I-26-2059 (I-94)Plaza Improvements at Plaza 21(Waukegan Plz)andPlz 20 Buckley Rd Plz MP4.7 to MP13.8

Contract I-26-2059 is an Invitation for Bids issued by the Illinois State Toll Highway Authority for plaza improvements at Plaza 21 (Waukegan Plaza) and Plaza 20 (Buckley Road Plaza) on the Tri-State Tollway (I-94), covering Mile Post 4.7 to 13.8. The scope of work includes pavement replacement, demolition of toll plaza structures, electrical work, and the installation of lighting, monotubes, and pavement markings. The project is scheduled to commence on February 16, 2027, with a completion deadline of November 11, 2028. Bidders must be IDOT prequalified and are required to submit their bids electronically via the BidBuy portal by 10:30 a.m. on November 13, 2026. The contract mandates strict compliance with the Illinois Prevailing Wage Act and requires a bid guaranty of 5 percent of the total bid amount, along with performance and payment bonds. Evaluation factors include the bidder's capacity and understanding of the project, assessed through a Plant and Equipment Questionnaire, and a commitment to socioeconomic goals, including a 2 percent participation goal for certified Veteran-Owned and Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses and specific Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) utilization plans. Required submission documents include vendor disclosures, responsible bidder affidavits, and a detailed DBE utilization plan. The contract is governed by IDOT Standard Specifications for Road and Bridge Construction and Tollway Supplemental Specifications.