RFSQ CMAR for Waddell Road Improvements

The City of Surprise, Arizona is soliciting Statements of Qualifications for Construction Manager at Risk (CMAR) services on the Waddell Road Improvements project, with an optional pre-submittal meeting on November 19, 2026 and SOQs due December 3, 2026 at 11:00 a.m. through the City's OpenGov e-Procurement Portal. No set-aside or preference program applies. The City reserves the right to award to multiple firms and permits cooperative purchasing by other eligible public agencies.

The work covers roadway improvements on Waddell Road from Cotton Lane to 175th Avenue in Surprise, including roadway design, curb, gutter, and sidewalks, two 12-foot travel lanes in each direction, a two-way left-turn lane with raised median, bike lanes, sewer, drainage, streetlights, traffic signals and conduits, irrigation relocation, dry and wet utilities, and landscaping. The CMAR executes preconstruction services (Phase 1) and construction services (Phase 2) under a Firm Fixed Price contract. The design phase is underway with completion expected in January 2027, construction is planned to start in July 2027, and substantial completion is targeted for July 2029.

Contractors must maintain current Arizona professional and Registrar of Contractors licenses, comply with federal immigration laws and E-Verify Program requirements, and establish identity theft prevention policies. Performance and payment bonds must each equal 100 percent of the total contract price, issued by sureties rated AM Best "A-" or better. Key personnel named in the SOQ cannot be replaced without prior written City approval.

Responses are scored on a 100-point scale: Proposed Team Experience (20), Key Personnel Experience (20), Project Understanding and Approach (30), Subcontractor Selection Plan (15), Past Performance Verification (10), and General Information (5). SOQs are limited to ten pages, excluding required forms and exhibits. A Selection Committee will rank firms by total average score to develop a short list of three to five firms, with potential interviews at City offices. Short-list notification is estimated for December 22, 2026, and anticipated award is January 29, 2027.

The contract runs from award until construction completion and may be extended by mutual written amendment for supplemental periods up to one year. Liquidated damages are calculated under Maricopa Association of Governments Section 108.9 per calendar day. Payment is Net 30 from receipt of a correct invoice. Questions are due November 25, 2026 at 4:00 p.m.