RR-22-4865 Systemwide Signing Improvements

The Illinois State Toll Highway Authority (ISTHA) is procuring Contract No. RR-22-4865 for Systemwide Signing Improvements. The contract work includes removing existing sign panels, installing new sign panels, constructing new sign foundations and posts, implementing temporary erosion control measures, grading, and maintaining traffic across multiple Illinois counties. The contract term is from March 20, 2023 to December 21, 2023. The bid is due by 10:30 AM local time on December 6, 2022, and an optional pre-bid meeting will be held on October 27, 2022. Award will be made to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder. Bidders must be pre-qualified by the Illinois Department of Transportation if required, registered with the Illinois Department of Human Rights, and meet other state and agency requirements.

The contract has a 25% Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) participation goal and a 3% Veteran-Owned Small Business (VOSB) participation goal. The contract also includes workforce goals of 16.7% minority and 6.9% female participation. Bidders can earn bid credits through ISTHA's ConstructionWorks, Earned Credit, and Partnering for Growth programs. The total award amount is $1,200,014.40, and the contract includes various allowances and contingency work items totaling $295,000.