Traffic signal modernization at the intersection of IL 13 and Giant City Road

The Illinois Department of Transportation is requesting bids for traffic signal modernization at the intersection of IL 13 and Giant City Road in Carbondale, Jackson County, with electronic bids due September 18, 2026 at 12:00 p.m. via the iCX-Integrated Contractors Exchange system. The project is subject to 49 CFR Part 26 DBE requirements with a 0.00% DBE participation goal; bidders must submit a DBE Utilization Plan and applicable DBE Participation Statements via iCX or the bid will be deemed non-responsive.

The scope includes removing and replacing five-section signal heads with four-section flashing yellow arrow signal heads for left and right turn movements onto IL 13 from Giant City Road; removing and replacing the mast arm in the north quadrant with a longer mast arm and new foundation; installing new signal heads and wiring; and providing a three-year fiber optic internet service plan for the IDOT District 9 ATMS network at 100 Mbps/30 Mbps. The project is funded through Federal-Aid Highway Program (FAP) funds under Project HSIP-96XD(075).

The Contractor must provide at least 14 days' advance notice to the Engineer before starting construction (21 days for projects involving width or height restrictions or complete closures). Lane closures on IL 13 and Giant City Road are restricted to 7:00 p.m. to 7:00 a.m., with IL 13 remaining open to two lanes at all times; work zones not cleared by 7:00 a.m. incur $1,000-per-hour penalties beginning at 7:01 a.m. Multiple utility companies operate facilities within project limits; the Contractor must verify all underground utility locations through JULIE at 800-892-0123 and pothole utilities as directed by the Engineer. The contract will be awarded to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder.