FIRE STATION NO. 51 (GO BOND) ARCHITECTURAL SERVICES
ARCHITECTURAL SERVICES
OPENGOV ID NO. FD57100032
The City of Phoenix is seeking a qualified consultant to provide full architectural and engineering services, as well as construction administration and observation services for Fire Station No. 51. Fire Station No. 51 will be located at the southeast corner of 32800 N. 43rd Avenue across from the TSMC Chip Manufacturer Plant. The estimated construction cost is $26 million.
The City of Phoenix has a need to build a new fire station to support the massive expansion of the TSMC Semiconductor Campus and the rapidly growing “Halo Vista” Development. The new station will be manned with Specialty Crews available to handle possible industrial and chemical hazards along with providing support to the rapid city growth in that area. See Exhibit A, Feasibility Study.
This project will utilize General Obligation Bond Program (GO Bond) Funding.
Fire Station No. 51 is a planned single‑story facility of approximately 30,000 gross square feet. The future site is an approximately 8.2 acre City of Phoenix Property. Existing setbacks and easements will influence building placement, circulation, and driveway access. The station will include six apparatus bays, a minimum of 24 dormitories, and all standard fire‑station amenities. The project scope includes a full dispatch system package, a whole‑station backup generator, and a 2,000 gallon above‑ground diesel fuel island. In addition to the main station, the project will incorporate a District Office featuring one apparatus bay, four dormitories, office spaces, a small kitchen, a dayroom, and standard support areas. A dispatch package will also be included for this component.
Typical program spaces for a station of this scale—such as a kitchen, dining room, dayroom, individual restrooms, and an exercise area—are part of the design. The work will also encompass full site development, including parking, hardscape and landscape, irrigation, security lighting, and other site elements as required. Architectural, site, and landscape design will be developed to blend appropriately with the surrounding community.
The fire station will be designed in accordance with the Phoenix Fire Department Station A/E Guide and will also comply with City of Phoenix Building Standards. The project shall incorporate previously utilized methodologies, including but not limited to: ICF, SIPS, Recycled Product Content, SEER, EER, and the USGBC V4.1 New Construction Reference Guide.
The consultant team will be responsible for general project administration, schematic design/pre-design phase (30%), design development phase (60%, 90% and 100%), commissioning, cost analysis, construction documents and specifications, and possible construction administration, materials testing coordination, and observation services.
It is anticipated that this project will be implemented through a Construction Manager at Risk (CMAR) contract.
The consultant shall have demonstrated experience in design and construction administration and observation on similar projects.
Design services shall include, but are not limited to:
Develop project program to meet requirements of the Fire Department
Design and prepare project plans and specifications for the construction of the fire station including the project site build-out
Conduct geotechnical engineering and investigations of project site
Investigate and design utilities and infrastructure for project development (including but not limited to water, sewer, storm water and coordinate with APS on new power feed, and Southwest Gas)
Work with City for space planning and layout requirements to meet the Fire Department needs
Provide GMP verification cost estimates for the project
Work with stakeholders from various agencies as required
Coordinate with CMAR in developing design documents
Review of and recommendations regarding cost models/GMPs provided by the CMAR contractor
Assist in value engineering process
Participate in City coordinated public information, public relation services and community outreach
Other services as required to support successful completion of the work and the City’s interests
Possible Construction Administration and Observation (CA&O) services shall include, but are not limited to:
Provide general project administration and construction observation to ensure compliance with the project plans and specifications
Provide Resident engineering services during construction and act as the City’s representative
Develop project schedule with the Contractor
Provide daily interaction with contractor to clarify job requirements
Hold on-site and off-site meetings as appropriate with Contractor, City staff, impacted third parties, utilities, and agencies as required
Assist with or conduct construction meetings
Review contractor shop drawings and submittals
Review and certification of monthly progress payments
Review and approve monthly pay requests
Schedule, conduct and provide documentation for regular progress meetings with client
Respond to Request for Information and Change Order requests (issue interpretations and clarifications of the construction documents)
Verify compliance with contract documents
Prepare weekly observation reports detailing construction progress to keep City informed of project status and issues
Perform record keeping and maintain project documents including correspondence, schedules, submittals, test data, payments, meeting minutes, specifications, drawings, photographs, shop drawing, as-builds, etc.
