Repairing the Red Covered Bridge (SN 006-0134) on TR 246 (Old Dad Joe_Trail)
Closed State & local contract opportunity Posted
- Solicitation number
- 66P22
- State
- Illinois
- Responses due
Opportunity facts
- Jurisdiction
- Point of contact
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- IDOT Contracts Office dot.de-contracts@illinois.gov (217) 782-7806
Opportunity details come from constructionbidsource.com. Updated .
About this opportunity
The Illinois Department of Transportation is soliciting electronic bids for repair and restoration of the Red Covered Bridge (SN 006-0134) on TR 246 (Old Dad Joe Trail) in Dover Township, Bureau County, with bids due July 31, 2026 at 12:00 p.m. to the iCX system.
The scope encompasses roof replacement with cedar shingles, truss and floor beam replacement using treated timber, painting of timber structures, and restoration to original condition. The adjacent mechanical building requires maintenance and repairs to video monitoring, lighting, and fire suppression systems, including closed-circuit television dome camera installation (Axis Model Q6075-E), wet-pipe sprinkler system installation, and addressable fire alarm system replacement with linear heat detection cable. Traffic control, electrical work including conduit installation and luminaire replacements, and advance warning signage upgrades on Route TR 246 are included. The project also requires installation of an overheight detection and warning system upstream of the bridge to protect the historic structure from oversized vehicles, with updated signage within the surrounding roadway network. The work is located on 1950 East Street (Old Dad Joe Trail) between the intersections of 1950 East Street and County Road 1900, and 1950 East Street and IL Route 26, spanning approximately 700 feet (0.133 miles).
Utility coordination is underway with Corn Belt Energy (electric), Frontier Communications (telecom), and the City of Princeton, with no conflicts anticipated. The project is authorized under Army Corps of Engineers Nationwide Permit #3 (Permit No. DOT-D3-2026-0014, expiring March 14, 2031) for bridge maintenance. Payment terms use contract unit prices based on square feet, linear feet, each unit, lump sum, and board foot measure, with all labor, materials, equipment, and incidental costs included unless separately noted. The contract will be awarded to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder.
Opportunity text
The scope of the project consists of repairs to the Red Covered Bridge, SN 006-0134, which includes roof replacement, truss replacement, floor beam replacement, and other items needed to restore the bridge to its original condition. Additional improvements also include maintenance and repairs to the adjacent mechanical building, covering the video monitoring, lighting, and firesuppression systems. To protect the historic bridge from oversized vehicles, the project will upgrade advance warning signage on Route TR 246, update related signage within the surrounding roadway network, and install an overheight detection and warning system upstream of the bridge. All incidental and collateral work required to complete the project as shown in the plans is included. Location: The project is located in Dover Township in Bureau County on 1950 East Street (Old Dad Joe Trail) between the intersections of 1950 East Street and County Road 1900, and 1950 East Street and IL Route 26. The gross and net length of the project on 1950 East Street (Old Dad Joe Trail) is approximately 700 ft (0.133 miles).
Files
| File | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| ildot 66P22-031.pdf |
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