Bid guide
How to bid on the East-West Trail Connection for the Town of Cave Creek, AZ
What the agency is buying
The Town of Cave Creek, AZ, is looking for a design-build contractor to create a new non-motorized trail. This project, called the East-West Trail Connection, involves finalizing the trail alignment and constructing about 2,637 linear feet of compacted native-surface trail. The trail must be at least four feet wide and built within the Town’s dedicated trail easement. This is an opportunity for contractors specializing in trail development to work with a local government.
Key dates and deadlines
The solicitation was published on August 13, 2026. All proposals must be submitted by September 15, 2026, at 6:00 PM ET. It is important to submit your response before this deadline, as late submissions may not be considered.
Who this opportunity suits
This opportunity is suitable for qualified trail design-build contractors. Firms with experience in developing and constructing non-motorized trails, especially those familiar with compacted native-surface trails and working within dedicated easements, will find this relevant. The Town will evaluate proposals based on experience, qualifications, project approach, schedule, past performance, familiarity with the Town, and cost.
How to respond
To access the full details and respond to this solicitation, you need to visit the OpenGov Procurement portal. You will need to sign in or create a free vendor account on OpenGov Procurement. This account will allow you to download plans, ask questions, join the planholders list, and submit your proposal. Any updates or addenda will also be communicated through OpenGov.
Tips for a competitive response
When preparing your proposal, clearly highlight your firm's experience in trail design and construction, particularly for non-motorized, native-surface trails. Detail your proposed approach to finalizing the trail alignment and constructing the trail, emphasizing how you will ensure it is safe, sustainable, durable, and low-maintenance. Provide a realistic schedule and include strong references for past performance on similar projects. If your firm has prior experience working with the Town of Cave Creek, make sure to mention this, as familiarity with the Town is a stated evaluation factor. Finally, ensure your cost proposal is competitive and well-justified.
See the live bid — deadline, agency details, and how to respond
Dates and requirements can change via addenda; always verify on the bid page and at the original source before responding.
View this bid on BiddingSimpleThis guide was prepared by BiddingSimple from the solicitation’s public posting. It is not official guidance from Town of Cave Creek, AZ; the original posting controls.