Site work and paving for a civil project in Benson, Arizona. Completed plans call for site work for a bridge / tunnel; for paving for a bridge / tunnel; road / highway; and road / highway.

Tracs No 010B CH 306 H845101C Proj No B10-C(200)T Termini Benson Business Route (I-10b) Location San Pedro River Bridge Route No. Milepost District Item No. 010B 306.3 to 306.7 Southcentral 100185 The amount programmed for this contract is $7,100,000. The location and description of the proposed work are as follows The proposed project is located in Cochise County on I-10B between mileposts 306.3 and 306.7, within the City of Benson. The work consists of removing the existing San Pedro River Bridge and replacing it with a three span Precast Pre-stress AASHTO Type VI girder bridge. Additional work includes replacing guardrail and guardrail terminals, placing pavement markings, and other miscellaneous work. The time allowed for the completion of the work included in this contract will be 315 calendar days The Arizona Department of Transportation, in accordance with the provisions of Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (78 Stat. 252.42 U.S.C. 2000d-4) and the Regulations, hereby notifies all bidders that it will affirmatively ensure that any contract entered into pursuant to this advertisement, Disadvantaged Business Enterprises will be afforded full and fair opportunity to submit bids in response to this invitation and will not be discriminated against on the grounds of race, color, or national origin in consideration for an award. The minimum contract-specified goal for participation by Disadvantaged Business Enterprises in the work, as a percentage of the total amount bid, shall be 7.56. To submit a valid bid, the bidder must (1) have prequalification from the Department as necessary for the project, and (2) be included on the project Plansholder List as a Prime. The Application for Contractor Prequalification may be obtained from the Contracts and Specifications website. This contract is subject to the provisions of Arizona Revised Statutes Section 42-5075 -- Prime contracting classification; exemptions; definitions. No award will be made to any contractor who is not a duly licensed contractor in accordance with Arizona Revised Statutes 32-1101 through 32-1170.03. All labor employed on this project shall be paid in accordance with the minimum wage rates shown in the General Wage Decision. These rates have been determined in accordance with the requirements of the law and issued by the Secretary of Labor for this project. The wage scale is on file in Contracts and Specifications Section and copies may be obtained at all reasonable times. A proposal guaranty in the form of either a certified or a cashier's check made payable to the State Treasurer of Arizona for not less than 10 percent of the amount of the bid or in the form of a surety (bid) bond for 10 percent of the amount of the bid shall accompany the proposal. Surety (bid) bonds will be accepted only on the form provided by the Department and only from corporate sureties authorized to do business in Arizona. Questions and comments concerning the bid package for this project shall be directed to the individuals noted below: Iqbal Hossain, P.E. Group Manager Contracts & Specification AZDOT- Benson Business Route (I-10B) (San Pedro River Bridge #350) Solicitation Number - 010B CH 306 H8451 01D