FIRE STATION NO. 51 (GO BOND) ARCHITECTURAL SERVICES

The City of Phoenix is soliciting qualifications for architectural services for Fire Station No. 51 under the Go Bond program through Solicitation FD57100032, with a response deadline of August 14, 2026. This is a Design-Build procurement requiring proposers to demonstrate qualifications through a Request for Qualifications process submitted exclusively via the City’s Procurement Portal. The project is governed by a trade-off award methodology, evaluating responders on past performance, personnel qualifications, quality management, understanding of the work, and performance schedule—none of which carry predefined numerical weights. The scope includes full design-build responsibilities under City oversight, with emphasis on rigorous subcontractor selection procedures that prohibit price-only decision-making and require at least three qualified nominees per trade, approved by the City prior to award. The Design-Builder must submit a formal Subcontractor Selection Plan and obtain City consent before self-performing any work, with city representatives required to observe all bid evaluations. All contract deliverables—including bid evaluation reports, schedules of values, and prequalification documentation—are subject to City review and approval. Performance is limited exclusively to Phoenix, Arizona, with the Office of the City Engineer, Design and Construction Procurement, serving as the oversight authority. The contract incorporates special requirements centered on transparency, competition, and accountability in subcontractor engagement, including mandatory pre-award conferences and post-bid reporting obligations. While no contract value is specified, pricing will be negotiated through a Guaranteed Maximum Price structure following the qualification phase. All submissions must be completed electronically through the City’s portal by the stated deadline, with supplemental reference check materials emailed to the designated address.