Resurface IL 98 from IL 29 to 0. 2 mile East of Parkway Drive in Tazewell County

The Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT) is requesting electronic bids for resurfacing Illinois Route 98 from Illinois Route 29 to 0.2 mile east of Parkway Drive in Tazewell County under Contract 68J31, with bids due June 12, 2026 at 12:00 p.m. via the iCX-Integrated Contractors Exchange system.

The project covers a gross length of 1.3551 miles and consists of design overlay and related collateral work including hot-mix asphalt surface removal at depths of 2.5 and 3.75 inches with specified surface-texture requirements, joint trimming, shoulder resurfacing, guardrail modifications, linear delineator panel installation, detector loop replacement, and traffic control measures with changeable message signs. Contractors must comply with Federal-aid construction requirements, employment opportunity provisions, and specific labor certifications. The contract incorporates the Standard Specifications for Road and Bridge Construction (adopted January 1, 2022, revised January 1, 2026), supplemental specifications, and recurring special provisions. Comprehensive quality control and testing protocols and bituminous materials cost adjustments are specified. Contractors are responsible for locating utilities and existing IDOT electrical facilities at their own expense and for protecting these facilities during construction.

Funding is from Construction Funds and State Transportation Program funds (Project STP-K7IW(910)). The contract will be awarded to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder. Working day contracts granted delayed starts shall be scheduled for completion by October 31, 2026.