- Documents
- Vactor_Services_-_Requirements_Contract.pdf, A - Acceptance of Offer Form 2026
- Numeric Id
- 303270
- Document Text
- 1. Introduction
1.1. Contact Information
Julie Smith
Water Services
Email: julie.b.smith@phoenix.gov
Phone: 602-534-8127
1.2. Schedule of Events
The City reserves the right to change dates, times, and locations, as necessary. The City does not always hold a Pre-Offer Conference or Site Visit. All times in the Schedule of Events are Local Phoenix, AZ Time.
To request a reasonable accommodation or alternative format for any public meeting, please contact the Procurement Officer (Julie Smith) at (602) 534-2418/Voice or 711/TTY, or julie.b.smith@phoenix.gov, no later than five (5) business days prior to the meeting.
Solicitation Issue Date: September 29, 2026
Pre-Offer Conference (Non-Mandatory): October 5, 2026, 11:30am
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Written Inquiries Due Date: October 12, 2026, 4:00pm
Offer Due Date: October 19, 2026, 12:00pm
2. Instructions
2.1. Description – Statement of Need
The City of Phoenix invites sealed offers for vactor services - requirements contract.
The Effective Date of this Agreement will be upon final signature and recording by the City Clerk’s department.
The Commencement Date of this Agreement will be upon the contract term start date that the Phoenix City Council approves or the Effective Date, whichever is later.
The term of this Agreement will be for five years, beginning on the Commencement Date, with no options to extend.
This solicitation is available through the City’s Procurement Portal. For technical support issues related to the City's Procurement Portal, Offeror may use the support bubble on the bottom right, or email procurement-support@opengov.com for any assistance. For other issues related to this solicitation please contact the procurement officer listed under Contact Information.
Notwithstanding the foregoing, this Agreement will terminate upon the earliest occurrence: by reaching the end of the term including any extensions exercised, or termination pursuant to the provisions of this Agreement.
2.2. Preparation of Offer
All forms provided must be completed and submitted with the Offer. The signed and completed Conflict of Interest and Transparency form must be included or your Offer may be deemed non-responsive.
It is permissible to copy Submittal forms if necessary. Erasures, interlineations, or other modifications of the Offer must be initialed in original ink by the authorized person signing the Offer. No offer will be altered, amended or withdrawn after the specified offer due date and time. The City is not responsible for Offeror’s errors or omissions.
All time periods stated as a number of days will be calendar days.
It is the responsibility of all Offerors to examine the entire solicitation and seek clarification of any requirement that may not be clear and to check all responses for accuracy before submitting an offer. Negligence in preparing an offer confers no right of withdrawal after due date and time. Offerors are strongly encouraged to:
Consider applicable laws and/or economic conditions that may affect cost, progress, performance, or furnishing of the products or services.
Study and carefully correlate Offeror’s knowledge and observations with the solicitation and other related data.
Promptly notify the City of all conflicts, errors, ambiguities, or discrepancies that Offeror has discovered in or between the solicitation and other related documents.
The City does not reimburse the cost of developing, presenting or providing any response to this solicitation. Offers submitted for consideration should be prepared simply and economically, providing adequate information in a straightforward and concise manner. The Offeror is responsible for all costs incurred in responding to this solicitation. All materials and documents submitted in response to this solicitation become the property of the City and will not be returned.
Offerors are reminded that the specifications stated in the solicitation are the minimum level required and that offers submitted must be for products or services that meet or exceed the minimum level of all features specifically listed in this solicitation. Offers offering less than any minimum specifications or criteria specified are not responsive and should not be submitted.
Offer responses submitted for products considered by the seller to be acceptable alternates to the brand names or manufacturer’s catalog references specified herein must be submitted with technical literature and/or detailed product brochures for the City’s use to evaluate the products offered. Offers submitted without this product information may be considered as non-responsive and rejected. The City will be the sole judge as to the acceptability of alternate products offered.
Prices will be submitted on a per unit basis by line item, when applicable. In the event of a disparity between the unit price and extended price, the unit price will prevail unless obviously in error.
2.3. Fixed Offer Price Period
All offers shall be firm and fixed for a period of 180 calendar days from the solicitation opening date.
