Trail Crossing Safety Improvements

Madison County Mass Transit District (MCT) is soliciting bids for a Trail Crossing Safety Improvements project located in Madison and St. Clair County, Illinois, with the procurement involving installation of pedestrian crossing safety infrastructure. The project requires furnishing materials, equipment, and labor to install new pedestrian crossing beacon assemblies, posts, foundations, advanced signage, and pavement markings at seven specific trail crossing locations. Three types of safety improvement assemblies will be implemented: Type A (solar-powered flashing LED STOP sign), Type B (solar-powered flashing LED STOP sign with rectangular rapid flashing beacon), and Type C (flashing LED STOP signs with rectangular rapid flashing beacon and advance flashing LED Bike/Ped warning signs). Bidders must be prequalified with the Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT) in Signing (Category 26) and Pavement Marking (Category 27) work categories. The bid deadline has been extended to November 6, 2025, at 2:00 PM CDT, with electronic submissions required through the Bonfire portal, and bids will remain firm for 90 calendar days from the final due date. The contract time is 124 calendar days from the notice-to-proceed, with substantial completion expected within that timeframe.

The procurement establishes a 0% Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) goal, though bidders must indicate their business enterprise classification and provide details about subcontractors. Contractors must maintain specific insurance coverages and comply with the Project Labor Agreement established by the Southwestern Illinois Building & Construction Trades Council. A 5% bid guarantee bond is required from a surety company with an A.M. Best financial strength rating of at least A-. While the exact contract value is not explicitly stated, the detailed specifications suggest a comprehensive infrastructure improvement project with specific unit pricing for various assemblies and installations. Bidders must submit multiple documents including a Solicitation and Offer Form, Schedule of Prices, Bid Bond, Contractor Prequalification documentation, List of Subcontractors, and References. The Owner reserves the right to reject any bid and will award the contract to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder based on the Total Bid Price, which must include all costs for materials, labor, equipment, supervision, delivery, handling, fees, permits, taxes, bonds, duties, overhead, and profit.