Wing Wall Repair at Kickapoo Pond 0. 2 mi west of Skykine Dr. west of Tilton.

The Illinois Department of Transportation is soliciting electronic bids for wingwall repairs at bridge structure S.N. 092-8600 on FAI Route 74 (I-74) near Kickapoo Pond in Vermilion County, with bids due June 12, 2026 at 12:00 p.m. through the iCX (Integrated Contractors Exchange) system. The project is Contract No. 70H72, Section MBPM 2026-1.

The scope comprises two primary work items: installation of helical ground anchors at the North and South wingwalls, and structural steel repairs at both wingwall locations. All structural steel must be hot-dip galvanized in accordance with AASHTO M232 and M111 standards. Helical ground anchor design and installation must be performed by qualified subcontractors with minimum three years of experience. Shop drawings sealed by an Illinois Licensed Structural Engineer are required at least 90 days prior to anchor installation.

The site is located approximately 0.2 miles west of Skyline Drive west of Tilton. FAI Route 74 must remain open to traffic at all times during construction, with one-way traffic permitted in immediate work areas. Flagger operations are restricted after 3:30 p.m. Monday through Thursday and after 3:00 p.m. Friday. No in-stream work is permitted due to the absence of a Section 404 Permit.

The contract is awarded to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder. The Department reserves the right to reject any or all bids and to determine contractor responsibility at the time of award. Funding is provided through Construction Funds with federal-aid highway designation. Bidders must comply with Standard Specifications for Road and Bridge Construction, supplemental specifications, and recurring special provisions including EEO requirements, traffic control devices, and work zone safety. Appropriate measures to preserve the surrounding environment and provide maximum protection to the public while minimizing disruption are required.