RFQ to Provide A/E Services

The City of Blythe is issuing a qualifications-based procurement process to select professional engineering firms capable of providing comprehensive architectural and engineering services for water and sewer infrastructure projects within the city. The RFQ emphasizes identifying firms with strong relevant experience, stability, and the capacity to deliver projects from design through oversight over a performance period extending from November 15, 2025, to November 15, 2028. The selection process involves evaluating submissions based on criteria such as the firm’s suitability to the project, stability, relevant project experience, and past performance, with weights assigned to each factor to guide ranking. The RFQ encourages inclusion of small, women-owned, and minority businesses, requiring firms to demonstrate non-discrimination policies and W/MBE participation. The Owner reserves the right to reject any or all submissions, waive informalities, and negotiate contract terms with the highest-ranked firm, with negotiations culminating in a final contract to be developed post-selection. Submittals must be organized as a single PDF not exceeding 20 pages (excluding appendices), with a clear table of contents, page numbering, and proper labeling of the file name. The response should include a transmittal letter, and all supporting materials, such as project descriptions, certifications, and experience summaries, may be included as appendices without counting toward the page limit. The RFQ specifies strict communication restrictions during the solicitation period, requiring all questions to be submitted in writing by October 20, 2025, and responses due by October 23, 2025, to the designated City Clerk via email. The process does not specify detailed cost or fee proposals at this stage; instead, negotiations for fees and contract terms will occur after the firm is selected. The final contract will be a negotiated agreement, with the Owner retaining discretion to modify or reject terms as necessary, and no federal or state-specific clauses or detailed inspection, acceptance, or security requirements are included in this RFQ.