STREET TRANSPORTATION DEPARTMENT PAVEMENT SURFACE TREATMENT PROGRAM

The City of Phoenix is requesting qualifications for STREET TRANSPORTATION DEPARTMENT PAVEMENT SURFACE TREATMENT PROGRAM. Qualifications are to be submitted via the City's Procurement Portal at https://procurement.opengov.com/portal/phoenix before 12:00 pm on Friday, May 1, 2026.

Project Details

• Reference ID: JOC256
• Department: Design and Construction Procurement
• Department Head: Kandi Kawolsky (Procurement Manager)

Important Dates

• Questions Due: 2026-04-24T23:00:00.000Z
• Pre-Proposal Meeting: 2026-04-20T16:00:00.000Z — 200 W. Washington St. City Hall, First Floor Assembly Room B

Addenda

• Official Notice #1: Pre-Submittal Sign-In Sheet (released 2026-04-20T17:18:46.642Z)
• Official Notice #2: Pre-Submittal Meeting Power Point (released 2026-04-20T17:21:27.931Z)

Evaluation Criteria

• Experience of the Firm (275 pts) —

  Describe the experience and qualifications of the firm in providing services for similar projects. Identify projects the submitting firm has completed in the last three years. For each project listed, provide:

  1. Description of the project including scope and project owner
  2. Role of the firm and explain how this relates to the services being solicited
  3. Project’s original contract value, final contract value, and reason for variance
  4. Project’s start date and completion date
• Experience of the Key Personnel (275 pts) —

  Describe the experience and qualifications of the specific project team expected to be assigned to the services proposed. For each key person identified, list their length of time with the firm. List each key person’s role in the projects provided. If a project selected for a key person is the same as one selected for the firm, provide just the project name and the role of the key person. For each project listed, provide:

  1. Description of the project including scope and project owner
  2. Role of the team or team member and explain how this relates to the services being solicited
  3. Project’s original contract value, final contract value, and reason for variance
  4. Project’s start date and completion date
• Project Management and Responsiveness (300 pts) —

  As part of our selection process, the City has the responsibility of considering the possibility of the firm receiving multiple task assignments under this contract overlapping the same time period, in addition to any other on-going work the firm may have. Provide how your firm will approach:

  1. Managing multiple task assignments under the On-Call Master Agreement
  2. Providing expedited services on requests for proposals and deliverables
  3. Providing quick turn-around times to inquiries
  4. Prioritizing staffing in relation to importance of assigned projects and schedule requirements
• Staffing Information for Key Personnel (150 pts) —

  Provide the following:

  1. Team’s availability and commitment assigned projects
  2. Team’s plan to maintain continuity of the proposed services
  3. Organization chart showing key personnel, current professional licenses or certifications, and assigned roles for proposed services
  4. Identify the location of the lead firm’s principal office and the home office location of key staff on this project  
• General Information (150 pts) —
  1. Provide a general description of the firm that is proposing to provide construction management services and general construction services. Explain the legal organization of the proposed firm or team.  Provide an organization chart showing key personnel.
  2. Provide the following information:
     1. List the Arizona contractor licenses held by the firm and the key personnel who will be assigned to this project. Provide the contractor license number. Reference the appropriate licenses held, if needed. In order to be considered for this project, the contractor must hold the correct license as deemed appropriate by the Arizona Registrar of Contractors prior to submitting a Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) for this project in accordance with Arizona Revised Statute §32-1151. (PM to identify any specialized licensing requirements)
     2. Identify the location of the firm’s principal office and the home office location of key staff on this project.  **Ask PM if item 2.b is allowed for federal projects**
     3. Identify any contract or subcontract held by the firm or officers of the firm, which has been terminated within the last five years. Identify any claims arising from a contract which resulted in litigation or arbitration within the last three years. Briefly describe the circumstances and the outcomes.
• Experience and Qualifications of the Team (250 pts) —
  1. Identify at least three comparable projects in which the team served as either designer of record, general contractor, or member of a DB team. Special consideration will be given to teams that have led Design-Build teams on similar successful projects. For each project identified, provide the following:
     
