This is a service / maintenance or supply contract in Phoenix, Arizona. Contact the soliciting agency for additional information.

The City of Phoenix is seeking up to 10 qualified consultants to provide High-Capacity Transit Materials Testing services on an on-call basis from January 1, 2026 through December 31, 2030. This project will utilize Federal Transit Administration funds and is subject to the requirements of 49 Code of Federal Regulations Part 26 and the U.S. Department of Transportation Disadvantage Business Enterprises Program. High-capacity transit materials testing on-call services. The City of Phoenix will NOT accept responses submitted after the Date and Time stated in the Solicitation, nor will the City of Phoenix accept responses submitted by fax or e-mail. If you download a Solicitation, you also need to download all current addenda that may have been issued since the original document was posted. It is the Bidder's responsibility to ensure that they have all addenda prior to submitting their offer. Over the course of the agreement, a wide variety of skills and capabilities in Materials Testing will be required for Light Rail Transit (LRT) and Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) Extensions. Scope of work may include, but is not limited to geotechnical investigations, geotechnical and materials testing; laboratory and field testing of soil, concrete and asphalt; plant inspections; analyses and preparation of reports; and daily oversight to ensure compliance with Federal, State, City of Phoenix, Maricopa County and Valley Metro standards, policies and guidelines. Materials testing will include roadway, guideway, alley, water, sewer, dry utilities, landscape and irrigation, irrigation facilities, site, storm drain, retentions, embankments, earthwork, trenching, grading, soil treatments, masonry, structural steel, bridge/structures, sidewalk, ADA ramps, curb & gutter, and driveways for compliance with standard details, specifications, and approved plans. Team members will provide services to ensure projects are successfully executed within scope, schedule, and budget. These extensions of staff will act as representatives of the City of Phoenix by attending construction meetings, submitting daily reports, and performing other services as required. Scope of work may include but is not limited to the following: o Attend daily, weekly, monthly meetings o Daily interaction with the contractor (may include irregular work hours) o Preparation of daily, weekly, and monthly reports o Data entry into City of phoenix/Valley Metro program management system (ACONEX) o Review and respond to contractor's request for information, submittals and change orders o Review and comment on contractor's compliance with City of Phoenix's asset management requirements o Coordinate among/between other City Departments, City Staff, and other governmental agencies o Other services as required to support successful completion of the work and City's interest. The position(s) require knowledge of construction practices, civil engineering techniques, and terminology. Work may require field and laboratory technicians to show proof of appropriate certifications: American Concrete Institute (ACI Field and Laboratory), Arizona Technical Testing Institute (ATTI Field & Laboratory), OSHA Trench Safety, and/or Mine Safety Health Administration (MSHA). Material Testing Firm(s) must be certified through: Concrete & Cement Reference Laboratory (CCRL) and American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials (AASHTO) resource (formally American Material Reference Laboratory - AMRL). Pre bid meeting description: The High-Capacity Transit Construction Administration and Inspection On-Call Services will also be discussed. It is strongly recommended that interested firms attend the pre-submittal meeting. Inquiries regarding the project scope outside of this resubmittal meeting must be directed to the Street Transportation, Contracts Specialist, Elena Rozenblum, elena.rozenblum@phoenix.gov. Questions pertaining to this selection process or contract issues should be directed to the Contracts Specialist, Elena Rozenblum at (602) 534-5789 or email elena.rozenblum@phoenix.gov. The method of Contractor Selection has not been Determined at this time. The City of Phoenix reserves the right to reject any or all Statements of Qualifications, to waive any informality or irregularity in any Statement of Qualifications received, and to be the sole judge of the merits of the respective Statements of Qualifications received.