Town of Carefree Architecture/Engineering (A/E) Services RFQ-2026-01 - Residential Standard Plans
Town of CarefreeCity · Carefree, AZ- Due
- Apr 2, 2026
- Deadline passed
- Posted
- Apr 2, 2026
The 30-second brief
The Town of Carefree is soliciting Qualifications (RFQ-2026-01) for Architecture/Engineering (A/E) services to develop Residential Standard Plans. The project involves creating high-quality, context-sensitive façade options that reflect both Southwest modern and traditional Southwest architectural styles prevalent in Carefree neighborhoods. The Town intends to select one A/E team to provide plan packages, which may be hosted on either the Town's or the architect's website. Compensation will be negotiated during the contract process with an emphasis on economical approaches and compliance with State statute. Submittals must include the full consultant team and may include example plans as summary sheets; electronic submittals are permitted per Addendum #1. The Town is flexible on formatting, excluding divider pages, cover pages, and tables of contents from the overall page count.
Qualifications submittal, Full consultant team listing, Example plans (summary sheets or excerpts)
Compliance with State statute, economical approach, context-sensitive design quality
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Summary
The Town of Carefree is soliciting Qualifications (RFQ-2026-01) for Architecture/Engineering (A/E) services to develop Residential Standard Plans.
The project involves creating high-quality, context-sensitive façade options that reflect both Southwest modern and traditional Southwest architectural styles prevalent in Carefree neighborhoods. The Town intends to select one A/E team to provide plan packages, which may be hosted on either the Town's or the architect's website. Compensation will be negotiated during the contract process with an emphasis on economical approaches and compliance with State statute. Submittals must include the full consultant team and may include example plans as summary sheets; electronic submittals are permitted per Addendum #1. The Town is flexible on formatting, excluding divider pages, cover pages, and tables of contents from the overall page count.
EVALUATION CRITERIA
3- Compliance with State statute
- Economical approach
- Context-sensitive design quality
REQUIRED DELIVERABLES
3- Qualifications submittal
- Full consultant team listing
- Example plans (summary sheets or excerpts)
- Scope location
- Carefree, AZ
Questions about this RFQ
How do I respond to this RFQ from Town of Carefree?
Review the full solicitation document for submission requirements, evaluation criteria, and deadlines. The submission deadline is April 2, 2026. The solicitation specifies required deliverables that must be addressed in your response.
Can small businesses or minority-owned firms bid on this RFQ?
Most government agencies, including Town of Carefree 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.
What happens after the RFQ submission deadline?
After the deadline, the issuing agency reviews all submissions against the stated evaluation criteria. This typically includes a compliance check, technical evaluation, cost analysis, and may involve oral presentations with shortlisted vendors.
What are the key deliverables?
The solicitation specifies the following deliverables: Qualifications submittal, Full consultant team listing, Example plans (summary sheets or excerpts). Proposals should clearly address how each deliverable will be met.
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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: "Compliance with State statute, economical approach, context-sensitive design quality" Vendors should carefully align their proposals with each criterion to maximize their score.
Where can I find more RFPs from Town of Carefree?
All active and historical solicitations from Town of Carefree are tracked and searchable. As a city agency, Town of Carefree regularly publishes solicitations. Visit the agency profile to see current open bids, past contracts, vendor relationships, and decision-maker contacts.
What documents are required to bid on this RFQ?
Requirements vary by solicitation, but common documents include a technical proposal, cost/price proposal, proof of insurance, relevant certifications, past performance references, and any forms specified in the solicitation. Review the full document from Town of Carefree for the complete list.
What is the scope of this project?
This solicitation defines a specific project scope. The scope covers the following locations: Carefree, AZ. Review the full solicitation for detailed scope requirements.