     1. Description of the project
     2. Role of the firm (specify whether Design-Builder, Construction Manager or General Contractor. If Design-Builder, or General Contractor, identify the percent of work self-performed. Also specify services provided during design phase, i.e. cost estimating, scheduling, value engineering, etc.)
     3. Project’s original contracted construction cost and final construction cost.
     4. Construction dates
     5. Project owner
     6. Reference information (two current names with telephone numbers per project)
  2. List of all City of Phoenix projects where the team provided DB services, Construction Manager at Risk, agency construction management, or general construction services in the last five years, either completed or ongoing. 
• Experience of Key Personnel to be Assigned to this Project (250 pts) —
  1. For each key person identified, list their length of time with the firm and at least two comparable projects in which they have played a primary role. If a project selected for a key person is the same as one selected for the firm, provide just the project name and the role of the key person.  For other projects provide the following:
     1. Description of project
     2. Role of the person
     3. Project’s original construction cost and final construction cost
     4. Construction dates
     5. Project owner
     6. Reference information (two current names with telephone numbers per project)
  2. List any proposed consultants, including key staff names and the experience and qualifications of these individuals.
• Experience and Qualifications of the Firm (250 pts) —
  1. Identify at least three comparable projects in which the firm served as either CMAR, agency Construction Manager during design and construction phases (without providing construction services), or General Contractor. Special consideration will be given to firms that have provided Construction Manager at Risk services on similar successful projects. For each project identified, provide the following:
     
     1. Description of the project
     2. Role of the firm (specify whether Construction Manager at Risk, Construction Manager or General Contractor. If CMAR or General Contractor, identify the percent of work self-performed. Also specify services provided during design phase, i.e. cost estimating, scheduling, value engineering, etc.)
     3. Project’s original contracted construction cost and final construction cost
     4. Construction dates
     5. Project owner
  2. List of all City of Phoenix projects where the firm provided CMAR, agency construction management, or general construction services in the last five years, either completed or ongoing.
• Experience of Key Personnel to be Assigned to This Project (250 pts) —
  1. For each key person identified, list their length of time with the firm and at least two comparable projects in which they have played a primary role. If a project selected for a key person is the same as one selected for the firm, provide just the project name and the role of the key person. For other projects provide the following:
     1. Description of project
     2. Role of the person
     3. Project’s original construction cost and final construction cost
     4. Construction dates
     5. Project owner
  2. List any proposed consultants, (including DBEs), including key staff names and the experience and qualifications of these individuals. 
• Understanding of the Project and Approach to Performing the Required Services (350 pts) —
  1. Discuss the major issues your team has identified on this project and how you intend to address those issues.
  2. Attached to this Request for Qualifications is the City of Phoenix general subcontractor selection plan (see Exhibit A). Describe how you intend to implement this subcontractor selection plan including your recommendations for subcontractor trades to be selected by qualifications only vs. qualifications and bids; and discuss the benefit that your subcontractor selection plan provides to the project.
  3. Describe your team’s project management approach and team organization during design and construction phase services. Describe systems used for planning, scheduling, estimating, and managing construction. Briefly describe the firm’s experience on quality control, dispute resolution, and safety management.
• General Information (150 pts) —
  1. Provide a general description of the firm that is proposing to provide the requested services under this Job Order Contract. Explain the legal organization of the proposed firm or team.  
  2. Provide the following information:
     1. List the Arizona contractor licenses held by the firm and the key personnel who will be assigned to this Project. Provide the contractor license number. Reference the appropriate licenses held, if needed. In order to be considered for this Project, the contractor must hold the correct license as deemed appropriate by the Arizona Registrar of Contractors prior to submitting a Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) for this project in accordance with Arizona Revised Statute §32-1151. 
     2. Identify the location of the firm’s principal office and the home office location of key staff on this project. 
     3. Identify any contract or subcontract held by the firm or officers of the firm, which has been terminated within the last five years. Identify any claims arising from a contract which resulted in litigation or arbitration within the last three years. Briefly describe the circumstances and the outcomes. 
     4. Provide an organization chart showing the qualifying contractor, and the contractor’s key personnel down to the superintendent level. If specific subcontractor will be utilized for all work of a certain type include information on this subcontractor. (The organizational chart is included in the page limitation.)
• Experience and Qualifications of the Firm (250 pts) —
  1. Identify at least three comparable projects in which the firm played a major role in the last three years. The projects listed should show the breadth of the firm's experience and demonstrated capabilities and show the experience in managing multiple trade subcontractors, vendors, and suppliers. For each comparable project identified, provide:
     1. Description of project
     2. Role of the firm either as prime or subcontractor
     3. Project’s construction cost
     4. Construction dates (identify if this included phased construction)
     5. Project Owner
• Experience of Key Personnel to be Assigned (250 pts) —
  1. For each key person identified, list industry experience and at least two comparable projects in which they have played a primary role in the last three years. If a project selected for a key person is the same as one selected for the firm, provide just the project name and the role of the key person. For other projects provide the following:
     
