CDBG GRANT #122-25
Bid Documents for
TOWN OF JEROME
DECEPTION LANE WATER LINE IMPROVEMENTS
December 15, 2025
Project Contact:
Northern Arizona Council of Governments
Richard S. Ormond
1000 Ainsworth Dr. #C320, Suite F
Prescott, AZ 86305
(928) 445-0211
Jerome Deception Lane Water Line Improvements
CDBG CONTRACT #122-25
CONTENTS
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Request for Bids Advertisement……………..……..……………………….……………………………………
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Invitation to Bid (Bidding Information)……………..……………..………………………………….……….
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Bid Cover Sheet / Checklist……………………..….………..……….................................................
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Bid Form…………………………………..………………………………………………………………………………….
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Bid Schedule………………………………………………………………………………………………………………..
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Contractor’s Qualification Statement……………………..……………………………………………………
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Subcontractors List.……………………………………………………………….…………………………………….
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Sample Contract………………………………………………..…………………………………………………….…..
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FEDERAL REQUIREMENTS AND FORMS
HUD 4010 – Federal Labor Standards Provisions……………….………………………………….….…..
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Wage Rate Decision: AZ20250061 MOD 4, 9/12/25……..……………......................................
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LS2 – Contractor’s Certification…………………………..…………………………………………………….….
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LS3 – Subcontractor’s Certification (due within 10 days of contract award)………………...…
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LS4 – Payroll……………………………………………………………...……………………………………………..…..
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LS5 – Statement of Compliance………………………..………………………………………………………..…
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Section 3 Forms……………………………………………………………………………………………………………
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BABA Supporting Documentation………………………..……………………………………………………..…
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Certifications and Signature Form (return Page 100)………..……………………………………..….….. 94
PROJECT INFORMATION
ATTACHED PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS ARE COMPRISED OF 6 SHEETS PLUS SWPPP AT 2 SHEETS
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REQUEST FOR BIDS ADVERTISEMENT
JEROME DECEPTION LANE WATER LINE IMPROVEMENTS
The Town of Jerome has been awarded a federal Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) from the
Arizona Department of Housing for water line improvements to Deception Lane. This project is subject
to Davis-Bacon wages. The Town of Jerome will accept bids from qualified firms registered with the
Arizona Registrar of Contractors to perform the following services:
Installation of approximately 1500 linear feet of 6-inch DR 14 C900 PVC (updated) water line that will
connect to the water line on Gulch Road and to change the path of water lines that serve the length of
Deception Lane. Improvements include installation of a regulator station on Deception Lane and
hydrants at the end of Deception Lane. The dirt roadway will be regraded and drainage corrected as
needed after water lines are replaced and fire hydrants are installed.
The project will take place at Deception Lane in Jerome, Arizona. The project location is south of
Highway 89A, approximately 1.7 miles from downtown Jerome traveling east on 89A.
Bidding documents are available starting December 16, 2025, by contacting Richard S. Ormond, NACOG,
1000 Ainsworth Dr. #C320, Suite F, Prescott, AZ 86305; 928-445-0211 or rormond@nacog.org.
A pre-bid meeting will be held on Thursday, January 8, 2026, at 10:00 a.m., at Jerome Town Hall, 600
Clark Street, Jerome, AZ 86333. Minutes from the conference will not be produced, therefore, it is
encouraged that attendees take notes as appropriate. The pre-bid meeting is not mandatory, but it is
highly recommended that all bidders visit the project site to become aware of the conditions.
Any request for an explanation of the meaning or interpretations of the bid shall be submitted no later
than January 22, 2026. If interpretations or explanations are warranted, the response will be issued as
an addendum to the bid and will be emailed to all those on the bidders list by end of day on January 26,
2026. All written request(s) shall be directed to rormond@nacog.org. Oral interpretations or
clarifications will be without legal effect.
All bids must be on a lump-sum basis. Segregated bids will not be accepted. Bids must be sealed, labeled
“Sealed bid for Jerome Deception Lane Water Line Improvements” and delivered to Town of Jerome, 600
Clark Street, Jerome, AZ, no later than 2:00 p.m. on January 29, 2026. Mailed bids should be sent to PO
Box 335, Jerome, AZ 86333, and must be received by the deadline. Faxes are not acceptable. Late bids
will be returned unopened. It is the bidder’s responsibility to ensure proposals are received at the above
location on or before the specified time.
Minority, woman-owned, and disadvantaged businesses are encouraged to submit. The Town of Jerome
may waive informalities in the bids, may negotiate with any and all bidders, and may reject all bids if it is
deemed in the best interest of the Town.
Publication Dates:
Verde Independent – December 16, 2025;
Prescott Courier – December 16, 2025
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INVITATION TO BID
JEROME DECEPTION LANE WATER LINE IMPROVEMENTS
JEROME, AZ
The Town of Jerome has been awarded a federal Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) from the
Arizona Department of Housing for water line improvements to Deception Lane. The Town of Jerome will
accept bids from qualified firms or individuals registered with the Arizona Registrar of Contractors to
perform the following services:
PROJECT DESCRIPTION
Installation of approximately 1500 linear feet of 6-inch DR 14 C900 PVC water line that will connect to
the water line on Gulch Road and to change the path of water lines that serve the length of Deception
Lane. Improvements include installation of a regulator station on Deception Lane and hydrants at the
end of Deception Lane. The dirt roadway will be regraded and drainage corrected as needed after water
lines are replaced and fire hydrants are installed. See attached plans and specifications.
