Chicago Construction News staff writer
The Illinois Tollway Board of Directors has approved five construction and professional engineering contracts totaling nearly $38.3 million at its June meeting, supporting ongoing infrastructure upgrades across the Tollway system.
Projects include work on the Central Tri-State Tollway (I-294), the new I-490 Tollway, and other systemwide improvements.
“Construction projects are underway throughout the Tollway system… These contracts will enable us to keep other parts of our system in good repair,” said Illinois Tollway Executive Director Cassaundra Rouse.
June contract awards include:
Construction contracts:
- $20.5 million to ICC Group Inc., Elburn, for bridge rehabilitation on the Mile Long Bridge along the Veterans Memorial Tollway (I-355).
- $4.1 million to Foundation Mechanics, Chicago, for drainage improvements on the Tri-State Tollway (I-94/I-294) from Townline Road to Half Day Road and at Walters Avenue.
Professional engineering services:
- $5.6 million to Thomas Engineering Group, Oak Park, for construction management of intelligent transportation system upgrades on I-294.
- $5 million to Globetrotters Engineering Corp., Chicago, for on-call construction management on the I-490 Tollway.
- $3 million to WBK Engineering, St. Charles, for on-call systemwide design services.
The contracts include participation from 20 certified disadvantaged, minority- and women-owned business enterprise (D/M/WBE) firms and four veteran-owned firms. D/M/WBE participation ranges from 18.09% to 95% per contract, while veteran-owned business participation ranges from 2.14% to 5.83%.
Engineering contracts are awarded through a qualifications-based selection process under Illinois law, while construction contracts are awarded through competitive bidding. Board meetings and bid openings are broadcast at www.illinoistollway.com.
