Removal and replacement of the fabric reinforced elastomeric troughs - F. A. S. Route 268A (CH 15) over the Illinois River in LaSalle County

The Illinois Department of Transportation is soliciting bids for removal and replacement of fabric reinforced elastomeric troughs and associated hardware at Structure No. 050-0219 carrying F.A.S. Route 268A (CH 15) over the Illinois River in LaSalle County, approximately 0.4 mile south of US 6 in Marseilles, with bids due June 12, 2026 at 12:00 p.m. via the iCX-Integrated Contractors Exchange system. This is a Federal-aid construction contract awarded to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder.

Lane closures for structure work are restricted to Monday through Thursday, 8:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. and 6:00 p.m. to 5:30 a.m. the following day; Friday daylight hours only, 8:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. All lanes must remain open during weekends and legal holidays. The contractor must furnish two changeable message signs per location operational one week prior to any lane closure and deploy automated flagger assistance devices and work zone traffic control.

Special provisions address U.S. Coast Guard requirements for work above navigable waters. The contractor must coordinate with U.S. Coast Guard Bridge Management Specialist Eric Washburn and comply with Federal Water Pollution Control Act requirements. Payment is made at contract unit prices per foot for fabric reinforced elastomeric trough installation. Subcontractors must be paid within 21 days, and domestic sourcing requirements apply to iron, steel, and manufactured products. The project is designated STP-JVV3(743) in IDOT District 3.