Resurfacing, Patching, Sidewalk Replacement, Curb and Gutter Replacement, and Pedestrian Signal installation

The Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT) is requesting bids on resurfacing, patching, sidewalk and curb replacement, and pedestrian signal installation on West Main Street in Belleville, Illinois (St. Clair County) under Contract No. 97894, Section 22-00176-06-RS, with electronic bids due September 18, 2026 at 12:00 p.m. through the iCX system. DBE participation documentation is required as part of contract compliance.

The project spans 8,179.4 feet (1.55 miles) from 29th Street to 49th Street. Scope includes pavement removal and class B patching, HMA surface removal and overlay, sidewalk and curb-and-gutter replacement, driveway pavement work, storm sewer inlet installation, traffic signal conduit and heads, pedestrian push-buttons, pavement markings, and seeding. Work is sequenced across ten stages to minimize traffic disruption, with lanes maintained open except for four designated four-day closures per street for pavement patching. The contractor must maintain property and business access throughout construction and coordinate with the City of Belleville on any road closures requiring 48-hour advance approval.

The contractor must conduct a pre-job conference with subcontractors and union representatives at least 14 calendar days prior to construction start and submit shop drawings for detectable warnings, HMA and PCC mix designs, and pavement markings for approval. Utility adjustments are required by Illinois American Water, Ameren UE, and Windstream, AT&T, and Segra for fiber optic work. Traffic control surveillance during concrete median construction is capped at 10 calendar days maximum. The contract awards to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder and includes prevailing wage requirements and OSHA safety compliance. No specific contract value, term, or incumbent information is provided in the source materials.