7TH AVENUE FROM SOUTHERN AVENUE TO BROADWAY ROAD ROADWAY DESIGN

The City of Phoenix is seeking a qualified consultant team to provide professional final design services for the 7th Avenue from Southern Avenue to Broadway Road Roadway Design project. This roadway widening initiative aims to improve safety and mobility for drivers, transit riders, bicyclists, and pedestrians, with an estimated construction cost of $8.6 million. The scope of work includes the design of 10 to 11-foot travel lanes, two-way left-turn lanes, and bike lanes, as well as the construction of 5-foot-wide sidewalks and landscape buffers on the west side of 7th Avenue. Additional requirements include the installation of new curb and gutter, drainage improvements, reconstruction of bus stops, and street lighting upgrades, all of which must adhere to current ADA standards and the recommendations of Alternative 2 of the Project Assessment. Selection will be based on a qualifications-based process using a Statement of Qualifications (SOQ), with no formal interviews conducted. Evaluation factors include reference checks, which account for 21 points of the total score. Interested firms must be registered in the City's Vendor Management System and submit a single PDF proposal through the City's Procurement Portal by 12:00 pm Phoenix time on December 11, 2026. The SOQ is limited to 12 pages with a minimum 10-point font and must include a detailed schedule ensuring the project is federally reviewed and obligated prior to May 2029. Required documentation includes an organization chart of key personnel, a continuity plan, and a subcontractor selection plan.