Silverbell Road Roadway Improvements - El Camino del Cerro to Goret Road

The City of Tucson is seeking qualified contractors to design and construct a comprehensive roadway upgrade along Silverbell Road, El Camino del Cerro, and Sweetwater Drive, totaling approximately 3.27 miles. The scope includes widening to four lanes, installing medians, curbs, sidewalks, a multi‑use path, traffic signals, street lighting, landscaping, irrigation, utility relocation, and drainage improvements. The project is budgeted at **more than $10 million** and requires compliance with city, state, and federal construction standards, SBE/DBE participation goals, extensive bonding and insurance, and adherence to heat‑safety and forced‑labor certification requirements. Bids must be submitted electronically by September 21, 2026, with a pre‑bid conference on August 27, 2026 (optional). • Total roadway length: 3.27 mi (2.63 mi Silverbell Rd., 0.50 mi El Camino del Cerro, 0.14 mi Sweetwater Dr.) • Four‑lane road with medians, sidewalks, multi‑use path, lighting, signals, landscaping, irrigation, utility work, drainage • Estimated contract value > $10 M; SBE goal 5 % • Pre‑bid conference (optional): August 27, 2026 1:00 pm AZ time (virtual) • Bid submission deadline: September 21, 2026 2:00 pm AZ time (online portal) • Required bid bond = 10 % of bid amount; performance & payment bonds = 100 % of contract price • Mandatory insurance (CGL $2 M per occurrence, Auto $1 M, Workers’ Comp statutory) and a heat‑safety plan • All subcontractors > $5,000 must be listed; SBE/DBE plan required • Contractor must hold a valid Arizona contractor’s license and comply with forced‑labor certification.