2.4. Obtaining a Copy of the Solicitation and Addenda
Interested Offerors may download the complete solicitation and addenda from the City's Procurement Portal: https://procurement.opengov.com/portal/phoenix/projects/303270/. Any interested Offerors without internet access may obtain this solicitation by calling the Procurement Officer or picking up a copy during regular business hours at the City of Phoenix, Water Services Department, 200 W. Washington St. 9th floor Phoenix, AZ 85003. It is the Offeror’s responsibility to check the the City's Procurement Portal, read the entire solicitation, and verify all required information is submitted with their Offer.
2.5. Exceptions
Offeror must not take any exceptions to any terms, conditions or material requirements of this solicitation. Offers submitted with exceptions may be deemed non-responsive and disqualified from further consideration in the City’s sole discretion. Offerors must conform to all the requirements specified in the solicitation. The City encourages Offerors to send inquiries to the Procurement Officer rather than including exceptions in their Offer.
2.6. Inquiries
All questions that arise relating to this solicitation should be directed via City’s Procurement Portal and must be received by the due date indicated in the Schedule of Events. The City will not consider questions received after the deadline.
No informal contact initiated by Offerors on the proposed service will be allowed with members of City’s staff from date of distribution of this solicitation until after city council awards the contract. All questions concerning or issues related to this solicitation must be presented in writing.
The Procurement Officer will answer written inquiries in an addendum and publish any addenda on the City’s Procurement Portal.
2.7. Addenda
The City of Phoenix will not be responsible for any oral instructions made by any employees or officers of the City of Phoenix regarding this solicitation. Any changes will be in the form of an addendum. The Offeror must acknowledge receipt of any/all addenda through the City's Procurement Portal.
Changes to terms and conditions of the Solicitation and resulting Agreement made pursuant to an addendum shall be memorialized in the Solicitation and resulting Agreement document. To that end, a parenthetical will be added to applicable provision(s) referencing the addendum that imposed the change. The language in the final provision will reflect the updated version.
2.8. Licenses
If required by law for the operation of the business or work related to this Offer, Offeror must possess all valid certifications and/or licenses as required by federal, state or local laws at the time of submittal.
2.9. Certifications
By signature in the Offer section of the Offer and Acceptance page(s), Offeror certifies:
The submission of the Offer did not involve collusion or other anti-competitive practices.
The Offeror must not discriminate against any employee, or applicant for employment in violation of Federal or State Law.
The Offeror has not given, offered to give, nor intends to give at any time hereafter, any economic opportunity, future employment, gift, loan, gratuity, special discount, trip, favor, or service to a public servant in connection with the submitted Offer.
2.10. Submission of Offer
Offers must be in possession of the Department on or prior to the exact time and date indicated in the Schedule of Events. Late offers will not be considered. The prevailing clock will be the City Department’s clock.
Offers should be submitted electronically via the City’s Procurement Portal by clicking on “Draft Response” via https://procurement.opengov.com/portal/phoenix/projects/303270. Offerors that are unable to submit electronically should contact the Procurement Officer to discuss the logistics of hard copy submittals. Offerors must be registered with OpenGov by signing up via https://procurement.opengov.com/signup. Vendor training guides can be found at: https://opengov.my.site.com/support/s/article/ca6d1285-1e48-4a21-bb0d-715edb7794ed
Any original documents (such as bonds, guaranties, powers of attorney), if required by the solicitation, must be separately delivered to and received by the City on or prior to the exact time and date indicated in the Schedule of Events, with a clear indication of the Offer for which it is attributed.
It is the responsibility of the Offeror to ensure that the Offer is timely and to confirm that there are no technical reasons that any offer submitted electronically may be delayed. The date and time on the upload as received/stamped by the City’s Procurement Portal will provide proof of submission and verification whether the Offer was received on or prior to the exact time and date indicated in the Schedule of Events.
For assistance with submittals, vendors are welcome to use the OpenGov support chat (blue chat bubble in the bottom right corner) to connect with a member of OpenGov's support team who will be able to assist you with your submission.
Please DO NOT submit links to Google Docs, Dropbox Paper, or similar services. Your offer may be deemed non-responsive if your offer is supplied utilizing these services.
2.11. Withdrawal of Offer
At any time prior to the solicitation due date and time, an Offeror (or designated representative) may withdraw the Offer by clicking “Unsubmit Response” on the Offer submission via the City’s Procurement Portal.
2.12. Offer Results
Offers will be opened on the offer due date, time and location indicated in the Schedule of Events, at which time the name of each Offeror, and the prices may be read. Offers and other information received in response to the solicitation will be shown only to authorized City personnel having a legitimate interest in them or persons assisting the City in the evaluation. Offers are not available for public inspection until after the City has posted the award recommendation on the City's Procurement Portal.
