Site work and new construction of a bridge / tunnel in Tonto Basin, Arizona. Completed plans call for site work for a bridge / tunnel; and for the construction of a bridge / tunnel.

As of July 7, 2022, the project has not been awarded. The project is expected to go to the transportation board for consideration of award July 15, 2022. Tracs No 0000 GI GGI SS718 01C Proj No GGI-0(204)A Termini SR 188 to GREENBACK VALLEY ROAD Location TONTO CREEK BRIDGE AT PUNKIN CENTER Route No. Milepost District Item No. N/A N/A SOUTHEAST N/A The amount programmed for this contract is $23,920,000. The location and description of the proposed work are as follows: The proposed project is located in Tonto Basin in Gila County, east of SR 188 near the unincorporated town of Punkin Center. The proposed work includes construction of a bridge over Tonto Creek and roadway along Old Highway 188 and Greenback Valley Road. The work begins at the intersection of SR 188 and Old Hwy 188, extends eastward across Tonto Creek, and ties into existing Greenback Valley Road. The time allowed for the completion of the work included in this contract will be 390 working 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 6.59. 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- Tonto Creek Bridge