Sidewalk Construction along Oak Street and State Street

The Illinois Department of Transportation is soliciting electronic bids through the iCX system under Contract No. 95979 for construction of a 5-foot-wide ADA-compliant concrete sidewalk in the Village of Teutopolis, Effingham County, Illinois, with bids due November 6, 2026 at 12:00 p.m. and public opening at that time. The contract carries a Disadvantaged Business Enterprise participation goal of 0 percent, and bidders must submit a DBE Utilization Plan and applicable participation statements.

The work covers sidewalk along Oak Street from Vine Street to State Street and along State Street from Oak Street to John Street, including earth excavation, detectable warning panels, seeding, driveway pavement removal, fire hydrant relocation, and valve vault adjustments. The contractor provides traffic control and flagging, keeps all streets open during construction, and coordinates with affected property owners through a designated liaison. The contractor must also identify and coordinate with Ameren Illinois, Frontier Communications, Metro Communications, Wabash Communications, Windstream, the Village of Teutopolis, and Media Com, giving two weeks' notice before construction starts. Work must comply with IDOT Standard Specifications for Road and Bridge Construction (adopted January 1, 2022, revised January 1, 2026) and the supplemental and special provisions in the notice. The Village of Teutopolis is responsible for construction staking and material testing.

Pricing is lump sum and unit price across line items including earth excavation, concrete sidewalk, seeding, traffic control, pavement removal, and pipe handrail installation. All brush disposal, temporary access materials, and ancillary work are included in bid prices, and no overhaul payment is permitted. The contract will be awarded to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder.