Construction for Valencia Road - Kolb to Houghton

The City of Tucson is seeking a contractor for a comprehensive roadway infrastructure project involving the construction and improvement of Valencia Road between Kolb and Houghton, spanning approximately 3-4.27 miles. This Invitation for Bid (IFB #240231) requires a contractor to construct a six-lane divided roadway with dedicated left turn lanes, traffic signals, street lighting, concrete curbs, raised concrete medians, and a multimodal path. The project involves extensive civil engineering work, including earthwork, excavation, subgrade preparation, cement-treated base, asphaltic concrete paving, drainage infrastructure, and utility adjustments. The total construction duration is 550 calendar days, followed by a 24-month landscape establishment period. Key bid deadlines include a pre-bid meeting on Monday, July 1, 2024, at 11:00 am, with final bids due on Friday, August 9, 2024, at 2:00 pm local Arizona time. Contractors must submit comprehensive documentation, including mix designs, material certifications, traffic control plans, and demonstrate technical capabilities in municipal infrastructure projects. Evaluation will focus on the lowest responsive and responsible bidder, with liquidated damages set at $2,500 per calendar day of delay.

The project includes a Small Business Enterprise (SBE) participation goal of 4%, with identified trade categories including concrete work, traffic signal electrical, traffic control, and quality control. Contractors must provide documentation demonstrating efforts to engage SBE firms, with potential consequences for non-compliance including payment withholding and contract termination. The city offers a good faith effort waiver process for bidders unable to meet the full SBE participation goal. Insurance requirements are substantial, mandating Commercial General Liability coverage up to $2,000,000, Commercial Automobile Liability of $1,000,000, and Worker's Compensation. Performance and payment bonds must be furnished for 100% of the contract price. While a specific total project budget is not explicitly stated, the detailed bid schedule and line items suggest the project exceeds $10,000,000, with funding potentially coming from local transportation infrastructure resources and Regional Transportation Authority (RTA) support. Contractors must also comply with federal regulations, including provisions related to recovered materials, equal employment opportunities, and immigration law compliance.