Patching on I-64 from 0. 9 Miles West of CH 11 to the Jefferson County line

The Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT) is soliciting bids for HMA partial-depth patching and associated traffic control on approximately 8 miles of Interstate 64 in Vermilion County, with electronic bids due September 18, 2026 at 12:00 p.m. through the iCX-Integrated Contractors Exchange system. A DBE participation goal of 3.00 percent applies; bidders must submit a DBE Utilization Plan documenting either sufficient DBE participation or good faith efforts to meet the goal.

The scope comprises partial-depth hot-mix asphalt patching on I-64 from 0.9 miles west of CH 11 to the Jefferson County line, together with traffic control. All work must be completed by December 31, 2026, with liquidated damages for schedule failure. The contract is subject to federal-aid construction contract requirements under 23 CFR Part 230 and 41 CFR Part 60, prevailing wage requirements, certified payroll record maintenance, and monthly labor summaries. Weekly DBE trucking reports are required throughout the contract duration. Bituminous materials cost adjustments apply based on published Bituminous Price Index fluctuations.

The contract will be awarded 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. The project is located in IDOT District 8 and is funded through construction funds, with work completion required by December 31, 2026.