Drake Road Overlay Project (FY 26-27)

Yavapai County has issued Invitation for Bid 27-PW-16 for the Drake Road Overlay Project, an infrastructure initiative located in Paulden, Arizona. The project involves furnishing all labor, materials, equipment, and services required to install a two-inch asphaltic concrete overlay across 9,302 linear feet of Drake Road. Key technical components include the application of approximately 3,145 tons of asphaltic concrete with PG 64-22 binder, bituminous tack coat, thickened edge preparation, shoulder build-up, grading, and the re-establishment of pavement markings such as thermoplastic stop bars and preformed arrows. The engineer's estimate for this project is $882,517.50. The procurement process is conducted through the OpenGov Procurement Portal, with a bid submission deadline of September 17, 2026, at 1:30 PM MST. The contract will be awarded to the lowest responsible and responsive bidder. Successful bidders must provide a 10% bid guarantee and, upon award, furnish performance and payment bonds totaling 100% of the bid amount. The anticipated project timeline includes a notice to proceed around October 19, 2026, with a required completion within 21 working days, targeting a final completion date of November 24, 2026. Contractors must adhere to strict regulatory and safety standards, including MAG and ADOT specifications, MUTCD traffic control requirements, and compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act and federal immigration laws. Special provisions are in place for work within the BNSF Railway right-of-way, requiring specific safety orientations and coordination. Quality control is managed by an owner-appointed testing agency, and all quality control personnel must be ADOT certified. Additionally, the contractor is responsible for dust control and must comply with Arizona state executive orders regarding non-discrimination.