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September 18, 2026 Letting 12:00 PM
067-74435

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Bulletin Description

Reconstructing the I-57 and IL 16 interchange located east of Mattoon from a cloverleaf to a raindrop diamond configuration.
Region District DBE % VBP % Federal Project #
4 7 Pending Pending
County(s) Key Route(s) Marked Route(s) Section(s) State Job #(s) PPS #(s)
  • Coles
  • I-57
  • C-97-038-10
  • 7-50352-0000
  • 7-50352-2000
Contract Specifics
This item was previously advertised as a Review and Inspection project only (Item 01X) on letting date November 07, 2025. Bids are now being accepted. Contractors and suppliers who downloaded plans and special provisions for this item in connection with the previous advertisement should again download the complete set to ensure that revised and/or added material is received.
Previously advertised on June 12, 2026 (Item 131); April 24, 2026 (Item 144); February 27, 2026 (Item 050); November 07, 2025 (Item 01X).
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Ask Subscribe Questions and Answers (11 Submitted / 11 Answered ) Questions not accepted as of September 08, 2026 04:30 PM.

  • There isn't a schedule or detail on the CL D PATCH T2 12 bid item. What is the intention of the planned 645 SQYD and what stage is to to be used?
    Patches listed in schedules in the plans are for patches required for specific construction operations during a specific construction stage. The patches not listed in a schedule are for addressing general pavement distresses similar to patching that occurs for a resurfacing project. These patches are not required to occur during any specific stage and they will be marked in the field by the RE. (09/08/2026)

  • How are the message boards shown on the detour plan for 16 EB to 57 SB to be paid?
    The message boards are paid for by the calendar day as changeable message signs per the changeable message signs special provision. (09/08/2026)

  • For the changeable message signs I am only coming up 182 days. 4 boards for 14 days each year (168), and 2 boards for 7 days for the Lincoln Prairie Grass Trail (14). What are the remaining days to be used for?
    The additional days are for extra message boards during ramp closures to alert traffic to what ramps are open at the interchange. (09/08/2026)

  • The temporary signs are being paid under pay items for permanent signs and posts. Who will take possession of the signs when the project is over? Do the pay items for sign removal cover the removal of all the temporary signage as well as existing?
    The removal of the temporary signs occurs under the various sign panel removal and sign panel assembly removal pay items. The disposal of the signs will be per the standard specifications. (09/08/2026)

  • Do the signs have to be new for temporary signs?
    The signs shall meet the requirements stated in Division 700 of the Standard Specifications for Road and Bridge Construction and the special provisions as part of this contract. (09/08/2026)

  • Please verify the intent is to pay item 70100315 Traffic Control and Protection Special Standard 701422 a quantity of 11? It appears that these are the same setups primarily used through out stage 3, and do not ever need to be relocated.
    The contractor should bid according to the Standard Specifications for Road and Bridge Construction, Highway Standards, and the plans and specifications available online. (09/08/2026)

  • Please verify it is the intent to pay item 70100207 Traffic Control and Protection Standard 701402, a quantity of two, 1 for the right lane closure, and 1 for left lane closure as it appears this lane closure only moves horizontally.
    This is the correct intent for this pay item. (09/08/2026)

  • • How is the removal of the temporary signs and posts to be paid for?
    The removal of the temporary signs/posts are being paid for under the standard pay items covered by Article 724 of the standard specifications. (09/08/2026)

  • • • Please verify that the signs as shown on the traffic control signage are to be under sign panel type I, sign panel type 2, and wood sign support, as quantities have been for these have been included in these pay items. The special provisions for the traffic control state that details in the plans are to be covered by the traffic control and protection specials (X701035 and X7010218). Which is correct?
    All sign quantities shown in the schedules is being paid for separately. The temporary yield sign on the Staging Plans: Stage 3B Traffic Control (sht 342) has been added to the temporary sign schedules. The traffic control and protection special has been updated to clarify that this sign is paid for separately. (09/08/2026)

  • • For the smart work zone we see it being out for a total of 44 months maximum with the project continuing through the winter (9 in 2026, 12 in 2027, 12 in 2028, and 11 in 2029). The project also has interim completion dates that implies no winter work. What are the remaining months used for, or should the pay items be based on less months?
    The Real-Time Traffic Control System will not be utilized during winter shutdown. The quantity allows for separate control base units, warning signs and monitoring sensor units for NB I-57 & SB I-57. (09/08/2026)

  • Will IDOT review alternative subgrade stabilization methods if a proposal is presented to IDOT?. A geosynthetic mechanically stabilized foundation has several advantages when compared to lime stabilization.
    The contractor should bid according to the Standard Specifications for Road and Bridge Construction, Highway Standards, and the plans and specifications available online. Any modifications can be discussed with the Engineer during construction of the project. (08/20/2026)

Authorized Bidders

  • 2692 Howell Paving, Inc.
    1020 N. 13th Street
    Mattoon, IL 61938
    P.O. Box 1009
    Mattoon, IL 61938
    Phone: (217) 234-8877 Fax: (217) 234-4226 Email: estimates@howellco.com

  • 3163 Kinney Contractors, Inc.
    19342 E. Frontage Rd.
    Raymond, IL 62560
    Phone: (217) 229-3322 Fax: (217) 229-3609 Email: kinney@roadbuilder.net

  • 0958 William Charles Construction Company, LLC
    833 Featherstone Road
    Rockford, IL 61107
    P.O. Box 2071
    Loves Park, IL 61130
    Phone: (815) 654-4700 Fax: (815) 654-4736 Email: bids@williamcharles.com

Non Bidders

  • No requests received
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