JOC for Traffic Signal & Street Light Construction

The City of Tucson is conducting a competitive one-step Request for Qualifications (RFQ) No. 230137 to retain up to four contractors for a Job Order Contract (JOC) for traffic signal and street light construction, maintenance, and repair services. The solicitation seeks contractors to provide on-call services for infrastructure projects within the city, with individual job orders not exceeding $500,000 and an estimated first-year budget of $1,000,000. Contractors must possess an Arizona A-17 Electrical and Transmission lines license and demonstrate qualifications through four key evaluation criteria: Qualifications and Experience of the Firm/Team (40%), Method of Approach (30%), Firm Resources and Experience on Similar Projects (20%), and Subcontractor Selection Plan (10%). The contract will have an initial term of one year with four potential one-year renewal options. The pre-submittal conference is scheduled for July 24, 2023, with statements of qualifications due on August 3, 2023, at 2:00 P.M. local Arizona time. Contractors will be responsible for providing all necessary materials, equipment, and labor, with potential funding sources including Regional Transportation Authority (RTA) and HUD.

The procurement includes several set-aside and participation requirements for disadvantaged and small businesses. The City has established a 12% aspirational goal for Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) participation through race and gender-neutral measures, with firms required to be certified through the Arizona Unified Certification Program (AZUCP). Additionally, the contract incorporates HUD's Section 3 Program requirements, mandating that 25% of total labor hours must be performed by Section 3 Workers, with 5% performed by Targeted Section 3 Workers. Contractors must comply with detailed DBE and SBE provisions, including comprehensive reporting and documentation of subcontractor engagement, with potential penalties for non-compliance such as withholding payments, contract termination, and disqualification from future bidding. The project may also be subject to Davis-Bacon wage requirements and must adhere to federal transit administration regulations. Contractors will need to demonstrate good faith efforts in soliciting and including certified DBE and SBE firms, with monthly reporting required through the City's online Contract Compliance System.