     1. Description of project
     2. Role of the person
     3. Project’s construction cost
     4. Construction dates
     5. Project Owner 
  2. List any proposed subcontractors, including key staff names and the experience and qualifications of these individuals.
• Approach to Performing the Required Services (350 pts) —
  1. Describe the firm’s project management approach including its perspective and experience on partnering, quality control, project scheduling, claims, dispute resolution, changes in the scope of work, and construction safety.
  2. Describe software systems and processes used for planning, project engineering and scheduling, estimating, and managing construction.
  3. Describe the firms proposed Recycled Asphalt Pavement (RAP) Crushing and Screening process.  List key staff names and the experience and qualifications of these individuals and any proposed subcontractors.
  4. Provide a proposed subcontractor selection plan. The selection plan must select subcontractors based on qualifications alone or on a combination of qualifications and price and shall not select subcontractors based on price alone. Describe how you intend to implement this subcontractor selection plan. Discuss the benefit that your subcontractor selection plan provides to the project.
• Design Experience of the Prime Firm (150 pts) —

  Describe the experience and qualifications of the prime firm in providing design services for similar projects. Identify projects the submitting firm has completed. For each project listed, provide:

  1. Description of the project including scope and project owner
  2. Role of the firm and explain how this relates to the services being solicited 
  3. Project’s original contract value, final contract value, and reason for variance 
  4. Project’s start date and completion date
• Construction Administration and Inspection Experience of the Prime Firm (150 pts) —

  Describe the experience and qualifications of the prime firm in providing construction administration and inspection (CA&I) services for similar projects. Identify projects the submitting firm has completed. Include assigned CA&I personnel if different from personnel performing design services. For each project listed, provide:

  1. Description of the project including scope and project owner
  2. Role of the firm and explain how this relates to the services being solicited 
  3. Project’s original contract value, final contract value, and reason for variance
  4. Project’s start date and completion date
• Design Experience of the Key Personnel and Subconsultants (125 pts) —

  Describe the experience and qualifications of the specific project team expected to be assigned to this project in providing design services for similar projects. For each key person identified, list their length of time with the firm. List each key person’s role in the projects provided. If a project selected for a key person is the same as one selected for the firm, provide just the project name and the role of the key person. For each project listed, provide:

  1. Description of the project including scope and project owner 
  2. Role of the team or team member and explain how this relates to the services being solicited
  3. Project’s original contract value, final contract value, and reason for variance
  4. Project’s start date and completion date
• Construction Administration and Inspection Experience of Key Personnel and Subconsultants (125 pts) —

  Describe the experience and qualifications of the project team expected to be assigned to this project in providing construction administration and inspection services for similar projects. For each key person identified, list their length of time with the firm. List each key person’s role in the projects provided. If a project selected for a key person is the same as one selected for the firm, provide just the project name and the role of the key person. Include assigned CA&I personnel if different from personnel performing design services. For each project listed, provide:

  1. Description of the project including scope and project owner 
  2. Role of the team or team member and explain how this relates to the services being solicited 
  3. Project’s original contract value, final contract value, and reason for variance
  4. Project’s start date and completion date
• Project Understanding and Approach (300 pts) —

  Describe your firm’s understanding of the City’s need for this project, including important considerations such as project issues and challenges. Describe the team’s approach to the project, including important considerations such as scope, schedule, and budget.

  PM can elaborate on this section as needed.

• Reference Checks (21 pts) —

  Use the form provided in the Attachments section to obtain at least three references. It is preferred no more than one be a City of Phoenix project. If your firm has not completed prior projects with other agencies, you will not be penalized. It is recommended there be references outside the City of Phoenix.

  *These points are in addition to the 1,000 points for the SOQ.

   

Submission Requirements

• Please upload your Statement of Qualifications here (required)
• Please upload your Bonding Statement here (required)
• DISADVANTAGED BUSINESS ENTERPRISE REQUIREMENTS
• Upload required documents here (required)
• Select type of RFQu: (required)
• Any SBE/DBE Requirements? (required)
• Will DBE requirements apply? (required)
• Will Davis Bacon apply? (required)
• Are Federal Requirements applicable? (required)
• Will there be a pre-submittal meeting for this RFQ? (required) —

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• Will there be interviews for this RFQ? (required)
• Will this RFQ award single or multiple firms? (required)