Opportunity
Illinois BidBuy #26-557THA-ENGCO-B-52168
Renewal of Construction Contract for I-490 Elgin O'Hare Western Access Retaining Walls
Posted
May 13, 2026
Respond By
June 08, 2026
Identifier
26-557THA-ENGCO-B-52168
NAICS
237310, 237990
This notice announces the renewal of a major construction contract for the Elgin O'Hare West Access Tollway (I-490) project in Illinois. - Government Buyer: - Illinois Toll Highway Authority (THA) - Awarded Vendor: - Judlau Contracting, Inc. - Scope of Work: - Construction of several retaining walls to support the relocation of the Union Pacific Railroad alignment - Part of the I-490 Elgin O'Hare Western Access project - Products/Services Requested: - General construction services (NIGP code 91200) - No specific OEMs or product part numbers identified, as this is a construction-focused contract - Notable Requirements: - BEP (Business Enterprise Program) participation goal: 25% - VBP (Veteran Business Program) participation goal: 1.5% - Coordination required with multiple stakeholders, including railroads, airports, and the Chicago Department of Aviation - Project delays due to right of way acquisition and stakeholder coordination; renewal is necessary to avoid further cost and schedule impacts - Project Status: - Contract is approximately 60% complete - Place of Performance: - I-490 Elgin O'Hare Western Access corridor, DuPage County, Illinois
Description
This is a renewal notice for contract I-21-4737 involving the construction of several retaining walls to support the Union Pacific Railroad alignment relocation necessary for the construction of I-490 as part of the Elgin O'Hare Western Access project. The original contract was awarded to Judlau Contracting, Inc. in 2021 and is set to expire in 2026. The renewal is requested due to delays caused by right of way acquisition, railroad, airport, and adjacent contract coordination, with the contract currently 60 percent complete. Non-completion of the remaining work would have significant cost and schedule impacts on the I-490 corridor affecting multiple parties.