City of Phoenix - Grand Canal Phase IV - 47th Avenue to 23rd Avenue Planning Study - ST87600149 (2026)
City of PhoenixCity · Phoenix, AZ- Due
- Oct 30, 2026
- 13 days left
- Posted
- Oct 8, 2026
- Primary contact
- Angela Aguilar Sanchez
- (602) 495-7065
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THE 30-SECOND BRIEF
The City of Phoenix is requesting qualifications for a planning study and preliminary engineering for the Grand Canal Phase IV project from 47th Avenue to 23rd Avenue (OpenGov ID ST87600149). The 3.5-mile active transportation route includes a shared-use path, grade-separated crossings at Interstate 17 (I-17) and US-60/BNSF Railway, cross-canal pedestrian bridges, and connections to on-street bike lanes. The scope entails environmental documentation, NEPA clearance, stakeholder coordination with ADOT, SRP, and BNSF, public outreach, and 15% design plans. Submissions are due via the City's Procurement Portal by 12:00 pm on October 30, 2026, with a pre-submittal meeting scheduled for October 20, 2026.
Design Experience of the Prime Firm (19.6%), Design Experience of the Key Personnel and Subconsultants (19.6%), Project Understanding and Approach (39.2%), Staffing Information for Key Personnel (19.6%), Reference Checks (2.1%)
SUMMARY
The City of Phoenix is requesting qualifications for a planning study and preliminary engineering for the Grand Canal Phase IV project from 47th Avenue to 23rd Avenue (OpenGov ID ST87600149).
The 3.5-mile active transportation route includes a shared-use path, grade-separated crossings at Interstate 17 (I-17) and US-60/BNSF Railway, cross-canal pedestrian bridges, and connections to on-street bike lanes. The scope entails environmental documentation, NEPA clearance, stakeholder coordination with ADOT, SRP, and BNSF, public outreach, and 15% design plans. Submissions are due via the City's Procurement Portal by 12:00 pm on October 30, 2026, with a pre-submittal meeting scheduled for October 20, 2026.
EVALUATION CRITERIA
5- Design Experience of the Prime Firm (19.6%)
- Design Experience of the Key Personnel and Subconsultants (19.6%)
- Project Understanding and Approach (39.2%)
- Staffing Information for Key Personnel (19.6%)
- Reference Checks (2.1%)
- Submit to
- https://procurement.opengov.com/portal/phoenix
- Scope location
- Phoenix, AZ
Questions about this RFP
How do I respond to this RFQ from City of Phoenix?
Review the full solicitation document for submission requirements, evaluation criteria, and deadlines. The submission deadline is October 30, 2026. Submissions should be delivered to: https://procurement.opengov.com/portal/phoenix. For questions, contact Angela Aguilar Sanchez.
Can small businesses or minority-owned firms bid on this RFQ?
Most government agencies, including City of Phoenix in AZ, encourage participation from small businesses, minority-owned, women-owned, and disadvantaged business enterprises (MBE/WBE/DBE). Check the full solicitation for any small business participation goals.
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What are the evaluation criteria for this solicitation?
This solicitation includes specific evaluation criteria that will be used to score proposals. The criteria include: "Design Experience of the Prime Firm (19.6%), Design Experience of the Key Personnel and Subconsultants (19.6%), Project Understanding and Approach (39.2%), Staffing Information for Key Personnel (19.6..." Vendors should carefully align their proposals with each criterion to maximize their score.
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