IFB_250145_Bid_Schedule.xlsx

This is a bid schedule for Invitation for Bid (IFB) No. 250145 issued by the City of Tucson for a street lighting project at Park Avenue and Ohio Street, managed under Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) funding and the Arizona Department of Transportation (ADOT). The project scope includes installation of two Type 1 street light poles with single mast arms, two LED luminaires with photocell controls, associated electrical infrastructure including conduit, pull boxes, conductors, and a service pedestal cabinet. Major work items include contractor quality control and mobilization on a lump-sum basis, clearing and grubbing (0.25 acres), removal and relocation of one sign, maintenance and protection of traffic with eight flashing arrow panel days and fourteen changeable message board days, and various electrical components specified by item number and quantity. The bid opening is scheduled for Wednesday, August 20, 2025, at 2:00 pm local Arizona time, with a pre-bid conference on Tuesday, July 22, 2025, at 10:00 am. The contract duration is 150 calendar days, comprising 120 days for equipment ordering and 30 days for construction, with liquidated damages set at $640 per calendar day of delay.

The project is estimated in the $100,000 to $250,000 price range with pricing to be determined through the competitive bidding process, with unit prices and total amounts to be provided by bidders for each line item. The project is federally funded through FHWA with a 0.00% Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) goal, though DBE participation is encouraged. Small Business Enterprise (SBE) participation is emphasized with provisions for prime contractors, subcontractors, suppliers, and joint venture arrangements. Contractors must possess an appropriate Arizona Contractor's License and provide comprehensive insurance coverage. Federal compliance requirements include Davis-Bacon wage rates, Equal Employment Opportunity provisions, and Build America Buy America Act compliance. Utility coordination is required with multiple agencies including Tucson Electric Power (TEP), City of Tucson Fiber, Cox Communications, Lumen, Southwest Gas, Verizon, and Tucson Water. Contract execution is contingent upon annual approval by the Tucson Mayor and City Council.