CITY OF TUCSON

REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATIONS

270173

PROFESSIONAL DESIGN SERVICES FOR 22ND ST. IMPROVEMENT

PROJECT- INTERSTATE 10 TO KINO PARKWAY

Due Date: Monday, November 30, 2026

City of Tucson

255 W Alameda St

Tucson, AZ 85701

Procurement portal https://secure.procurenow.com/portal/tucson-az

Public Portal https://secure.procurenow.com/portal/tucson-az/projects/304443

PUBLISH DATE: November 2, 2026 https://secure.procurenow.com/portal/%7Bproject.government.code%7D https://secure.procurenow.com/portal/%7Bproject.government.code%7D/projects/%7Bproject.id%7D https://secure.procurenow.com/portal/%7Bproject.government.code%7D/projects/%7Bproject.id%7D

CITY OF TUCSON REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATIONS NO. 270173

BUSINESS SERVICES DEPARTMENT Page 2 of 38 SHARED SERVICES PROCUREMENT DIVISION RESPONSIBLE CONTRACT OFFICER: Maritza Felix

255 W. ALAMEDA, 6TH FLOOR, TUCSON, AZ 85701 PH: (520) 837-4107

Attachments:

A - Offer and Acceptance Page C - RFQ 270173 SBE Provisions

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A. NOTICE

A.1. City of Tucson

NOTICE OF REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATIONS NO. 270173 FOR Professional Design Services for 22nd St. Improvement Project- Interstate 10 to Kino Parkway

Purusant to ARS Title 34, notice is hereby given that the City of Tucson, hereinafter referred to as "COT" is conducting a competitive Two-Step Process to retain approximately one (1) firm to provide professional design services. The City is seeking firms (hereinafter referred to as “Consultant”) to provide consultant services in the form of a multi-disciplinary team.

The City invites interested firms to submit written Statements of Qualifications relating to this solicitation.

A Screening Committee will evaluate firms’ qualifications and experience with similar projects (Step 1). Up to three (3) firms firms determined to be best qualified will then be invited to participate in a presentation/interview (Step 2) with the highest rated firm then entering into contract negotiations with the City.

Questions must be addressed to the Contract Officer listed in the solicitation.

SUBMITTAL DUE DATE: Monday, November 30, 2026

TIME: 2:00 pm LOCAL AZ TIME

PRE-SUBMITTAL MEETING DATE:Monday, November 16, 2026

TIME: 10:00 am LOCAL AZ TIME

LOCATION: PRE-SUBMITTAL MEETING LINK

Meeting ID: 223 381 680 811 620 5 Passcode: VX68K69L

Call In#: 1-213-293-2303 Conference ID: 906 289 204#

QUESTIONS SHALL BE DIRECTED TO:

Maritza Felix

(520) 837-4107 maritza.felix@tucsonaz.gov

Publication Dates:Monday, November 2, 2026 & Monday, November 9, 2026 published in The Daily Territorial https://teams.microsoft.com/meet/2233816808116205?p=WdGBy1vEH5s9E89YVM

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B. INTRODUCTION

B.1. Summary

The City of Tucson Department of Transportation and Mobility is seeking a qualified engineering design consultant to deliver a Design Concept Report and railroad grade separation alternatives analysis for the 22nd St Improvement project between Interstate 10 and Kino Parkway.

B.2. Background

The 22nd Street- I-10 to Kino Parkway project was approved by the voters of Pima County in 2026 as part of the RTA Next plan. This project was previously included in the original 2006 RTA Plan as a phase of a larger corridor widening project between I-10 and Tucson Blvd. With the passage of the RTA Next, the scope has been modified from the original 6-lane corridor widening to a 4-lane median-divided Complete Street Modernization project with grade separation at the Union Pacific Railroad Nogales Subdivision.

The RTA Next Project is Project Number 2006-19 with the following voter-approved scope:

Reconstruct to a 4-lane divided roadway with bicycle, pedestrian, associated drainage improvements and grade separation at the railroad tracks Previously Approved Scope: Widen to 6 lanes, 6-lane bridge over railroad tracks, bike lanes and sidewalks

The project is identified in Period 1A of the RTA Next plan with the goal of reaching substantial project completion by end of the calendar year 2031.

B.3. Contact Information

Maritza Felix Senior Contract Officer Email: maritza.felix@tucsonaz.gov Phone: (520) 837-4107 Department:

Transportation & Mobility mailto:maritza.felix@tucsonaz.gov tel:(520)837-4107

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C. SCOPE OF WORK

C.1. Professional Design Services for 22nd St. Improvement Project- Interstate 10 to Kino Parkway

The City is seeking a qualified consultant to prepare a Design Concept Report (DCR) for improvements to the 22nd Street Corridor between Interstate 10 and Kino Parkway.

C.2. Project Location

The project is located in Sections 18 and 19, Township 14 South, Range 14 East, and Sections 13, 14, 23, and 24, Township 14 South, Range 13 East, Gila and Salt River Meridian, within the City of Tucson, Pima County, Arizona.

