Reconstruct Automated Weather Observation System III - Vermilion Regional Airport

The Illinois Department of Transportation, Division of Aeronautics, is soliciting electronic bids for the reconstruction of an Automated Weather Observation System III at Vermilion Regional Airport in Danville, with bids due July 31, 2026 at 12:00 p.m. through the Integrated Contractors Exchange (iCX) system. The DBE participation goal is 0.0%, and bidders must submit a completed Certification of Compliance with FAA Buy American Preference form as a condition of bid responsiveness; failure to submit results in bid rejection.

Work covers complete reconstruction of the existing AWOS III system. Performance is 37 calendar days for the base bid, with up to three additive alternates available that add no additional calendar days. The project is subject to FAA Buy American requirements, Davis-Bacon prevailing wage standards, Illinois prevailing wage requirements where applicable, and compliance with the Standard Specifications for Construction of Airports (Adopted March 22, 2023), Special Provisions dated May 6, 2026, and Construction Plans dated June 5, 2026. All steel products must comply with the Illinois Steel Products Procurement Act requiring 100 percent domestic origin and manufacture. Contractors must maintain payroll records and submit certified weekly payrolls through LCPtracker Pro software.

The contract will be awarded within 90 calendar days to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder. The Department reserves the right to reject any or all proposals, readvertise the project, or waive technicalities. No pre-bid conference is scheduled. Liquidated damages for failure to complete on time apply, with daily charges ranging from $475 to $9,525 depending on the original contract amount.