The City of Valdez (City) is soliciting sealed proposals with Statements of Qualifications (SOQ) and basic cost information from interested consultant and contractor teams to serve as the Design/Build consultant team (D/B) for a comprehensive upgrade to the existing radio infrastructure of the City. This scope is based on funding availability and a determination will be made prior to contract approval. The selected firm/team will join the City and the Project Manager following selection to complete the design and constructability process. If successful at the close of the design and preconstruction process, the D/B team will be asked to carry out the construction work which is anticipated to begin in the spring of 2022. This is a progressive Design/Build solicitation in which a qualified firm or team will be selected in step one of a two-step process to complete the design of the comprehensive system. Step two will include the implementation of the design following successful negotiations between the City and the team selected in step 1. Should the step two negotiations be unsuccessful, the consultant will be compensated for the completed design and the project may be competitively resolicited. The selection process must comply with procurement requirements of the City to ensure fair and open competition. The selection will be made on the basis of qualifications and price. The City reserves the right to cancel this procurement effort. The City will not reimburse respondents for any costs of preparation or submission of proposals. The City of Valdez encourages small and disadvantaged businesses to participate and can respond to inquiries for assistance with the process. The City reserves the right to waive any irregularities or informalities in a proposal, to reject any and all proposals without cause, and to re-solicit for proposals.
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