AZ NP GRCA 14(2) Roadway Improvements

This is a combined fixed-price construction solicitation titled AZ NP GRCA 14(2) Roadway Improvements, issued by the U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Highway Administration, Central Federal Lands Division, under solicitation number 6982AF26Q000013. The project, located in Arizona with a zip code of 86023, involves comprehensive roadway improvements including excavation, asphalt pavement placement, culvert installation, guardrail and terminal system installation, sign systems, delineators, pavement markings, and temporary traffic control. The work is governed by detailed plans and specifications, with performance required to meet alignment standards for HWY 67 and adherence to industry and ASTM E29 testing protocols. The contract is set aside exclusively for small businesses under NAICS code 237310, with a small business size standard of $45 million in average annual gross receipts over the past five years. All offerors must maintain an active SAM registration and comply with required certifications, including representations regarding responsibility, tax liability, and prohibited confidentiality agreements. The contract utilizes a suite of FAR clauses modified by deviations through late 2025 and early 2026, covering construction inspection, changes, subcontracting limitations, labor practices, liquidated damages, payments, and warranty. Performance must begin within ten calendar days of notice to proceed, with completion tied to a mandatory period presuming notice by August 19, 2026, and extensions granted for delays attributable to the government. The evaluation process is merit-based and comparative, with price as the most important factor, but the government may select a non-lowest bid if non-price factors provide superior value or reduced risk. Past performance is a pass/fail gate requiring evidence of at least one completed project over $2 million within the last five years. Contractors must submit a detailed technical approach, operational work plan, quality control plan, and three comparable project examples, along with resumes of key personnel and schedules of major work activities. Payment is made via invoice through the DOT’s DELPHI system only, with progress payments monthly and a minimum threshold of $1,000 per payment; invoices must be submitted electronically by the 7th day after the close of each billing period. All materials must be properly marked, tested, certified, and stored for inspection, with source testing valid within twelve months of notice to proceed. The contractor is responsible for obtaining permits, adhering to load restrictions, posting required labor