Patching, milling, resurfacing and detector loops on Old US 51 Business from IL 48 / IL 121 to US 36

The Illinois Department of Transportation is soliciting bids on patching, milling, hot-mix asphalt resurfacing, pavement markings, and detector loops on Old US 51 Business southbound between IL 48/121 and US 36 in McLean County, with bids due September 18, 2026 at 12:00 p.m. via the iCX-Integrated Contractors Exchange system. This is a Federal-Aid Highway Project with a DBE participation goal of 0.00%.

The project spans 2.09 miles and includes all necessary work to complete the section. All patching, milling, and paving operations must be performed between 7:00 p.m. and 6:00 a.m.; daytime operations require advance approval from the Bureau of Construction. Changeable message signs must be placed a minimum of 14 days prior to any lane closure work, with maximum payment for 14 calendar days per sign.

The contract is subject to federal regulations including DBE participation provisions, prevailing wage requirements, and equal employment opportunity certifications. Contractor must comply with standard specifications for road and bridge construction, supplemental specifications, and special provisions governing materials, traffic control, and quality assurance. Bituminous materials cost adjustments may be applied based on monthly price indices when price differences exceed five percent. Compensation for contract delays, escalated material and labor costs, extended project overhead, and extended traffic control are provided when delays meet specified criteria.

The award will be made to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder in conformity with Department terms and conditions. Bids will be publicly opened at 12:00 p.m. on September 18, 2026.