The Planning and Projects division of the Ada County Highway District is dedicated to advancing regional transportation infrastructure through the planning, design, and construction of safe, accessible, and resilient roadways and related systems. Its core mission centers on improving mobility, enhan...
The Planning and Projects division of the Ada County Highway District is dedicated to advancing regional transportation infrastructure through the planning, design, and construction of safe, accessible, and resilient roadways and related systems. Its core mission centers on improving mobility, enhancing pedestrian and bicycle connectivity, and maintaining the integrity of Ada County’s transportation network. Strategic priorities include modernizing aging pavement systems, implementing ADA-compliant pedestrian crossings, expanding bikeway networks, and integrating intelligent infrastructure elements such as signage and signalization. The agency prioritizes long-term infrastructure resilience, with a strong emphasis on roadway rehabilitation, bridge maintenance, and coordinated utility integration within construction corridors.
The agency primarily procures civil construction services focused on highway, street, and bridge construction, including pavement resurfacing, crack sealing, intersection upgrades, and pedestrian safety enhancements. Contracts are typically awarded through competitive sealed-bid solicitations, with minimal use of specialized procurement vehicles, indicating a preference for traditional public works contracting methods. Recent solicitations reflect a consistent focus on phased, multi-year capital improvement programs aligned with regional transportation plans.
The predominant NAICS category targeted is 237310 (Highway, Street, and Bridge Construction), with occasional procurement of sewage treatment facilities (221320) and communications equipment manufacturing (334290) to support integrated infrastructure projects. The agency does not employ set-asides and maintains a broad vendor base, engaging general contractors with demonstrated expertise in public roadway construction and civil engineering services. Vendor relationships are transactional and performance-driven, with emphasis on adherence to state and federal construction standards.
As a division of the Ada County Highway District, the agency operates within Ada County, Idaho, managing all county-level highway and transportation infrastructure. It functions under a centralized public works structure, utilizing standard municipal procurement protocols to deliver capital projects that serve the region’s growing transportation demands.