Conduct Substantial Completion walkthrough
Issue recommendation for Substantial Completion
Review contractor’s record drawings monthly and prepare final record drawings
Punch-list development
Conduct pre-final and final walkthrough
Conduct one-year warranty walkthrough
Other services as required to support successful completion of the work and the City’s interests
The City seeks to include green stormwater infrastructure (GSI) into its GO Bond projects, and for facilities to adhere to LEED Silver standards, while also being heat ready. GSI should accommodate first flush and native vegetation where possible. Heat ready means incorporation of landscaping and shade to meet Walkable Urban Code guidelines, cool surfaces, including roofs with SRI 80+, and public chilled drinking water facilities.
Use of UNIFIER, an Application Service Provider (ASP) web-based project management database, may be required. The following information provides a guideline for utilization. Any questions related to the requirements of UNIFIER should be directed to the Project Manager.
The Consultant will be required to maintain all project records in electronic format.
The City provides an ASP web-based project management database which the Consultant will be required to utilize in the fulfillment of the contract requirements.
The Consultant shall provide a computerized networked office platform with broadband internet connectivity.
UNIFIER training will be provided through the City of Phoenix to firms under contract.
A pre-submittal meeting will be held at 9:00 am, Phoenix time on Tuesday, August 4, 2026, at 200 W. WASHINGTON ST., PHOENIX CITY HALL, 6TH FLOOR WEST CONFERENCE ROOM AND via Teams. At this meeting, City staff will discuss the scope of work, general project requirements, and respond to questions from the attendees. It is strongly recommended that interested firms attend the pre-submittal meeting. Inquiries regarding the project scope outside of this pre-submittal meeting must be directed to the Contracts Specialist.
Pre-Submittal Meeting Teams Information:
Join: https://teams.microsoft.com/meet/217115388453010?p=RXY0Yw15jjHQq5rYlC
Meeting ID: 217 115 388 453 010
Passcode: Za6Yq96f
A firm will be selected through a qualifications-based selection process based on the criteria below. Subcriteria are listed in order of importance in relation to project services. City of Phoenix project experience is not required.
Describe the experience and qualifications of the prime firm in providing architectural design services for similar projects. Identify at least three projects the submitting firm has completed in the last five years. For each project listed, provide:
Description of the project including scope and project owner
Role of the firm and explain how this relates to the services being solicited
Project’s original contract value, final contract value, and reason for variance
Project’s start date and completion date
Scoring Method:
Points Based
Weight (Points):
80 (19% of Total)
2. Construction Administration and Observation Experience of the Prime Firm
Describe the experience and qualifications of the prime firm in providing construction administration and observation (CA&O) services for similar projects. Identify at least three projects the submitting firm has completed in the last five years. Include assigned CA&O personnel if different from personnel performing design services. For each project listed, provide:
Description of the project including scope and project owner
Role of the firm and explain how this relates to the services being solicited
Project’s original contract value, final contract value, and reason for variance
Project’s start date and completion date
Scoring Method:
Points Based
Weight (Points):
40 (9.5% of Total)
3. Design Experience of the Key Personnel and Subconsultants
Describe the experience and qualifications of the specific project team expected to be assigned to this project in providing design services for similar projects. For each key person identified, list their length of time with the firm. List each key person’s role in the projects provided. If a project selected for a key person is the same as one selected for the firm, provide just the project name and the role of the key person. For each project listed, provide:
Description of the project including scope and project owner
Role of the team or team member and explain how this relates to the services being solicited
Project’s original contract value, final contract value, and reason for variance
Project’s start date and completion date
Scoring Method:
Points Based
Weight (Points):
80 (19% of Total)
4. Construction Administration and Observation Experience of Key Personnel and Subconsultants
Describe the experience and qualifications of the project team expected to be assigned to this project in providing construction administration and observation services for similar projects. For each key person identified, list their length of time with the firm. List each key person’s role in the projects provided. If a project selected for a key person is the same as one selected for the firm, provide just the project name and the role of the key person. Include assigned CA&O personnel if different from personnel performing design services. For each project listed, provide:
Description of the project including scope and project owner
Role of the team or team member and explain how this relates to the services being solicited
Project’s original contract value, final contract value, and reason for variance
Project’s start date and completion date
Scoring Method:
Points Based
Weight (Points):
40 (9.5% of Total)
5. Project Understanding and Approach
Describe your firm’s understanding of the City’s need for this project, including important considerations such as project issues and challenges. Describe the team’s approach to the project, including important considerations such as scope, schedule, and budget.
