Description
The Navajo Division of Transportation is seeking a qualified contractor to design‑build a 3.86‑mile rural road corridor in Many Farms, AZ, including two new concrete‑girder bridges, drainage structures, pavement, and utility relocations. The contract requires compliance with FHWA specifications, Davis‑Bacon wage rates, and a 6 % Navajo sales tax, and mandates at least 40 % (per Addendum 2) of contract value be performed on‑site by the prime contractor. Preference is given to Navajo‑certified firms and the project will be funded through the Federal Highway Administration Tribal Transportation Program.
• Scope: grading, excavation, two 3‑span concrete‑girder bridges, aggregate base, asphalt paving, drainage, fencing, signage, guardrails, utility relocations (NTUA power‑pole & water line, IHS waterline), and related civil works.
• Requirements: 10 % bid bond, performance & payment bonds, Davis‑Bacon wage rates, 6 % Navajo sales tax, self‑performance ≥ 40 % of contract value, submission of a detailed subcontracting plan, and full compliance with tribal procurement rules.
• Timeline: RFP released 7 May 2026, mandatory pre‑proposal meeting 14 May 2026, questions due 26 May 2026, final proposal due 4 June 2026, award expected week of 15 June 2026, with work to commence around September 2026 and be substantially completed within roughly 300 working days.