RR-26-2049 TRI-state tollway I-294 pavement repairs IL 394 to archer AVE MP 0. 0 to MP 20. 4

The Illinois State Toll Highway Authority is requesting sealed bids for pavement repairs on the Tri-State Tollway (I-294) between Mile Post 0.0 and Mile Post 20.4 in Cook County under RR-26-2049, with bids due September 3, 2026 at 10:30 a.m. local time via electronic submission through BidBuy. Electronic submission is mandatory under CPO Notice 2023.12; paper responses will not be accepted. An Illinois Business Bid Preference of 4% applies to responsive and responsible bidders headquartered and operating in Illinois for at least one year prior to bid advertisement.

IDOT prequalification is required with no exceptions. Bidders must be registered or submit evidence of application with the Illinois Department of Human Rights. Illinois Procurement Gateway (IPG) active registered vendors submit Form B disclosure; non-IPG vendors submit Form A vendor disclosure. The apparent low bidder must submit DBE 2025, VOSB 2025, and EEO 1256 forms by the fifth calendar day after bid opening or face non-responsive bid status.

The scope encompasses partial and full-depth mainline, shoulder, and ramp pavement patching; crack routing and sealing; asphalt shoulder and gore microsurfacing; asphalt rejuvenation; rumble strip removal and replacement; bonded preformed joint seal replacement; raised pavement marker and pavement marking removal and replacement; maintenance of traffic; and detour signing. Contract work begins on or about December 14, 2026, with completion required by November 3, 2027.

The total Core Work is supplemented by contingency work and a contractor's quality program valued at $1.26 million. A bid credit cap of $325,000 applies; available programs include ConstructionWorks, the Earned Credit Program, and Partnering for Growth. A 5% bid guaranty is required. Prevailing wage under the Illinois Prevailing Wage Act applies, with a requirement to employ at least 90 percent Illinois laborers during periods of excessive unemployment. Performance and payment bonds with corporate sureties authorized to do business in Illinois, comprehensive insurance coverage, and compliance with liquidated damages provisions are required.

An optional pre-bid meeting is scheduled for August 4, 2026 at 1:00 p.m. central time via Microsoft Teams. Written questions are due August 13, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. local time.