The City will post a preliminary offer tabulation on the City's Procurement Portal: https://procurement.opengov.com/portal/phoenix/projects/303270 within five business days of the offer opening. The City will post the information on the preliminary tabulation as it was read during the offer opening. The City makes no guarantee as to the accuracy of any information on the preliminary tabulation. Once the City has evaluated the offers, the City will post an award recommendation on the City's Procurement Portal. By signing and submitting its Offer, each Offeror agrees that this posting of the award recommendation to the City's Procurement Portal effectively serves as the Offeror’s receipt of that notice of award recommendation. The City has no obligation to provide any further notification to unsuccessful Offerors.
2.13. Pre-Award Qualifications
Offeror must have been in operation a minimum of five years. The Offeror’s normal business activity during the past five years will have been for providing the goods or services in this solicitation. This information must be provided in Vendor Questionnaire section, under Years in Business and References form of this solicitation.
Offeror shall affirm that the Supervisor has a minimum of one (1) year of experience as a Supervisor and that the Supervisor has the appropriate work experience and training to provide the services in the Scope of Work.
Equipment: Offeror shall affirm that they own or have assured access to (through hire, lease, purchase agreement, availability of manufacturing equipment, or other means) the key items or equipment in the Scope of Work, in full working order, and must demonstrate that based on known commitment, they will be available for use in the proposed contract.
2.14. Certificates of Insurance
Upon notification of a recommended award, the Offeror will have 10 calendar days to submit a complete certificate of insurance in the minimum amounts and the coverages as required in the Insurance Requirements of this solicitation. Insurance requirements are non-negotiable.
2.15. Award of Contract
Unless otherwise indicated, award(s) will be made to responsive, responsible Offeror(s) who are regularly established in the service, or providing the goods, contained in this solicitation and who have demonstrated the ability to perform in an acceptable manner.
Factors that may be considered by the City include:
Technical capability of the Offeror to accomplish the scope of work required in the Solicitation. This may include performance history on past and current government or industrial contracts; and,
Demonstrated availability of the necessary manpower (both supervisory and operational personnel) and necessary equipment to accomplish the scope of work in the Solicitation; and,
Safety record; and,
Offeror history of complaints and termination for convenience or cause.
Notwithstanding any other provision of this solicitation, the City reserves the right to: (1) waive any immaterial defect or informality; or (2) reject any or all offers or portions thereof; or (3) reissue a solicitation.
A response to a solicitation is an offer to contract with the City based upon the terms, conditions, and specifications contained in the City’s solicitation. Offers do not become contracts until they are executed by the Chief Procurement Officer or Department Director. A contract has its inception in the award, eliminating a formal signing of a separate contract. For that reason, all of the terms, conditions and specifications of the procurement contract are contained in the solicitation, and in any addendum or contract amendment.
2.16. Solicitation Transparency Policy
Commencing on the date and time a solicitation is published, potential or actual Offerors or respondents (including their representatives) shall only discuss matters associated with the solicitation with the Mayor, any members of City Council, the City Manager, any Deputy City Manager, or any department director directly associated with the solicitation (including in each case their assigned staff, except for the designated Procurement Officer) at a public meeting, posted under Arizona Statutes, until the resulting contract(s) are awarded to all offers or responses are rejected and the solicitation is cancelled without any announcement by the Procurement Officer of the City’s intent to reissue the same or similar solicitation.
As long as the solicitation is not discussed, Offerors may continue to conduct business with the City and discuss business that is unrelated to the solicitation with the City staff. Offerors may not discuss the solicitation with any City employees or evaluation panel members.
Offerors may discuss their proposal or the solicitation with the Mayor or one or more members of the Phoenix City Council, provided such meetings are scheduled through the Procurement Officer, and are posted as open meetings with the City Clerk at least 24 hours prior to the scheduled meetings. The City Clerk will be responsible for posting the meetings. The posted notice shall identify the participants and the subject matter, as well as invite the public to participate.
With respect to the selection of the successful Offerors, the City Manager and/or City Manager's Office will continue the past practice of exerting no undue influence on the process. In all solicitations of bids and proposals, any direction on the selection from the City Manager and/or City Manager's Office and Department Head (or representative) to the proposal review panel or selecting authority must be provided in writing to all prospective Offerors.
