Storm Drains, Barrier Gates, Grates, and Manhole Covers

The Arizona Department of Transportation is requesting bids on an on-call term contract for storm drains, barrier gates, grates, and manhole covers across its Central, Southcentral, and Southeast Districts, with bids due August 28, 2026 under Solicitation BPM007705. A pre-offer conference is scheduled at a time and location specified within Arizona's eProcurement system (APP); attendance is recommended but not mandatory.

The scope covers installation of custom-fabricated storm drain outlet barrier gates, custom-fabricated box culvert gates, catch basin grates, and manhole covers. Work may be performed on tribal lands and requires adherence to all applicable tribal rules and regulations. The contractor must respond to task assignments within three working days with quotes including estimated hours, anticipated start and completion dates, equipment, parts, supplies, and costs. Work must commence no later than ten calendar days from ADOT's request, or within two hours for emergency situations with repairs beginning within twenty-four hours. The contractor must maintain all required equipment, tools, materials, and personnel; comply with confined space and OSHA standards; provide traffic control services when requested per MUTCD standards; submit daily work and traffic control reports; and submit a safety plan prior to commencing work. All work must be completed to professional standards with corrective re-work required within five calendar days of notice at no additional cost to the Department.

The contract term is twelve months from award date, with potential extensions of up to forty-eight months through mutual written amendment. Pricing is firm fixed-price with all costs inclusive of mobilization per mile from the contractor's nearest yard or jobsite; mobilization charges are limited to one per task assignment. Payment is net thirty days upon receipt and acceptance of work. The contractor must maintain Commercial General Liability of $2 million general aggregate, Business Automobile Liability of $1 million combined single limit, and Workers' Compensation statutory limits. All prices must be F.O.B. Destination with freight and delivery included; Arizona transaction privilege taxes must be itemized separately and are not considered in evaluation. Offers remain open for one hundred twenty days from the due date unless otherwise specified. All inquiries must be submitted through the Discussion Forum in APP at least seven days before the offer due date.