Pima County is seeking Statements of Qualifications (SOQs) for Cultural Resource Services for Segment III of the Silverbell Road Improvement Project. Services include project planning, environmental review, design development, construction planning, and implementation. Firms must meet Secretary of the Interior's Professional Qualification Standards. Submittals are due by July 28, 2026, 4:00 PM local Tucson time, via the BidNet Direct platform. A pre-submittal meeting is scheduled for July 16, 2026, at 10:00 AM via Microsoft Teams. The county intends to award a single contract to the highest-ranked firm based on demonstrated competence and qualifications. Certified Small Business Enterprises (SBE) are encouraged to participate. Questions must be submitted through the BidNet solicitation portal.
Statements of Qualifications (SOQs) are due by July 28, 2026, at or before 4:00 PM local Tucson time.
The contract will be a cost plus fixed fee (CPFF) basis, with compensation for actual costs of direct labor, indirect, and other direct costs incurred up to a not-to-exceed amount, plus a fixed fee. Invoices will be submitted monthly.
Consultant is responsible for the professional quality, technical accuracy, and timely completion of all services. Consultant will correct any errors, omissions, or deficiencies at no cost to the county.
The county intends to award a single contract to the highest ranked firm as a result of evaluation of demonstrated competence and qualifications for these services.
All cultural resources work shall be conducted by or under the supervision of personnel meeting the Secretary of the Interior's Professional Qualification Standards and possessing qualifications necessary to secure an Arizona Antiquities Act project-specific permit.
If the county terminates the contract for default, the consultant will be liable for any damage to the county resulting from the consultant's default, including any increased costs incurred by the county in completing the work.
A pre-submittal meeting will be held on July 16, 2026, at 10:00 AM local Tucson time via Microsoft Teams.
An interested party may file a protest regarding any aspect of a solicitation, evaluation, or recommendation for award in accordance with the Pima County Procurement Code, Section ****.
Failure to follow RFQU submittal guidelines and instructions may result in rejection of the SOQ. Respondents are also certifying that neither they nor their principals are currently suspended or debarred by any public agency.
