Reconstruction on IL 81 from 0. 2 miles West of Union St to 0. 3 miles West of IL 78 in Kewanee - Henry County

The Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT) is requesting bids for complete reconstruction of IL 81 (W. 6th Street) spanning 0.91 miles in Kewanee, Henry County, with electronic bids due June 12, 2026 at 12:00 p.m. to the iCX-Integrated Contractors Exchange system. The project is funded through Federal-aid sources (FAP Route 611, Project STP-9NIE(950)), triggering compliance with state and federal bidder certifications, subletting restrictions, equal employment opportunity provisions, and prevailing wage requirements.

The scope encompasses removal and replacement of pavement, multi-use path installation, sidewalk and curb-and-gutter work, storm sewer installation with water main quality pipe and rubber gasket joints, utility adjustments, driveway reconstruction, embankment work, guardrail installation, tree removal, and striping with ADA improvements. The project also includes temporary traffic signal installation and pavement reconstruction and widening at IL 78 and County Highway 28 (Sale Barn Rd) to support a detour route. Work zone traffic control includes mandatory detour signage, staged sidewalk maintenance, and onsite personnel to assist disabled pedestrians. Retaining structures require form liner textured surface treatments. Removal and disposal of regulated substances at multiple ISGS contamination sites is specified.

An interim completion date of November 26, 2026 applies to potential 2026 work items, with final project completion by November 24, 2027, plus 15 additional working days for cleanup and punch list work. The contract specifies critical path scheduling using CPM methodology with monthly updates. Work zone traffic control compliance carries monetary deductions of $1,000 per incident for signal operation failures or delayed emergency responses. The contract will be awarded to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder; IDOT reserves the right to determine responsibility, reject any or all proposals, and re-advertise.