RR-26-2067_JaneAddamsMemTlwy(I-90)Rdwy_Bridge_Rehab_PlzImprvmnts_RocktonRdtoRockCutParkRd_MP2.6-10.3

Solicitation RR-26-2067 is a construction project issued by the Illinois State Toll Highway Authority for roadway and bridge rehabilitation and plaza improvements on the Jane Addams Memorial Tollway (I-90). The scope of work covers the area from Rockton Road to Rock Cut Park Road, specifically between Milepost 2.6 and Milepost 10.3. The project involves various infrastructure tasks, including the installation of stone matrix warm mix asphalt, bridge cleaning and painting, pipe underdrain removal, and the deployment of fiber optic network equipment. Work must be performed in accordance with IDOT Standard Specifications, Tollway Supplemental Specifications, and specific contract plans. The contract is awarded to the lowest most responsible and responsive bidder based on an award criteria figure, calculated as the base bid minus applicable bid credits, with a bid credit cap of $325,000.00. The performance period begins upon the issuance of a Notice to Proceed and continues until November 17, 2028, with an expiration date of November 17, 2030, and options for further renewal. Bidders must submit electronic proposals via BidBuy by December 17, 2026, including a bid guaranty of 5% of the total bid amount. Contractors are required to comply with the Illinois Prevailing Wage Act and provide various bonds, including performance and payment bonds. Administrative requirements include the electronic submission of weekly payroll reports via the LCPTracker system to avoid payment delays. The solicitation also emphasizes socioeconomic goals, requiring detailed participation and utilization plans for Disadvantaged Business Enterprises (DBE) and Veteran Small Businesses (VOSB). All supplies and services must meet strict quality standards, remaining free from defects for at least twelve months following acceptance.