Opportunity
Illinois BidBuy #27-557THA-ENGCO-B-54025
Emergency Bridge Repairs on I-88 Involving Canadian National Railway
Posted
September 08, 2026
Respond By
December 02, 2026
Identifier
27-557THA-ENGCO-B-54025
NAICS
237310, 237990, 238120
This emergency procurement opportunity is issued by the Illinois Toll Highway Authority (THA), Engineering - Construction department, for urgent bridge repairs on Interstate 88 at milepost 121.9 involving the Canadian National Railway. - Scope of Work: - Repair or replacement of several damaged steel bridge components - Implementation of traffic control and temporary shoring to stabilize the structure - Restoration of railroad traffic over the affected bridge - The full extent of repairs, removals, and replacements will be determined as work progresses due to the severity of the damage - Buyer Details: - Illinois Toll Highway Authority (THA), Engineering - Construction - OEMs and Vendors: - No specific OEMs or vendors are named in the solicitation - Products/Services Requested: - Steel bridge component repair or replacement (quantity: 1, NIGP code 913-66) - Traffic control and temporary shoring services - Unique Requirements: - Emergency designation requiring rapid response from qualified contractors - Scope may expand as damage is further assessed during the project - Classification: - NIGP code 913-66 (Maintenance and Repair, Bridges) - Managed via the Illinois BidBuy portal
Description
This solicitation is an emergency notice for bridge repairs on I-88 at milepost 121.9 involving Canadian National Railway. The project involves repairing or replacing several steel bridge components damaged in an accident, including traffic control and temporary shoring for stabilization to restore railroad traffic. The full extent of repair will be determined as work progresses due to the severity of the damage. The bid response is due by December 2, 2026, and the procurement is managed through the Illinois BidBuy portal.