The City of Tucson is conducting a competitive proposal process to establish an annual requirements contract for Planning Services through Request for Proposal (RFP) No. 260116. The procurement seeks qualified offerors to provide comprehensive planning services on an as-needed, if-needed basis, with expected services including land use planning, urban design, zoning, and public involvement. Deliverables will be project-specific and determined through negotiated scopes of work. The evaluation criteria will be points-based, with 30% weight on firm experience, 25% on team qualifications, 25% on firm qualifications, and 20% on pricing. A pre-proposal meeting is scheduled for October 1, 2025, at 9:00 am, with proposals due on October 20, 2025, at 2:00 pm. The initial contract term is one year, with potential for up to four additional one-year extensions. Pricing will be structured around hourly rates for various labor categories, including Project Manager, Lead Planner, Parking Consultant, GIS Analyst, Policy Analyst, Registered Architect, and Transportation Engineer. The solicitation does not explicitly specify set-aside designations, but the attached Federal Transit Administration (FTA) Terms and Conditions document suggests a focus on disadvantaged business enterprise (DBE) participation. Contractors will be required to provide proof of insurance and comply with local wage requirements, federal, and state regulations. The contract appears to have no guaranteed minimum work volume, with services to be requested on an as-needed basis. While no specific budget range is outlined, the hourly rate structure suggests flexibility in project scope and potential expenditure. The procurement documents indicate that the City will consider both team and prime/subconsultant structures, allowing for various organizational approaches to meeting the service requirements. Compliance with various federal regulations will be mandatory, including provisions related to immigration, antitrust, labor standards, and specific requirements outlined in the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) Terms and Conditions.
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5369-B.PDF | 212KB | 2/21/25 | ||
COT_ARPA_Terms_and_Conditions.pdf | 304KB | 2/21/25 | ||
Planning_Services-_HUD.pdf | 378KB | 9/22/25 | ||
Offer_and_Acceptance.pdf | 87KB | 2/21/25 | ||
FTA_TERMS_AND_CONDITIONS.pdf | 407KB | 2/21/25 |