56TH street: thomas RD to indian school RD – phase 2 bike and pedestrian improvements

The City of Phoenix is seeking bids for the 56th Street: Thomas Road to Indian School Road - Phase 2 Bike and Pedestrian Improvements project, a comprehensive street infrastructure initiative located in Maricopa County, Arizona. This federal-aid construction project aims to enhance the 56th Street corridor between Thomas Road and Indian School Road, focusing on bike and pedestrian improvements. The scope includes multiple infrastructure upgrades such as lighting, storm drain systems, landscape modifications, traffic signal improvements, potential pavement preservation, and roadway safety measures. Bids must be submitted via the City's Procurement Portal at https://procurement.opengov.com/portal/phoenix before 2:00 pm on Tuesday, February 17, 2026. A mandatory pre-bid meeting is scheduled for 10:00 am on Wednesday, January 28, 2026, at 1034 E. Madison Street, Phoenix, Arizona, with virtual attendance available via Microsoft Teams. Bidders are required to be registered in the eProcurement portal and must provide a certified bid bond equivalent to 10 percent of their total bid amount from a surety company rated A- or better by A.M. Best Company.

While no specific Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) goal has been established, the City will affirmatively ensure that disadvantaged businesses are provided full and fair opportunity to submit bids without discrimination based on race, color, or national origin. The project is federally funded with Federal Aid Number PHX-0(367)D and ADOT TRACS Number 0000 MA PHX T0320 01C, subject to Davis-Bacon Act prevailing wage requirements for all on-site laborers and mechanics. Contractors must comply with 49 Code of Federal Regulations Part 26 and the U.S. Department of Transportation DBE Program. Insurance requirements include Commercial General Liability with a minimum $2,000,000 aggregate, Automobile Liability of $1,000,000, and statutory Workers' Compensation coverage. Performance and labor/material bonds equal to 100 percent of the contract value are required prior to contract execution. Additional compliance requirements include Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plans (SWPPP), Arizona Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (AZPDES) permitting, Maricopa County dust control permits, and adherence to City of Phoenix traffic control and heat safety standards. While specific budget details are not explicitly stated, the comprehensive nature of the project suggests a significant infrastructure investment.