Title
56th Street: Thomas Road to Indian School Road - Phase 2 Bike and Pedestrian Improvements - Design-Bid-Build Services - ST87210047 and ST87210049 (Ordinance S-52858) - District 6
Description
Request to authorize the City Manager, or the City Manager's designee, to accept Hunter Contracting Co. as the lowest-priced, responsive and responsible bidder and to enter into an agreement with Hunter Contracting Co. for Design-Bid-Build services for the 56th Street: Thomas Road to Indian School Road - Phase 2 Bike and Pedestrian Improvements Project. Further request to authorize the City Controller to disburse all funds related to this item. The fee for services will not exceed $25,456,930.40.
Report
Summary
The purpose of this project is to provide bike and pedestrian corridor improvements along 56th Street between Thomas and Camelback roads. The Capital Improvement Program has two distinct phases and project numbers. Phase 1: ST87210049 will construct improvements along 56th Street from Indian School Road to Camelback Road. Phase 2: ST87210047 will construct improvements along 56th Street from Thomas Road to Indian School Road. Work will include multi-use paths, lighting, storm drain, landscape, traffic signal improvements, potential pavement preservation, and other roadway safety measures.
Procurement Information
The selection was made using an Invitation for Bids procurement process set forth in Section 34-201 of the Arizona Revised Statutes. Three bids were received on March 3, 2026, and were sent to the Equal Opportunity Department for review to determine subcontractor eligibility and contractor responsiveness in demonstrating responsiveness to program requirements.
The Opinion of Probable Cost and the two lowest responsive, responsible bidders are listed below:
Opinion of Probable Cost: $26,430,460.50.
Hunter Contracting Co.: $23,142,664.40.
Combs Construction Company, LLC.: $29,468,633.35.
Bidders who were deemed non-responsive are listed below, in alphabetical order:
Action Direct LLC dba Redpoint Contracting.
The bid award amount is within the total budget for this project.
Due to volatile material costs and increased labor prices in the construction industry, a 10 percent contingency is being requested to allow for project uncertainties. The initial contract will be executed at the bid amount of $23,142,664.40. Use of the 10 percent contingency above the amount will not be allowed without prior written approval of the Street Transportation Department Director and the City Engineer.
Contract Term
The term of the agreement is 660 calendar days from issuance of the Notice to Proceed. Work scope identified and incorporated into the agreement prior to the end of the term may be agreed to by the parties, and work may extend past the termination of the agreement. No additional changes may be executed after the end of the term.
Financial Impact
The initial agreement value for Hunter Contracting Co. will not exceed $23,142,664.40, including all subcontractor and reimbursable costs. The ultimate agreement value for Hunter Contracting Co. will not exceed $25,456,930.40, including all subcontractor and reimbursable costs.
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. Funding is available in the Street Transportation Department's Capital Improvement Program budget. The Budget and Research Department will separately review and approve funding availability prior to execution of any amendments.
Payments may be made up to agreement limits for all rendered agreement services, which may extend past the agreement termination.
Public Outreach
Public engagement was completed as part of the design process. Hunter Contracting Co. will work with the City of Phoenix public outreach team on construction notification.
Location
General Location - 56th Street: Thomas Road to Camelback Road
Council District: 6
Department
Responsible Department
This item is submitted by Deputy City Managers Frank McCune and Amber Williamson, the Street Transportation Department and the City Engineer.