Blacklidge Drive Bicycle Boulevard- FHWA

The City of Tucson is soliciting bids for the construction of a Bicycle Boulevard along approximately 4.5 miles of Blacklidge Drive, extending from Oracle Road (State Route 77) to Columbus Boulevard in Pima County, Arizona. This project aims to enhance bicycle and pedestrian safety by creating a residential street that prioritizes non-motorized traffic through traffic-calming measures such as center islands, chicanes, and traffic circles, alongside the installation of High-Intensity Activated Crosswalk (HAWK) signalized pedestrian crossings to facilitate safe crossings without disrupting vehicle flow. The scope includes comprehensive roadway improvements such as intersection lighting, signing, pavement markings, and landscaping, with strict adherence to Pima Area Government standards for street light cabinets, poles, and luminaires, including the use of American Electric Lighting LED Autobahn ATB2 Series fixtures. The contract is federally funded through the Federal Highway Administration and subject to all applicable Federal Acquisition Regulation clauses, including HUD-5370 General Conditions, and requires full compliance with the Davis-Bacon Act for prevailing wages, Buy America and Build America requirements for materials, and stringent labor reporting obligations such as weekly certified payroll submissions. The solicitation, numbered 260236 and posted on June 30, 2026, with a bid deadline of July 22, 2026, is structured as an Invitation for Bid and will be awarded to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder based solely on price and price-related factors. Bid submission must be made electronically through the City’s online procurement portal and must include all required documentation such as an Offer and Acceptance Form, Bid Bond, DBE Plan or Affidavit of Good Faith Efforts, and a Contractor Responsibility Form. All contractors and subcontractors must be registered in SAM.gov and provide their Unique Entity Identifier, along with racial and ethnic business classifications and subcontract dollar values. The contract enforces strict quality control measures requiring the designation of a qualified Quality Control Manager and compliance with Section 924 of the Standard Specifications. Performance is divided into three phases: Phase 1 and Phase 2 each span 180 calendar days, followed by a 24-month landscape establishment period. Liquidated damages of $1,860 per calendar day of delay are stipulated, and failure to meet reporting requirements—including timely payment verification and DBE payment reporting—may result in $5,000 in sanctions. The contractor must also comply with civil rights laws, including Title VI