Liberty Street, Douglas Street to Denton Street

The Ada County Highway District (ACHD) is seeking a contractor to reconstruct Liberty Street from Douglas Street to Denton Street in Boise, Idaho, through a public works contract. The project involves comprehensive infrastructure improvements, including reconstructing Liberty Street with new curb, gutter, sidewalk, and a buffered multi-use pathway along both sides of Liberty and Denton Streets. Key deliverables include asphalt paving, stormwater and irrigation pipe replacements, and incorporation of the City of Boise's sewer work into the construction contract. Contractors must possess a Public Works License to perform the work and will be required to submit a bid with 10% bid security. The electronic bid submission is due on October 1, 2025, at 3:00 pm, with the project expected to begin around October 30, 2025. The entire project must be completed by September 11, 2026, with specific interim deadlines for irrigation and bridge-related work by March 15, 2026. Evaluation will likely focus on compliance with detailed specifications outlined in the project documents, including environmental permits, geotechnical requirements, and stormwater pollution prevention plans.

The contract includes specific requirements for local employment, mandating that 95% of workers be bona fide Idaho residents. No specific set-aside designations for disadvantaged enterprises are explicitly mentioned in the documentation. The estimated contract bonding requirement is $2,400,000.00, with a 5% retainage on partial payments and final payment processed within 60 calendar days after project completion. The project involves multiple utility companies, including Sparklight, Lumen, Idaho Power, Intermountain Gas, and others, who will need to coordinate infrastructure relocations. While a specific budget range is not directly stated, the comprehensive nature of the project, including road reconstruction, utility work, and environmental considerations, suggests a significant investment in local infrastructure. The contract will utilize unit price bidding, with separate bid schedules for the main project and the City of Boise sewer work, indicating potential flexibility in project scope and pricing.