HSIP- Various Locations, Tucson (6 HAWKS) - FHWA

The City of Tucson, located in Pima County, Arizona, is soliciting bids for Invitation for Bid (IFB) No. 250137, a Highway Safety Improvement Program (HSIP) project funded by the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) and Arizona Department of Transportation (ADOT). The project involves installing six HAWK (High-Intensity Activated Crosswalk) or BikeHAWK pedestrian crossing signals at various intersections, including locations on Golf Links Road, Broadway Boulevard, Ajo Way, Oracle Road, and Pima Street. The work encompasses sidewalk and ramp improvements, traffic signal installation, pavement marking, signing, and additional safety enhancements aimed at improving pedestrian access. Deliverables include comprehensive traffic signal equipment installation, electrical services, concrete work, signage, and utility coordination. The project has a contract duration of 180 consecutive calendar days, with a planned construction start in May 2025. A pre-bid meeting is scheduled for July 15, 2025, at 10:00 am, and bids are due on August 26, 2025, at 2:00 pm. Contractors must demonstrate capability through a Contractor Responsibility Form, which requires disclosure of past performance, legal history, and project experience.

The procurement includes a Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) goal of 8.02%, with contractors required to either meet this goal or demonstrate good faith efforts to do so. DBE participants must be certified by the Arizona Unified Certification Program (AZUCP) and can participate as prime contractors, subcontractors, or suppliers. The project has an estimated budget between $1,000,000 and $5,000,000, with specific insurance requirements including $1,000,000 in Commercial General Liability and Commercial Automobile Liability coverage. Contractors must comply with federal immigration laws, provide performance and payment bonds, and adhere to Small Business Enterprise (SBE) program guidelines. Liquidated damages are set at $1,860 per calendar day of delay, and the contract includes a one-year warranty on equipment and workmanship. Multiple utility companies have been consulted, including Tucson Water, Southwest Gas, Lumen, and Tucson Electric Power, with most indicating no significant conflicts with the proposed improvements. Potential bidders must submit comprehensive documentation, including a bid schedule, offer and acceptance form, bid bond, DBE goal assurance form, subcontractor listing, and a contractor responsibility form through the city's online procurement portal.