26-557THA-ENGCO-B-49671 | RR-25-4998 Systemwide, Lighting Repairs

Contract RR-25-4998, titled "Systemwide Lighting Repairs," is a state-level construction solicitation issued by the Illinois State Toll Highway Authority aimed at performing comprehensive lighting repairs and replacements across multiple Illinois tollways. The scope of work includes the replacement and repair of lighting controllers, luminaires, light poles, mast arms, and associated electrical and structural components. The contract mandates compliance with Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT) standards, Tollway Supplemental Specifications, and Lake County standards for traffic control and construction activities. The work extends through various counties, including Boone, Cook, DeKalb, DuPage, Kane, Lake, Lee, McHenry, Ogle, Whiteside, Will, and Winnebago, with administrative oversight located in Downers Grove, Illinois. Performance milestones, including substantial and final completion dates, are strictly enforced with liquidated damages provisions designed to ensure timely project delivery. The solicitation underwent multiple addenda, reflecting revised bid opening dates moving from an initial November 13, 2025 deadline to a final date of February 24, 2026, along with numerous updates to contract provisions, special technical requirements, and bid submission procedures. Electronic bid submission through the BidBuy portal is mandatory, with no acceptance of physical or emailed bids. The contract incorporates special provisions addressing traffic control, erosion and sediment control, maintenance of traffic, and structural inspections for mast arms. Bidders must be prequalified, registered with the Illinois Department of Human Rights, and include a bid guaranty of 5% of their bid amount. While far clauses typical of federal contracts are not included, the contract utilizes project-specific special provisions and pay items to govern requirements and quality assurance, including a Contractor’s Quality Program. Overall contract value and finalized pricing are not disclosed within the solicitation, as unit prices are left blank in the bid documents to be filled by the Tollway post-bid. Contract administration personnel are identified to facilitate communication, but specific payment or invoicing instructions are not provided. The contract emphasizes strict adherence to electronic procedures, comprehensive quality and safety compliance, and coordinated multi-county execution to upgrade and maintain the lighting infrastructure of the Illinois Tollway system.