Drake Road Overlay Project (FY 26-27)

Yavapai County is soliciting bids for the Drake Road Overlay Project (FY 26-27), which involves the installation of a two-inch asphaltic concrete overlay on 9,302 linear feet of Drake Road in Paulden, Arizona. The scope of work includes the application of approximately 3,145 tons of asphaltic concrete using PG 64-22 binder, bituminous tack coat, shoulder build-up, grading, and the re-establishment of pavement markings. The engineer's estimate for the project is 882,517.50 dollars. The contract will be awarded to the lowest responsible and responsive bidder, with a required completion timeline of 21 working days following the written notice to proceed. The anticipated project window runs from October 19, 2026, to November 24, 2026. The project must adhere to MAG and ADOT standard specifications, with a modified guarantee and warranty period extended to two years. Key requirements include the submission of a bid guarantee for ten percent of the bid amount and the provision of performance and payment bonds totaling 100 percent of the bid upon award. Special provisions are in place for work within the BNSF Railway right-of-way, requiring contractor registration and safety orientation. Quality control will be managed by the owner's testing agency, and all personnel must be ADOT certified. Bids are due by 1:30 PM MST on September 17, 2026, via the OpenGov Procurement Portal. Payment terms are set at net 45 days from the receipt of the invoice.