Demolition, site work, paving and new construction of a bridge / tunnel in Watseka, Illinois. Completed plans call for the demolition of a bridge / tunnel; for the construction of a bridge / tunnel; for site work for a bridge / tunnel; and for paving for a bridge / tunnel.

LOCATION OF WORK This project is located in Iroquois County 10 3/4 miles southeast of Watseka Illinois on County Highway 40 over Tributary to Possum Trot Ditch in the southeast quarter of section 21, Township 26 North, Range 11 West of the 2nd PM. This work shall consist of the removal of the existing structure and construction of a single span reinforced concrete slab on steel beam bridge supported on integral abutments with concrete wingwalls, 74-0 back to back of abutments, 30-0 out to out of deck, and with a 20 degree left ahead skew. Also included are channel excavation and protection, erosion control measures, seeding, ~676' of County Highway 40 hot-mix asphalt replacement, shoulder widening for traffic barrier terminals, and other related work. 8.8 miles of patching, milling, and resurfacing on Freeport Rd from West Sterling Rd to East Lynn Blvd in Sterling. Region 2 District 3 VBP % 0 Federal Project # 62LM(754) County(S) Iroquois Key Route(S) FAS 323 Marked Route(S) CH 40 Section(S) 22-00118-01-BR State Job #C-93-008-23 PPS #(S)3-10667-0000 Contract Specifics 70 Working Days Questions not accepted as of April 16, 2024 04:30 PM. Questions directed to: IDOT Contracts Office Harry R. Hanley Building Room 326 2300 South Dirksen Parkway Springfield, IL 62764 (217) 782-7806 Fax: (217) 785-1141 TDD: (217) 524-4875 DOT.DE-Contracts@illinois.gov Unless otherwise indicated, a proposal guaranty is required by bid bonds, cashier's check or properly certified check for not less than 5 (five) percent of the bid amount. If the proposal is accepted and the bidder is declared "not responsive," it is hereby agreed that the amount of the proposal guaranty will become the property of the State of Illinois and shall be considered as payment of damages due to the delay and other causes suffered by the State because of the failure to adhere to the procedures required. Otherwise, the bid bond will become void or the proposal guaranty check will be returned to the bidder. Contractors who desire to become prequalified or to renew their prequalification for this letting must file with the Department of Transportation, Bureau of Construction, Room 322, 2300 South Dirksen Parkway, Springfield, Illinois 62764, a Contractor's Statement of Experience and Financial Condition no later than 4:30 PM prevailing local time, April 05, 2024. A contractor will not be prequalified for this letting unless the statement is received before the time and day established. The Department reserves the right to reject any and all bids, to waive minor or immaterial irregularities, informalities or technicalities, to advertise for new bids, or to request confirmation or clarification from any bidder regarding a bid. IL DOT - 215 - Replace the Bridge Carrying CH 40 Over a Tributary to Possum Trot Ditch