, and Local regulations including OSHA requirements and the Illinois Environmental Protection Act. No additional compensation is allowable for test sections.