RR-24-4986 Jane Addams Memorial Tollway (I-90) Pavement&Structural Rehabilitation MP 30. 0 to MP 52. 2

The Illinois State Toll Highway Authority (ISTHA) is seeking bids for Contract RR-24-4986, a comprehensive pavement and structural rehabilitation project on the Jane Addams Memorial Tollway (I-90) spanning Mile Post 30.0 to Mile Post 52.2 in Boone, McHenry, and Kane Counties. The project's extensive scope includes superstructure and substructure concrete repairs, bridge deck sealing, bridge joint and drainage system repairs, bridge washing and painting, light fixture replacement, overhead sign structure repairs, culvert repairs, pavement and shoulder improvements, and maintenance of traffic. Bidders must be pre-qualified by the Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT) and registered with the Illinois Department of Human Rights. The bid submission is exclusively electronic through BidBuy, with proposals due on March 21, 2025, at 10:30:00 am local time. An optional pre-bid meeting will be held via Microsoft Teams on February 20, 2025, at 2:00 pm. Project work is scheduled to commence around June 16, 2025, with completion expected by December 1, 2025, and a contract expiration date of December 1, 2027. Bidders are required to provide a Bid Guaranty of 5% of the total bid amount, either as a bid bond or bank draft/certified/cashier's check.

The contract includes specific set-aside goals for Disadvantaged Business Enterprises (DBE) at 18% of core work and Veteran-Owned Small Business (VOSB) at 2%. A Bid Credit Cap of $325,000 applies to this contract. The procurement process mandates electronic submission only, as outlined in Chief Procurement Office Notice 2023.12, which prohibits paper submissions, USB drives, DVDs, or physical delivery methods including mail services or hand delivery. Vendors must complete either the IPG Active Registered Vendor Disclosure form (for those with active IPG registration) or the Vendor Disclosure form (for those without IPG registration), which require detailed disclosures about business structure, ownership, potential conflicts of interest, and compliance with various state requirements. The contract differentiates between Core Work (with identified locations and quantities) and Contingency Work (with uncertain locations or quantities), providing flexibility in project execution. While specific budget details are not explicitly stated, the comprehensive nature of the rehabilitation project suggests a significant investment in infrastructure maintenance and improvement.