Site work and paving for a mixed-use development in Columbia, Illinois. Working plans call for site work for a bridge / tunnel; water / sewer project; for paving for a sidewalk / parking lot; sidewalk / parking lot; and bridge / tunnel.

As per the Owner the project has been Withdrawn. Editorial Content Team is actively seeking updated information. The work on this project consists of a new connector trail and pedestrian bridge improvements that generally will run from the GM&O Heritage Trail to Rueck Road. Improvements include pedestrian bridge, concrete curbs, concrete driveway, concrete sidewalks, hot-mix asphalt trail pavement, box culvert extension, storm sewers, rip rap, erosion control, and completing collateral work necessary to complete the project as shown on the plans and as described herein. The proposed bridge improvement shall consist of constructing a new 120' pedestrian truss superstructure between the proposed Creekside Park and the existing GM&O Heritage Trail. Items of bridge work include the pedestrian truss, steel piles, concrete abutments, approach slabs, and any other work indicated in the plans. The Contractor shall be responsible for furnishing all labor, equipment and materials necessary to satisfactorily complete all work in accordance with the plans and specifications. DBE % 16.00 VBP % 0.00 This work shall consist of furnishing all labor, materials and equipment necessary to complete Connection to Existing Culvert, and shall conform to Section 550 and 602 of the Standard Specifications for Road and Bridge Construction. Contract No. 97880 Construction of an HMA multi-use path and pedestrian bridge from GMandO Heritage Trail to Rueck road in Columbia. Includes; concrete curb, driveway, sidewalks, box culvert extension, and storm sewer. Region5 District 8 Federal Project # 33WJ(443) County(s) Monroe Key Route(s) Creekside Park Trail Marked Route(s) Section(s) 23-00057-01-BT (COLUMBIA) State Job #(s) C-98-045-24 PPS #(s) 0-05153-8001 8-10917-0000 Contract Specifics Completion Date: 120 Calendar Days Questions not accepted as of October 28, 2025 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, cashiers 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, October 17, 2025. 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. ILDOT - 136 - Construction of an HMA Multi-use Path and Pedestrian Bridge