RFSQ A&E Services Riparian Distribution Structure

The Town of Gilbert, Arizona is requesting qualifications for architecture and engineering design services for the Riparian Distribution Structure project under RFQ (Design-Bid-Build), with statements of qualifications due October 13, 2026 at 5:00 p.m. MST via the Town's e-Builder platform. A pre-submittal conference is scheduled for September 23, 2026 at 1:00 p.m. MST via Microsoft Teams.

The scope encompasses design of an 18-inch reclaimed transmission main parallel to an existing main serving seven recharge ponds, expansion and retrofit of the existing distribution structure to handle up to 10 million gallons per day flow, SCADA-controlled actuated valves to each pond, and earthwork at each ponds to restore original elevations. Construction completion is required by June 1, 2030. This is a Design-Bid-Build project under Arizona Revised Statutes Section 34-601.

One firm will be selected from a final list of at least three qualified firms. Minority and women's business enterprises are encouraged to submit. Statements of Qualifications must be submitted as a single PDF document via e-Builder and conform to the format specified in the RFQ package; non-compliant submissions will be considered non-responsive. RFQ documents are available at no charge on the Town of Gilbert website. Two addenda have been issued.

The Town has designated a Solicitation Transparency Policy prohibiting discussion of the project with Town staff or officials except through the designated Procurement Officer or in scheduled public meetings. The Town reserves the right to waive irregularities, reject all submittals, re-advertise, or cancel the project at its sole discretion. The project is identified as Contract Number 326000418 and Project Number WW0960, with Steve Notch as the Town's staff contact.