C.3. Project Description

The City is seeking a qualified consultant to prepare a Design Concept Report (DCR) for improvements to the 22nd Street Corridor between Interstate 10 and Kino Parkway. The City desires to establish an innovative, safety-focused, sustainable, Complete Streets corridor design resulting in improved safety for all modes, traffic operations, and multi-modal facilities along the subject segment of 22nd Street. The DCR shall include an evaluation of grade-separation strategies at the Union Pacific Railroad Nogales Subdivision. Improvements to the eastern intersection at 22nd Street and the South Freeway frontage road and tie-ins with existing improvements east of South Santa Rita Avenue will be included within the scope of planning and design efforts.

The initial contract is limited to delivery of a DCR phase only for the corridor. Following completion of the DCR, the City will assess the project status and reserve the right to extend the contract with the selected consultant for subsequent design of the 22nd Street Improvement Project between Kino Parkway and Interstate 10.

C.4. General Scope of Work

The consultant will prepare a DCR for the 22nd Street Improvement Project in general conformance with the Arizona Department of Transportation (ADOT) Stage Deliverables Checklist and the City of Tucson Engineering Division Active Practice Guideline 03: Design Project Checklist. This phase will include, but not be limited to, development of a traffic report, preliminary survey, drainage analysis, initial geotechnical report and pavement design, itemized cost estimate, typical sections, corridor footprint and alignment, project schedule and proposed phasing – prioritizing expedited delivery, and 15% plans.

The project scope includes a new crossing of the Union Pacific Nogales Subdivision track, full pavement reconstruction, drainage facilities improvements, sidewalks, protected bicycle lanes or other enhanced bicycle facilities, median separation, traffic signal and intersection upgrades, continuous street lighting, pavement markings and signing, landscaping/green stormwater infrastructure, and utility coordination/relocation. The DCR shall adhere to the design guidance provided in the Tucson Street Design Guide and prioritize safety, accessibility, and comfort for all modes of travel.

Alternatives Analysis

The DCR will include an evaluation of at least three alternatives at the Union Pacific Nogales subdivision crossing at 22nd Street. The alternatives analysis should consider an overpass/bridge crossing, an underpass, and an upgraded at-grade crossing. The project objective is to provide grade separation at the Union Pacific Railroad crossing, but the at-grade crossing should be considered for baseline cost reference, corridor performance, and schedule impacts.

The alternatives should be evaluated based on cost, drainage, right-of-way, access impacts at intersecting streets and to significant destinations, visual impact, community preference, railroad permitting requirements, and other criteria as

BUSINESS SERVICES DEPARTMENT Page 6 of 38 appropriate. To support the visual impact assessment and community feedback, the consultant should prepare up to five photo-simulations showing each crossing alternative from multiple perspectives.

Coordination with Union Pacific Railroad and the Arizona Corporation Commission should be included within the DCR phase to inform selection of the preferred alternative.

The consultant’s statement of qualifications should be comprehensive and demonstrate the team’s ability to perform all necessary tasks such as survey, right-of-way maps, public involvement, bridge design and selection report development, geotechnical investigation and reporting, drainage analysis, pavement design, traffic engineering and signal design, construction plans, specifications, and cost estimates. The consultant is advised that the following disciplines are important to the determination of each team’s qualifications and should be included in the proposal:

Structural Engineering Civil Engineering (including Roadway Geometric Design) Hydrologic and Hydraulic Analysis Environmental Planning Traffic Engineering Traffic Signal Design/Modification Electrical Engineering Geotechnical Engineering Landscape Architecture Utility Coordination Public Involvement/Communications

C.5. Public Involvement

Public engagement will be a critical component of this project. The consultant team should include a public involvement/communications as part of the project team and should demonstrate the ability to engage community members “where they are.” Special consideration must be given to 22nd Street’s location in an area with high concentrations of mobility-vulnerable populations. Residents will have higher barriers to participation and therefore additional strategies should be developed to engage with affected community members. The public involvement/communications team will provide input and assist the design consultant in communicating with neighborhoods, businesses, the general public and the news media which will include, at a minimum, the following:

• Coordination meetings with neighborhood associations and other key stakeholders

• Flyers, mailers, and questionnaires to obtain feedback during design

• A project website and online opportunities for public input

• Public Open Houses and Pop-Up events in public spaces, such as parks, to obtain input during planning and design

• Translation services to make materials available in English and Spanish

A Citizens Advisory Committee will be established for this project and should be accounted for in project schedule and level of effort. The consultant should plan to schedule, coordinate logistics, and facilitate advisory committee meetings.

C.6. Environmental Activities

The contractor should develop all required environmental documentation to fulfill environmental requirements.

C.7. Public Art

A project artist will be selected for this project. The selected artist will sign a separate contract with the City, and the design consultant shall have no financial or contractual obligations in the services to be provided by the artist. The selected consultant team will be expected to incorporate the project artist’s work and provide general oversight and coordination assistance to the City of Tucson project manager. Public Art coordination will start following the DCR phase.

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C.8. Right-Of-Way Acquisition

It is anticipated that significant right-of-way will be needed for this project. The selected consultant team will be expected to provide documents associated with right-of-way acquisitions such as right-of-way plans, parcel maps and legal descriptions.

