Starlight Pavement Reconstruction - Phase 2

Navajo County, Arizona is requesting sealed bids for Starlight Pavement Reconstruction Phase 2, involving removal of existing pavement and failed subgrade, installation of new geogrid, aggregate base course, and asphalt concrete along Starlight Ridge Road, with bids due May 28, 2026 at 3:00 p.m. local time. A mandatory pre-submittal conference is scheduled for May 6, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. at the Navajo County Public Works Complex in Holbrook, Arizona, with virtual Zoom attendance available.

The scope includes removal of 22,159 square yards of pavement, 2,786 cubic yards of roadway excavation, installation of 24,517 square yards of geogrid synthetic reinforcement, and placement of 3,686 tons of asphalt concrete. The contractor is responsible for purchasing all necessary materials and must comply with Arizona Department of Transportation Standard Specifications, the ADOT Materials Testing Manual, and applicable traffic control standards. High-visibility clothing is mandatory for all personnel on site.

The contract duration is 90 calendar days from Notice to Proceed. Liquidated damages of $500 per working day apply for failure to achieve substantial completion within the contract period. Bidders must submit a proposal guaranty equal to ten percent of the total bid amount in the form of a certified check, cashier's check, or surety bond. The successful contractor must execute a Performance Bond and Labor and Materials Bond, each with a penalty of 100 percent of the contract amount, within ten calendar days of award. Payment will be made at 90 percent of approved work with ten percent retained until final acceptance. The contractor must maintain insurance per ADOT Standard Specifications Section 107.14 and certify non-collusion in bidding and compliance with prohibitions on boycotts of Israel and forced labor of ethnic Uyghurs in the People's Republic of China. Navajo County reserves the right to award to the lowest responsible, responsive bidder and may reject any or all bids. Public opening occurs at 3:15 p.m. on May 28, 2026.