On Call Environmental Consultant Services- FTA & HUD

This contract is for on-call environmental consultant services for the City of Tucson, specifically for projects related to the Federal Transit Administration (FTA) and the US Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). The contract involves providing environmental planning, engineering, and consulting services, including NEPA compliance, environmental assessments, and permitting. The contract has a duration of one year and may be renewed. The City of Tucson is committed to complying with Section 3 of the Housing and Urban Development Act of 1968, which requires that employment and other economic opportunities generated by HUD assistance or HUD-assisted projects be directed to low- and very low-income persons. Some key points about this contract include: • The contract is for on-call environmental consultant services, meaning that the City of Tucson can call upon HDR Engineering, Inc. to provide services as needed. • The contract involves providing environmental planning, engineering, and consulting services, including NEPA compliance, environmental assessments, and permitting. • The contract has a duration of one year and may be renewed. • The City of Tucson is committed to complying with Section 3 of the Housing and Urban Development Act of 1968, which requires that employment and other economic opportunities generated by HUD assistance or HUD-assisted projects be directed to low- and very low-income persons. • The contract includes provisions for labor hours tracking and reporting, with a goal of ensuring that at least 25% of labor hours are worked by Section 3 workers and at least 5% are worked by targeted Section 3 workers. Some benefits of this contract include: • The contract provides the City of Tucson with access to expert environmental planning, engineering, and consulting services. • The contract helps the City of Tucson to comply with federal regulations and requirements, such as NEPA and Section 3. • The contract provides opportunities for low- and very low-income persons to participate in the workforce and to benefit from economic opportunities generated by HUD assistance or HUD-assisted projects. However, there are also some challenges and limitations associated with this contract, such as: • The contract may be subject to delays or changes in scope, which could impact the ability of the City of Tucson to complete projects in a timely manner. • The contract may require significant resources and funding, which could be a challenge for the City of Tucson. • The contract may involve complex regulatory requirements and compliance issues, which could be time-consuming and challenging to navigate.