This policy is intended to create a level playing field for all Offerors, assure that contracts are awarded in public, and protect the integrity of the selection process. OFFERORS THAT VIOLATE THIS POLICY SHALL BE DISQUALIFIED. After official Notice is received by the City for disqualification, the Offeror may follow the Protest process, unless the Solicitation is cancelled without notice of intent to re-issue.
“To discuss” means any contact by the Offeror, regardless of whether the City responds to the contact. Offerors that violate this policy will be disqualified until the resulting contract(s) are awarded, or all offers or responses are rejected and the solicitation is cancelled without any announcement by the Procurement Officer of the City’s intent to reissue the same or a similar solicitation. The City interprets the policy as continuing through a cancellation of a solicitation until Council award of the contract, as long as the City cancels with a statement that the City will rebid the solicitation.
2.17. Protest Process
Offeror may protest the contents of a solicitation no later than seven days before the solicitation deadline when the protest is based on an apparent alleged mistake, impropriety or defect in the solicitation. Protests filed regarding the solicitation may be addressed by an amendment to the solicitation or denied by the City. If denied, the opening and award will proceed unless the City determines that it is in the City’s best interests to set new deadlines, amend the solicitation, cancel or re-bid.
Therefore, unless otherwise notified by a formal amendment, the Protester must adhere to all solicitation dates and deadlines, including timely filing of an offer, regardless of filing a protest.
Offeror may protest an adverse determination issued by the City regarding responsibility and responsiveness, within seven days of the date the Offeror was notified of the adverse determination.
Offeror may protest an award recommendation if the Offeror can establish that it had a substantial chance of being awarded the contract and will be harmed by the recommended award. The City will post recommendations on the City’s Procurement Portal to award the contract(s) to an Offeror(s). Offeror must submit award protests within seven days after the posting of the award recommendation, with exceptions only for good cause shown, within the City’s full and final discretion.
All protests will be in writing, filed with the Procurement Officer identified in the solicitation and include the following:
Identification of the solicitation number;
The name, address and telephone number of the protester;
A detailed statement describing the legal and factual grounds for the protest, including copies of relevant documents;
The form of relief requested; and
The signature of the protester or its authorized representative.
The Procurement Officer will render a written decision within a reasonable period after the protest is filed. The City will not request City Council authorization to award the contract until the protest process is complete. All protests and appeals must be submitted in accordance with the City’s Procurement Code, (Phoenix City Code, Ch. 43) and any protests or appeals not submitted within the time requirements will not be considered. Protests must be filed with the Procurement Officer.
2.18. Public Record
All Offers submitted in response to this solicitation will become the property of the City and become a matter of public record available for review pursuant to Arizona State law. If an Offeror believes that a specific section of its Offer response is confidential, the Offeror will isolate the pages marked confidential in a specific and clearly labeled section of its Offer response. An Offeror may request specific information contained within its Offer is treated by the Procurement Officer as confidential provided the Offeror clearly labels the information “confidential.” To the extent necessary for the evaluation process, information marked as “confidential” will not be treated as confidential. Once the procurement file becomes available for public inspection, the Procurement Officer will not make any information identified by the Offerors as “confidential” available to the public unless necessary to support the evaluation process or if specifically requested in accordance with applicable public records law. When a public records request for such information is received, the Procurement Officer will notify the Offeror in writing of any request to view any portion of its Offer marked “confidential.” The Offeror will have the time set forth in the notice to obtain a court order enjoining such disclosure. If the Offeror does not provide the Procurement Officer with a court order enjoining release of the information during the designated time, the Procurement Officer will make the information requested available for inspection.
2.19. Right to Disqualify
The City reserves the right to disqualify any Offeror who fails to provide information or data requested or who provides materially inaccurate or misleading information or data. The City further reserves the right to disqualify any Offeror on the basis of any real or apparent conflict of interest that is disclosed by the Offer submitted or any other data or information available to the City. This disqualification is at the sole discretion of the City. By submission of a solicitation response, the Offeror waives any right to object now or at any future time, before any agency or body including, but not limited to, the City Council of the City or any court as to the exercise by the City of such right to disqualify or as to any disqualification by reason of real or apparent conflict of interest determined by the City. The City reserves the right to replace the disqualified Offeror.
2.20. Contract Award
In accordance with the City of Phoenix Code, Chapter 43, Section 43-12, Competitive Sealed Bidding, award(s) shall be made to the lowest responsive and responsible offeror(s) whose offer conforms in all material respects to the requirements set forth in this solicitation. The City reserves the right to award a contract by individual line items, by group, all or none, or any other combination most advantageous to the City. The City reserves the right to award multiple contracts.
