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The ITD 90-day bidding forecast, explained
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ITD publishes a 90-day forecast of projects it expects to advertise, plus a longer 18-month look-ahead, on its Contractor Bidding page. It’s the earliest public signal of upcoming state highway work.
Column by column
- District: ITD district 1–6. District 1 is North Idaho (Boundary, Bonner, Kootenai, Benewah and Shoshone counties).
- Key #: ITD’s project number. It follows the job through the ad, QuestCDN, the results PDF (br<key>) and the abstract.
- Route, Beg MP, End MP, Project Location: where the work is.
- Work Type: e.g. RESRF (resurfacing), BR (bridge), RESTO&REHAB.
- CN Budget ($1000s): the approximate construction budget in the draft program, in thousands. ITD notes it is subject to change. It isn’t the engineer’s estimate.
- Approx Bid Date: a month or date range until the job is advertised.
- Tons of Plant Mix, SY Concrete Paving, CY Structural Concrete: rough quantities, useful for suppliers and paving subs.
A second page lists local-system projects (LHTAC-administered) in the same format. For details on a specific state project, ITD says to contact the district office.
North Idaho on the October 2026 forecast
From the forecast dated September 30, 2026 (projects likely advertised October through December 2026). Dates and budgets change; check the current PDF.
| Key | Project | Work | Budget | Approx. bid |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 22771 | US 95, Gun Club Rd to Pit Rd, Bonner Co. | Resurfacing / restore & rehab, ~19,000 tons plant mix | $4.6M | Oct–Nov 2026 |
| 22795 | FY27 D1 Bridge Repair | Bridge | $3.5M | Oct 6, 2026 (bid; see results) |
| 23257 | SH 3, St. Maries River Bridge, Shoshone Co. | Bridge | $6.4M | Oct–Nov 2026 |
| 25010 | US 95, Bosanko Ave to Wyoming Ave, Coeur d’Alene | Resurfacing, ~52,700 tons plant mix | $9.2M | Dec 2026 |
| 23880 | Spirit Lake Cutoff Curves, Bonner Co. (local) | — | $1.3M | Opened Oct 27, 2026 |
| 23028 | Prairie Ave, Meyer Rd to SH-41, Post Falls Hwy District (local) | Resurfacing | $3.9M | Pending |
LHTAC’s own 180-day bridge forecast adds North Idaho bridges, including Charlie Creek Road over Santa Creek in Benewah County (listed for November 19, 2026). See our LHTAC page.
Turning a forecast row into a bid
- Note the Key number and watch ITD’s QuestCDN page for the ad.
- When it’s advertised, buy the plans in your exact bidding name to get on the plan-holders list, which ITD requires for a valid bid (ITD checklist).
- Check the track: major projects can be bid electronically on Bid Express or on paper; smaller SIA/IRP projects are paper only.
Forecast refresh: the current file is ITD’s “October 2026” forecast, so expect a new one each month. This page reflects the forecast created September 30, 2026; Idaho Bid Brief re-reads it for every issue.
FAQ
What is the ITD 90-day forecast?
A PDF on ITD’s Contractor Bidding page listing state and local-system projects ITD expects to advertise in roughly the next three months, with key number, location, work type, approximate budget, approximate bid date and rough quantities.
Is the CN Budget on the ITD forecast the engineer’s estimate?
No. It is the approximate construction amount in ITD’s draft program, in thousands of dollars, and ITD says it is subject to change. The engineer’s estimate is published with results after award.
Sources
- ITD Contractor Bidding (90-day forecast)
- ITD bidding checklist (PDF)
- LHTAC 180-day forecast, Oct 2026 (PDF)