The project is to replace Millerbernd light poles with new aluminum poles and LED lights on existing foundations at the interchanges of 1-74 with Lincoln Ave and US 45 (Cunningham Ave) in Champaign, IL in Champaign County. The intent of the project is to replace the existing Millerbernd light poles along FAI 74 at the interchanges of Lincoln Ave and US 45 (Cunningham Ave) at Champaign in Champaign County; to remove the existing light poles and install new light poles, LED luminaires and stainless steel screenings. Appropriate measures shall be taken by the contractor to protect and preserve the surrounding environment. The various routes along with the intersecting side-streets, shall remain open at all times, unless otherwise noted within the plans, with limited disruption to the flow of traffic Region 3 District 5 Federal Project # NHPPKR3C(491) VBP% 0.00 County(s) Champaign Key Route(s) FAI 74 Marked Route(s) I 74 Section(s) HMLT2024-1 State Job #(s) C-95-023-24 PPS #(s) 0-02086-5001 Contract Specifics 15 Working Days Questions not accepted as of January 09, 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, December 29, 2023. 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 - 022 - Replace Millerbernd Light Poles With New Aluminum Poles and Led Lights on Existing Foundations at the Interchanges of I-74