Project consists of Cleaning and Sealing of Longitudinal Joint - Cook County

The Illinois Department of Transportation is soliciting bids for cleaning and sealing of longitudinal joints and refreshing pavement markings on Lake Street (US Route 20) in Cook County, with bids due July 31, 2026 at 12:00 p.m. via the iCX system. The project spans approximately 3,765 feet across Hanover Park, Bartlett, and Streamwood. A DBE participation goal of 0.00% applies.

The scope includes cleaning and sealing longitudinal joints between traffic lanes and curb and gutter on existing pavement, refreshing pavement markings with modified urethane lines, and all incidental work to complete the project as shown on plans and specifications. The contractor must complete all work within 20 working days and provide an Engineer's Field Office Type A, a traffic control plan, and work zone traffic control devices meeting MASH or NCHRP 350 crashworthiness standards.

The project is funded with Federal-aid Primary (FAP) program dollars. The contract will be awarded to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder. The contractor must comply with prevailing wage requirements as established by the Illinois Department of Labor and submit certified payroll records. For contracts valued at $500,000 or more, the Illinois Works Apprenticeship Initiative applies. Equipment over 50 horsepower must comply with diesel retrofit emissions control requirements. Subcontractor payment reporting is required. The contractor may recover compensable delays caused by utility conflicts or Department-related issues, including escalated material and labor costs, extended project overhead, and extended traffic control, under specified conditions.