RR-23-4900 Tri-State (I-294) Plaza Improvements 159th St to Cermak Rd MP 6. 4 to MP 29. 9

The Illinois State Toll Highway Authority (ISTHA) is seeking bids for a comprehensive infrastructure improvement project on the Tri-State Tollway (I-294), specifically covering a stretch between Mile Post 6.4 and Mile Post 29.9 in Cook County. The project involves extensive roadway and toll plaza improvements, including ramp pavement and shoulder replacement, demolition of existing toll plaza median islands, equipment, and canopies, structure demolition, barrier wall construction, installation of toll plaza monotubes, lighting, pavement marking and signing, electrical work, landscaping, and erosion control. The work is scheduled to commence on or about July 14, 2025, with completion expected by December 15, 2026. An optional pre-bid meeting is set for March 19, 2025, via Microsoft Teams, with an optional site walk-through planned for March 20, 2025. Electronic bid submissions are due by 10:30 a.m. local time on April 18, 2025, through the BidBuy system, with bidders required to provide a Bid Guaranty of 5% of the total bid amount and potentially be pre-qualified by the Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT).

The contract includes specific diversity requirements, with a Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) participation goal of 22% of the Core Work and a Veteran Small Business participation goal of 1.5%. Bidders must demonstrate compliance with these goals or show good faith efforts to meet them, and must be registered with the Illinois Department of Human Rights. The contract allows for a maximum Bid Credit of $375,000, which can be used to potentially lower the bid amount. Bidders must complete various disclosure forms, including the Illinois Procurement Gateway (IPG) Active Registered Vendor Disclosure and Vendor Disclosure forms, which require detailed information about business operations, ownership, potential conflicts of interest, and compliance with state requirements. While the total contract value is not explicitly stated, the comprehensive nature of the project suggests a significant infrastructure investment. Vendors must be prepared to provide detailed pricing for various line items and work components, with the understanding that providing false information could result in disqualification, contract voiding, or potential sanctions.