Pickup, Removal and satisfactory Disposal of Debris - District 3 on interstates I-180, I-39, and I-80, throughout Bureau, LaSalle, Kendall, and Grundy Counties

The Illinois Department of Transportation is soliciting sealed bids for pickup, removal, and disposal of debris across District 3 on Interstates I-180, I-39, and I-80 in Bureau, LaSalle, Kendall, and Grundy Counties, with bids due June 12, 2026 at 12:00 p.m. via the iCX-Integrated Contractors Exchange system.

The scope encompasses removal and disposal of accumulated litter, debris, deceased animal carcasses, refuse, and rubbish from the right-of-way on all specified interstate routes, including medians, interchange gore areas, exit and entrance ramps, and rest areas. Debris is defined as items with any dimension greater than 4 inches. Work includes traffic control and protection according to IDOT standards; contractors must maintain open lanes during holiday periods and after designated hours, and coordinate daily schedules with the District Engineer via telephone notification at least 24 hours in advance. All work must be completed on or before November 30, 2026.

Compensation is measured and paid per mile for mainline pavement and exit/entrance ramps, with traffic control and protection costs incorporated into the unit price. The contract award will go to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder. The project is subject to Illinois Works Apprenticeship Initiative compliance requirements applicable to state-funded contracts exceeding $500,000, and IDOT Standard Specifications for Road and Bridge Construction plus supplemental and recurring special provisions covering materials, equipment, warning lights, traffic control devices, payroll reporting, and prevailing wage requirements. No separate compensation is provided for traffic control and protection.