December 28, 2021
Important: Upcoming cutoff date reminders in letting section
Pam Simon, champion of diversity retiring
Caps 32 years of service at IDOT
When Pam Simon started working on job sites early in her career, it wasn’t unusual for people to ask her what business she had being there as a Black woman. Since then, she’s made it her mission to see that everyone from all backgrounds feels welcome working and participating on our projects.
 
Click here to read more about her 32-year journey.
Input wanted: Take our IDOT traveler survey

We are looking for your input on the state's transportation system through our annual Illinois Traveler Opinion Survey!
 
The survey seeks feedback on topics ranging from road conditions and ice-and-snow removal to commuting habits and driving behaviors. Questions also ask travelers for feedback about any changes in their travel habits due to the pandemic, the IDOT website, the state's rest areas and passenger rail use.
 
Click here to take the survey.
Region 3: District 4 held a public meeting on Dec. 9 where close to 50 local citizens attended to learn more about the preferred alternative for the Bob Michel Bridge deck rehab project in Peoria.

The 28-year-old structure carries Illinois Route 40 over the Illinois River was due for a deck rehabilitation. The timing was right to explore improving multi-modal accommodations as well.  
 
Click here to read more.
Region 5: District 8 held a public hearing on the preliminary engineering studies for the relocated Illinois 3 and new Mississippi River bridge corridors. The relocated Illinois 3 corridor runs from Sauget to Venice, while the new Mississippi River bridge corridor begins east of Illinois 203 and stretches to the Stan Musial Veterans Memorial bridge.
 
The presentation provided at the public hearing is available for viewing on the project website here.
Letting Update
 
Jan. 21 is the first letting for statewide construction projects that are scheduled in 2022. Here are some dates to note in advance of the letting.
 
  • Dec. 31 at 4:30 p.m. Prequalification cutoff (Date that contractors must be qualified to bid on contracts.)
  • Jan. 14 at 4:30 p.m. Joint venture cutoff (three contractor limit. Date for these groups who want to bid can do so.)
  • Jan. 18 at 4:30 p.m. Request for authorization to bid cutoff (Final date for contractors who are authorized to bid on contracts.)
  • Jan. 21 at noon Letting (Bids can be submitted until 11:59 a.m. on the day. Bids are shut down at noon.) 
 
If you are new to the IDOT bid letting process or need updated information, following are some helpful resources:
 
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