Theatre Historical Restoration

The City of Phoenix is soliciting a Request for Qualification (RFQ) #RFQ-25-0746 for Theatre Historical Restoration services, specifically targeting the Phoenix Convention Center (PCC) & Venues, with a primary focus on the Orpheum Theatre. The procurement aims to establish a qualified vendor list for historic property repair services on an as-needed basis over a five-year period commencing January 1, 2026. Contractors will be responsible for site evaluations, base estimates, labor, equipment, and materials to maintain and restore historic elements including masonry work, painting, plaster repair, wood door repair, pressed metal ceiling repair, adobe repair, stucco repair, and interior wall repair. The evaluation will be conducted using a pass/fail criteria, with contractors needing to demonstrate technical capability, performance history, and ability to meet specialized historic property restoration requirements. Key deadlines include a pre-offer conference and site visit scheduled for July 10, 2025, written inquiries due by July 17, 2025, and offers must be submitted electronically by August 14, 2025, at 2:00 pm. Contractors must have been in operation for a minimum of five years with documented experience in similar restoration projects.

The solicitation includes comprehensive Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) requirements under 49 C.F.R. Part 26, with potential for multiple vendors to be awarded to the qualified vendors list. Contractors must provide extensive insurance coverage, including Commercial General Liability with $2,000,000 general aggregate limits, Workers' Compensation statutory coverage, and Professional Liability coverage of $1,000,000 per claim. Background screening is required for all contract workers at a maximum risk level, with fees of $55.00 per badge application. Pricing proposals include line items for labor during regular and after-hours (in 15-minute increments), rental equipment reimbursement, parts and materials (with a percentage discount), and testing if applicable. Hourly rates must remain firm and fixed for the initial one-year contract term, with potential annual adjustment requests subject to supporting documentation. All work requires approval from the authorized department representative and must adhere to the City of Phoenix Historic Preservation Office guidelines. The City reserves the right to award multiple contracts, cancel the solicitation, or reject any or all offers, with no specific total contract value explicitly stated in the available documentation.