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

This file is the HUD-5369-B form, a standard federal document used by the City of Tucson, Arizona, in connection with its procurement for On-Call Structural Engineering Design Services. The solicitation seeks to retain up to three qualified structural engineering consultants to provide services on an as-needed, if-needed basis for tasks including building modifications and remodels, structural assessments, inspections, design development, structural calculations, shop drawing reviews, special inspections, construction cost estimating, feasibility studies, and schematic design summaries with code research. The Request for Qualifications (RFQ No. 230099) was published on March 24, 2023, with a pre-submittal conference held on April 4, 2023, and proposals due on April 14, 2023, at 2:00 pm Arizona time. The initial contract term is one year with potential for four additional one-year renewals. The evaluation will be points-based, with 100 total points distributed across Project Team Qualifications (50 points), Firm Qualifications (30 points), and Available Resources (20 points).

The estimated annual budget is $50,000, with individual project budgets capped at $250,000, though typical projects are anticipated to be under $5,000 with design fees ranging from $1,000 to $75,000. The contract is neither exclusive nor guarantees a specific volume of work. 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 in compliance with 49 CFR 26 and HUD Section 3 guidelines. Funding sources include federal transit and housing grants, which introduce additional compliance requirements including mandatory reporting, non-discrimination provisions, and potential sanctions for non-compliance. Consultants must adhere to the General Services Department's Architecture and Engineering Division Project Manager's Manual and Standards.