2.21. Determining Responsiveness and Responsibility
Offers will be reviewed for documentation of any required minimum qualifications, and completeness and compliance with the solicitation requirements. The City reserves sole discretion to determine responsiveness and responsibility.
Responsiveness: Nonresponsive Offers will not be considered in the evaluation process. The solicitation states criteria that determine responsiveness, and the solicitation includes terms and conditions that if included or excluded from Offers will render an Offer nonresponsive.
Responsibility: To obtain true economy, the City must conduct solicitations to minimize the possibility of a subsequent default by the Offeror, late deliveries, or other unsatisfactory performance that may result in additional administrative costs. It is important that the Offeror be a responsible Offeror. Responsibility includes the Offeror’s integrity, skill, capacity, experience, and facilities for conducting the work to be performed.
2.22. Equal Low Offer
Contract award will be made by putting the names of the tied vendors in a cup for a blind drawing limited to those bidders with tied offers. If time permits, the offerors involved will be given an opportunity to attend the drawing. The drawing will be witnessed by at least three persons, and the contract file will contain the names and addresses of the witnesses.
3. Scope of Work
3.1. Purpose:
The City of Phoenix (“City”) Water Services Department (“WSD”) and Parks and Recreation Department (“Parks”) requires services from a Contractor experienced in providing Vactor Services.
3.2. Background:
The 91st Avenue Wastewater Treatment Plant (WWTP) Is owned and operated by the City of Phoenix on behalf of the Multi-City Sub-Regional Operating Group (SROG) representing Arizona Cities of Glendale, Mesa, Phoenix, Scottsdale and Tempe. The wastewater is treated through conventional activated sludge process, by the use of 15 aeration basins. The sludge is treated through an acid phase digestion process, by the use of 16 digesters. The WWTP has a current capacity of 243.0 mgd. A portion of the treated effluent is reused off-site as cooling water and the remaining flow is discharged to the effluent-dominated Salt River.
The Water Production Division provides clean, safe drinking water to over 1.7 million residents. The City of Phoenix owns and operates five (5) drinking water plants using conventional, sand-ballasted flocculation and direct filtration processes. The City also owns and operates over 150 remote sites throughout the distribution system including booster pump stations, reservoirs, elevated storage tanks, pressure regulating valves and chlorination sites that ensure reliable water service to residents.
The Parks and Recreation Department provides residents and visitors more than 41,000 acres of desert parks and mountain preserve land with more than 200 miles of trails, 185 parks, 32 community and recreation centers, eight (8) golf courses, 29 pools where thousands cool off and learn to swim each summer, and classes, programs and sports leagues where kids and adults learn, stay active and have fun.
3.3. Contractor Work Requirements:
Provide all labor, materials, equipment, transportation, supervision, mobilization, supplies, mileage and all other overhead burdens associated with the cost to perform Vactor Services on an as-needed basis. Certain locations will require the vendor to utilize new piping and hose so not to cause any contamination.
Vactor service is required for but not limited to, facility sewer lines, which are not the infrastructure in the City’s sanitary sewer collection system, decant stations, process pipelines, process tanks, storm drains, basin/rock trap, process liquid holding structure, process liquid conveying structure, flood irrigation lines, interceptor tanks, and pool filter / settling tank. Non-hazardous chemicals waste such as organic polymer. Wet digging and jet rodding out clogged up pipes.
Contractor will provide a Closed-Circuit Television (CCTV) recording or still photograph of the interior of the cleaned sewer/process pipelines as requested by the City. CCTV recording is required to be submitted in a format that is compatible with the City’s current software, which is Windows Media Player, MPEG-1 codec, .mpg or .avi format.
Contractor will remove flood irrigation line blockages in 12” – 24” concrete pipes and will remove pool filter sand and sand traps at various Parks locations.
3.4. Contractor Mobilization:
The City will not be responsible for separate mobilization costs or travel costs incurred by the Contractor. Portal to portal charges will not be allowed.
