Sanitary Sewer at Illini Prairie Rest Areas - Champaign County

The Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT) is soliciting bids for sanitary sewer and water main construction at the Illini Prairie Rest Areas along Interstate 57 in Champaign County near Pesotum, with bids due June 12, 2026 at 12:00 p.m. via the iCX electronic bidding system. This is a federal-aid construction contract under Project STP-ICS6(598) and subject to Davis-Bacon wage requirements and Equal Employment Opportunity certifications.

The scope encompasses removal of the existing Wisconsin Mounds treatment system and installation of a new onsite sanitary septic tank and leach field system, water mains for treated potable water delivery to both northbound and southbound rest areas, packaged lift stations, vertical dual auger screens, gravity sanitary sewer lines, pipe drains, electrical supply and distribution, meter vaults, ductile iron fittings, steel casings for jack and bore operations, interior plumbing improvements, and sealing of abandoned water wells. Work includes pavement patching, site grading, seeding, and fencing. The project requires full closure of restroom facilities and partial closure of rest-area parking (truck parking to remain open) for a maximum of 120 calendar days. Traffic control must be maintained on I-57 and County Road 300N per specified standards for day and night lane closures. The contractor must notify IDOT District 5, Champaign County Sheriff, EMS, and Illinois State Police at least two weeks prior to project start and any lane closures and must coordinate with existing state-owned and private utilities.

Permits and compliance include Illinois Environmental Protection Agency (IEPA) and Champaign County Department of Public Health approval for sanitary improvements. The contract will be awarded to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder. Subcontractor payment reporting is required.