On-Call Environmental Remediation and Investigation Services

The City of Tucson is conducting a competitive Request for Qualifications (RFQ No. 222982) to retain up to nine consultants for On-Call Environmental Remediation and Investigation Services, primarily for the Environmental & General Services Department (EGSD). The procurement seeks professional services across four key categories: Site Investigation, Compliance, Engineering, and Operations Support, with a focus on environmental projects at city-owned properties. Specific project scopes include monitoring and sampling at 16 city landfills, managing two pump and treat groundwater remediation systems, conducting two Leaking Underground Storage Tank site cleanups, and providing environmental assessments, permitting, and compliance reporting. The RFQ was published on May 13, 2022, with a pre-submittal conference on May 25, 2022, and statements of qualifications are due on June 14, 2022, at 2:00 pm local Arizona time. Evaluation will be points-based across four criteria: Firm Experience on Similar Projects (35 points), Available Resources (25 points), Team Experience and Qualifications (25 points), and Firm Qualifications (15 points).

The City of Tucson has implemented a Small Business Enterprise (SBE) Program to promote small business participation in the contract. Contractors must demonstrate efforts to include small businesses through prime contractor participation, subcontractor engagement, or supplier involvement. The contract will be a one-year agreement with options for four additional one-year renewals, with an estimated annual budget of $350,000 and individual projects not exceeding $200,000 (typical projects under $150,000). Consultants must possess current licenses, provide comprehensive insurance coverage, and comply with federal and state environmental regulations. The city will select the most qualified firms and enter into negotiations for contract rates, with potential penalties for non-compliance including payment withholding, contract termination, and disqualification from future bidding. Contractors must be prepared to work on complex environmental projects involving site characterization, remedial investigations, feasibility studies, community involvement, permitting, and compliance monitoring across various city facilities.