NOTICE OF REQUEST FOR STATEMENTS OF QUALIFICATIONS FROM ARCHITECTURE/ENGINEERING FIRMS FOR PROFESSIONAL SERVICES CIVIC CENTER CAMPUS MASTER PLAN TOWN OF GILBERT, ARIZONA Project Name: Civic Center Campus Master Plan Project Numbers: MF2491 Advocacy Center PH3, MF2546 Fire Administration Building, MF2470 Public Safety Building Contract Number: 326000242 Gilbert Staff/Procurement Officer: Caitlin Blackstock Submittal Location: Electronically via Trimble Unity Construct (e-Builder) Deadline: April 15, 2026 Electronic Bidding Portal: https://gateway.app.e-builder.net/app/bidders/landing?accountid=3c1a5940-f22f-437a-8d5a97bb70b62547&projectid=c38db0a6-e41f-435a-85ac-10ef2a70ac23&bidpackageid=081c194d-5859- 49cc-ac92-12fa8d577bab RFQ available at: Town of Gilbert Website ONLY (at no charge) http://www.gilbertaz.gov/rfp Date and Location for Submittal: Statements of Qualifications (SOQs) from qualified Architecture/ Engineering (A/E) firms will be received electronically via the Town of Gilbert electronic bidding platform (link provided above) until 3:00 p.m. Arizona Local Time, April 15, 2026. The SOQ shall consist of a single .pdf document that is PC readable and not password protected. Any Statement of Qualifications not received electronically via the Town of Gilbert electronic bidding platform will not be accepted. The SOQ must include all information items listed in the RFQ in the order listed. (No amendments will be accepted). It is the A/E’s responsibility to ensure SOQ’s are received at the above location on or before the specified time. Project Description: This will be a solicitation pursuant to ARS Section 34-601 et seq. A general description of the Project is: GILBERT intends to hire a qualified multidisciplinary consultant team to provide professional planning, urban design, and related services for the development of a comprehensive Master Plan for the Civic Center Campus. The Master Plan will establish a long-term vision and guiding framework to support efficient public service delivery, operational needs, and stewardship of public resources. Civic Center Campus is located north and south of Civic Center Drive between Gilbert Rd. and American Heros Way. Final Draft Master Plan must be complete by June 30, 2027 (10 months). Pre-Submittal Conference: A pre-submittal conference will be held on March 25, 2026, at 1:30 p.m., Arizona Local Time at the Gilbert Civic Center, Town Hall Administration Building, 50 East Civic Center Drive, Heritage Room 300. It is highly recommended that all prospective Proposers attend, as Proposer responsibility issues will be discussed, along with Project requirements. The meeting will also be hosted via Microsoft Teams: https://teams.microsoft.com/l/meetupjoin/19%3ameeting_ZDU5ZGNjZDMtMzA1MC00NmZhLWJiNGMtNTA3MDg3OGFhMDhl%40thread.v2/0?context=%7b%22Tid%22%3a%222a562d2d-fcdc-4929-be1e96860c5d7b0b%22%2c%22Oid%22%3a%221f9b0b52-7b15-4190-8af3-3faef1742ac5%22%7d SOQ Format: Each SOQ received must be in accordance with the format and information provided within the Request for Qualifications package. Any submittal that does not conform, in all material respects to what is outlined in the RFQ, will be considered non-responsive. Each SOQ shall be submitted via the electronic bidding platform only per the directions provided in the RFQ. Solicitation Transparency Policy: Beginning on the date this Solicitation is issued and continuing until either the date a contract is awarded or this Solicitation is withdrawn by Gilbert, all persons or entities who respond or intend to respond to this Solicitation, including without limitation their employees, agents, representatives, partners, subcontractors, consultants, joint venturers, members, lobbyists, or attorneys (collectively, “Proposers”), shall only discuss matters associated with this Solicitation with the Procurement Officer designated in this Solicitation and shall not have any direct or indirect contact about this Solicitation with any other Town staff or Town official, including, without limitation, members of the evaluation panel, the Town Manager, Assistant Town Managers, the Mayor, or any member of the Gilbert Town Council. As long as the subject matter of the Solicitation is not discussed, Proposers may continue to conduct business with Gilbert. Notwithstanding the foregoing, Proposers may discuss this Solicitation with the Mayor or a member of the Gilbert Town Council, provided such meetings are scheduled through the Procurement Officer listed on this Solicitation, conducted in person at Gilbert Civic Center, Town Hall Administration Building, 50 East Civic Center Drive, Gilbert, Arizona 85296, and are posted as open meetings by the Town Clerk at least twenty-four (24) hours prior to the scheduled meetings. The posted notice shall identify the participants and the subject matter, as well as invite the public to participate. This policy is intended to create a level playing field for all Proposers, assure that contracts are awarded in public, and protect the integrity of the selection process. Proposers who violate this policy shall be disqualified from participating in this Solicitation. Right to Reject SOQ: GILBERT reserves the right to waive any irregularities in any submittal and to reject all submittals and re-advertise or cancel the project in its entirety, at its sole discretion. GILBERT, or its consultants and advisors, will not be responsible for any cost incurred by any firm submitting a SOQ or responding to this notice. Equal Opportunity: GILBERT is an equal opportunity employer. Minority and women’s business enterprises are encouraged to submit on this Project. TOWN OF GILBERT, ARIZONA Town Clerk Pub: Mar 11, 18, 2026