Description
This solicitation seeks a qualified contractor to perform a comprehensive highway‑improvement project on the N8066 corridor (segments 1, 2, and 4) totaling approximately 6.9 mi in Black Mesa, AZ, on Navajo Nation land. The work includes earthwork, drainage, aggregate base, asphalt pavement, concrete revetments, articulated concrete block (ACB) options, utility relocations, fencing, signage, and erosion control. The contract is a fixed‑price, self‑perform (≥ 50 %) award with Buy‑America compliance, a mandatory 40‑hour work week, a field laboratory requirement, and a non‑negotiable truck weight limit of 76,800 lb. No chip seal is permitted, and alternative ACB designs are acceptable only with documented proof of conformance. A 6 % Navajo Nation sales tax applies, and performance/payments bonds are required within 300 days post‑award.
• Scope: grading, sub‑grade stabilization, aggregate base, hot‑mix asphalt, concrete culverts, ACB revetments, water‑line installation, fencing, cattle‑guards, signage, and erosion‑control measures.
• Requirements: 40‑hour work week, field lab on‑site, ≥ 50 % self‑performance, Buy‑America, 6 % tribal tax, 10 % bid bond, performance/pay‑bond, and compliance with FP‑14 specifications.
• Schedule: RFP posted 16 Apr 2026; mandatory pre‑bid meeting 22 Apr 2026; questions due 5 May 2026; final sealed‑bid deadline 14 May 2026 4:00 PM; award expected week of 25 May 2026; substantial completion ≈ 280 working days after NTP.