RR-26-2069 Systemwide Pavement Repairs

The Illinois State Toll Highway Authority (ISTHA) is seeking a qualified contractor (or joint‑venture of up to three pre‑qualified members) to perform system‑wide full‑depth intermittent pavement repairs, crack sealing, striping, maintenance‑of‑traffic, and related work across 12 counties. The work includes removal and replacement of reflectors, asphalt patching, concrete repairs, installation of lane markers, and other miscellaneous pavement activities as detailed in the Schedule of Prices (over 80 line items). The contract will run from approximately 22 Mar 2027 to 1 May 2028, with possible extensions up to 2030. Bidders must submit an electronic bid via BidBuy, include a 5 % bid guaranty, meet DBE (27 %) and VOSB (2 %) participation goals, and provide extensive certifications, bonds, insurance, and reporting (weekly certified payroll, EEO, DBE/VOSB reports). • Mandatory electronic submission; paper bids not accepted. • Pre‑bid meeting optional on 9 Nov 2026 (Microsoft Teams). • Bid deadline 10 Dec 2026 10:30 AM CT; 5 % bid guaranty required. • Scope includes full‑depth pavement repair, crack sealing, striping, traffic control, and related concrete/asphalt work. • DBE goal 27 % and VOSB goal 2 % of core work; extensive reporting and certification requirements.