On-Call Engineering Services for New and Replacement Of Distribution And Transmission Mains

The City of Tucson's Water Project Management Section within the Planning and Engineering Division is seeking to retain up to ten engineering consultants or firms through a competitive one-step solicitation process. These consultants will provide professional services related to the preparation of contract documents for construction plans, specifications, and cost estimates for new and replacement potable and non-potable water distribution and transmission mains. The scope of services covers a comprehensive set of tasks including pipe corridor route studies, pipe alignment and sizing, hydraulic analysis, short main replacements, meter relocations involving private plumbing, design memorandums, utility conflict resolution, traffic control planning, trench pavement design, surveying, and ongoing post-design construction administration and inspections. Individual projects awarded under this contract will have a maximum limit of one million dollars, although the exact project budgets, scopes, and schedules will be tailored to meet Tucson Water’s diverse needs. The contract solicitation, identified under number 260167 and posted in March 2026, aims to ensure a broad and flexible engagement with selected consultants to address varying water main infrastructure projects across the Tucson area. The City emphasizes Small Business Enterprise (SBE) participation, aligning with its updated May 2024 SBE Program Provisions, which mandate certified small businesses to actively perform commercially useful tasks and meet established participation goals within the contract work. The procurement and contract acceptance process includes formal offer and acceptance documentation binding contractors to comply with all RFQ terms. The City’s designated points of contact for this solicitation are Project Manager Ali Fermawi and Principal Contract Officer Norma Camacho, both of whom can assist prospective consultants with inquiries related to the project.