Hohokam drainage program 2 engineering services (go bond)

The City of Phoenix, located in Maricopa County, Arizona, is seeking engineering services for the Hohokam Drainage Program 2 through a Request for Qualifications (RFQ) utilizing General Obligation Bond funding. The project aims to develop comprehensive stormwater management solutions across four specific locations, including Basin 11 and Outfall Storm Drain, 20th Street/Euclid Avenue Storm Drain, 19th Street/South Mountain Avenue Storm Drain and Wash Improvements, and Basin 10. The selected consultant team will be responsible for designing and constructing new storm drain systems, detention basins, and high-capacity inlets, with projects designed to provide a 10-year level of protection. Proposals must be electronically submitted via the City's eProcurement Portal by 12:00 pm on Friday, August 8, 2025, with a pre-submittal meeting scheduled for 1:00 pm on Monday, July 28, 2025. The evaluation process will be qualifications-based, awarding points across multiple criteria: design experience (75 points), construction administration and inspection experience (25 points), key personnel qualifications (75 points), project understanding and approach (200 points), staffing information (25 points), and reference checks (21 points), with the City anticipating a final list of three to five teams.

The procurement encourages small business participation, though it is not a mandatory requirement. While no specific set-aside designations for disadvantaged enterprises are explicitly mentioned, the reference check process provides an opportunity for firms to demonstrate their past performance and reliability through client evaluations. The estimated construction cost for the project is $18.5 million, indicating a substantial budget for the drainage improvements. The City will enter into negotiations with the selected team after the qualification evaluation, with the final contract dependent on successful fee and contract terms negotiations. The comprehensive reference check process, which includes evaluations from three previous clients, will play a critical role in assessing the firms' capabilities, with references rating the contractors on business relationship, team consistency, problem-solving, project completion, work quality, and innovation. Each reference check can contribute up to 7 points (totaling 21 points) to the overall evaluation, underscoring the importance of past performance in the selection process.