Pedestrian Bridge Construction Van Buren at 96th Ave

The Arizona Department of Transportation (ADOT) is requesting bids for pedestrian bridge construction across Van Buren Street at 96th Avenue in the City of Tolleson, Maricopa County, with bids due November 6, 2026 at 11:00 a.m. MST. Bidders must be prequalified with ADOT and included on the project Plansholder List as a Prime contractor prior to bid submission — a mandatory gating requirement.

The scope includes a pedestrian bridge spanning Van Buren Street, elevators, stairs, Dynamic Message Signs, signing and marking, minor pedestrian ramp modifications, and related work. The project is TRACS No. T061901C with Project No. TOL-0(200)T and carries a contract completion time of 440 calendar days.

The programmed contract amount is $6,024,592. This is a federally funded project subject to prevailing wage requirements as determined by the Secretary of Labor. Bidders must submit a proposal guaranty equal to 10 percent of their bid amount through electronic bonding services (Surety 2000 or Sure Path Network). The successful bidder will execute Performance and Payment Bonds, each for 100 percent of the contract amount.

While ADOT has not established contract-specific DBE goals, contractors are encouraged to employ reasonable means to obtain DBE participation and must retain records for tracking purposes. All bidders must complete a Bidders/Proposers List through the Arizona Unified Transportation Registration and Certification System (AZ UTRACS) and submit confirmation to the Business Engagement and Compliance Office (BECO) no later than 4:00 p.m. on the fifth calendar day following bid opening. Bidders must provide certifications regarding boycott of Israel participation and forced labor of ethnic Uyghurs in compliance with Arizona Revised Statutes. A pre-construction conference will be held following contract award.