Shared Resources

This page provides centralized resources and information for construction and professional services teams doing work with the Illinois Tollway.

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Trimble Unity Construct

What is Trimble Unity Construct?

Trimble Unity Construct (TUC) is a web-based project management (WBPM) system which is used by the Illinois Tollway and its partners to manage the various construction and design projects that are currently being undertaken as part of the Tollway’s Move Illinois Program.

With Trimble Unity Construct, project participants can exchange project related information, manage supporting documentation, and create/track the completion of business processes and tasks while creating an auditable project record.

As part of the project record users will be asked to submit RFI’s, Drawing Packages, Submittals, and various other types of documents into Trimble Unity Construct where they can be tracked and reviewed for approval.

How can I get access to Trimble Unity Construct?

Access to Trimble Unity Construct is only available to vendors who have been awarded a planning, design, construction or construction management contract with the Illinois Tollway. As part of their preparation to do work with the Illinois Tollway, vendors will be requested to designate a list of potential Trimble Unity Construct users from their project team. Once those users have been trained, they will receive login credentials which will allow them to access Trimble Unity Construct and begin using the system to manage their project.

Where can I find additional information about Trimble Unity Construct and the processes that the Illinois Tollway uses to manage its projects?

To find additional information about Trimble Unity Construct and the processes used as part of the Tollway's capital program, please follow one of the links below:

Have more questions?

Please contact our Trimble Unity Construct Support Team

BidBuy

BidBuy is a State of Illinois e-Procurement system utilized by the Illinois Tollway to solicit procurement opportunities, post notices of award, and accept electronic bids on construction contracts. Registration in BidBuy is free and does not require renewal.

Procurement opportunities and awards are publicly viewable on the BidBuy website without a login.

BidBuy replaced the Illinois Procurement Bulletin (IPB) for the solicitation of goods and services procurements. It also advertises procurement opportunities with other State agencies. The Illinois Procurement Gateway (IPG) links directly with BidBuy and is the primary location for entering, organizing, and reviewing vendor information and completing State-required forms.

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Online Plan Room

A short description about the Online Plan Room platform and it's use.

Learn more about the Online Plan Room

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Illinois Office of Comptroller

The Illinois Office of the Comptroller (IOC) makes vendor payments on behalf of the Illinois Tollway.  To check the status of a payment, please refer to the ‘Vendor Payments’ page on the IOC website.

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Contract Tracker

The Contract Tracker provides public access to current contract records and information about project status.

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Virtual Tollway / I-Plans / Utility Locates

The Illinois Virtual Tollway (IVT) website offers several interactive resources including an Illinois Tollway Web Map, traffic cameras, trip calculator, and toll rates by plaza.

The IVT’s I-Plans and Utility Locates applications also give registered users access to as-built drawings and utility permits/relocations, respectively.

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Construction & Design Bulletins

The Illinois Tollway issues Construction and Design Bulletins to provide guidance, updates, and clarifications on standards, specifications, and best practices for projects across its system. These bulletins serve as official communications to contractors, designers, and project managers, ensuring consistency and compliance with Tollway requirements. They typically cover topics such as roadway and bridge design standards, safety protocols, material specifications, and procedural changes.

