Pima County is soliciting Statements of Qualifications (SOQs) for design engineering services for a new regional sewer interceptor to serve the Santa Rita Resource Recovery Facility (SRRRF). The project includes gravity sewer pipelines, junction structures, permitting, alignment alternatives, surveys, and flow projections. Services require a licensed Arizona engineer. The contract will be awarded to the highest-ranked firm. Certified Small Business Enterprises (SBE) are encouraged. Submissions must be made through BidNet Direct. A pre-submittal meeting is scheduled for June 2, 2026. All inquiries must be submitted via the BidNet portal. The deadline for SOQ submission is June 16, 2026, at 4:00 PM local Tucson time. Evaluation criteria include qualifications, experience, project understanding, technical approach, quality management, and SBE utilization. Interviews may be conducted. The contract will be cost-plus-fixed-fee. The sample contract details scope, compensation, insurance, and termination clauses.
The due date for Statements of Qualifications (SOQs) is June 16, 2026, at or before 4:00 PM local Tucson time.
The contract will be a cost-plus-fixed-fee (CPFF) basis, with compensation detailed in Exhibit B. Invoices will be submitted monthly and are subject to review and approval.
The bid notice does not explicitly state warranty terms for the design services. However, the sample contract mentions that the consultant is responsible for the professional quality, technical accuracy, and timely completion of services, and will correct any errors 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 and with which the county negotiates a satisfactory contract.
Firms must be qualified to provide design engineering services and must hold a current Arizona certificate of registration for the practice of engineering. The SOQ will be evaluated based on the qualifications and experience of the design team, firm and team similar project experience, project understanding and technical approach, design expertise and quality management, and CMAR collaboration and added value.
The bid notice does not explicitly detail penalties for non-performance. However, the sample contract outlines termination for default, which may result in liability for damages to the county.
A pre-submittal meeting will be held via Microsoft Teams on June 2, 2026, at 10:30 AM local Tucson time. This meeting serves to clarify the solicitation's contents.
The bid notice does not require the submission of samples.
The bid notice states that 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 **** deadlines are not detailed in the provided text.
Failure to follow RFQU submittal guidelines and instructions may result in rejection of the SOQ. Additionally, the county reserves the right to reject any and all qualification statements or withhold the award for any reason. Suspension or debarment by any government agency can also be a disqualifying factor.