The consultant will also provide general oversight and coordination assistance to the City of Tucson. The Consultant will not be expected to participate in right-of-way acquisition efforts, including discussions with affected property owners relative to redevelopment or mitigation opportunities.

Proposals should identify a project approach that advances foundational right-of-way activities during the DCR phase to allow for the potential to start acquisitions at an earlier project phase.

C.9. Utility Coordination

Proposals should incorporate preliminary utility coordination activities into the DCR phase to appropriately identify conflicts and prepare for necessary relocations or mitigation efforts.

C.10. Project Schedule

It is the goal of the City of Tucson and the Regional Transportation Authority to substantially complete construction activities on the 22nd Street project by the end of the 1st Period of the RTA Next plan in 2031. To meet the overall design schedule, offerors should develop a DCR approach that results in a final DCR with recommended alternative and associated technical reports, 15% plans, advanced right-of-way activities, and allows for considerable public engagement within 12 months of issuance of the Notice to Proceed.

C.11. Responsibility

All design work shall be performed to the design standards established for the subject project. The consultant shall be responsible for all research, designs, field work, studies, maps, reports, diagrams, details, plans, specifications, and cost estimates necessary to complete this project. The exact scope of work and design requirements shall be negotiated with the successful consultant.

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D. INSTRUCTIONS TO OFFERORS

D.1. DEFINITION OF KEY WORDS USED IN THE SOLICITATION

For purposes of this solicitation and subsequent contract, the following definitions shall apply:

City: The City of Tucson, Arizona

Contract: The legal agreement executed between the City and the Contractor/Consultant.

Contractor/Consultant: The individual, partnership, or corporation who, as a result of the competitive solicitation process, is awarded a contract by the City.

Contract Representative: The City employee or employees who have specifically been designated to act as a contact person or persons to the Contractor, and is responsible for monitoring and overseeing the Contractor's performance under this Contract.

Director of Business Services: The contracting authority for the City, authorized to sign contracts and addenda thereto on behalf of the City.

May: Indicates something that is not mandatory but permissible.

Offeror: The individual, partnership, or corporation who submits a proposal in response to a solicitation.

Shall, Will, Must: Indicates a mandatory requirement. Failure to meet these mandatory requirements, if they constitute a substantive requirement, may, at the City’s sole discretion, result in the rejection of a proposal as non-responsive.

Should: Indicates something that is recommended but not mandatory. If the Offeror fails to provide recommended information, the City may, at its sole option, ask the Offeror to provide the information or evaluate the proposal without the information.

D.2. PRE-SUBMITTAL MEETING

A Pre-Submittal Meeting will be held at the date and time stated on the cover page of this solicitation, if such a date and time is provided. Attendance at this meeting is not mandatory, but written minutes and/or notes regarding the meeting will NOT be provided, so attendance is encouraged. The purpose of this meeting will be to clarify the contents of this solicitation in order to prevent any misunderstanding of the City's position.

D.3. INQUIRIES

Any question related to the Request for Qualifications shall be directed to the Contract Officer. An offeror shall not contact or ask questions of the department for whom the requirement is being procured.

The Contract Officer may require any and all questions be submitted in writing. Offerors are encouraged to submit written questions via the Question and Answers section or electronic mail, at least five days prior to the submittal due date. Any correspondence related to a solicitation should refer to the appropriate Request for Qualifications number, page and paragraph number. Oral interpretations or clarifications will be without legal effect.

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D.4. ADDENDUM OF SOLICITATION

Solicitation Addenda will be posted on the City’s link to the online bidding website. Offeror is responsible for checking the webpage regularly for new solicitation addenda and must acknowledge each addendum to this solicitation in its submittal. Please note that vendors who have registered with the Business Services Department at https://procurement.opengov.com/portal/tucson-az and follow the City of Tucson will receive email notifications of solicitation addenda.

D.5. FAMILIARIZATION OF SCOPE OF WORK

Before submitting a statement of qualifications, each Offeror shall familiarize itself with the Scope of Work, laws, regulations and other factors affecting contract performance. The Offeror shall be responsible for fully understanding the requirements of the subsequent Contract and otherwise satisfy itself as to the expense and difficulties accompanying the fulfillment of contract requirements. The submission of a statement of qualifications will constitute a representation of compliance by the Offeror.

There will be no subsequent financial adjustment, other than that provided by the subsequent Contract, for lack of such familiarization.

D.6. PREPARATION OF STATEMENT OF QUALIFICATIONS

A. All submittals shall be on the forms provided in this Request for Qualifications package. It is permissible to copy these forms as required. Facsimiles or electronic mail proposals shall not be considered.

B. At a minimum, your statement of qualification should include the signed Offer form, acknowledgement of any solicitation addenda and your response to all evaluation criteria.

C. The Offer page shall be signed by a person authorized to submit an offer. An authorized signature on the Offer Page, solicitation addendum/addenda or cover letter accompanying the submittal documents shall constitute an irrevocable offer to sell the good and/or service specified herein. Offeror shall submit any additional requested documentation, signifying intent to be bound by the terms of the agreement.

