WATER TRANSMISSION MAIN INSPECTION AND ASSESSMENT PROGRAM ENGINEERING SERVICES

The City of Phoenix issued solicitation WS85500379 for engineering services under the Water Transmission Main Inspection and Assessment Program. The contract focuses on the comprehensive inspection and condition assessment of approximately 370 miles of water transmission mains composed of prestressed concrete cylinder pipe (PCCP), ductile iron, and cast iron. The scope includes reviewing historical inspection data and as-built records, selecting appropriate inspection technologies, and performing condition assessments during the City's low-demand seasons (November through May). Coordination with City staff and Job Order Contractors is required for field inspection, system shutdown/startup planning, repair implementation, and data integration into the City’s Oracle WAM and GIS asset management systems. Deliverables encompass inspection plans, condition assessment reports, repair documentation, updated checklists, and ongoing program management support. The work aims to ensure system reliability using advanced inspection technologies and timely responses to main breaks to mitigate future failures. This is a qualifications-based solicitation requiring submission of a Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) limited to 12 pages, to be submitted electronically via the City’s Procurement Portal by May 15, 2026. Key personnel and subcontractor qualifications, past project experience, project management approach, and previous City project experience factor heavily into evaluation, with weighted points emphasizing the prime firm’s inspection experience and familiarity with Phoenix projects. The City enforces strict communication rules to avoid conflicts of interest and mandates vendor registration prior to submission. No price proposals, formal contract clauses, or contract value estimates are included at this stage. Contract award will be based on a trade-off process focusing on qualifications and technical merit, followed by fee negotiations and City Council approval. The contract administration includes use of an electronic project management system (UNIFIER) and specifies no packaging, shipping, or invoicing procedures in the solicitation documents. All deliverables will be reviewed and accepted by City officials, who hold final oversight and acceptance authority.