Relocation of high mast light towers to new foundations on I-74 in Peoria and Tazewell Counties

The Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT) is requesting bids for relocation of high-mast light towers on Interstate 74 in Peoria and Tazewell Counties, with electronic bids due June 12, 2026 at 12:00 p.m. via the iCX-Integrated Contractors Exchange system. This is a National Highway Performance Program (NHPP) federal-aid construction project under District 4 oversight.

The scope encompasses installing replacement concrete foundations for high-mast light towers, installing conduit, electric cable, and junction boxes for lighting circuit extensions, installing existing high-mast light towers on the new foundations, removing existing concrete foundations, and performing collateral work. Work locations include the Interstate 74 and US Route 150 (War Memorial Drive) interchange in the City of Peoria and various locations along Interstate 74 in the City of East Peoria in Peoria and Tazewell Counties. The project is identified as NHPP-AME5(606) on Route FAI 74, Section (72-7)L-1;[72(8,9);90-11]L-2.

Specification requirements include detailed foundation construction standards, electrical equipment guarantees for six months post-completion, Portland cement concrete quality control standards, material sourcing requirements, work zone traffic control provisions, lighting system operation during construction, and compensable delay cost procedures. Contractors must comply with IDOT standard specifications adopted January 1, 2022 (revised January 1, 2026), state and federal law, prevailing wage standards applicable to federal-aid construction contracts, and applicable certification requirements. The contract will be awarded to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder. IDOT reserves the right to reject any or all proposals and to determine contractor responsibility at the time of award.