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This is a Request for Proposal document from the City of Tucson, Arizona, for the establishment of an annual requirements contract for Planning Services (RFP No. 260116). The City seeks qualified offerors to provide comprehensive planning services on an as-needed, if-needed basis, with expected services including land use planning, urban design, zoning, and public involvement. Deliverables will be project-specific and determined through negotiated scopes of work. The City will consider proposals from both prime contractors and team or prime/subconsultant structures. A pre-proposal meeting is scheduled for October 1, 2025, at 9:00 am, with proposals due on October 20, 2025, at 2:00 pm. The initial contract term is one year with potential for up to four additional one-year extensions. No guaranteed minimum work volume is specified under this requirements contract.

Pricing will be structured around hourly rates for various labor categories, including Project Manager, Lead Planner, Parking Consultant, GIS Analyst, Policy Analyst, Registered Architect, and Transportation Engineer. Evaluation criteria are points-based, weighted at 30% for firm experience, 25% for team qualifications, 25% for firm qualifications, and 20% for pricing. The procurement documents indicate a focus on disadvantaged business enterprise (DBE) participation through attached Federal Transit Administration (FTA) Terms and Conditions. Contractors must provide proof of insurance and comply with local wage requirements and federal and state regulations, including provisions related to immigration, antitrust, labor standards, and American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) requirements. No specific budget range is outlined in the solicitation.