Removal and Replacement of Rest Area Lighting at both the EB and WB Farmland Rest Areas

Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT) District 5 is soliciting electronic bids for removal and replacement of rest area lighting at the eastbound and westbound Farmland Rest Areas in DeWitt County, with bids due November 6, 2026 at 12:00 p.m. prevailing time. Bidders must meet a Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) participation goal of 1.00% and submit a DBE Utilization Plan (form SBE 2026) and applicable DBE Participation Statements with their bids. The source treats these as material requirements, and noncompliance results in the bid being declared non-responsive.

The scope covers removing existing light towers, light poles, and luminaires at both rest areas, then installing new light poles, towers, LED luminaires, conduit, electric cable, and electric service on new concrete foundations. The project sits on FAI Route 74 (I-74) and requires compliance with Article 107.09 and Section 701 of the Standard Specifications for Road and Bridge Construction, including traffic control and protection standards. Environmental monitoring for soil contamination is required at specified work areas, with sampling for VOCs, SVOCs, and metals. The contractor must secure an approved locating firm to locate existing Department underground facilities before excavation and must notify the IDOT District 5 Roadside Manager at least 30 days before closing rest area ramps. Listed utilities, including Buckeye Partners Gas Company, Corn Belt Energy Corp., Explorer Pipeline Company, Frontier Communications, ICN/DoIT/CMS, and Nicor Gas, require no relocation for this project.

The project is funded through Construction Funds. Award goes to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder, and all work must be completed by September 30, 2027. The solicitation was posted October 21, 2026.