250033-DBB - Old US 80 Patterson Rd to Agua Caliente Ext. Rd

Notice is hereby given that Maricopa County (County) is conducting this invitation for SEALED BIDS for the work described herein: This Federally funded project is located in Section 17, Township 2 South, Range 5 West and Sections 6,7,and 8,Township 3 South, Range 4 West in the southwest region of the Phoenix Metropolitan area (old US80 Highway between Patterson Road and Agua Caliente Extension Road) and within Maricopa County. The proposed work consists of applying High Friction Surface Treatment (HFST) to all roadway segments identified in location of the work. Additional work includes updating all signing and pavement markings.

Each bid must be accompanied by a Surety Bond, cashier’s or certified check or postal money order equal to 10 percent of the bid, made payable to the Treasurer of Maricopa County as a guarantee that if the work is awarded to the bidder; the bidder will, within ten (10) days from the date of Notice of Award, enter into proper contract and bond condition for the faithful performance of the work, otherwise said amount will be forfeited to the Board of Supervisors as liquidated damages. (see solicitation for details)

For this contract, a DBE goal of 0% is established for Disadvantaged Business Enterprises. The contractor, sub recipient or subcontractor shall not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, or sex in the performance of this contract. The contractor shall carry out applicable requirements of 49 CFR Part 26 in the award and administration of DOT-assisted contracts. Failure by the contractor to carry out these requirements is a material breach of this contract, which may result in the termination of this contract or such other remedy as the recipient deems appropriate. 

The Maricopa County Department of Transportation, in accordance with the provisions of Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (78 Stat.252.42 U.S.C. §§ 2000d-4) and the Regulations, hereby notifies all bidders that it will affirmatively ensure that any contract entered pursuant to this advertisement, disadvantaged business enterprises will be afforded full and fair opportunity to submit bids in response to this invitation and will not be discriminated against on the grounds of race, color, or national origin in consideration for  an award.

All construction work on this contract is to be completed within 75 CALENDAR DAYS beginning with the date specified in the Notice to Proceed. Exclusive of and following the contract time allowed for construction work are 120 CALENDAR DAYS for internal administrative purposes thereby resulting in a total contract performance period of 195 CALENDAR DAYS.

A non-mandatory pre-bid teleconference has been scheduled under this procurement. See solicitation for details