SCOPE OF WORK
The Contractor shall furnish all materials, labor, equipment, services, transportation, and perform all the
work for the project known as Deception Lane Water Line Improvements, as called for in the plans and
specifications. The successful Bidder will be required to lend all possible assistance in the preparation,
investigation and documentation necessary for compliance with all applicable Davis Bacon/Federal Labor
Standards, and other requirements of the Arizona Department of Housing, CDBG Program. The successful
Bidder should be prepared to comply with all local, state, and federal safety and environmental
requirements. The project shall be accomplished in accordance with all federal program and state
statutory requirements to include Executive Orders, Administrative Rules and Regulations.
A pre-bid meeting will be held on January 8, 2026, at Jerome Town Hall, 600 Clark Street, Jerome, AZ
86333. Minutes from the conference will not be produced, therefore, it is encouraged that attendees
take notes as appropriate. It is highly recommended that all bidders visit the project site to become
aware of the conditions.
Construction contractors are required to be registered and current in the federal SAM (System of
Award Management) system and have a Unique Entity ID number. The website for registration is:
https://www.sam.gov.
BIDS
To be considered, one (1) original and one (1) copy of the submittal documents must be provided in
accordance with the Instructions to Bidders included in this bid package.
Bids must be sealed, labeled “Sealed Bid for Jerome Deception Lane Water Line Improvements” and
delivered to the Town of Jerome, 600 Clark Street, Jerome, AZ, no later than 2:00 p.m. on January 29,
2026. Mailed bids should be sent to PO Box 335, Jerome, AZ 86333, and must be received by the
deadline. Faxes are not acceptable. Late bids will be returned unopened. It is the bidder’s responsibility to
ensure proposals are received at the above location on or before the specified time. Bids will be opened
immediately following the submission deadline and total amounts will be read aloud. Failure of the Bidder
to complete all of the bid documents may result in rejection of the bid.
A bid security in the form of a certified check, cashier's check, or bid bond in the amount of 5% of the bid
shall accompany each bid. Bonding companies issuing acceptable bonds in conjunction with this project
must hold a certification of authority to transact surety business in Arizona as issued by the Director of the
Department of Insurance. All bid security shall be made payable, without condition, to Grantee. Said bid
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security shall be considered liquidated damages and shall be forfeited to Grantee in the event the proposal
is accepted and the successful Bidder fails to execute the Contract and furnish the required bonds within
ten (10) workings days after the notice of bid award.
The project shall be accomplished in accordance with all federal program and state statutory requirements
to include Executive Orders, Administrative Rules and Regulations.
Any request for clarification or further information shall be submitted no later than January 22, 2026, to
rormond@nacog.org. If warranted, the response will be issued as an addendum to the bid and will be
emailed to all those on the bidders list by end of day on January 26, 2026. This response shall serve as an
addendum to the Invitation to Bid and become part of the Grantee’s bid package. Oral interpretations or
clarifications will be without legal effect.
Grantee reserves the right to accept the lowest, responsible bid; to consider alternatives; to reject any or
all bids; and to waive irregularities or information in any bid. Bids received after the specified time of
closing will be returned unopened. Grantee also reserves the right to hold any or all bids for a period of
thirty (60) days after the date of opening. Bidders will not be allowed to withdraw submitted bids during
the thirty (60) day period.
INSTRUCTIONS TO BIDDERS
Bidders are requested to keep the narrative portion of their submittal (responses to Contractor's
Qualification Statement) to no more than five (5) pages. The submittal is to contain all information listed
and in the order listed on the Bid Cover Sheet/Checklist, which is included in this section. Submit one
original and one copy of the submittal, which shall be sealed and filed at the time and place indicated in
the Invitation to Bid. Bidders must adhere to the following:
1. Amendments, Addenda, Revisions, and other changes to the bid will be emailed to all those on the
bidders list by end of day on January 26, 2026.
2. Utilizing the form provided, complete the Bid Form and bid schedule.
3. Utilizing the form provided, plus attachments (if necessary), complete the Contractor's Qualification
Statement, being certain to include the following information:
a. Include information concerning the firm's experience in the past five years in the
construction of similar projects and any funded with federal dollars subject to Davis-Bacon.
List the most representative projects. Be certain to include information on how to contact the
owner as these references will be verified during the scoring process.
b. Please identify the project team and submit short resumes of the key personnel.
c. Provide a list of current major project commitments by the firm.
3. Utilizing the form provided, identify subcontractors. No change of the subcontractors named
therein will be made unless first approved in writing by Grantee.
4. Provide a timeframe for project completion in your own format.
5. Utilizing the form provided, submit the LS-2 Contractor's Certification Concerning Labor Standards
and Prevailing Wage Requirements. This form is to be signed by Bidder’s owner or corporate
officer.
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This is the opportunity summary page. It provides an overview of this opportunity and a preview of the attached documentation.