Superstructure Replacement of Various Structures on I-57

The Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT) District 3 is requesting sealed bids for superstructure replacement and deck work on six bridges and associated repairs on five additional structures along I-57 in Iroquois County, with electronic bids due June 12, 2026 at 12:00 p.m. via the iCX system. This is a federally funded project under the National Highway Performance Program (NHPP).

The scope spans approximately 5.11 miles of I-57 from 0.3 miles north of Prairie Creek to 0.7 miles south of N600E Road and includes full superstructure replacement on structures SN 038-0003, 038-0004, 038-0005, 038-0006, 038-0009, and 038-0010; deck replacements on SN 038-0007 and 038-0008; bridge latex overlay and structural repairs on SN 038-0001, 038-0002, and 038-0031; and repairs to SN 038-0086 and SN 038-0129. Additional work includes construction of two median crossovers, pavement marking replacement, and associated traffic control and utility coordination. The project incorporates a Smart Traffic Monitoring System with real-time control devices, portable message signs, temporary bridge signals, concrete barriers, impact attenuators, and temporary lighting. Contractors must coordinate with multiple utilities including AT&T, CMS Fiber, and Eastern Illini Electric.

The contract completion date is November 17, 2028, structured in three phases: Pre-Stage 1 (December 18, 2026), Stage 1 (November 19, 2027), and Stage 2 (November 17, 2028), with liquidated damages for schedule non-compliance. Contractors must comply with Federal-aid construction requirements, EEO regulations, and DBE reporting; prequalification ratings serve as a baseline but not the sole determinant of responsibility. Award will be made to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder.