Lift station 61 redundant force main design-bid-build

The City of Phoenix is requesting sealed bids for design and construction of a redundant force main system for Lift Station 61, a wastewater infrastructure project, with bids due July 21, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. A pre-bid meeting was held June 23, 2026 at 10:00 a.m. at City Hall, Conference Room 8 East, with virtual Teams access available. The project carries a Small Business Enterprise (SBE) goal of 5.5% with required documentation of proposed SBE utilization or approved waivers.

The scope encompasses design and construction of two new force mains replacing existing force mains from S. 107th Avenue and W. Broadway Road to the intersection of Broadway Road and 91st Avenue, routing to the influent junction structure within the 91st Avenue Wastewater Treatment Plant. Work includes mobilization and demobilization, landscape restoration, abandonment of existing infrastructure, concrete encasement, open trench excavation, 32,400 linear feet of 20-inch DR 13.5 HDPE force main installation, ARV vaults, FRP pipe, asphalt paving, chain link fencing, and traffic control. All work must comply with the City of Phoenix Standard Specifications for Public Works Construction and applicable sections of the Arizona Revised Statutes. Materials and workmanship must meet ASTM and AWWA standards. Contractors must perform hydrostatic testing, air release testing, and flushing prior to final acceptance.

Bidders must hold the correct Arizona Contractor's license classification, City of Phoenix privilege license, and federal tax identification number prior to award; possess an Experience Modifications Rate (EMR) of 1.20 or less; and pass background screening requirements at the maximum risk level. Bids must include a bond equal to 10 percent of the total bid amount from a surety rated A- or better by A.M. Best. The contract allows 548 calendar days for substantial completion and 30 additional calendar days for final completion, with Notice to Proceed issued within 60 days of bid opening. The three lowest responsive bidders must submit a List of All Subcontractors and Suppliers within three calendar days of bid opening. Pre-approved equal applications for equipment or materials substitutions must be submitted at least 12 calendar days before bid opening. The City reserves the right to award to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder or reject all bids.