2026 Scottsdale Community College Pavement Reconstruction

The Maricopa Community College District is soliciting sealed bids for asphalt pavement reconstruction and pavement marking and stenciling services at Scottsdale Community College under Invitation for Bid (IFB) #3609-9. The scope of work encompasses the reconstruction of approximately 6,792 square yards of pavement in Section R of the campus parking areas, including the removal of 11 inches of existing asphalt and aggregate base and replacement with 5 inches of asphalt concrete over 6 inches of aggregate base course. Additional deliverables include crack sealing, microsurface coating, curb replacement, speed humps, wheel stops, painted islands and striping, accessible parking stall installations with signage, and miscellaneous concrete flatwork. Qualified bidders must be Arizona-licensed contractors appropriately licensed for the intended work, must provide a Statement of Bidder's Qualifications with a minimum of five references for similar work, and must demonstrate E-Verify employee eligibility compliance. Sealed bids are due by 2:00 p.m. on Monday, March 23, 2026, via electronic submission through the MCCCD Procurement Portal, with a pre-bid conference scheduled for 9:30 a.m. on March 2, 2026, at the District Support Services Center. Requests for information and prior approvals must be submitted by 3:00 p.m. on Friday, March 6, 2026. Construction is scheduled to commence on or about Friday, May 8, 2026, with a 13-calendar-week duration and final completion required by Monday, August 17, 2026. Contract award is estimated for Thursday, April 30, 2026, with liquidated damages assessed at $1,000 per calendar day for failure to achieve final completion and an additional $50 per day for incomplete closeout documentation beyond 30 days after substantial completion.

Bidders must comply with Salt River Pima-Maricopa Indian Community (SRPMIC) requirements, including obtaining a business license and tax license, sourcing material preference through Salt River Materials Group, employment preference reporting, and completion of mandatory cultural sensitivity training. The successful contractor must furnish a bid bond equal to ten percent (10%) of the base bid amount and Performance and Payment Bonds each in the amount of one hundred percent (100%) of the contract sum, with costs included in the bid price. Insurance requirements include Commercial General Liability of $5,000,000 per occurrence, Automobile Liability of $1,000,000, and Workers' Compensation coverage. The contract includes a $25,000 allowance for miscellaneous improvements directed by the owner, with unit pricing provided for numerous line items including traffic control signage, wheel stops, pavement repairs, striping, and new pavement construction; however, the specific total contract value is not stated in the available documents. The project is funded through the Maricopa Community College District's G.O. Bond Major Maintenance Program. All work must comply with detailed technical specifications outlined in the Project Manual and must coordinate with campus facilities while avoiding specified blackout dates when operations take precedence over construction activities.