Title
IT Project Management Services Contract - AVN RFP 25-0495 - Request for Award (Ordinance S-52580) - District 8
Description
Request to authorize the City Manager, or his designee, to execute a contract with Barich, Inc. to provide information technology (IT) project management services for the Aviation Department. Further request to authorize the City Controller to disburse all funds related to this item.
Report
Summary
The contract will provide IT project management services to assist the Aviation Department in the planning, designing, and implementing IT projects at Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport. The Aviation Department is responsible for delivering complex technology projects, which require a dedicated team of project management consultants to ensure that critical technology initiatives are planned and executed effectively while minimizing operational risk.
This item has been reviewed and approved by the IT Services Department.
Procurement Information
A Request for Proposal procurement was processed according to City of Phoenix Administrative Regulation 3.10.
Nine vendors submitted offers. Four of the offers were deemed responsive and responsible. An evaluation committee comprised of City staff evaluated the four responsive and responsible offers based on the following criteria:
Qualifications and Experience of Key Personnel
Qualifications and Experience of Firm
Fee Schedule
After reaching a consensus, the evaluation committee recommends award to the following vendor:
Barich, Inc.
Contract Term
The five-year term of the contract will begin on or about May 5, 2026. There are no options to extend the term.
Financial Impact
The total cost of the contract will not exceed $9,750,000 over the five-year term of the contract.
Funding is available in the Aviation Department's Operating budget.
Concurrence/Previous Council Action
The Phoenix Aviation Advisory Board, Business and Development Subcommittee:
- Recommended approval of this item on December 3, 2025, by a vote of 3-0.
The Phoenix Aviation Advisory Board:
- Recommended approval of this item on December 18, 2025, by a vote of 9-0.
Location
Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport: 2485 E. Buckeye Road
Council District: 8
Department
Responsible Department
This item is submitted by Deputy City Manager Frank McCune and the Aviation Department.