Canyon Loop Pavement Reconstruction & Safety Improvements

Coconino County has issued a formal Invitation for Bid (IFB 2024-02) for the Canyon Loop Pavement Reconstruction & Safety Improvements project, targeting comprehensive roadway rehabilitation and safety upgrades within the County, particularly in Kachina Village, Arizona. The solicitation, which closes on March 20, 2024, at 2:00 PM MST, requires sealed bids to be submitted electronically via the Ion Wave platform. The project's scope encompasses full-depth pavement reconstruction, asphalt milling and overlay, drainage system installation and repair, curb and gutter construction, guardrail installation, erosion control measures, and other ancillary roadway improvements. The technical requirements conform to the Maricopa Association of Governments (MAG) 2024 Specifications, with supplementary county-specific special provisions detailing construction methods, quality assurance/control protocols, bonding, and legal compliance. Bidders must submit a 10% bid bond with their proposal and, if awarded, provide 100% performance and payment bonds within seven days of the award notification. Key qualifications include documented experience completing at least three similar utility or municipal construction projects valued at $1.5 million or more within the past five years, as well as the demonstration of appropriate licensing, insurance, and subcontractor qualifications—particularly for the application of lignin-stabilized base materials, which represent a specialized element of the project. Evaluation follows a Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) methodology contingent upon meeting minimum qualifications including project management and superintendent expertise, alongside subcontractor credentials. The County reserves discretion to award based on factors beyond cost, including past performance and conformance to specifications. Compliance with relevant federal, state, and local mandates is mandated, including adherence to Arizona Revised Statutes governing immigration verification, prohibition of participation in boycotts of Israel for contracts exceeding $100,000 with organizations employing 10 or more individuals, and certification against forced labor involving ethnic Uyghurs. Insurance requirements stipulate commercial general liability with minimum coverage of $1 million per occurrence and $2 million aggregate, automobile liability at $1 million CSL, and workers’ compensation or a valid waiver. Coconino County is to be named as an additional insured with primary coverage established in favor of the County. A mandatory pre-bid conference was held to clarify project complexities and bid requirements. Construction oversight will be performed by County-designated representatives, requiring contractors to maintain full-time onsite supervision and coordinate quality control with County quality assurance inspections. Contractors must execute and comply with approved Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plans (SWPPP) per ADEQ standards and OSHA safety requirements