RFP Design services for District 4 Subdivision Sites 1 & 6

The Gila River Indian Community is requesting proposals for civil engineering design services for District 4 Subdivision Sites 1 and 6, with proposals due October 5, 2026 at 11:00 a.m. via Bonfire e-Procurement, and a pre-proposal conference held September 14, 2026 in Sacaton, Arizona. Indian preference is granted to Community or Indian-owned design firms that submit the required Indian Enterprise Qualification Statement.

The scope encompasses sketch plans, preliminary and final plats, engineering design plans, construction documents, stormwater pollution prevention plans, drainage and utility reports, lift station designs, and construction administration services for two approximately 19-acre residential subdivision sites with half-acre lots. A Certified Federal Surveyor is required for plat certification and sealing. The design phase must be completed within 360 days of Notice to Proceed. The Community is located in District 4 spanning Maricopa and Pinal Counties in central Arizona.

Firms must carry Commercial General Liability ($1 million per occurrence / $2 million aggregate), Professional Liability ($1 million per claim with no greater than $100,000 deductible for a minimum of five years post-construction), Automobile Liability ($1 million combined single limits), and Workers Compensation as required by Arizona law. All submissions require proof of adequate coverage.

Selection criteria (120 total points, weighted) include: Quality of Firm Management and Team (30 points), Firm's Experience with Similar Facilities (30 points), Ability to Meet Project Schedule and Current Workload Strategy (20 points), Cost Competitiveness (20 points), Quality of Technical Approach (10 points), and preference for Community/Native American-owned firms (10 points). Written questions are due September 17, 2026 at 4:00 p.m., with responses due September 22 at 5:00 p.m. Selection is anticipated October 14, 2026. Firms must obtain a business license and comply with GRIC Code Title 12, Chapter 4 Indian preference provisions. The Community reserves the right to negotiate fees based on final scope of work.