Upper Pinal Creek Bridge and Hill Street Corridor

All Bids shall be made on the Invitation for Bids forms included in the Contract Documents and shall include all applicable taxes. For additional information on plan review locations and how to obtain plans, as well as additional bidding procedures, contact: Matt Truitt, Bid Administrator; phone number: (480)503-2250; or email: mtruitt2005@epsgroupinc.com. Each Bid submitted, either by hand, United States Postal Service, or other carrier, shall be sealed and plainly marked Sealed Bid Proposal, Upper Pinal Creek Bridge and Hill Street Corridor Project. Globe, AZ BID NO. CS-2022-0010. The City of Globe will not be responsible for bids submitted that are not marked appropriately or sent to the wrong address. Scope : This contract consists of construction of a new bridge across Pinal Creek, retaining walls and other erosion protection, realignment of the roadway approaches to the bridge, installation of 6inch and 12-inch water lines and other appurtenances along with bridge lighting, landscaping, signing and striping and the removal and replacement of asphalt pavement, concrete curb and gutter, and sidewalk and the removal existing Connies Bridge between the existing abutments. Refer to Attachment 1 for Upper Pinal Creek Bridge plan set. The contractor shall submit demolition plans to the City for approval prior to beginning removal of the existing structure. Refer to Attachment 2 for an exhibit of the desired removals. Close coordination with Arizona Eastern Railroad will be required as their contractor will be installing the railroad gates and flashers. The second portion of the project will mill and replace the asphalt pavement of Hill Street between Carico Street and Ash Street. This portion of the project includes striping and installation of new sidewalk and ramps. Refer to Attachment 3 for the Hill Street: Carico Street to Ash Street plan set. Contractors are invited to be present at the opening of bids, but absence will not be considered cause for disqualification. Contractors shall be responsible for any licenses or permits required by the regulatory agency of the State of Arizona that apply to the performance of this contract. The City of Globe reserves the right to reject any or all bids, or to accept the lowest, most responsible bid, or to waive any informality in any bid, or to withhold the award if deemed in the best interest of the City of Globe. The City of Globe also reserves the right to hold any or all bids for a period of forty-five (45) days after the date of opening. Bidders will not be allowed to withdraw submitted bids during the forty-five (45) day period. All questions related to the Invitation for Bid shall be directed in writing via e-mail to mtruitt2005@epsgropinc.com by Friday, October 7, 2022, 4:00 P.M. (AZ Time). Any correspondence related to the Invitation for Bid should refer to the appropriate Request for Bid ID, page, and paragraph number. All questions will be answered no later than Wednesday October 12, 2022 through an Addendum

Division 01 -	General Requirements, Vehicular Access and Parking, Traffic Control, Temporary Barriers and Enclosures.
Division 03 -	Concrete, Concrete Reinforcing, Precast Structural Concrete.
Division 05 -	Metals, Structural Steel Framing, Structural Steel for Bridges, Steel Joist Framing, Steel Joist Girder Framing.
Division 07 -	Thermal and Moisture Protection, Expansion Control.
Division 09 -	Finishes, High-Performance Coatings.
Division 10 -	Specialties, Signage, Traffic Signage.
Division 26 -	Electrical, Exterior Lighting, Lighting Poles and Standards, Roadway Lighting.
Division 31 -	Earthwork, Embankments, Erosion and Sedimentation Controls, Earthwork Methods, Slope Protection, Gabions, Riprap, Special Foundations and Load-Bearing Elements, Driven Piles.
Division 32 -	Exterior Improvements, Operation and Maintenance of Exterior Improvements, Bases, Ballasts, and Paving, Flexible Paving, Asphalt Paving, Rigid Paving, Concrete Paving, Curbs, Gutters, Sidewalks, and Driveways, Fences and Gates, Retaining Walls.
Division 33 -	Utilities, Instrumentation and Control for Utilities, Water Utilities, Water Utility Distribution Piping, Water Utility Distribution Equipment, Disinfecting of Water Utility Distribution, Water Utility Storage Tanks.
Division 34 -	Transportation, Operation and Maintenance of Transportation, Bridges.