GRAND CANAL PHASE IV - 47TH AVENUE TO 23RD AVENUE PLANNING STUDY

The City of Phoenix is seeking a qualified consulting firm to conduct a pre‑design planning study and produce 15% design plans for the Grand Canal Phase IV multi‑use path segment between 47th Avenue and 23rd Avenue. The effort includes environmental documentation, stakeholder coordination, public outreach, and the development of grade‑separated crossings at I‑17 and US‑60/BNSF. The consultant will deliver a Project Assessment Report and preliminary engineering drawings, supporting the USDOT Reconnecting Communities Pilot grant. • Scope: preferred alternative design, grade‑separated crossings, 12‑ft+ shared‑use path, pedestrian bridges, connections to bike lanes and neighborhoods. • Tasks: stakeholder workshops, site visits, NEPA environmental review, community meetings, public outreach, and optional nature‑based amenities. • Deliverables: 15% design plans, environmental documentation, Project Assessment Report, public engagement materials. • Schedule: Pre‑submittal meeting Oct 20 2026, questions due Oct 23 2026, SOQ due Oct 30 2026, award notification late Nov 2026, scope meeting early Dec 2026. • Evaluation: based on firm experience, key personnel experience, project approach, staffing, and references.