D. The authorized person signing the submittal shall initial erasure, interlineations or other modifications on the submittal.

E. It is the responsibility of all offerors to examine the entire Request for Qualifications package and seek clarification of any requirement that may not be clear and to check all responses for accuracy before submitting a response. Negligence in preparing a submittal confers no right of withdrawal after due date and time.

F. The City shall not reimburse the cost of developing, presenting, submitting or providing any response to this solicitation.

G. Offeror must list any subcontractors to be utilized in the performance of the services specified herein. For each subcontractor, details on respective qualifications must be included.

D.7. SUBMITTAL FORMAT

A statement of qualifications should be submitted on the forms and in the format specified in the solicitation. Any information that the offeror requested to be held as confidential shall be clearly marked as such. The material should be in sequence and related to the solicitation. The sections of the submittal should be organized, clearly identifiable, and should include a minimum of the following sections: the https://procurement.opengov.com/portal/tucson-az

BUSINESS SERVICES DEPARTMENT Page 10 of 38 completed Offer Form, all signed addenda, and the offeror’s response to the Evaluation Criteria. Failure to include the requested information may have a negative impact on the evaluation of the offeror's submittal

D.8. EXCEPTIONS TO CONTRACT PROVISIONS

A response to any Request for Qualifications is an offer to contract with the City based upon the contract provisions contained in the City's Request for Qualifications, including but not limited to, the specifications, scope of services and any terms and conditions. Offerors who wish to propose modifications to the contract provisions must clearly identify the proposed deviations and any proposed substitute language in their submittal. However, the provisions of the Request for Qualifications cannot be modified without the express written approval of the Director or his designee. Proposed modifications or exception to the indemnification language herein shall not be considered. If an offer is returned with modifications to the contract provisions that are not expressly approved in writing by the Director or his designee, the contract provisions contained in the City’s Request for Qualifications shall prevail.

D.9. PUBLIC RECORD

All statements of qualifications submitted in response to this Request for Qualifications shall become the property of the City and shall become a matter of public record available for review subsequent to the award notification.

D.10. CONFIDENTIAL INFORMATION

The City of Tucson is obligated to abide by all public information laws. If an Offeror believes that any portion of a submittal, offer, specification, protest or correspondence contains information that should be withheld, a statement advising the Contract Officer of this fact should accompany the submission and the information shall be so identified wherever it appears. The City shall review all requests for confidentiality and may provide a written determination to designate specified documents confidential or the request may be denied. If the confidential request is denied, such information shall be disclosed as public information, unless the offeror submits a formal written objection.

D.11. CERTIFICATION

By signature on the Offer page, solicitation Addendum(s), or cover letter accompanying the submittal documents, Offeror certifies:

A. The submission of the offer did not involve collusion or other anti-competitive practices.

B. The Offeror shall not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment in violation of Federal or State law.

C. The Offeror has not given, offered to give, nor intends to give at any time hereafter, any economic opportunity, future employment, gift, loan, gratuity, special discount, trip, favor, meal or service to a public servant in connection with the submitted offer.

D. The Offeror hereby certifies that the individual signing the submittal is an authorized agent for the Offeror and has the authority to bind the Offeror to the Contract.

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D.12. WHERE TO SUBMIT STATEMENT OF QUALIFICATIONS

In order to be considered, Offeror must, no later than the Offer Submittal Deadline, submit its Offer electronically through the City’s online bidding system, https://procurement.opengov.com/portal/tucson-az

NOTE: THE ENTIRE OFFER MUST BE IN "SUBMITTED" STATUS IN THE CITY’S ONLINE BIDDING

SYSTEM IN ORDER TO BE CONSIDERED. RESPONSES THAT HAVE BEEN CREATED IN THE

SYSTEM, BUT THAT ARE NOT IN "SUBMITTED" STATUS BY THE OFFER SUBMITTAL DEADLINE

WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED.

D.13. LATE SUBMITTALS

Late submittals will be rejected.

D.14. OFFER PERIOD

In order to allow for an adequate evaluation, the City requires an offer in response to this solicitation to be valid and irrevocable for ninety (90) days after the submittal due date and time.

D.15. WITHDRAWAL OF SUBMITTAL

At any time prior to the specified solicitation due date and time, an offeror may formally withdraw the submittal by a written letter or electronic mail from the Offeror or a designated representative.

Telephonic or oral withdrawals shall not be considered.

D.16. CONTRACT NEGOTIATIONS

At the completion of the evaluation process, the City may enter into negotiations with the top ranked Offeror(s) to determine fees, and to negotiate any other portion of the Contract deemed by the City to be necessary. In the event that the City is not able to negotiate successfully with the top ranked Offeror(s), the City shall cease negotiations with that Offeror(s) and either begin negotiations with the next ranked Offeror(s) or may choose to cancel the solicitation in its entirety. In the event that the City is not able to negotiate successfully with the next ranked Offeror(s), the City shall cease negotiations with that Offeror(s) and either begin negotiations with the third ranked Offeror(s) or may choose to cancel the solicitation in its entirety. Award shall be made to the Offeror(s) whose submittal and subsequent negotiation is most advantageous to the City

D.17. VENDOR APPLICATION

Prior to the award of a Contract, the successful offeror shall register with the City’s Business Services Department. Registration can be completed at http://www.tucsonprocurement.com/ by clicking on Vendor Registration for Purchase Orders. Please note that email notifications of newly published solicitations and addenda will be provided to those vendors that select email as their preferred delivery method in their vendor record through the City's Online Bidding System.

