IFB_260105_Francisco_Elias_Esquer_Bid_Schedule.xlsx

The document is a comprehensive Bid Schedule for the Francisco Elias Esquer Park Dog Park & Water Harvesting project, issued by the City of Tucson under Invitation for Bid (IFB) No. 260105. The project encompasses multiple construction components including dog park development, bridge and walking path construction, and lighting and electrical infrastructure, with detailed line items covering activities such as clearing, excavation, landscape grading, water line installation, irrigation systems, fencing, and shade structures. The bid was released on August 13, 2025, with a pre-submittal meeting scheduled for August 20, 2025, at 10:00 am via Microsoft Teams, and bid responses due on September 18, 2025, at 2:00 pm local Arizona time. The contract duration is anticipated to be 270 consecutive calendar days from the Notice to Proceed, with liquidated damages of $1,290.00 per calendar day of delay.

The project is funded through the City of Tucson and potentially involves U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) funding, with an estimated budget between $1,000,000 and $5,000,000. Specific procurement requirements include set-aside provisions for Disadvantaged Business Enterprises (DBE) and Small Business Enterprises (SBE), mandating contractors demonstrate good faith efforts in DBE participation. Federal compliance requirements include Section 3 provisions requiring 25% of total labor hours to be worked by Section 3 workers, with 5% performed by Targeted Section 3 workers. Contractors must be certified through the Arizona Unified Certification Program (AZUCP) and submit comprehensive documentation including a bid bond, contractor responsibility form, and detailed project experience information. The bid schedule includes three alternate bid options: Bid Alt #1 for decorative elements, Bid Alt #2 for additional paving areas, and Bid Alt #3 for additional landscape elements.