Description
The Navajo Nation Department of Transportation is seeking a qualified contractor to design‑build the N8066(3)1, 2 & 4 road corridor on Black Mesa, a 6.92‑mile stretch requiring full‑depth reconstruction, drainage, and ancillary improvements. The effort is governed by tribal procurement statutes and federal FHWA specifications, with a strong emphasis on Navajo‑owned business participation, archaeological monitoring, and local labor utilization. The bid package was released April 16 2026, a mandatory virtual pre‑proposal meeting is scheduled for April 22 2026, and all proposals must be physically delivered by May 14 2026.
• Scope includes grading, base course placement, asphalt paving, culvert installation, fencing, signage, and required environmental/archaeological protections.
• Contractors must provide bid, performance, and payment bonds (10 % of bid price), full insurance, and a certified Navajo‑business status (or a subcontracting plan).
• Evaluation will be based on qualifications (25 pts), similar project experience (25 pts), and project understanding/approach (30 pts), with a total of 90 points.
• Award is expected the week of May 25 2026, with funding from the Federal Highway Administration Tribal Transportation Program.