Los Reales Landfill Cell 4B Construction

The City of Tucson is soliciting bids for the Los Reales Landfill Cell 4B Construction project, located at 5300 East Los Reales Road in Tucson, Arizona. The procurement involves comprehensive landfill cell construction services, including surveying, excavation, subgrade preparation, stormwater channel construction, and riprap placement. The project requires approximately 447,000 cubic yards of cut and 23,700 cubic yards of fill, with extensive geosynthetic liner installation covering 979,850 square feet and geomembrane placement on 1,001,600 square feet. Contractors must possess an appropriate Arizona Contractor's License and demonstrate capability to perform complex environmental engineering tasks involving leachate collection systems, culvert pipe installations, and infrastructure development. The bid was published on December 13, 2022, with a pre-submittal conference held on January 11, 2023, and a bid due date of February 7, 2023, at 2:00 pm local Arizona time. Bidders are required to submit a 10% bid security and must comply with local, state, and federal regulations, including wage compliance requirements.

The project includes a Small Business Enterprise (SBE) goal of 1%, with potential subcontracting opportunities in demolition, paving, electrical, and fencing work. Qualifying contractors can meet SBE goals through prime contractor participation, subcontractor involvement, supplier participation, or joint ventures. The contract has a total estimated value between $5,000,000 and $10,000,000, with a contract duration of 180 consecutive calendar days from the Notice to Proceed. Contractors must provide performance and payment bonds, each equal to 100% of the contract amount, and will be paid through monthly progress payments with a 10% retainage held until final completion. The project will be funded by the City of Tucson and requires comprehensive documentation, including health and safety plans, construction schedules, and material certifications. Contractors must also submit a detailed Contractor Responsibility Information form, demonstrating past performance, legal standing, financial stability, and capacity to complete the project successfully.