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CADD Standards Manual (06/2024) (pdf - 7.3 MB)
A Forms (ZIP) (Native Format, use WinZip to open)
Construction Manager's Manual (03/2024) (pdf - 4.7 MB)
Contractor's Quality Program Manual (03/2024) (pdf - 1.3 MB)
Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS) Labeling Guide (03/2023) (pdf - 5.3 MB)
Quality Standard for Work Zone Traffic Control Devices (03/2023) (pdf - 2.7 MB)
Roadway Traffic Control and Communications Manual (03/2024) (pdf - 7 MB)
Roadway Design Criteria (03/2024) (pdf - 3.9 MB)
Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS) Deployment Manual (03/2024) (pdf - 2.1 MB)
Guidelines for Roadway Illumination (03/2024) (pdf - 1.8 MB)
Traffic Barrier Guidelines (03/2024) (pdf - 5.4 MB)
Roadway Signing and Pavement Marking Guidelines (03/2024) (pdf - 52.6 MB)
BIM Implementation Manual (03/2024) (pdf - 3.7 MB)
Business Systems Toll Plaza Manual (03/2024) (pdf - 1.2 MB)
Structure Design Manual (03/2024) (pdf - 21.4 MB)
AC Forms (ZIP) (Native Format, use WinZip to open)
Central Engineering Payment System (CEPS) User Guide (06/2023) (pdf - 3MB)
Central Engineering Payment System (CEPS) Training (06/2023) (pdf - 3MB)
Illinois Tollway Lane Closure Reference Guide (03/2022) (pdf)
ProVAL User Guide (3/2021) (pdf - 3MB)
Risk Based Cost Estimating and Management Guide (03/2022) (pdf - 1.4 MB).pdf
Design Section Engineer's Manual (11/2022) (pdf - 1.6 MB)
Illinois Tollway AADT Lane Closure Guide (2018) (pdf - 5 MB)
Guidelines for Pavement Assets (11/2020) (pdf - 3 MB)
ABC Bridge Life Cycle Comparison (BLCC) Tool (12/2016)
ABC Decision Matrix Tool (DMT) (03/2020) (pdf - 959 KB)
Fire Risk Assessment For Structures Tool (3/2020) (xlsx - 495 KB)
Structure Design Manual Appendix C - TS&L and BCR Submittal Checklists (03/2022)
Structural Design Manual Appendix B - Fire Risk Assessment Procedure (3/2020) (PDF - 225 KB)
Structure Design Manual Appendix A - ABC Example (12/2016)
Bridge Superstructure Rating Form (06/2022)(xlsx - 71 KB)
Geotechnical Manual (03/2022) (pdf - 0.5 MB)
Design Bulletin No. 12-02: Trailer Mounted Full Matrix Portable Changeable Message Signs (pdf)
Design Bulletin No. 20-02 Noise Abatement Wall, Parapet and Concrete Barrier Mounted Sign Supports
Illinois State Trooper Assistance Contingency
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Design Bulletin No. 21-01 Temporary Concrete Barrier
Design Bulletin No. 20-04 Virtual Weigh-in-Motion Base Sheets Updates
Design Bulletin No. 20-05 Concrete Median Barrier and Concrete Barrier Height Transition
Design Bulletin No. 20-03 Noise Abatement Wall Updates
Design Bulletin No. 20-01 Sign Structure Base Sheets and Standard Drawing Revisions
Design Bulletin No. 19-02 Environmental Soil Classification Schedule
Design Bulletin No. 19-01 Soil Sampling Plan Requirements.
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Design Bulletin No. 18-05 Mobilization - Illinois Tollway (pdf)
Design Bulletin No. 18-04 Structural Assessment Reports (SARs) Requirements (pdf)
Design Bulletin No. 18-03 Buried Moment Slab (TL-5) (pdf)
Design Bulletin No. 18-02 Structure Mounted Noise Abatement Wall (TL-5)
Contractor PCMS Form for Approval
Design Bulletin No. 18-01 Bridge Deck Concrete Crack Sealer (Special) (pdf)
Contract Information Page
Design Bulletin No. 17-03 Breakaway Light Poles Behind Midwest Guardrail System (MGS)
Information Sign Application - Transit Facilities (04/2015) (doc - 82 KB)
Information Sign Application - Educational Institutions (4/2014) (doc - 77 KB)
Information Sign Application - Recreational and Cultural Interest (4/2015) (doc - 106 KB)
Information Sign Application - Law Enforcement Agencies and Courthouses (04/2015) (doc - 78 KB)
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Design Bulletin No. 17-02 Special Provisions on Emankment, Earth and Rock Excavation, Subgrade Soil Stabilization, Embankment Modification
Design Bulletin No. 17-01 Policy on the Selection of Temporary Impact Attenuators (pdf)
Design Bulletin No. 16-03 Policy for Accelerated Bridge Construction (pdf)
Design Bulletin No. 16-01 Policy for the Use of "E" Modified Fonts (pdf)
Design Bulletin No. 16-02 Policy on the Selection of Retaining Walls (pdf)
Educational Institutions (4-2014)
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Awards

 

All Illinois Tollway Individual Award Notices are posted to BidBuy (opens in a new tab).

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