El Pelar Drive - Pedestrian Ramps and Concrete Repair, Sanada Way - Storm Drain

The Ada County Highway District (ACHD) is soliciting bids for an infrastructure improvement project involving pedestrian ramps, concrete repair, and storm drain enhancements along El Pelar Drive and Sanada Way in North Boise, Idaho. The procurement requires contractors with a Type 1, 2, or 4 Public Works Contractors License to complete comprehensive infrastructure work including installing curb and gutter, sidewalks, pedestrian ramps, and storm drain improvements. Electronic sealed bids will be received until 3:00 pm on Wednesday, June 26, 2024, with a planned Notice to Proceed date of approximately July 29, 2024, and project completion mandated by September 30, 2024. Contractors must submit all documentation electronically through ACHD's eProcurement portal and provide a bid security of 10% of the total bid amount, which can be a certified check, cashier's check, or bid bond. Key project deliverables include nine plan sheets detailing precise engineering specifications, with liquidated damages of $250 per calendar day for project delays. The evaluation will likely consider compliance with technical specifications, bid responsiveness, and adherence to local infrastructure standards.

The contract includes specific employment and residency requirements, mandating that 95% of employees be Idaho residents. Contractors must provide comprehensive insurance coverage, including $2,000,000 in Commercial General Liability and $2,000,000 in Automobile coverage. While no specific disadvantaged enterprise requirements are explicitly stated, the project follows standard public works contracting procedures. The bid schedule encompasses multiple line items such as concrete work, pedestrian ramps, traffic control, curb inlet modifications, and storm water management plan preparation. Though the exact project budget is not disclosed, the detailed specifications and multiple infrastructure components suggest a significant investment in local transportation infrastructure. The contract includes a 5% retainage that will be held until final inspection and acceptance of work, and contractors must comply with Idaho employment laws and local regulatory requirements. Financial settlement will be based on actual quantities of work performed at the unit prices proposed, with potential adjustments through approved contract change orders.