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D.18. CITY OF TUCSON BUSINESS LICENSE

In order to be eligible for award of a Contract, Offeror must:

A. Register with the City’s Business Services Department. Registration can be completed at https://procurement.opengov.com/portalucson-az.

B. Obtain a City of Tucson Business License or a written determination from the City's Business License Section that a license is not required. For questions contact the City's Business License Section at

(520) 791-4566 or email at license@tucsonaz.gov

D.19. UPON NOTICE OF INTENT TO AWARD

The apparent successful offeror(s) shall sign and file with the City, within five (5) days after Notice of Intent to Award, all documents necessary to the successful execution of the Contract.

D.20. AWARD OF CONTRACT

Notwithstanding any other provision of the Request for Qualifications, the City reserves the right to:

A. waive any immaterial defect or informality; or B. reject any or all proposals, or portions thereof; or C. reissue the Request for Qualifications.

A response to this solicitation is an offer to enter into negotiations and contract with the City based upon the terms, conditions, and specifications contained in the City's solicitation. Submittals do not become contracts unless and until they are executed by the City's Director of Business Services and the City Attorney. All of the terms and conditions of the solicitation shall be incorporated in the Contract, unless any of the terms and conditions are modified by a solicitation addendum, a contract addendum, or by mutually agreed terms and conditions in the final contract documents

D.21. SUBMITTAL RESULTS

The name(s) of the successful offeror(s) will be posted on the Business Services Department’s Internet site at https://procurement.opengov.com/portal/tucson-az upon issuance of a Notice of Intent to Award or upon final contract execution.

D.22. PROTESTS

A protest shall be in writing and shall be filed with the Director of Business Services. A protest of a Request for Qualifications shall be received at the Business Services Department not less than five (5) working days before the Request for Qualifications due date. A protest of a proposed award or of an award shall be filed within ten (10) days after issuance of notification of award or issuance of a notice of intent to award, as applicable. A protest shall include:

A. The name, address, and telephone number of the protestant;

B. The signature of the protestant or its representative;

C. Identification of the Request for Qualifications or Contract number;

D. A detailed statement of the legal and factual grounds of protest including copies of relevant documents; and https://procurement.opengov.com/portalucson-az mailto:license@tucsonaz.gov

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E. The form of relief requested.

D.23. REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATIONS

A. An appropriately qualified selection committee shall evaluate the statements of qualifications and performance data that are submitted in response to the City’s request for qualifications for the proposed contract.

B. If determined by the City and included by the City in the request for qualifications, conduct discussions with at least the number of persons or firms to be included on the short list as stated in the request for qualifications but not more than the number of persons or firms to be included on the short list plus two as specified in the request for qualifications regarding the contract and the relative methods of approach for furnishing the required professional services or construction services.

C. In order of preference, based on criteria established and published by the selection committee and included in the request for qualifications, select a short list of persons or firms the selection committee deems to be the most qualified to provide the professional services or construction services. The number of persons or firms on the short list shall be the number of persons or firms specified in the request for qualifications. Those firms may then be asked to provide Presentations/Interviews with the selection committee. Criteria for the Presentation/Interviews may be different than those listed in the RFQ with the Interviewees being provided the criteria and weighting prior to the Presentations/Interviews.

D. The City shall enter into negotiations for a contract with the highest qualified person or firm for the professional services or for the construction services. The negotiations shall include consideration of compensation and other contract terms that the City determines to be fair and reasonable to the City. In making this decision, the City shall take into account the estimated value, the scope, the complexity and the nature of the professional services or construction services to be rendered. If the City is not able to negotiate a satisfactory contract with the person or firm considered to be the most qualified at compensation and other contract terms the City determines to be fair and reasonable, the City shall formally terminate negotiations with that person or firm. The City may undertake negotiations with the next most qualified person or firm in sequence until an agreement is reached or a determination is made to reject all persons or firms on the short list. If a contract for construction services is entered into pursuant to this subsection, construction shall not commence until the City and contractor agree in writing on a fixed price or a guaranteed maximum price for the construction to be commenced.

E. The contract file shall contain the basis on which the award is made.

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E. SELECTION PROCESS

E.1. SELECTION PROCESS

The selection process is provided below:

• One-Step - Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) o For One-Step solicitations, a qualified committee will evaluate the SOQs submitted and determine the offeror(s) most qualified to enter into negotiations for a contract.

• Two-Step – Presentation/Interviews o Under a Two-Step process, a qualified committee will short-list the offerors based on the SOQ with the short-listed offerors being invited to participate in Presentations/Interviews with the intent of selecting the most qualified firm to enter into negotiations for a contract.

o Under a Two-Step process, scoring will not be cumulative from the short-listing to the second-step (Presentations/Interviews). Scoring criteria for the Presentations/Interviews may be different from the first step as stated herein with the committee making its final selection following the second-step. The committee shall rank the firms on the stated criteria with the intent of entering into negotiations with the highest qualified firm for each contract.

