Professional Services for the Buckeye Area Drainage Master Plan Update

The contract involves providing professional engineering services to update the Buckeye Area Drainage Master Plan, specifically developing a Design Concept Report with 15% preliminary design plans for the Rooks and Oglesby Drainage Systems as outlined in the city's drainage master plan. The scope includes data collection, refinement of hydrologic and hydraulic models, analysis of development impacts, development of alternatives, and coordination with flood control authorities, culminating in deliverables such as electronic reports, preliminary plans, and cost estimates. The project is funded within a range of approximately $500,000 to $1,500,000, with detailed conceptual cost estimates included in referenced technical reports. The work is to be performed in Buckeye, Arizona, with the final deliverables submitted electronically, and the schedule to be proposed by the selected firm. The RFQ emphasizes qualifications-based selection, prioritizing the firm's understanding of the project, relevant experience, and key personnel expertise over price. Evaluation factors include project approach (40 points), firm experience (30 points), and personnel qualifications (30 points), totaling 100 points. The contract is non-exclusive, allowing the city to procure similar services elsewhere, and contains specific legal and compliance clauses aligned with Arizona statutes, including requirements for E-Verify, Israel boycott certification, and Uyghur forced labor prohibitions. The agreement stipulates that all work is subject to inspection and acceptance by the city, with the consultant responsible for maintaining a quality control system and providing confidentiality controls. Payment will be made monthly upon invoice approval, with no explicit federal FAR clauses incorporated. The contract documents include numerous appendices and referenced reports, such as environmental and archaeological surveys, hydrologic manuals, and conceptual design cost estimates, though no specific packaging, marking, or shipping requirements are specified, reflecting the professional services nature of the contract. The RFQ submission must adhere to strict page limits, format, and electronic delivery via the city’s Bonfire portal by December 16, 2025, at 3:00 PM local time, with contact details provided for questions and clarifications.