Resurfacing of internal park roads and parking areas with an HMA surface

The Illinois Department of Transportation is requesting bids for resurfacing of internal park roads and parking areas at Kickapoo State Recreation Area in Vermilion County, under Contract 46951, with electronic bids due July 31, 2026 at 12:00 p.m. prevailing time to the iCX system.

The scope comprises road reconstruction and resurfacing of approximately 1.741 miles of internal park roads and parking areas with hot-mix asphalt (HMA) surface, aggregate parking lot construction, culvert replacements, dumpster pad and sidewalk construction, drainage improvements, and reconstruction of the low water crossing at site #9. Work includes removal of existing parking blocks and gates, installation of precast concrete parking blocks, tree removal, bollard removal, light pole relocation, information kiosk and entrance sign installation, guardrail and guard post installation, wood rail installation, woodland seeding, and traffic counter installation. All traffic control, staging, and coordination with site operations are included in a lump-sum Traffic Control and Protection (Special) payment item with no separate compensation. The contract applies State Construction Funds and incorporates supplemental specifications and special provisions covering EEO requirements, hot-mix asphalt quality control, equipment specifications, and cost adjustment provisions for bituminous materials, cement, and fuel. Bituminous materials cost adjustments are optional and apply only when price differences exceed five percent.

Bidders are required to visit the project site prior to submission to examine conditions and familiarize themselves with project requirements. Work must be coordinated with site operations and personnel, with a minimum of 48 hours' notice required before closing any park area. The contract will be awarded to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder. Specifications reference the Standard Specifications for Road and Bridge Construction (adopted January 1, 2022, revised January 1, 2026) and the Illinois Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices.