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The work consists of furnishing all labor, materials, equipment, and other incidentals necessary for the conversion of existing ITS equipment to run on cellular communications. This work also consists of installing temporary fiber optic cable. Improvements associated with this project are located with the Villages of Hillside, Bellwood, Westchester, Broadview, Maywood, Forest Park, and Oak Park, as well as the City of Chicago in Cook County, on I-290 between Wolf Road and Racine Avenue.
Region District DBE % VBP % Federal Project #
1 1 0.00 0.00 NHPP51TI(593)
County(s) Key Route(s) Marked Route(s) Section(s) State Job #(s) PPS #(s)
  • Cook
  • FAI 290A
  • I-290
  • 2025-1076-I
  • C-91-224-25
  • 1-81769-0000
Contract Specifics
Project Labor Agreement
135 Working Days
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Ask Subscribe Questions and Answers (33 Submitted / 29 Answered ) Questions not accepted as of April 14, 2026 04:30 PM.

  • The Modification to Existing Surveillance Cabinet detail on DWG page 66 appears to show an existing Solar powered cabinet, but does not include any of the new required Detection Integration Devices, Controllers, or Linux Controllers. Will the engineer provide correct detailed cabinet drawings prior to bid?
    The project should be bid according to the Standard Specifications for Road and Bridge Construction, Highway Standards, and the plans and specifications available online. (04/20/2026)

  • Please confirm Railroad protective insurance will be required for Indiana Harbor Belt 5140+00, CTA 5298+00, CSX 5302+00 and Belt RR of Chicago 5501+00?
    The project should be bid according to the Standard Specifications for Road and Bridge Construction, Highway Standards, and the plans and specifications available online. (04/20/2026)

  • Is the quantity of Mainline Fiber splice 1 ea. X8710306 able to be increased and please provide the location of this 1 ea. item?
    The project should be bid according to the Standard Specifications for Road and Bridge Construction, Highway Standards, and the plans and specifications available online. (04/20/2026)

  • Is the new 96F cable to be brought into the TSC building? If so, what is the scope of the work to be performed in the building?
    The 96F cables will terminate within proposed fiber optic interconnect centers within the TSC building Computer Room. (04/17/2026)

  • Will IDOT provide individual cabinet drawings for the 67 cabinets to be modified?
    The project should be bid according to the Standard Specifications for Road and Bridge Construction, Highway Standards, and the plans and specifications available online. (04/17/2026)

  • What is the length of the 2" CONDUIT RISER, GALVANIZED STEEL X0327752?
    The pay item for the area within the load transfer platform is X2070304 POROUS GRANULAR EMBANKMENT (SPECIAL). The pay item for the area between the top of the load transfer platform and the roadway section is 20700220 POROUS GRANULAR EMBANKMENT. Plans will be updated accordingly in a construction revision. (04/15/2026)

  • There are 730 days of traffic control surveillance on this job. Is it for the temp lane closures?
    The project should be bid according to the Standard Specifications for Road and Bridge Construction, Highway Standards, and the plans and specifications available online. (04/15/2026)

  • If layout is incidental to the wood poles, please revise the special provisions to include that work since it is currently not included.
    The project should be bid according to the Standard Specifications for Road and Bridge Construction, Highway Standards, and the plans and specifications available online. (04/15/2026)

  • The maintenance item is not quantifiable to bid due to the lack of clarity in the duration of the contract (see RE field office vs. contract date). Please consider making maintenance an allowance as per other industries
    The project should be bid according to the Standard Specifications for Road and Bridge Construction, Highway Standards, and the plans and specifications available online. (04/15/2026)

  • Please consider making the Maintenance of Traffic Surveillance item a MONTH instead of LUMP SUM. The contactor cannot reasonable estimate the maintenance needs of the entire system
    An addendum will be issued to address this question. Please continue to monitor the website for an update. (04/14/2026)

  • What are the locations of "TERMINATE FIBER IN CABINET" X1400217 288 ea.?
    These terminations occur in the following locations: • 192 each at the TSC building • 96 each at the cabinet at the west limit (04/14/2026)

  • What is the purpose of 730 cal days of Surveillance if the lane closures are nightly.
    This pay item will be removed in the addendum. Please continue to monitor the website for an update. (04/14/2026)

  • Please confirm that IDOT has completed all the CDOT requirements for design in accordance with CDOT Rules & Regulations regarding the IR process for design requirements
    The contractor should bid according to the Standard Specifications for Road and Bridge Construction, Highway Standards, and the plans and specifications available online. (04/14/2026)

  • Will the trees and vegetation be removed prior to the start of work?
    Quantities for tree removal and clearing and grubbing will be included in an addendum. Please continue to monitor the website for an update. (04/14/2026)

  • Please provide the following information related to pay item X7010007 MAINTENANCE OF EXISTING TRAFFIC SURVEILLANCE: 1. Approximately how many traffic loops need to be replaced annually? 2. On average, how many dispatch / emergency calls does IDOT receive annually? 3. What is the typical nature of repairs required for dispatch / emergency calls for this system? 4. On average, how many JULIE / Illinois One-Call tickets does IDOT receive for locating existing utilities on this system annually?
    The contractor should bid according to the Standard Specifications for Road and Bridge Construction, Highway Standards, and the plans and specifications available online. (04/14/2026)

  • What is the duration in months for pay item X7010007 MAINTENANCE OF EXISTING TRAFFIC SURVEILLANCE, 1 LSUM that contractor is expected to maintain the system?
    The duration of maintenance shall be 24 months. (04/14/2026)

  • The contract duration is 135 working days which is approximately 6-7 months. However, pay item X6700407 ENGINEERS FIELD OFFICE is for 24 calendar months. Is it IDOT's intent to keep this contract open for an additional 17-18 months after contractor's work is complete?
    The duration of the contract is anticipated to be 24 months based on material lead times, coordination with adjacent contracts, and maintenance after the main construction effort. (04/14/2026)

  • What is the basis of design manufacturer for pay item X0325922 CELLULAR MODEM?
    The contractor should bid according to the Standard Specifications for Road and Bridge Construction, Highway Standards, and the plans and specifications available online. (04/14/2026)

  • What is the basis of design manufacturer for pay item X0325489 CONTROLLER, LINUX, ATC?
    The contractor should bid according to the Standard Specifications for Road and Bridge Construction, Highway Standards, and the plans and specifications available online. (04/14/2026)

  • Please confirm that Down guys will only be required at Dead end poles.
    Guy wires shall be provided as necessary to support wood poles and attached cables. See details on Sheet 59. (04/13/2026)

  • How will Survey and Layout be paid?
    ITS layout is included in the cost of the Wood Poles, of the length and class indicated. (04/13/2026)

  • Please advise where the designer feels this project will be in conflict with the CTA ROW. Plans do not appear to show any construction within CTA ROW requiring flagging, rail safety training, track access occurrences, insurance, etc. noted in the CTA FLAGGING AND COORDINATION, CTA REQUIREMENTS, or RAILROAD PROTECTIVE LIABILITY INSURANCE special provisions.
    The contractor should bid according to the Standard Specifications for Road and Bridge Construction, Highway Standards, and the plans and specifications available online. (04/10/2026)

  • Please confirm that Testing and disposal for unsuitable/ Nonspecial waste will be required on this contract.
    The contractor should bid according to the Standard Specifications for Road and Bridge Construction, Highway Standards, and the plans and specifications available online. (04/09/2026)

  • Has the designer confirmed that each existing cabinet has the space and power required to accommodate the new equipment that is to be installed?
    The contractor should bid according to the Standard Specifications for Road and Bridge Construction, Highway Standards, and the plans and specifications available online. (04/09/2026)

  • Please provide a soil boring for the Rock Excavation shown to be performed on Sheets 11 and 12.
    Rock Excavation is shown on the north side of I-290 west of Mannheim Road. It is shown in the callouts for wood poles between STA 5081+54 and STA 5101+79. We do not have any borings for this area. The entire length of pole of embedded is required due to exposed rock in this area. (04/08/2026)

  • In reviewing the plans, it appears there is a quantity of 70 not 67 for the following line items: Controller, Linux, ATC Cellular Modem Detection Integration Device Detection Controller Ethernet Manage Switch Please double check and advise. Thank you!
    70 is the correct quantity for pay items X3205489, X0325922, X1400413, X1400414, and Network Access, Switch. We'll update these quantities in the addendum. Please continue to monitor the website for an update. (04/08/2026)

  • Sheets 55 through 58 are exactly the same sheet. Please advise if this is correct.
    An addendum will be issued to address this question. Please continue to monitor the website for an update. (04/08/2026)

  • Will City of Chicago permit fees (ROW, OUC, Deep Excavation, etc.) be waived? If not will contractor be paid for costs incurred? Recommend adding an allowance pay item for City of Chicago permit fees.
    The contractor should bid according to the Standard Specifications for Road and Bridge Construction, Highway Standards, and the plans and specifications available online. (04/07/2026)

  • Please create an allowance or specify a dollar amount contractors should carry in the bid for the cost of CDOT permits. CDOT will not provide contractors the cost of permits at bid time.
    The contractor should bid according to the Standard Specifications for Road and Bridge Construction, Highway Standards, and the plans and specifications available online. (04/03/2026)

Authorized Bidders

  • 3948 Meade Inc.
    625 Willowbrook Center Pkwy
    Wilowbrook, IL 60527
    Phone: (708) 588-2500 Fax: (708) 588-2501 Email: infraestimating@meade100.com
    $9,649,147.55

  • 2550 H & H ELECTRIC CO.
    2830 Commerce Street
    Franklin Park, IL 60131
    Phone: (708) 878-2445 Fax: (708) 453-2851 Email: louie.veneziano@hh-electric.com

  • 0733 John Burns Construction Company
    999 Oakmont Plaza Drive, Suite 400
    Westmont, IL 60559
    Phone: (708) 638-7642 Fax: (708) 326-3499 Email: lmartinez@jbcco.com
    $13,924,157.00

Non Bidders

  • No requests received
Pay Item # UOM Description Type Quantity Unit Price
20100110 UNIT TREE REMOVAL (6 TO 15 UNITS DIAMETER) Base items 150.000
20100210 UNIT TREE REMOVAL (OVER 15 UNITS DIAMETER) Base items 150.000
20200200 CU YD ROCK EXCAVATION Base items 30.000
21101615 SQ YD TOPSOIL FURNISH AND PLACE, 4" Base items 5,000.000
25000210 ACRE SEEDING, CLASS 2A Base items 1.000
25000400 POUND NITROGEN FERTILIZER NUTRIENT Base items 90.000
25000600 POUND POTASSIUM FERTILIZER NUTRIENT Base items 90.000
25100630 SQ YD EROSION CONTROL BLANKET Base items 500.000
66900200 CU YD NON-SPECIAL WASTE DISPOSAL Base items 535.000
66900530 EACH SOIL DISPOSAL ANALYSIS Base items 6.000
66901001 L SUM REGULATED SUBSTANCES PRE-CONSTRUCTION PLAN Base items 1.000
66901003 L SUM REGULATED SUBSTANCES FINAL CONSTRUCTION REPORT Base items 1.000
66901006 CAL DA REGULATED SUBSTANCES MONITORING Base items 60.000
67100100 L SUM MOBILIZATION Base items 1.000
81028200 FOOT UNDERGROUND CONDUIT, GALVANIZED STEEL, 2" DIA. Base items 1,430.000
81100600 FOOT CONDUIT ATTACHED TO STRUCTURE, 2" DIA., GALVANIZED STEEL Base items 4,455.000
81300945 EACH JUNCTION BOX, STAINLESS STEEL, ATTACHED TO STRUCTURE, 24" X 24" X 8" Base items 20.000
84400405 EACH RELOCATE EXISTING WOOD POLES Base items 10.000
87900200 EACH DRILL EXISTING HANDHOLE Base items 3.000
89502300 FOOT REMOVE ELECTRIC CABLE FROM CONDUIT Base items 5,000.000
X0323619 EACH NETWORK SWITCH Base items 70.000
X0323620 EACH REMOVE EXISTING NETWORK SWITCH, SALVAGE Base items 15.000
X0323621 EACH NETWORK RACK Base items 1.000
X0325489 EACH CONTROLLER, LINUX, ATC Base items 70.000
X0325922 EACH CELLULAR MODEM Base items 70.000
X0327117 L SUM ATMS SYSTEM INTEGRATION Base items 1.000
X0327752 EACH CONDUIT RISER, GALVANIZED STEEL Base items 17.000
X1400217 EACH TERMINATE FIBER IN CABINET Base items 288.000
X1400413 EACH DETECTION INTEGRATION DEVICE Base items 70.000
X1400414 EACH DETECTION CONTROLLER Base items 70.000
X2010512 SQ YD CLEARING AND GRUBBING Base items 1,500.000
X6700407 CAL MO ENGINEER'S FIELD OFFICE, TYPE A (D1) Base items 24.000
X7010007 L SUM MAINTENANCE OF EXISTING TRAFFIC SURVEILLANCE Base items 1.000
X7010216 L SUM TRAFFIC CONTROL AND PROTECTION, (SPECIAL) Base items 1.000
X7011015 L SUM TRAFFIC CONTROL AND PROTECTION (EXPRESSWAYS) Base items 1.000
X7200061 SQ FT TEMPORARY INFORMATION SIGNING Base items 200.000
X8180064 FOOT AERIAL CABLE REMOVAL Base items 8,562.000
X8302093 EACH WOOD POLE, 90FT, CLASS 3 Base items 143.000
X8302160 EACH WOOD POLE, 60 FT, CLASS 4 Base items 163.000
X8710023 FOOT FIBER OPTIC CABLE IN CONDUIT, 96 FIBERS, SINGLE MODE Base items 4,723.000
X8710059 FOOT FIBER OPTIC CABLE, AERIAL, 96 FIBERS, SINGLE MODE Base items 71,950.000
X8710094 EACH FIBER OPTIC INTERCONNECT CENTER, 48 PORT Base items 6.000
X8710306 EACH FIBER OPTIC CABLE SPLICE - MAINLINE Base items 5.000
X8710318 EACH FIBER OPTIC UTILITY MARKER Base items 15.000
Z0048665 L SUM RAILROAD PROTECTIVE LIABILITY INSURANCE Base items 1.000
Z0076600 HOUR TRAINEES Base items 1,000.000 $0.80
Z0076604 HOUR TRAINEES TRAINING PROGRAM GRADUATE Base items 1,000.000 $15.00
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