FIN 26-066 Agua Fria Trail Pedestrian Bridge

The City of Avondale (the “City”) is issuing this Request For Qualifications (this “RFQ”) seeking statements of qualifications (“SOQ”) from qualified, licensed Construction Manager at Risk firms (“CMAR Firms”) interested in providing Agua Fria Pedestrian Bridge (the “Services”).

Background

The City’s trail system is progressing through its development in both public and private projects to create a continuous trail from north to south across the city along the Agua Fria River. A key component for the trail system’s development is a crossing across an ADOT drainage channel between the city’s Friendship Park and Interstate 10. The city is currently working with Michael Baker International on design of a pedestrian bridge at this key location. Design is currently scheduled to be completed to 60% in June 2026.

Project Details

• Department: FINANCE AND BUDGET
• Department Head: RENEE WEATHERLESS (CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER)

Important Dates

• Questions Due: 2026-05-27T00:00:00.000Z
• Pre-Proposal Meeting: 2026-05-18T18:00:00.000Z — <a href=https://teams.microsoft.com/meet/236134456111520?p=Pva4C9umH4iQf9B38v>Pre-Submittal Teams Meeting</a>

Evaluation Criteria

• General Information (5 pts)
• Experience and Qualifications of the CMAR Firm (18 pts)
• Past Performance Verification Form (PPVF) (9 pts)
• Key Positions (23 pts)
• Project Understanding and Approach (25 pts)
• Project Schedule (20 pts)

Submission Requirements

• W-9 (required) —

  Please upload a copy of your signed W-9 using the most current W-9 form.  Form W-9 (Rev. March 2024) (irs.gov) 

• Statement of Qualifications (required) —

  Please Upload your COMPLETE Statement of Qualifications and all Required Form(s) here formatted in the manner required by this RFQ.

• Use of Artificial Intelligence (required) —

  The CMAR Firm certifies that it has read and reviewed the Avondale City Artificial Intelligence Use Policy and acknowledges its requirements. The Firm agrees to comply with all provisions outlined in the policy.

• Confirmation (required) —

  The CMAR Firm certifies that it has reviewed the RFQ and the sample CMAR Agreement and, if awarded the Agreement, agrees to be bound by its terms.

  The CMAR Firm or its authorized representative submitting this Statement of Qualifications further certifies that they are authorized to submit the SOQ on behalf of the Firm and have provided any required documentation demonstrating such authority.

• Brief Project Description (fill in the blank) (required) —

  The City of Avondale (the “City”) is issuing this Request For Qualifications (this “RFQ”) seeking statements of qualifications (“SOQ”) from qualified, licensed firms (“CMAR Firms”) interested in providing ____________________________________ (the “Services”).

  Provide text that will fill in the highlighted area above to complete the basic description regarding the purpose of this RFQ.

• Construction Plan Designer (required) —

  Enter the name of company who will design construction plan.

• Project Funding Source (required) —

  Is the project entirely supported through General Fund dollars?

• Grant Funding (required) —

  If the project is not fully supported by the City’s General Fund, what grant funding sources are being utilized? Additionally, does the applicable grant permit the use of the CMAR delivery method for procurement of the construction project?  

• Maximum page count for the SOQ (required) —

  What is the maximum page count for the SOQ?

  Enter a number such as "12"