Pavement Patching Along IL 2 at the Bauer Parkway Intersection

The Illinois Department of Transportation is soliciting bids for pavement patching along IL 2 (FAP Route 734, Section 77-3 PP) at the Bauer Parkway intersection in Winnebago County, with electronic bids due September 18, 2026 at 12:00 p.m. via the iCX-Integrated Contractors Exchange system. The project carries a 0.00% DBE participation goal, requiring submission of a DBE Utilization Plan (form SBE 2026) and DBE Participation Statements documenting good faith efforts.

The scope covers approximately 0.32 miles of pavement patching located 0.3 miles north to 0.3 miles south of Bauer Parkway, including traffic control and protection per Standard 701701, advance barricade-installation notice per Standard 701422, placement of changeable message signs two weeks prior to work start, and flagger deployment on major sideroads including Bauer Parkway. The work is subject to prevailing wage requirements and Illinois Works Apprenticeship Initiative compliance for contracts valued at $500,000 or more.

Contractors must submit comprehensive technical specifications for concrete materials, cement, admixtures, and quality-control testing; comply with regulated-substances removal and sign-panel provisions adopted January 1, 2026; and provide subcontractor and DBE payment reporting and payroll records. Compensable delays are available for claims meeting specified criteria, including escalated labor and material costs, extended project overhead, and traffic control extensions.

The contract will be awarded to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder. Bids will be publicly opened on September 18, 2026. Project funding is provided through Construction Funds.