Title
Phoenix Main Line Transit Oriented Development Contract - Request for Award - RFP PTD25-004 - Districts 3, 4, 5, 6, and 8
Description
This report requests the Transportation, Infrastructure, and Planning Subcommittee recommend City Council approval to enter into a contract with Clarion Associates, LLC, for consultant services to assist with the implementation of the Phoenix Main Line Light Rail Transit Oriented Development (TOD) Planning grant. The total aggregate value of the contract will not exceed $1,050,000.
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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.
The first City of Phoenix TOD Policy Plan, ReinventPHX, was adopted in 2015 and includes five districts; the 19 North TOD Policy Plan was adopted in 2021. Members of these communities are eager for the government-led action items identified in these plans to continue. The City intends to continue the momentum from the successful adoption of several TOD Community Plans by revisiting the ReinventPHX and 19 North study areas, analyzing changes related to housing, and making progress toward achieving the transformative potential of light rail.
Procurement Information
A Request for Proposals was processed in accordance with Administrative Regulation 3.10 and the Federal Transit Administration.
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: (865/1000)
Contract Term
The term of the contract will begin on or about January 1, 2026, and will continue for a period of two years.
Financial Impact
The aggregate contract value will not exceed $1,050,000. Funding is available from 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.
Department
Responsible Department
This item is submitted by Deputy City Manager Amber Williamson and the Public Transit Department.