Paving Globe-Lordsburg Highway (US 70) (Cottonwood Wash-Reay Ln)

The Arizona Department of Transportation is requesting sealed bids for pavement rehabilitation on the Globe-Lordsburg Highway (US 70) between Pima and Thatcher in Graham County, with bids due July 24, 2026. Bidders must be prequalified with ADOT and registered on the project Plansholder List as prime contractors prior to submission.

The scope spans 5.39 miles (Milepost 330.20 to 335.59) and includes milling existing asphaltic concrete pavement and replacing it with new asphaltic concrete pavement, replacing guardrail and terminals, fencing, ADA improvements, replacing pavement markings, and miscellaneous work. The contract time for completion is 190 working days. Milling and paving operations for outside lane closures are restricted to nighttime hours (8 PM to 6 AM), and no lane closures are permitted during designated holidays or special events. The contractor must maintain traffic control in accordance with MUTCD standards and maintain access to all side streets, driveways, and adjacent businesses during operating hours.

Plans and specifications were prepared by Kimley-Horn and Associates, Inc. and ADOT Roadside Development. Proposals must be submitted electronically through the Bid Express service with an electronic proposal guaranty equal to 10 percent of the bid amount. Performance and payment bonds are required at 100 percent of the bid amount. Insurance must include general liability with minimum combined single limits of $1,000,000 per occurrence and $2,000,000 aggregate.

Bidders must comply with DBE participation goals and all state and federal non-discrimination assurances. Liquidated damages for late completion are assessed on a working-day basis at $1,000 per day for projects in the relevant value range, based on the original contract amount.