HUD-5369-A_(as_of_06.06.2022).PDF

This is a Request for Qualifications (RFQ) document from the City of Tucson, Arizona, seeking to retain up to three structural engineering design services consultants on an on-call, as-needed basis. The procurement solicitation (RFQ No. 230099) was published on March 24, 2023, with a pre-submittal conference scheduled for April 4, 2023, and proposals due on April 14, 2023, at 2:00 pm Arizona local time. The scope of work encompasses a broad range of structural engineering services including building modifications and remodels, structural assessments and inspections, damage assessments, structural calculations, shop drawing reviews, special inspections, construction cost estimating, feasibility studies, and preparation of schematic design summaries with code research and design development documents. The initial contract term is one year with potential for four additional one-year renewals. Individual project budgets shall not exceed $250,000, with typical project design fees anticipated between $1,000 and $75,000. The contract is neither exclusive nor a guarantee of work volume.

The estimated annual budget is $50,000, with funding potentially sourced from federal transit and housing grants. The evaluation will be points-based, totaling 100 points across three categories: Project Team Qualifications (50 points), Firm Qualifications (30 points), and Available Resources (20 points). The procurement includes mandatory Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) and Small Business Enterprise (SBE) participation requirements, with contractors required to demonstrate good faith efforts in engaging these businesses and comply with federal regulations under 49 CFR 26 and HUD Section 3 guidelines. Contractors must adhere to the City of Tucson's General Services Department Architecture and Engineering Division Project Manager's Manual and Standards, and comprehensive compliance requirements including mandatory reporting, non-discrimination provisions, and potential sanctions for non-compliance.