RR-25-2015 Veterans Memorial Tlwy (I-355) Bridge Rehab over DesPlaines River Valley MP10. 2 to MP17. 6

The Illinois State Toll Highway Authority (ISTHA) is soliciting bids for the RR-25-2015 contract, which involves a comprehensive rehabilitation project for the Veterans Memorial Tollway (I-355) Bridge over the Des Plaines River Valley. The project is located between Mile Post 10.2 and Mile Post 17.6 in Will and Cook Counties and encompasses extensive infrastructure improvements, including retaining wall removal and replacement, noise abatement wall modifications, erosion control, landscaping, pavement marking, and drainage repairs. Bidders must submit electronic proposals through the BidBuy platform by May 29, 2025, at 10:30 a.m., with an optional pre-bid meeting scheduled for April 29, 2025, via Microsoft Teams. The contract duration extends from the work commencement date until November 20, 2026, with potential contract extensions of two additional one-year terms or one two-year term. Qualified contractors must demonstrate technical expertise in highway infrastructure rehabilitation, comply with prevailing wage laws, and meet comprehensive documentation requirements, including vendor disclosures and participation plans. Evaluation criteria will likely include technical capability, compliance with specifications, diversity goals, and overall project approach.

The procurement includes specific diversity and participation goals, with an 18% Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) goal and a 2% Veteran Small Business (VOSB) goal. Bidders can leverage programs like ConstructionWorks and the Earned Credit Program, which provide incentives for hiring from traditionally underserved populations. The contract requires strict compliance monitoring, including subcontractor reporting and background checks. While a specific budget range is not explicitly stated, highway rehabilitation projects of this scale typically involve significant investment, potentially ranging from several million to tens of millions of dollars. Eligible respondents include construction firms with demonstrated experience in highway bridge rehabilitation, infrastructure maintenance, and traffic management. Contractors must have an active State of Illinois Vendor Registration Number and complete comprehensive vendor disclosure forms, including the IPG Active Registered Vendor Disclosure and Vendor Disclosure documents. Successful bidders will be required to integrate with existing transportation infrastructure and meet stringent state and federal regulatory requirements.