June 22, 2022
Important: See below for upcoming cutoff date reminders in letting section
Employee Spotlight: Jonathan J. McGee, Director of Office of Business and Workforce Diversity

As IDOT’s new director of the Office of Business and Workforce Diversity, Jonathan J. McGee has some big plans in helping to remove structural and systemic barriers that limit or obstruct federal and state contracting or workforce opportunities.
IDOT helps a memorial shine again

A collaboration by IDOT and The Garden Clubs of Illinois has helped a northern Illinois roadside memorial honoring soldiers shine brighter for years to come.
Region 1, District 1 is converting Weber Road traffic into its full diverging diamond configuration at Interstate 55 in Romeoville and Bolingbrook. Work includes the installation of traffic signals and crossovers.
 
The overall project is anticipated to be completed later this summer. A simulation of how the interchange will work when fully completed can be viewed here. Visit www.idot.illinois.gov/projects/i55-at-weber-road for additional project information.
Region 5, District 8 is seeking public comment on proposed replacement of the Illinois 4/15 bridge over the Kaskaskia River in Fayetteville in St. Clair County. The bridge was constructed in 1946 and rehabilitated in 2013. It needs to be replaced due to the rising and continual cost of maintenance since it is nearing the end of its design life.
 
You can learn more about the study and leave comments at https://idot.illinois.gov/projects/IL-4-Kaskaskia-River-Bridge-Study.html. Written comments can be sent to 1102 Eastport Plaza Drive, Collinsville, Ill., 62234. Comments may also be submitted via email to Matthew.Meyer@illinois.gov. All comments received before June 29 will become part of the meeting record.
Letting Update
 
July 15 is the next letting for statewide construction projects that are scheduled in 2022. Here are some dates to note in advance of the letting.

  • June 24 at 4:30 p.m. Prequalification cutoff (Date that contractors must be qualified to bid on contracts.)
  • July 8 at 4:30 p.m. Joint venture cutoff (three contractor limit. Date for these groups who want to bid can do so.)
  • July 12 at 4:30 p.m. Request for authorization to bid cutoff (Final date for contractors who are authorized to bid on contracts.) 
  • July 15 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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