Silverbell Road Roadway Improvements - El Camino del Cerro to Goret Road

The Silverbell Road Roadway Improvements project, solicitation number 270146, is a major infrastructure initiative by the City of Tucson's Department of Transportation and Mobility. The project involves the reconstruction and widening of 3.27 miles of roadway, specifically 2.63 miles of Silverbell Road from 0.25 miles north of El Camino Del Cerro to 0.2 miles north of Goret Road, 0.50 mile of El Camino Del Cerro, and 0.14 mile of Sweetwater Drive. The scope of work includes the construction of four roadway lanes with medians, curbs, sidewalks, a multi-use path, traffic signals, street lighting, landscaping, irrigation, drainage facilities, and extensive utility work. The estimated price range for the project exceeds 10 million dollars. The contract is divided into two primary phases: a 730-calendar day construction phase and a subsequent 730-calendar day landscape establishment period. Bids are evaluated based on responsiveness and responsibility, with the award granted to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder. Key requirements include a bid security of 10 percent of the total offer and a 5 percent Small Business Enterprise participation goal. The project must adhere to various standards, including the 2015 Pima Association of Governments specifications and HUD guidelines for federally funded programs. Additionally, contractors must comply with stringent data protection and cybersecurity frameworks, ADA requirements, and environmental restrictions regarding herbicide use in protected washes.