E.2. SELECTION CRITERIA AND REQUIREMENTS SPECIFIC TO STEP 2

EVALUATION CRITERIA

The specific criteria for the interview phase (Step 2) shall be provided to the shortlisted firms prior to the interviews. Final selection will be based solely on interview results.

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F. EVALUATION CRITERIA

F.1. Written Submittals

No. Evaluation Criteria Scoring Method Weight (Points)

1. Firm Experience on Similar Projects

• Provide the experience of the proposed firm on similar projects.

• Identify type and location of similar work to illustrate the work quality.

• Provide up to three (3) references that may be contacted.

Points Based 25 (25% of Total)

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2. Experience & Qualifications of the Team Provide experience and qualifications of key team members including numbers and titles of any licenses, registrations or certifications applicable to the proposed work. Identify team experience on similar projects and the extent of team involvement including time commitment. Include qualifications of any critical subconsultants or subcontractors as listed below:

• Submit the titles and names of the people (including potential sub-consultants) the offeror proposes to furnish and a listing of their qualifications and accomplishments.

• Provide an organizational chart of your team.

• Provide up to three (3) references (including contact name and phone number) for the proposed Project Manager.

• Describe the qualifications/experience of the consultant team.

Provide recent experience of the team in similar type and size projects and/or are they a recognized specialist as identified in the Scope of Work.

• Describe the team’s knowledge of COT’s policies and procedures, standard design specifications, and applicable federal, state and local laws and regulations.

Points Based 35 (35% of Total)

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3. Qualifications of the Firm Submit qualifications of the firm and explain why your firm is especially well-qualified to perform the required services. Please identify the internal policies and procedures that will be used to assure a quality product and completion of a project on schedule and within budget. Please include the following items in your response:

• How many years and how many projects has the proposing firm been engaged in that are similar to those identified in the Scope of Service

• Provide the firm’s policies and procedures for the development of construction documents, reports, studies, etc.

• Describe the technical capabilities of your firm’s office, which is closest to Tucson, Arizona.

Points Based 20 (20% of Total)

4. Available Resources and Methodologies to Complete the Project Describe the analytical tools, resources, methodologies and/or project approach to be used by your firm that may be applicable to this project. Indicate the availability of the resources.

Points Based 20 (20% of Total)

F.2. Oral Interviews

No. Evaluation Criteria Scoring Method Weight (Points)

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1. Project Understanding and Approach Detailed Evaluation Criteria will be provided to the shortlisted firms prior to the interviews.

Points Based 60 (60% of Total)

2. Experience and Qualifications of Firm/Team Detailed Evaluation Criteria will be provided to the shortlisted firms prior to the interviews.

Points Based 40 (40% of Total)

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G. SPECIAL TERMS AND CONDITIONS

G.1. CONTRACT TERM

The term of this contract shall commence upon award and shall remain in effect until completion, unless terminated, canceled or extended as otherwise provided herein.

G.2. NOTICE TO PROCEED

The Consultant agrees to render professional services promptly and diligently upon receipt of written notice to proceed with any or all of the services set forth herein.

G.3. PRINCIPAL CONSULTANT’S RESPONSIBILITY

The Consultant shall be responsible for the professional quality, technical accuracy, and the coordination of all designs, drawings, specifications, and other services furnished by the Consultant under this Contract. The Consultant shall without additional compensation, correct or revise any errors or deficiencies in its designs, drawings, specifications, and other services. Additionally, when modification to a construction contract is required because of an error or deficiency in the services provided under this Professional Design Services Contract, the City shall consider the extent to which the Consultant may be reasonably liable.

Neither the City’s review, approval or acceptance of, nor payment for, the services required under this Contract shall be construed to operate as a waiver of any rights under this Contract or of any cause of action arising out of the performance of this Contract, and the Consultant shall be and remain liable to the City in accordance with applicable law for all damages to the City caused by the Consultant’s negligent performance of any of the services furnished under this Contract.

If the Consultant is comprised of more than one legal entity, each such entity shall be jointly and severally liable hereunder.

The Consultant agrees that the work to be performed pursuant to this agreement shall be under the full authority and responsible charge of the undersigned principal of the firm or officer of the corporation who must be the holder of a current Arizona Certificate of Registration issued by the Board of Technical Registration for the practice of professional design services in the State of Arizona.

Any drawings, plans, specifications, and estimates to be prepared pursuant to this agreement shall be prepared by or under the personal direction of the undersigned qualified holder of an Arizona Certificate of Registration issued by the Arizona Board of Technical Registration.

The Consultant shall be responsible for the completeness and accuracy of all services rendered and correction of all errors of omission or commission on the drawings, specifications, and other documents notwithstanding prior approval by the City.

By signing the Contract, the Consultant affirms that it has the ordinary skill, knowledge, and judgment possessed by members of its profession, and that it will use reasonable and ordinary care and diligence in performing the work.

