Resurfacing Parking Areas - Improvements at Eldon State Recreational Area

The Illinois Department of Transportation is soliciting bids for reconstruction and improvement of sailboat and vehicular parking lots within the Carlyle Sailing Association complex at Eldon Hazlet State Recreation Area, 7 miles north of Carlyle City in Clinton County, with electronic bids due July 31, 2026 at 12:00 p.m. prevailing time through the iCX (Integrated Contractors Exchange) electronic bidding system.

The scope encompasses HMA surface removal and resurfacing, concrete parking lot reconstruction, culvert and inlet replacements, sea-wall outlet modifications and repair, removal and installation of boat tie-down anchors, pavement markings, signage, and related improvements. Tie-down anchors are subject to mandatory load testing at 3,000-pound loads. Work requires complete closure of sailing association facilities during construction, with thirty days' notice required to membership prior to closing. Coordination with site operations and the Illinois Department of Natural Resources is required. The project is governed by the Standard Specifications for Road and Bridge Construction adopted January 1, 2022, as revised January 1, 2026.

Payment provisions include cost adjustments for bituminous materials and cement based on price index fluctuations, compensable delay costs for utility conflicts, and equipment and labor compensation for work stoppages. Extended project overhead applies for qualifying delays exceeding specified thresholds. The contract will be awarded to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder. IDOT reserves the right to reject any or all proposals, readvertise, and waive technicalities.