The Colorado River Indian Tribes (CRIT) is accepting bids from qualified contractors for improvements to the CRIT water distribution system. The project consists primarily of replacing 16 inoperable water valves and 24 fire hydrants at various locations throughout CRIT.
Work will include removal and replacement of the existing valves and hydrants, associated piping and appurtenances, surface restoration, testing, disinfection, and related work required by the project plans and specifications.
Pre-Bid Conference
Date/Time: Wednesday, September 9, 2026 at 10:00 AM (Arizona Time)
Location: CRIT Utilities Transfer Site, 29550 Highway 95, Parker, AZ 85344
GPS Coordinates: 34.158081, -114.250889
(Use of GPS coordinates is recommended, as the Transfer Site can be difficult to locate by street address.)
The pre-bid conference is informational, and attendance is not required to submit a bid. Interested contractors may attend in person or virtually via Microsoft Teams.
The conference will provide prospective bidders an opportunity to learn more about the project and ask questions regarding the bidding documents and proposed work. Any changes or clarifications to the bidding documents resulting from the conference will be issued by Addendum to all plan holders.
Virtual Option for Pre-Bid Conference
Meeting Link: https://teams.microsoft.com/meet/237803043084397?p=VkC1Glvn8roAT9mErg
Meeting ID: 237 803 043 084 397
Passcode: 2GG2Ns9U
Phone Dial-In: +1 301-228-0167
Phone Conference ID: 309 863 85#
Request for Information Deadline
Date: Friday, September 18, 2026
All requests for information (RFIs) and questions regarding the bidding documents should be submitted by email to Alex Covarrubias, CRIT Utilities Director, with a copy to Michael Incardona, IHS Field Engineer.
Bid Due Date and Submission
Bid Due Date: Friday, October 9, 2026 at 4:00 PM (Arizona Time)
Sealed bids shall be mailed to:
Colorado River Indian Tribes
CRIT Utilities Department
P.O. Box 827
Parker, Arizona 85344
Bidders are responsible for allowing sufficient time for their sealed bids to be received prior to the bid deadline.
Public Bid Opening
Bids received will be publicly opened following the bid deadline. Interested parties may attend the bid opening in person or virtually via Microsoft Teams.
Date/Time: Friday, October 9, 2026, following the 4:00 PM bid deadline
Location: CRIT Utilities Transfer Site, 29550 Highway 95, Parker, AZ 85344
GPS Coordinates: 34.158081, -114.250889
(Use of GPS coordinates is recommended, as the Transfer Site can be difficult to locate by street address.)
Virtual Option for Bid Opening
Meeting Link: https://teams.microsoft.com/meet/24905105717616?p=4NyyXAADQlT616Zzmm
Meeting ID: 249 051 057 176 16
Passcode: 7xb9w9Zz
Phone Dial-In: +1 301-228-0167
Phone Conference ID: 642 237 275#
Electronic Bid Documents
Interested contractors should contact Alex Covarrubias, CRIT Utilities Director, and copy Michael Incardona, IHS Field Engineer, to request a complete electronic copy of the bidding documents.
Contractors who request and receive the bidding documents will be added to the project plan holders list. Addenda and other official updates to the bidding documents will be distributed by email to all plan holders.
Prospective bidders are responsible for obtaining the bidding documents directly from the contacts below to ensure receipt of all Addenda and other official project communications.
Alex Covarrubias
CRIT Utilities Director
(928) 575-6417
Michael Incardona
Field Engineer, Indian Health Service
(602) 684-5025