Amphi Housing Resource Center (HRC) Design Build

The City of Tucson's Business Services Department, Procurement Division is seeking a qualified design-build firm for the Amphi Housing Resource Center (HRC) Design Build project, which involves the adaptive reuse of Fire Station Eight into a low-barrier shelter facility located in the Amphi neighborhood. The project will transform the site into a comprehensive shelter serving 50 to 100 adult bed spaces, featuring congregate and non-congregate shelter areas, restrooms, showers, laundry facilities, storage, pet-friendly zones, and meal preparation spaces. Potential contractors must provide comprehensive design and construction services, including structural rehabilitation, roofing, electrical and plumbing upgrades, site development, MEP systems design, environmental mitigation for PFAS-impacted soils, and hazardous materials removal. The Request for Qualifications (RFQ) requires a pre-submittal meeting scheduled for Wednesday, February 4, 2026, at 8:00 a.m. at 250 W King Rd, Tucson, with statements of qualifications due on Thursday, February 19, 2026, at 2:00 p.m. local Arizona time. Proposals will be evaluated using a one-step selection process across five criteria: Team Qualifications and Experience (40 points), Technical Approach and Methodology (35 points), Schedule Management (15 points), References and Past Performance (5 points), and Subcontractor Selection Plan (5 points).

The project includes specific set-aside and participation requirements for small and disadvantaged businesses, mandating compliance with Small Business Enterprise (SBE) and Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) program provisions. Contractors must demonstrate good faith efforts to include SBEs and comply with Section 3 of the Housing and Urban Development Act, which requires that at least 25 percent of labor hours be performed by Section 3 workers and 5 percent by Targeted Section 3 workers. The project is subject to federal compliance requirements, including Community Project Funding, Buy America/Build America provisions, and potentially Davis-Bacon prevailing wage standards. Contractors must obtain a City of Tucson Business License, provide performance and payment bonds equal to 100 percent of the negotiated construction value, and maintain specified insurance coverage. The estimated project cost is $2,800,000, with the project funded through an Economic Development Initiative grant and HUD-related funding sources. Successful contractors will be required to achieve Substantial Completion within an agreed-upon timeframe, with liquidated damages assessed for delays beyond the contract completion date, and must provide comprehensive project documentation upon completion.