Site work for a library in Phoenix, Arizona. Completed plans call for site work for a library.

The City of Phoenix is seeking a qualified contractor to provide construction services for the project listed below. The scope of services includes fabrication and installation of monuments signs with LED displays at 16 library sites per the design drawings. Work includes all infrastructure (electrical and ITS) to support sign functions as designed and intended for display and digital messaging at 16 of the City's libraries. This project will utilize federal funds and is subject to the requirements of 49 Code of Federal Regulations Part 26 and the U.S. Department of Transportation Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) Program. Utilization of DBEs is highly encouraged. No DBE goal has been established for this project. The City of Phoenix, 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. Questions pertaining to process or contract issues should be directed to Bobbie Hobart at (602) 534-8352 or contracts.specialist@phoenix.gov. All questions regarding the plans and specifications must be received (in writing) at a minimum seven calendar days prior to bid opening. Questions received after that time may not be given any consideration. Bidders must submit a properly completed proposal guarantee in the form of certified check, cashier's check, or surety bond on the form provided, for an amount not less than ten percent of the total amount bid included in the proposal as a guarantee that the contractor will enter into a contract to perform the proposal in accordance with the plans and specifications. Surety bonds submitted for this project shall be provided by a company which has been rated "A- or better for the prior four quarters" by the A.M. Best Company. A bid will be deemed nonresponsive if not accompanied by this guarantee. The surety bond shall be executed solely by a surety company or companies holding a certificate of authority to transact surety business in the State of Arizona, issued by the Director of the Department of Insurance pursuant to Title 20, Chapter 2, Article 1. The surety bond shall not be executed by an individual surety or sureties even if the requirements of Section 7-101 are satisfied. The certified check, cashiers check, or surety bond will be returned to the contractors whose proposals are not accepted, and to the successful contractor upon the execution of a satisfactory bond and contract. PERFORMANCE BOND AND LABOR AND MATERIAL BOND Prior to the execution of a contract, the successful bidder must provide a performance bond and a labor and material bond, each in an amount equal to the full amount of the contract. Each such bond shall be executed by a surety company or companies holding a certificate of authority to transact surety business in the State of Arizona issued by the Director of the Department of Insurance. A copy of the Certificate of Authority shall accompany the bonds. The Certificate shall have been issued or updated within two years prior to the execution of the Contract. The bonds shall be made payable and acceptable to the City of Phoenix. The bonds shall be written or countersigned by an authorized representative of the surety who is either a resident of the State of Arizona or whose principal office is maintained in this state, as required by law, and the bonds shall have attached thereto a certified copy of Power of Attorney of the signing official. If one Power of Attorney is submitted, it shall be for twice the total contract amount. If two Powers of Attorney are submitted, each shall be for the total contract amount. Personal or individual bonds are not acceptable. Failure to comply with these provisions will be cause for rejection of the bidder's proposal. Work shall be completed within 365 calendar days, beginning with the day following the starting date specified in the Notice to Proceed. The time allowed for completion of the work includes lead time for obtaining the necessary materials and/or equipment and approvals.