Western Overlay (Fall, FY 25-26)

The Western Overlay project is a county‑funded road resurfacing effort in Yavapai County, Arizona, consisting of a 2‑inch asphaltic concrete overlay on roughly 9,625 linear feet of roadway, extensive guard‑rail retrofits, shoulder build‑up, and replacement of over 45,000 ft of double‑yellow pavement markings. The scope also includes utility protection, dust control, traffic‑control, quality‑control testing, and a two‑year warranty. The contract was awarded to Earth Resources Corporation on October 15, 2025 after a competitive bid process that closed on September 25, 2025. Work is to begin on the Notice‑to‑Proceed date of November 3, 2025 and must be completed within 24 ten‑hour working days. Key points: • 2‑in. asphalt overlay on Road 4 North and Dearing Rd (≈ 3,478 tons of AC). • Guardrail removal, retrofit, and installation of TL‑2 three‑beam systems. • Shoulder build‑up, grading, and re‑establishment of 45,621 ft of double‑yellow markings. • Required pre‑bid meeting (Sept 16, 2025) and mandatory 8‑1‑1 utility call‑before‑dig. • Engineer’s estimate $1.157 M; awarded bid approximately $1.013 M.