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G.4. SBE PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS

The SBE participation goal for this project will be evaluated during the negotiation phase prior to award.

Program requirements are codified in Chapter 28, Article XIII of the Tucson Procurement Code. The Prime Consultant shall submit to the Business Services Department, Business Enterprise & Compliance Program, either a completed statement of proposed SBE Participation Plan or an Affidavit of Good Faith Efforts indicating whether the request is for a full or partial waiver.

The SBE Plan must include:

A. The name of the SBE subcontractors/suppliers;

B. The type and scope of work or service each SBE will perform;

C. The dollar value of each SBE’s subcontract;

D. The dollar value of the prime contractor’s self-performed work if claiming SBE credit;

E. The total dollar value of SBE work performed and percentage of the contract value;

F. If the contract goal is not met, evidence of good faith efforts.

An approved plan or waiver request must be in place prior to issuance of Notice To Proceed (NTP).

A signed offer in response to this RFQ represents the offerors intent to comply with the SBE program.

See Attachment C- SBE Program Provisions for Professional Services

G.5. KEY PERSONNEL

It is essential that the contractor provide adequate experienced personnel, capable of and devoted to the successful accomplishment of work to be performed under this contract. The City encourages the Contractor to hire or subcontract if necessary in order to provide the best personnel. The Contractor must agree to assign specific individuals to the key positions.

The Contractor agrees that, once assigned to work under this contract, key personnel shall not be removed or replaced without written notice to the City. If key personnel are not available for work under this contract for a continuous period exceeding thirty calendar days, or are expected to devote substantially less effort to the work than initially anticipated, the Contractor shall immediately notify the City, and shall, subject to the concurrence of the City, replace such personnel with personnel of substantially equal ability and qualifications.

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H. INSURANCE REQUIREMENTS

H.1. INSURANCE PROVISIONS OVERVIEW

The Contractor agrees to:

A. Obtain insurance coverage of the types and amount required in this section and keep such insurance coverage in force throughout the life of this contract. All policies will contain an endorsement providing that written notice be given to the City at least thirty (30) calendar days prior to termination, cancellation, or reduction in coverage in any policy.

B. The Commercial General Liability Insurance and Commercial Automobile Liability Insurance policies will include the City, and the Regional Transportation Authority (RTA), as an additional insured with respect to liability arising out of the performance of this contract. Such additional insured shall be covered to the full limits of liability purchased by the Contractor, even if those limits of liability are in excess of those required by this Contract. The Contractor agrees that the insurance hereunder will be primary and that any insurance carried by the City will be excess and not contributing.

H.2. Commercial General Liability

Policy shall include Bodily Injury, Property Damage, Personal Injury and Broad Form Contractual Liability:

Each Occurrence: $2,000,000

General Aggregate: $4,000,000

Products & Completed Operations Aggregate: $2,000,000

Personal and Advertising Injury: $2,000,000

Blanket Contractual Liability: $2,000,000

H.3. Commercial Automobile Liability

Policy shall include Bodily Injury and Property Damage, for any owned, Hired, and/or Non-owned vehicles used in the operation, installation and maintenance of facilities under this agreement.

Combined Single Limit: $1,000,000

H.4. Worker's Compensation (Applicable to the State of Arizona)

Per Occurrence: Statutory

Employer's Liability: $1,000,000

Disease Each Employee: $1,000,000

Disease Policy Limit: $1,000,000

*Sole Proprietor/Independent Contractor/LLC operating with only one agent designation is given to those who desire to waive their rights for workers’ compensation coverage and benefits as outlined in

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ARS§ 23-901 and specifically ARS § 23-961 (O). If applicable, please request the Sole Proprietor/Independent Contractor/LLC operating with only one agent form from the Contract Officer listed in the solicitation.

H.5. Professional Liability (Errors & Omissions)

Each Claim: $1,000,000

Annual Aggregate: $2,000,000

H.6. CLAIMS MADE INSURANCE COVERAGE

If any or part of the required insurance is written on a claims-made basis, any policy retroactive date must precede the date of the contract and the Contractor must maintain such coverage for a period not less than three (3) years following contract expiration, termination or cancellation.

H.7. ADDITIONAL INSURANCE REQUIREMENTS

All policies shall include, or be endorsed to include, the following provisions:

A. A waiver of subrogation endorsement in favor of the City of Tucson, for losses arising from work performed by or on behalf of the Contractor.

B. The insurance afforded the contractor shall be primary insurance and that any insurance carried by the City of Tucson and its agents, officials or employees shall be excess and not contributory.

C. Coverage provided by the Contractor shall not be limited to the liability assumed under the indemnification provisions of this Contract.

H.8. NOTICE OF COVERAGE MODIFICATIONS

Any changes material to compliance with this contract in the insurance policies above shall require (30) days written notice to the City of Tucson. Such notice shall be sent directly to the Business Services Department.

H.9. ACCEPTABILITY OF INSURERS

Contractors insurance shall have an “A.M. Best” rating of not less than A:VII. The City of Tucson in no way warrants that the required minimum insurer rating is sufficient to protect the Contractor from potential insurer insolvency.

