Street transportation department project management assistance on-call services

The City of Phoenix is seeking up to two qualified engineering consultants to provide Street Transportation Department Project Management Assistance On-Call Services through a Request for Qualifications (RFQ). The selected consultants will perform full-time project management at City facilities, overseeing design and construction for federally and locally funded Capital Improvement Projects. Services include budget management, document review and preparation, construction administration, inspection services, and stakeholder coordination. Evaluation of submissions will be based on seven criteria totaling 1,021 points, with key assessment areas including design experience of the firm (125 points), construction administration experience (100 points), key personnel qualifications (350 points), project understanding and approach (300 points), staffing information (125 points), and reference checks (21 points). A pre-submittal meeting is scheduled for January 20, 2026, at 10:00 am, with Statements of Qualifications due by 12:00 pm on January 30, 2026, via the City's Procurement Portal. Selection notification is anticipated for February 26, 2026, with an On-Call Kick-Off Workshop planned for June 2026 and contract effectiveness on July 1, 2026, covering Fiscal Years 26/27 through 29/30.

The solicitation does not explicitly outline specific set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises. Preferred qualifications include a Licensed Professional Engineer with horizontal transportation experience and federal-aid project delivery expertise. Consultants must provide their own vehicles, fuel, equipment, cellular phones, and digital cameras, and maintain proficiency with UNIFIER, a web-based project management database. While specific contract value is not detailed, the City will negotiate fees and contract terms with selected firms, with final execution subject to City Council approval. The contract is structured as an on-call services agreement with an expected availability of two years or as needed to complete assigned projects. Consultants must comply with Arizona State Statutes Title 34 and the City of Phoenix Design and Construction Procurement contract provisions. The City will select firms based on demonstrated qualifications, with the intent of establishing a flexible, responsive project management support mechanism for street transportation infrastructure projects.