Repair High Tension Cable Median Barrier Systems - Various State Maintained Routes in Various Counties

The Illinois Department of Transportation is soliciting bids for repair of high-tension cable median barrier systems on a work-order basis across multiple state-maintained routes, with electronic bids due September 18, 2026 via the iCX-Integrated Contractors Exchange system.

Work locations include Interstate 55 from Interstate 80 to the Will/Kendall County Line; Interstate 57 from Interstate 80 to the Will/Kankakee County Line; Interstate 80 from the Kendall/Will County Line to US 30; IL Route 394 from Interstate 80 to IL Route 1; and other locations to be determined. All repairs and replacements must comply with manufacturer specifications. The contract is structured around three work classifications with different completion timelines: Priority Work (48 hours for immediate hazards), Regular Work (seven calendar days), and Winter Work (ten calendar days for work issued between December 1 and February 28).

The contract term runs from seven days after execution through December 31, 2027, with all work and cleanup to be completed by year-end. All unit prices are fixed and include labor, materials, equipment, barricades, traffic control devices, and nighttime lighting. Payment is made only for actual quantities of work performed and accepted; no partial or progress payment for work orders is authorized until repairs are fully completed and the barrier system is functioning as intended. The contractor furnishes all resources necessary to the owner's satisfaction.

Bidders must hold DBE eligibility or meet DBE participation goals as specified in supplemental provisions. Equal Employment Opportunity compliance and traffic control conformity with expressway requirements are mandatory. IDOT reserves the right to determine contractor responsibility at award, reject any or all proposals, and readvertise. The contract will be awarded to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder.