Franklin Road, McDermott Road to Black Cat Road

Ada County Highway District is requesting sealed bids on a Franklin Road widening project from McDermott Road to Black Cat Road in Meridian, Idaho, with bids due October 21, 2026 at 3:00 p.m. via ACHD's eProcurement portal and questions due October 16 at 12:00 p.m.

The project divides into three schedules: Schedule 1 (Roadway Portion, Project 523011) and Schedule 2 (Intersection Portion, Project 323021) under ACHD administration, plus Schedule 3 (City of Meridian sanitary sewer and potable water utility improvements). Work scope includes widening Franklin Road to five lanes, constructing multi-use pathways on both sides, installing stormwater and irrigation facilities, implementing continuous street lighting, and signalizing the McDermott Road intersection. Contractors must coordinate with all utility contractors throughout execution. Over 100 line items span clearing, grubbing, excavation, drainage pipe, concrete, pavement, striping, and landscaping. Utility improvements encompass approximately 3,300 linear feet of water main (12-inch PVC and 16-inch HDPE), 500 linear feet of sanitary sewer main (6-inch, 8-inch, and 27-inch PVC), fire hydrants, water and sewer service connections, and associated appurtenances. All work must comply with Idaho Standards for Public Works Construction, City of Meridian supplemental specifications, and ACHD requirements.

Irrigation and bridge work must be completed by March 15, 2027; all other work by October 1, 2027, contingent on Notice to Proceed issued approximately December 1, 2026. Bidders must provide a bid bond or certified check equal to ten percent of the total proposal and hold current Idaho Public Works Contractor licensure (Type 1, 2, or 4). The apparent low bidder must furnish performance and labor/material payment bonds each equal to full contract price, and provide proof of insurance including Workman's Compensation ($1,000,000 Employer's Liability), Commercial General Liability ($2,000,000), and Automobile coverage ($2,000,000). Idaho Code Title 44, Chapter 10 requires ninety-five percent employment of bona fide Idaho residents. Electrician subcontractors must be named prior to bid submission. Liquidated damages of $5,000 per calendar day apply for delays. ACHD reserves the right to reject all bids if they exceed ten percent over the Engineer's Estimate. Work is subject to Section 401 Water Quality Certification from Idaho DEQ issued July 17, 2026, and Nationwide Permit 14 compliance under U.S. Army Corps of Engineers authorization.