IFB - DPS K-9 Improvements (PCS-22-145)

The Arizona Department of Administration, on behalf of the Arizona Department of Public Safety (DPS), issued an Invitation for Bid (IFB) for K-9 facility improvements located at 410 W. Centennial Boulevard in Casa Grande, Arizona. The project encompasses comprehensive construction and renovation work, including demolition of existing structures, site improvements, landscaping, fencing, underground utilities, and new building construction. Specifically, the project involves building a new 2,400 square foot K-9 kennel and office facility, with associated electrical, plumbing, mechanical work, and interior finishes. A non-mandatory pre-bid conference was scheduled for October 31, 2023, at 9:00 a.m., with questions due by November 10, 2023, at 5:00 p.m. Bids were required to be submitted via the State's e-procurement portal by November 16, 2023, at 3:00 p.m. Bidders were required to hold valid Arizona Contractor Licenses, provide a 10% bid bond, and demonstrate compliance with comprehensive insurance requirements. The project required Substantial Completion by May 31, 2023, and Final Completion by June 14, 2023, with liquidated damages applied for delays.

The solicitation included specific compliance requirements, including certifications regarding non-participation in boycotts of Israel and prohibitions on using forced labor involving ethnic Uyghurs. No specific set-aside designations were explicitly mentioned for disadvantaged enterprises. The contract was ultimately awarded to Econosmart Property Services LLC (doing business as Signature Projects) for a total contract value of $2,554,431.16, which included a 5.35% tax rate. The project required comprehensive bonding, including 100% labor and material bonds and 100% faithful performance bonds. Bidders were required to provide detailed qualifications, including years in business, corporate structure, work completion history, and financial statements. The procurement did not indicate any specific restrictions on organization types beyond standard licensing and compliance requirements. Contractors were required to maintain extensive insurance coverage, including commercial general liability of $2,000,000 and business automobile liability of $1,000,000.