Happy Valley Road will be upgraded to include three through lanes and one buffered bike lane in each direction with raised median islands. The proposed improvements include roadway widening, installation of Americans with Disability Act sidewalk and curb ramps, scenic trails, raised medians, new bus bays, pads and stops, drainage improvements, new street lighting, upgrading traffic signals, mill and overlay, new striping and signage, and landscaping. This is a federal-aid project. The prevailing basic hourly wage rates and fringe benefit payments, as determined by the Secretary of Labor pursuant to the provisions of the Davis-Bacon Act, shall be the minimum wages paid to the described classes of laborers and mechanics employed or working on the site to perform the contract. 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 DBE Program. A Disadvantaged Business Enterprise goal of 12.6 percent 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.
Background
The City of Phoenix is undertaking a federal-aid project to improve Happy Valley Road between 67th Avenue and 35th Avenue. The project aims to enhance roadway safety and accessibility, aligning with the agency's mission to provide efficient transportation infrastructure. The improvements will include compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and will utilize federal funds, adhering to the requirements of the U.S. Department of Transportation's Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) Program.
Work Details
The scope of work includes:
- Widening Happy Valley Road to include three through lanes and one buffered bike lane in each direction with raised median islands.
- Installation of ADA-compliant sidewalks and curb ramps.
- Construction of scenic trails, raised medians, new bus bays, pads, and stops.
- Drainage improvements including a concrete channel.
- Installation of new street lighting and upgrading traffic signals.
- Mill and overlay existing pavement or new pavement for parts of the project.
- Removal of existing sidewalks, curbs, gutters, and curb ramps.
- Fiber optic installation and adjustment of existing utilities as specified in bid items.
- Crack sealing and microsealing as well as all miscellaneous work necessary to complete the project.
- Signing and striping will be performed by the City of Phoenix.
Period of Performance
The work is expected to be completed within 660 calendar days from the Notice to Proceed (NTP).
Place of Performance
The project will be constructed within the existing right-of-way (ROW) and easements along Happy Valley Road between 67th Avenue and 35th Avenue in Phoenix, Arizona.