Responses should include:
A summary of your understanding of the GOBOND Laveen Flood Mitigation Program, including project goals and major components.
A concise description of your approach to scope development, scheduling, budgeting, and quality control.
A general overview of how your team will collaborate with the City, stakeholders, and the community throughout the project lifecycle.
A brief explanation of how your team’s experience with similar projects informs your approach and risk management strategies.
Scoring Method:
Points Based
Weight (Points):
130 (30.9% of Total)
6. Staffing Information for Key Personnel
Provide the following:
Team’s availability and commitment to the project, including subconsultants
Team’s plan to maintain continuity of the proposed services
Organization chart showing key personnel, current professional licenses or certifications, and assigned roles for both Design and Construction Administration and Inspection Services for the project
Identify the location of the lead firm’s principal office and the home office location of key staff on this project.
Scoring Method:
Points Based
Weight (Points):
30 (7.1% of Total)
7. Reference Checks
Use the form provided in the Attachments section to obtain at least three references. It is preferred no more than one be a City of Phoenix project. If your firm has not completed prior projects with other agencies, you will not be penalized. It is recommended there be references outside the City of Phoenix.
*These points are in addition to the 400 points points for the SOQ.
Interviews are an additional 600 points. Scores from the SOQ evaluations carry over to Interviews.
Scoring Method:
Points Based
Weight (Points):
21 (5% of Total)
6. Submittal Requirements
6.1. Professional Services
Electronic Submittal Process: Firms interested in this project must submit a Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) electronically through the City's Procurement Portal at https://procurement.opengov.com/portal/phoenix.
Submittal requirements are as follows:
Vendor Information: All firms must be registered in the City’s Vendor Management System prior to submitting a proposal. The vendor number should be included on the cover of the SOQ. Information on how to register with the City is available at:
https://www.phoenix.gov/financesite/Pages/EProc-help.aspx
If your firm is already registered with the City of Phoenix’s Procurement system, please visit https://procurement.opengov.com/portal/phoenix to login and access the electronic solicitation.
Submittals:
Submit only one SOQ electronically, in .PDF format only, addressing all evaluation criteria. No hard copies will be accepted.
Clearly display the firm legal name, vendor number, project title, and project number on the cover of the SOQ.
A maximum of 15 pages is permitted to address all content in the SOQ submittal. (Maximum page limit includes evaluation criteria and all additional content. It does not include information sheet.)
Submit electronically the Statement of Qualifications by 12:00 pm, Phoenix time, on Friday, August 14, 2026.
Page size must meet requirements of 8½” x 11”.
Font size must not be less than 10 point.
Content count:
Each side of a page containing evaluation criteria and additional content will be counted toward the maximum page limit noted above.
Pages that have project photos, charts and/or graphs will be counted towards the maximum page limit noted above.
Front and back covers, information sheet, Table of Contents pages, and divider (tab) pages will NOT be counted toward the maximum page limit noted above, unless they include evaluation criteria and additional content that could be considered by the selection panel.
Information Sheet: Provide an information sheet that includes project title, OpenGov ID number, legal firm name (not a trade name), address, phone number, vendor number, and the name, title, email address and signature of your contact person for the project. Do not include any additional informati
Attached documents:
• FIRE_STATION_NO.51(GO_BOND)_ARCHITECTURAL_SERVICES.pdf
• A - FS51 Feasibility Report
• B - CONSULTANT_REFERENCE_CHECK
Source: City of Phoenix (project OG_PHOENIX-FD57100032), retrieved via the City of Phoenix OpenGov procurement portal. View the official posting — always confirm requirements and deadlines with the issuing agency.
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