Title
Contract Award for Transit-Oriented Development Services for Phoenix Main Line (Ordinance S-52559) - Districts 3, 4, 5, 6 & 8
Description
Request to authorize the City Manager, or the City Manager's designee, to execute a contract with Clarion Associates, LLC, to provide consultant services to assist with the implementation of the Phoenix Main Line Light Rail Transit-Oriented Development (TOD) Planning Grant. Further request to authorize the City Controller to disburse all funds related to this item. The total cost of the contract will not exceed $1,050,000.
Report
Summary
The Public Transit Department received a $1.2 million grant from the Federal Transit Administration (FTA) for TOD planning. Because the project included a significant housing component, the FTA awarded the project at 100 percent, requiring no local match. The funding will be used to conduct a TOD study for implementation efforts concerning land use, transportation, and infrastructure investments along the Main Line light rail corridor, which includes the ReinventPHX and 19 North communities. The Grant supports the FTA’s mission of improving America’s communities through public transportation by providing funding to integrate land use and transportation planning. The project will evaluate opportunities to develop mixed-use and affordable housing for enhanced economic development and increased ridership opportunities.
Procurement Information
A Request for Proposals was processed in accordance with Administrative Regulation 3.10 and the FTA. Seven vendors submitted proposals deemed responsive and responsible. An evaluation committee of City staff and an external partner evaluated the offers based on the following criteria with a maximum possible point total of 1,000:
- Method of Approach - A Seamless Process (0 - 300 points)
- A Thorough Understanding with Intentional Staffing (0 - 300 points)
- An Innovative, Integrated, and Attainable Process (0 - 300 points)
- Pricing (0 - 100 points)
After reaching consensus, the evaluation committee recommends award to the following vendor:
Clarion Associates, LLC: (865/1,000)
Contract Term
The term of the contract will begin on or about January 26, 2026, and will continue for a period of two years.
Financial Impact
The aggregate contract value will not exceed $1,050,000. All funding is available from the Public Transit Department's Capital Improvement Program budget and the FTA competitive Pilot Program for TOD Planning Grant Program Award.
Concurrence/Previous Council Action
The Citizens Transportation Commission approved this item on December 4, 2025, by a vote of 9-0.
The Transportation, Infrastructure, and Planning Subcommittee approved this item on December 17, 2025, by a vote of 4-0.
Location
Main Line light rail corridor
Council Districts: 3, 4, 5, 6 and 8
Department
Responsible Department
This item is submitted by Deputy City Manager Amber Williamson and the Public Transit Department.