IDOT New Guardrail Installation US 40 at Cips Lake Bid 2026 - 071-74E40
Illinois Department of Transportation | State of IllinoisState · Springfield, IL- Due
- Sep 18, 2026
- Deadline passed
- Posted
- Sep 4, 2026
The 30-second brief
The Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT) is soliciting bids for contract 071-74E40, involving new guardrail installation along US 40 at Cips Lake in Effingham County (Section D7 GUARDRAIL 2026-2). The project scope includes 763 feet of steel plate beam guardrail (Type A, 6 foot posts), traffic barrier terminals (Type 1B, Type 2, and Type 1 Special Tangent), terminal markers, and guardrail reflectors. Additional requirements include mobilization, traffic control and protection (Standard 701201), and changeable message signs. The project has a 15 working day duration. Bids are due by the September 18, 2026 letting at 12:00 PM via electronic bidding. A question deadline was set for September 08, 2026.
Steel plate beam guardrail, Traffic barrier terminals, Mobilization, Traffic control, Terminal markers
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Summary
The Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT) is soliciting bids for contract 071-74E40, involving new guardrail installation along US 40 at Cips Lake in Effingham County (Section D7 GUARDRAIL 2026-2).
The project scope includes 763 feet of steel plate beam guardrail (Type A, 6 foot posts), traffic barrier terminals (Type 1B, Type 2, and Type 1 Special Tangent), terminal markers, and guardrail reflectors. Additional requirements include mobilization, traffic control and protection (Standard 701201), and changeable message signs. The project has a 15 working day duration. Bids are due by the September 18, 2026 letting at 12:00 PM via electronic bidding. A question deadline was set for September 08, 2026.
REQUIRED DELIVERABLES
5- Steel plate beam guardrail
- Traffic barrier terminals
- Mobilization
- Traffic control
- Terminal markers
REQUIRED ATTACHMENTS
3- Plans and Special Provisions
- Pay Item Report
- Electronic Bidding (EBids)
- Submit to
- Illinois Department of Transportation
- Scope location
- Effingham, IL
- Reported agency
- Illinois Department of Transportation
Questions about this BID
How do I respond to this Bid from Illinois Department of Transportation | State of Illinois?
Review the full solicitation document for submission requirements, evaluation criteria, and deadlines. The submission deadline is September 18, 2026. The solicitation specifies required deliverables that must be addressed in your response. Be sure to include all required attachments as outlined in the solicitation. Submissions should be delivered to: Illinois Department of Transportation.
Can small businesses or minority-owned firms bid on this Bid?
Most government agencies, including Illinois Department of Transportation | State of Illinois in IL, encourage participation from small businesses, minority-owned, women-owned, and disadvantaged business enterprises (MBE/WBE/DBE). Check the full solicitation for any small business participation goals.
What happens after the Bid submission deadline?
After the deadline, the issuing agency reviews all submissions against the stated evaluation criteria. This typically includes a compliance check, technical evaluation, cost analysis, and may involve oral presentations with shortlisted vendors.
What are the key deliverables?
The solicitation specifies the following deliverables: Steel plate beam guardrail, Traffic barrier terminals, Mobilization, Traffic control, Terminal markers. Proposals should clearly address how each deliverable will be met.
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What documents are required to bid on this Bid?
Requirements vary by solicitation, but common documents include a technical proposal, cost/price proposal, proof of insurance, relevant certifications, past performance references, and any forms specified in the solicitation. This solicitation specifically requires the following attachments: Plans and Special Provisions, Pay Item Report, Electronic Bidding (EBids). Review the full document from Illinois Department of Transportation | State of Illinois for the complete list.
What is the scope of this project?
This solicitation defines a specific project scope. The scope covers the following locations: Effingham, IL. Review the full solicitation for detailed scope requirements.