Offer_and_Acceptance.pdf

This is an Offer and Acceptance document from the City of Tucson, Arizona, relating to a Job Order Contract (JOC) for Water Production Well Drilling Services. The City of Tucson Water Department is soliciting approximately five contractors to provide comprehensive groundwater extraction well services, including drilling, installation, sampling, aquifer testing, maintenance, pump services, video logging, and well abandonment. Groundwater extraction wells will typically range from 500 to 1,200 feet deep and utilize construction materials such as stainless steel, low carbon steel, and schedule 80 PVC. A pre-submittal meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, November 18, 2025, at 1:00 PM via Microsoft Teams, with proposals due on Monday, December 8, 2025, at 2:00 PM Arizona local time. The initial contract term is one year with four additional one-year renewal options. Individual job orders are not to exceed $2,000,000, with an estimated first-year budget of $8,000,000.

Contractors must hold a valid well drilling license from the Arizona Department of Water Resources and possess either an A-4 or A-16 contractor's license. The procurement is structured with specific Small Business Enterprise (SBE) provisions, requiring detailed subcontractor lists and proposed SBE plans demonstrating commitment to local small business participation. The contract will be funded through the Water Infrastructure Finance Authority (WIFA) and is subject to federal and local regulations, including HUD Section 3 requirements mandating that 25% of labor hours be performed by Section 3 workers and 5% by Targeted Section 3 workers. Contractors must also comply with Davis-Bacon wage standards, American Iron and Steel provisions, and Equal Employment Opportunity guidelines. Non-compliance with SBE and federal guidelines can result in significant penalties, including payment withholding, contract termination, and disqualification from future bidding. Evaluation will focus on team and firm qualifications and experience, method of approach, available resources, and subcontractor selection plan.