Resurfacing Existing HMA Pavement with HMA Surface Course, HMA Binder Course, Thermoplastic Pavement Markings

The Illinois Department of Transportation is soliciting bids on resurfacing approximately 1.41 miles of existing HMA pavement on IL-43 (Oakton Street and Waukegan Road) in the villages of Niles and Morton Grove, Cook County, under Contract 62V42, with electronic bids due November 6, 2026 at 12:00 p.m. via the iCX system.

The scope includes HMA surface course and binder course placement, thermoplastic pavement markings, ADA curb ramp improvements, traffic control and maintenance of existing roadways during construction, drainage structure cleaning and adjustments, and construction layout work. The project spans two segments: IL-43 (Oakton Street) for 0.7 miles east of Harlem Avenue and IL-43 (Waukegan Road) for 0.7 miles south of Oakton Street. The contractor must establish and maintain an Engineer's Field Office Type A with a minimum 1,000 square feet and keep both arterial roads open during lane closures.

Key personnel requirements include IMSA/IPSI Traffic Signal Technician Level II certified staff and Hot-Mix Asphalt Level I, II, and III certified technicians for quality control. Compensation is structured as a lump sum for construction layout, unit prices for pavement markings and adjustments, and monthly payments for the field office. The contract is funded through National Highway Performance Program construction funds under Project NHPP-D9CL(859). Liquidated damages apply for lane closures outside permitted hours at $1,000 to $2,500 per 15-minute interval and for traffic signal maintenance failures at $1,000 per day. All work must comply with the Standard Specifications for Road and Bridge Construction effective January 1, 2022, as amended, and the Illinois Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices. The contract will be awarded to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder in conformance with state and federal requirements.