RR-24-4968 Reagan Memorial Tollway (I-88) Bridge Rehabilitation Over Union Pacific RailRoad M. P. 92. 6

The Illinois State Toll Highway Authority is soliciting bids for Contract RR-24-4968, a bridge rehabilitation project located on the Reagan Memorial Tollway (I-88) in DeKalb County, specifically targeting bridges over Union Pacific Railroad at Mile Post 92.6. The project involves comprehensive infrastructure repairs, including partial and full-depth concrete deck repairs, parapet rehabilitation, repairs to PPC beams and deck planks, abutment and pier work, slope wall restoration, approach slab repairs, and pavement marking replacements. Bidders must submit electronic proposals via the State of Illinois eProcurement system (BidBuy) by 10:30 AM on December 6, 2024, with an optional pre-bid meeting held on November 6, 2024. The anticipated Notice-to-Proceed date is March 24, 2025, with substantial completion required by November 20, 2025, and final completion by December 11, 2025. Bidders must demonstrate technical capability, provide necessary documentation including vendor disclosures, and comply with all state procurement requirements.

The contract includes specific participation goals for Disadvantaged Business Enterprises (DBE) at 21% and Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (VOSB) at 3%, with additional workforce diversity requirements of 18.4% minority and 6.9% female participation. Path Construction Company, Inc. has been identified as the apparent low bidder with a bid of $2,857,185.45, significantly lower than the next bidder F.H. Paschen, S.N. Nielsen & Associates at $3,713,506.82. The project requires close coordination with Union Pacific Railroad and Illinois Tollway Business Systems, though no electrical or communication work is anticipated. Bidders must submit comprehensive documentation, including IPG Active Registered Vendor Disclosure forms, vendor disclosure statements, and meet all state certification requirements. The contract includes a two-year renewal option, and vendors must demonstrate compliance with various state laws, including the Drug Free Workplace Act and accessibility standards for information technology.