Pavement Patching on IL 159

Illinois Department of Transportation is soliciting bids for full-depth pavement patching on IL Route 159 (FAP Route 600) in St. Clair County under Contract No. 76V80, with electronic bids due through the iCX system by 12:00 p.m. on November 6, 2026. The contract carries mandatory compliance with federal DBE requirements under 49 CFR Part 26, including a 5.00% DBE goal that the contractor must meet through a DBE Utilization Plan demonstrating sufficient participation or documenting good faith efforts.

The scope covers full-depth patching and all collateral work across 4.1 miles, from north of Lincoln Trail in Fairview Heights to IL 161 in Swansea, as shown on the plans and specified in the special provisions. Traffic control requires peak-hour lane restrictions, with all lanes open 6:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. on weekdays, 9:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. on Saturdays, and 11:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. on Sundays. Off-road equipment must meet diesel retrofit emissions control requirements. Labor documentation includes certified payroll records and DBE trucking reports. The project incorporates the 2022 standard specifications for road and bridge construction and 2026 supplemental specifications. No utilities require adjustment.

The Illinois Works Apprenticeship Initiative applies to contracts valued at $500,000 or more, requiring apprentices to perform 10% of total labor hours in each prevailing wage classification.

The contract will be awarded to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder, with bids publicly opened at the November 6 deadline.