IFB_260130_Sealed_Plans.pdf

The document IFB_260130_Sealed_Plans.pdf is an Invitation for Bid (IFB) issued by the City of Tucson, Arizona, for the 22nd Street Revitalization Project, a comprehensive transportation infrastructure improvement initiative funded by the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA). The project involves reconstructing 22nd Street from Kino Parkway to Tucson Boulevard, which includes replacing the existing 4-lane bridge over Barraza-Aviation Parkway and Union Pacific Railroad with a new 6-lane facility featuring two separate 3-lane bridges and protected eight-foot multiuse paths. Key project elements include cast-in-place retaining walls, asphaltic and Portland cement concrete paving, concrete curbs and sidewalks, drainage infrastructure, street lighting, landscaping, pavement markings, traffic signal improvements, and utility modifications for sewer and water systems. The pre-bid meeting is scheduled for September 30, 2025, at 1:00 pm, with bids due on October 30, 2025, at 2:00 pm.

The project has established an 8% aspirational goal for Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) participation and includes Small Business Enterprise (SBE) program provisions for contracts valued at $100,000 or more. Contractors must submit a Subcontractors List and Proposed SBE Plan, identifying SBE firms, their scope of work, and contract values. The project requires compliance with federal regulations, including Davis-Bacon wage requirements, equal employment opportunity standards, and Build America Buy America Act provisions mandating domestic production of materials. While the precise award value is not explicitly stated, the project's complexity suggests it will exceed $10,000,000. Liquidated damages of $9,430 per calendar day of delay are specified, and performance and payment bonds will be required. Contractors must possess an appropriate Arizona Contractor's License and demonstrate good faith efforts to subcontract with certified DBE firms across various trade categories.