RR-25-2026 Reagan Mem. Tollway I-88 Bridge Rehab. Howland Creek to IL Rte 26 Ramp MP 44. 5-MP 54. 4

The Illinois State Toll Highway Authority (ISTHA) is soliciting competitive bids for a comprehensive bridge rehabilitation project on the Reagan Memorial Tollway (I-88), specifically covering the segment between Howland Creek and IL Route 26 Ramp from mile posts 44.5 to 54.4 in Whiteside and Lee Counties. The project involves extensive infrastructure work including bridge reconstruction, pavement construction, milling and overlaying existing pavement, guardrail removal and installation, earthwork, grading, erosion control, landscaping, drainage improvements, and Intelligent Transportation System (ITS) infrastructure implementation. Mandatory qualifications include IDOT prequalification and registration with the Illinois Department of Human Rights. Electronic bids must be submitted via BidBuy by 10:30 a.m. on December 5, 2025, with an optional pre-bid meeting scheduled via Microsoft Teams on October 30, 2025, at 1:00 p.m. Potential bidders must submit any questions regarding contract document interpretation by 2:00 p.m. on November 14, 2025. The project timeline indicates work will commence around March 23, 2026, with completion required by October 28, 2027.

The procurement includes specific diversity and participation requirements, with a Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) utilization goal of 22% of core work, an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) goal of 6.9% for women and 4.3% for minorities, and a Veteran-Owned Small Business (VOSB) participation goal of 2%. Joint ventures are limited to three individually IDOT pre-qualified members, and bidders must provide a bid guaranty equal to five percent of the total bid amount. A bid credit cap of $325,000 is assigned for incentive programs including ConstructionWorks, Earned Credit Program, and Partnering for Growth. Contractors must comply with prevailing wage requirements under the Illinois Prevailing Wage Act and maintain comprehensive records for five years post-completion. While no specific budget range was explicitly stated, bidders must demonstrate good faith efforts to meet all diversity goals, with the Tollway reserving the right to reject any and all bids. The contract is subject to comprehensive legal and regulatory compliance, including provisions against forced labor and strict documentation requirements for vendor disclosure.