Canyon Loop Pavement Reconstruction & Safety Improvements

Coconino County is soliciting sealed bids for the "Canyon Loop Pavement Reconstruction & Safety Improvements" project under Bid 2024-02, with a submission deadline of March 20, 2024, at 2:00 PM. The project involves comprehensive roadway reconstruction including asphalt milling and overlay, full-depth pavement replacement, guardrail installation, drainage and culvert improvements, striping, concrete repairs, erosion control, traffic management, and related safety enhancements on Canyon Loop Road and a segment of Kachina Trail in Coconino County, Arizona. Bidders must comply with detailed technical specifications and construction standards based primarily on the Maricopa Association of Governments (MAG) 2024 Specifications with project-specific special provisions. The contract requires submission of a 10% bid bond with proposals and the successful bidder must provide a 100% Payment and Performance bond within seven days of award. A highly recommended pre-bid conference was held on March 6, 2024. Evaluation of bids emphasizes not only price but also conformance to specifications, quality, past performance, and bidder qualifications. Minimum qualifications include having completed three similar municipal or commercial utility projects of at least $1.5 million within the last five years, submission of key personnel resumes, valid Arizona commercial contractor licensing, and proof of insurance. The contract imposes strict compliance requirements including certifications against forced labor, boycott of Israel participation, and immigration law adherence. Insurance provisions mandate commercial general liability, automobile liability, and workers' compensation coverage with the County named as additional insured. The contractor is required to coordinate quality control with County quality assurance, submit required documentation including a Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan and record drawings, and provide a one-year warranty on work completed. Final acceptance and inspection are performed on-site by Coconino County. Award decisions will follow a trade-off methodology prioritizing best value rather than low bid alone, with the County reserving the right to reject all bids if deemed in the public interest. Payment and invoicing instructions are managed through the Ion Wave Technologies platform, the designated portal for bid submission and contract administration.