July 12, 2024

Important: See below for upcoming cutoff date reminders in letting section


Employee Spotlight: Project Studies Engineer Porsha Key

Porsha Key began her career at IDOT in the rotation program in 2011 before becoming a project studies engineer for District 8 in Collinsville in 2015.

 

Read more.

Classic truck scene wins IDOT’s 2024 Photo Contest

A classic truck against the backdrop of Siloam Springs State Park in Adams County submitted by Michelle Kasparie was selected as the winning photo during IDOT’s 2024 Photo Contest. Her daughter, Zoey Kasparie, captured her brother's truck at the scenic park as a way to showcase how some things remain timeless in our fast-paced world.

 

Kasparie’s photo was displayed on IDOT’s Facebook banner during the month of June and she received a certificate of recognition.

 

Thanks to all who snapped and submitted photos for our first contest! Click here to learn more about the photo contest and how you can prepare for next year’s contest.

Region 3, District 5: Progress is ramping up on the $8.3 million Bridge Street bridge replacement project over Interstate 72 in Monticello. Expect lane closures and overnight full closures of I-72 for beam placements during this project, which is expected to be completed by end of 2024.


Project details: https://idot.click/slz

Region 4, District 7: Work is continuing in the second year of the widening and reconstruction of Fayette Avenue in Effingham. Pavement reconstruction is continuing on Henrietta Street along with the installation of a new drainage pipe.


Project details: https://idot.click/go6

Letting Update

 

Aug. 2 is the next letting for statewide construction projects that are scheduled in 2024. Here are some dates to note in advance of the letting.


  • July 12 at 4:30 p.m. Prequalification cutoff (Date that contractors must be qualified to bid on contracts).
  • July 26 at 4:30 p.m. Joint venture cutoff (three contractor limit. Date for these groups who want to bid can do so).   
  • July 30 at 4:30 p.m. Request for authorization to bid cutoff (Final date for contractors who are authorized to bid on contracts). 
  • Aug. 2 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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