Plaza Improvements

Solicitation I-26-2059, issued by the Illinois State Toll Highway Authority, covers plaza improvements on the Tri-State Tollway (I-94) between Mile Post 4.7 and Mile Post 13.8 in Lake County, Illinois. The scope of work includes ramp pavement and shoulder replacement, demolition of existing toll plaza median islands, equipment, and canopies, and the construction of barrier wall extensions. Key technical deliverables involve the installation of toll plaza monotubes, lighting, pavement markings, and signing, as well as electrical work including I-PASS antennas, VES camera power and data cables, and quantum-solution loops. The contractor is also responsible for installing conductive resilient flooring in designated rooms, underground conduits, landscaping, erosion control, and the maintenance of traffic. The project is scheduled to begin on or about February 16, 2027, with a final completion deadline of November 11, 2028. Bidders must submit electronic proposals via the BidBuy system by November 13, 2026, at 10:30 a.m. local time and may be required to be pre-qualified by the Illinois Department of Transportation. A bid guaranty of five percent of the total bid amount is required. Performance standards are governed by specific DOT and standard drawings, including SD 94-27A for pavement striping and SD 94-26 for lane markers. Throughout the project, the contractor must ensure all lanes remain operational using existing or temporary equipment and coordinate final work with the Illinois Tollway Business System.