H.10. VERIFICATION OF COVERAGE

Contractor shall furnish the City of Tucson with certificates of insurance (ACORD form or equivalent approved by the City of Tucson) as required by this Contract. The certificates for each insurance policy are to be signed by an authorized representative.

All certificates and endorsements are to be received and approved by the City of Tucson before work commences. Each insurance policy required by this Contract must be in effect at or prior to commencement of work and remain in effect for the duration of the contract and two (2) years after

BUSINESS SERVICES DEPARTMENT Page 23 of 38 completion. Failure to maintain the insurance policies as required by this Contract, or to provide evidence of renewal upon the City’s request, is a material breach of contract.

All certificates required by this Contract shall be sent directly to the Business Services Department.

The City of Tucson project/contract number and project description shall be noted on the certificate of insurance.

The City reserves the right to require complete copies of all insurance policies as they specifically relate to any incident within the Scope of Work, and which makes the request legally required or job related and consistent with business necessity.

H.11. SUBCONTRACTORS

Contractors’ certificate(s) shall include all subcontractors as insured under its policies or Contractor shall furnish to the City of Tucson separate certificates and endorsements for each subcontractor. All coverages for subcontractors shall be subject to the minimum requirements identified above.

H.12. EXCEPTIONS

In the event the Contractor or sub-contractor(s) is/are a public entity, then the Insurance Requirements shall not apply. Such public entity shall provide a Certificate of Self- Insurance.

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I. STANDARD TERMS AND CONDITIONS

I.1. ADVERTISING

Contractor shall not advertise or publish information concerning this Contract without prior written consent of the City’s Director of Business Services.

I.2. APPLICABLE LAW

This Contract shall be governed, and the City and Contractor shall have all remedies afforded to each, by the Tucson Procurement Code and the law of the State of Arizona. State law claims shall be brought only in Pima County Superior Court.

I.3. ARBITRATION

It is understood and agreed that no provision of the Contract relating to arbitration or requiring arbitration shall apply to or be binding upon the City except by the City's express written consent given subsequent to the execution of the Contract. However, if both parties agree, disputes may be resolved through arbitration. The dispute shall be resolved as provided for in A.R.S. Sec. 12-1501, et seq. Consultant shall continue to render the services required by this Contract without interruption, notwithstanding the provisions of this section.

I.4. ASSIGNMENT-DELEGATION

No right or interest in this Contract shall be assigned by the Contractor without prior written permission of the City, and no delegation of any duty of the Contractor shall be made without prior written permission of the City's Director of Business Services. The City shall not unreasonably withhold approval and shall notify the Contractor of the City's position by written notice.

I.5. CHILD/SWEAT-FREE LABOR POLICY

The Contractor shall comply with all applicable provisions of the United States Federal and State Child Labor and Worker's Right laws and agrees if called upon to affirm in writing, that they, and any subcontractor involved in the provision of goods to the City, are in compliance.

I.6. CLEAN UP

The Contractor shall at all times keep the contract area, including storage areas used by the Contractor, free from accumulation of waste material or rubbish and, prior to completion of the work, remove any rubbish from the premises and all tools, scaffolding, equipment and materials not property of the City.

Upon completion of the repair, the Contractor shall leave the work and premises in clean, neat and workmanlike condition.

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I.7. COMMENCEMENT OF WORK

The Contractor is cautioned not to commence any billable work or provide any material or service under this Contract until Contractor receives purchase order or is otherwise directed to do so, in writing, by the City.

I.8. COMPLIANCE WITH LAWS

The parties will comply with all federal, state and local laws, rules, regulations, standards and Executive Orders including, without limitation, the following:

A. Americans with Disabilities Act. Contractor will comply with all applicable provisions of the Americans with Disabilities Act (Public Law 101-336, 42 U.S.C. 12101, et seq.) and its regulations, including 28 CFR Parts 35 and 36. If Contractor will provide or make available web content or mobile applications, the Contractor must demonstrate that its work product conforms to the DOJ’s April 24, 2024 final rule under Title II of the ADA by providing either (1) a current Accessibility Compliance Report (ACR) based on the latest version of the Voluntary Product Accessibility Template (VPAT) for the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.1, or (2) an independent third-party evaluation from an accessibility consultancy.

1. The Contractor’s indemnification obligations under this Agreement shall include all allegations, demands, proceedings, suits, actions, claims, liability, damages, losses, expenses (including but not limited to attorney fees, court costs, and all claim-adjusting and claim-handling expenses) or disbursements of any kind or nature in any way relating to or arising from the Contractor’s breach of this section or non-compliance with any of the provisions of the ADA.

2. In addition to any other rights and remedies in this Agreement, the City may exercise the following remedies if the Contractor breaches this section or fails to comply with any provision of the ADA:

a. The City may require the Contractor to remediate within 30 days at the Contractor’s expense,

b. The City may terminate the contract without penalty, or

c. The City may perform any necessary testing and/or remediation and deduct the actual cost from any outstanding payments to the Contractor or seek reimbursement for the actual cost from the Contractor.

3. As a courtesy and for convenience, the City is providing this link for the VPAT template:

https://www.itic.org/policy/access…