RECOVERY - AZ PFH 43-1(3), Sunrise Park-Big Lake Road in Apache-Sitgreaves National Forests, Apache County, AZ

PROJECT DETAILS: This project is located about 33 miles east of the City of Show Low, Arizona on SH 260 via 173. The proposed project is in dissected plateau country with rolling and mountainous terrain. Elevation is approximately 9400 ft. The route is wholly within Apache-Sitgreaves National Forest.



This project will consist of the paving of approximately 13.00 km (8.1 mi) of State Highway 273 beginning approximately 8.4 miles from the intersection of State Highway 260 (Approx. MP 385.8 to MP 393.9). Paving consists of 75 mm (3 in.) of Superpave Asphalt Concrete Pavement over existing 150 mm (6 in.) aggregate base. Also included are the Turn Around parking area, Universal Trail, and East Baldy parking area to be paved, striped, curb, and sidewalk installed.



In addition to the main road and parking areas, this project will place Rolled Erosion Control Product between Sta. 35+980 Sta. 36+200 Lt, & Rt. near the West Fork Little Colorado River Bridge. The construction of a Type 1 riprap rundown will also be placed at the same location, as well as other locations along the project.



It is anticipated that this will be a one-season project. The project is anticipated to begin this summer and extend to late fall of 2009.



The proposed project will complete the previously constructed project AZ PFH 43-1(2) project. There are 2 schedules for this project. Schedule A consists of 11.86 km (7.369 mi) of paving. Schedule B consists of 13.00 km (8.078 mi) of paving.



The estimated price range for this project is between $4,000,000 and $9,000,000.



The following are the estimated major bid items for this project: Lump sum Contractor Testing; 5,000 m3 of watering for dust control; 790 m3 of Class 2 placed riprap; 2,500 tons of aggregate base; 13.04 km of roadway reconditioning; 250 tons of magnesium chloride; 260 tons of Type 3 antistrip additive; 146,790 m2 of superpave, 12.5 mm nominal maximum size aggregate; 215 tons of prime coat; 1,210 tons of blotter; 67 tons of tack coat; lump sum materials transfer vehicle; 1,850 L of pavement markings; and 1200 hours of traffic control. All of the previous along with associated survey and staking, concrete curb, wheelstops, sidewalks, and accessibility ramps, and traffic control equipment.



Tentative advertisement date is April 27, 2009.



PLEASE NOTE: The Invitation for Bid will be available for download after April 27, from the Federal Business Opportunities (FBO) website at www.fedbizopps.gov. PLANS WILL BE AVAILABLE FOR DOWNLOAD IN ADOBE (.pdf) FORMAT ONLY ON CFLHD's WEBSITE at http://www.cflhd.gov/procurement/construction/advertised-projects.cfm under the Project Name. Other information regarding this solicitation will also be available at the above website.



Technical questions specific to the project will only be addressed by FHWA via written correspondence to e-mail address CFLContracts@fhwa.dot.gov or FAX to (720) 963-3360.



Small business concerns that require surety bonds to compete for construction contracts can qualify for U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA)-backed surety bonds of up to $5 million. The higher amount, a result of the American Rehabilitation and Recovery Act (ARRA), is more than double the previous $2 million maximum surety bond guaranteed by SBA. SBA assistance in locating a participating surety company or agent and completing application forms is available online. For more information on SBAs Surety Bond Guarantee Program, go online to http://www.sba.gov/osg/ or call 1-800-U ASK SBA.