Description
The Navajo Division of Transportation is seeking competitive sealed proposals to reconstruct an 8.635 km (5.36 mi) segment of the Blue Canyon Road in Apache County, AZ. The work includes full roadway earthwork, subgrade stabilization, aggregate base placement, asphalt concrete paving, bridge/culvert construction, drainage structures, water‑line installation (PVC & HDPE), gabion walls, rock‑fall protection fencing, guardrails, fencing, cattle‑guards, gates, signage, striping, and related miscellaneous items. Bidders must self‑perform at least 40 % of the contract value (including materials), provide bonding and insurance, and comply with the 6 % Navajo sales tax and Federal Highway Project (FP‑14) specifications. The solicitation is open to all qualified contractors, with a mandatory pre‑proposal virtual meeting and a final sealed‑bid deadline of July 2, 2026. Award is expected the week of July 13, 2026, with a construction schedule of roughly 280 working days after notice to proceed.
• 8.635 km roadway reconstruction (earthwork, base, asphalt)
• New reinforced‑concrete box culverts, drainage structures, and extensive water‑line relocation
• Gabion walls, rock‑fall fence, guardrails, fencing, cattle‑guards, signage, and striping
• Minimum 40 % self‑performance, 6 % Navajo sales tax, and strict bonding/insurance requirements.