Renovation of an educational facility in Yatahey, New Mexico. Conceptual plans call for the renovation of a educational facility.

Describe in the proposal the steps, methods, and or approach to completing the following: completing project within specified timelines, unclassified excavation, subgrade preparation, base course, asphalt material, curb and gutter, signing, striping, traffic control management, mobilization, utility locations, certification, and equipment. SCOPE OF WORK The RFP is to seek a contractor that will: Be familiar with project: - Become familiar with all of the conditions surrounding the construction of the proposed project area including the availability of materials and labor. Secure Water Permit for Project: - Identify water source and obtain a water permit through Navajo Department of Water Resources. Contact number is (928) 729-4003. There will be no separate bid item for water usage or a water permit. The cost of the water and water permit shall be included in\ the respective bid items for the work to be performed. Specifications: - Because the work is within the US 491 highway right-of-way, Navajo Division of Transportation (Navajo DOT) is required to follow the 2019 Edition of the New Mexico Department of Transportation's (NMDOT) Standard Specifications. Mobilization: - Contractor will mobilize to US 491 and identify a staging area. The location of the staging area is the responsibility of the contractor. Construction Staking by Contractor: - Contractor will be responsible for staking the project area according to established plans, designs, and NMDOT's specifications. Erosion Control: - A Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plan (SWPPP) will need to be developed by the Contractor. The installation of SWPPP will be monitored by both NMDOT and Navajo DOT. There will be no separate bid item(s) for erosion control features. Traffic Control: - A Traffic Control Plan must be submitted by the contractor to Navajo DOT and NMDOT for review and acceptance a minimum of 15 days prior to commencement of work. The Traffic Control Plan must be accepted by Navajo DOT and NMDOT and implemented before any other work can commence at the project site. - The contractor must obtain a NMDOT Traffic Control Permit prior to starting construction. Quality Control and Quality Assurance (Contractor Sampling and Testing): - The work shall conform to 2019 NMDOT Standard Specifications. - The contractor shall prepare a quality control plan and submit to the Navajo DOT for review and approval a minimum of 15 days prior to commencement of any work. There will be no separate bid item for Quality Control and Quality Assurance. - Contractor will be responsible for sampling and testing. The test results will be reviewed by both NMDOT and Navajo DOT. There will be no separate bid item for Contractor Sampling and Testing. Safety Plan: - The contractor shall develop and submit a Safety Plan to Navajo DOT for review and approval a minimum of 15 days prior to commencement of any work. Certificate of Compliance: - The contractor shall submit certifications from suppliers for materials utilized on the project. Certifications shall include a statement that the product supplied meets all requirements of the project's specifications. Roadway Widening: - The work shall be completed per the CN C6193374 - US 491 CHEE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL ACCESS IMPROVEMENTS plans unless otherwise authorized by the Engineer of Record. Other Road Improvement Activities and Requirements: - Site cleanup with the project area including staging area, back slopes, and fore slopes. - All work shall stay within the existing road prism and the proposed slope limits. - The necessary precautions will be taken to prevent damage to any subsurface, surface, and overhead utility lines. - All daily safety documentation will be conducted in accordance to the Health and Safety Plan (HASP) issued and all incidents will be reported to the Navajo DOT Project Manager and request that they locate and mark all utilities. This should include private companies that may have underground infrastructure as well as utilities. - Equipment: Provide all necessary equipment in good repair to complete the project; and provide equipment per project specifications. - Pre-Construction Meeting: Attend the pre-construction meeting to discuss plans, designs, specification, scheduling, compliance, and timelines. The meeting will be held after the contract has been executed. BONDS: Bid Bond/Guarantee: Contractor shall provide to the Navajo Nation a Bid Bond/Guarantee utilizing GSA's form SF-24. The amount of the bid guarantee shall be ten (10) percent of the bid price per 12 N.N.C. 341 Bid Security. Performance Bonds: The successful Contractor shall provide to the Navajo Nation a Performance Bond underwritten and executed by Surety Company that guarantees the Contractor's complete and satisfactory performance under Contract. The Performance Bond shall be equal to one-hundred percent (100%) of the Original Contract Amount. The Payment Bond: The successful Contractor shall provide to the Navajo Nation a Payment Bond underwritten and executed by a Surety Company that will protect all persons, subcontractors, or other entities supplying labor and material to the Contractor or its subcontractors for the performance under this Contract. The Payment Bond shall be in an amount equal to one-hundred percent (100%) of the Original Contract Amount. Bonding documentation required. The Navajo Nation's Representative must receive written documentation of all required bonds prior to the issuance of a Notice to Proceed for the Project, and Contractor shall not commence any work or services under this Contract until such documentation is received by the Navajo Nation.