3.5. Locations:
Water Services Department:
23rd Ave. WWTP
2470 S. 22nd Avenue, Phoenix, AZ
91st Ave. WWTP
5615 S. 91st Avenue, Tolleson, AZ
Union Hills Water Treatment Plant (WTP)
2001 E. Deer Valley Rd., Phoenix, AZ
Deer Valley WTP
3030 W. Dunlap Avenue, Phoenix, AZ
24th St. WTP
6202 N. 24th Street, Bldg. #1, Phoenix, AZ
Val Vista WTP
3200 E. McDowell Rd., Mesa, AZ
Lake Pleasant WTP
37000 N. New River Rd., Peoria, AZ
Cave Creek Water Reclamation Plant
22841 N. Cave Creek Rd., Phoenix, AZ
Parks and Recreation Department:
Pecos Pool
17010 E. Windsor Avenue
Hermoso Pool
5749 S. 20th Street
Roosevelt Pool
6246 S. 7th Street
El Prado Pool
6428 S. 19th Avenue
Peirce Pool
2150 N. 46th Street
Perry Pool
3131 E. Windsor Avenue
Madison Pool
1440 E. Glenrosa Avenue
Harmon Pool
1425 S. 5th Avenue
Eastlake Pool
1549 E. Jefferson Street
Encanto Pool
2125 N. 15th Avenue
Coronado Pool
1717 N. 12th Street
Falcon Pool
3420 W. Roosevelt Street
Cielito Pool
4551 N. 35th Avenue
Starlight Pool
7810 W. Osborn Road
Maryvale Pool
4444 N. 51st Avenue
Washington Pool
6655 N. 23rd Avenue
Cortez Pool
3434 W. Dunlap Road
David C. Uribe Pool
3801 W. Cactus Road
Deer Valley Pool
19400 N. 19th Avenue
Telephone Pioneer Pool
1946 W. Morningside Drive
Mountain View Pool
1104 E. Grovers Avenue
Sunnyslope Pool
301 W. Dunlap Avenue
Paradise Valley Pool
17648 N. 40th Street
Roadrunner Pool
3502 E. Cactus Road
Golf Courses:
Cave Creek Golf Course
2135 W. Greenway Road
Encanto Golf Course
1802 W. Encanto Boulevard
Aguila Golf Course
8440 S. 35th Avenue, Laveen
Additional Locations:
Rio Salado Habitat restoration Area
641 W. Lower Buckeye Road
Papago Park
625 N. Galvin Parkway
Other WSD and Parks Department locations will also be serviced as needed.
3.6. Disposal:
The materials removed must be disposed of in accordance with all Federal, State, County, City laws and regulations. For work required at WWTP, City staff will work with the Contractor to provide a place of disposal at 91st Ave. WWTP site. Liquids and solids will be disposed of at a licensed disposal facility or landfill. Under no circumstances shall liquids or solids be dumped onto any streets, ditches, catch basins, storm drains, retention/detention basins or vacant land. The Contractor will also work with a City representative to determine the proper disposal site for work required at other WSD and Parks Department locations.
Contractor may also dispose of non-hazardous materials at 91st Ave. WWTP site in the sludge bed(s) specifically designated by WWTP staff, at no charge, during the WWTP operational time which is 24/7. Any damage to the lined sludge bed(s) caused by the Contractor will be repaired at the Contractor’s expense.
Contractor must sign-in with City staff and/or the security guard and provide the required City provided manifest or disposal documentation.
All Contractor equipment must stay on the access roads.
The Contractor shall provide, maintain, and utilize a designated secondary disposal site for emergency or contingency use in the event the primary disposal facility is unavailable. This secondary site must be fully permitted, compliant with all federal, state, and local regulations, and must not be a City of Phoenix facility. The Contractor shall provide documentation identifying both the primary and secondary disposal sites, including permit information and accepted waste streams, prior to commencing work. Updates to this information must be submitted to the City upon any change in facility availability or status.
3.7. Spills:
The WWTPs operate under Aquifer Protection Permits and Stormwater Multi‑Sector General Permits, which prohibit unauthorized discharges (spills) and allow only stormwater to enter the storm drain system. The Contractor is strictly responsible for preventing any discharges of chemicals, waste, hydraulic fluids, or other contaminants associated with its operations.
If a chemical, waste, or hydraulic spill or leak occurs because of the Contractor’s equipment or activities, the Contractor shall immediately notify the City Representative and shall begin immediate cleanup using appropriate containment and removal methods. Any spill or leak not fully cleaned and contained by the Contractor within one (1) hour of notification will be remedied by the City, and all associated costs will be charged to the Contractor.
Contractors utilizing hydraulic trucks or other equipment with known potential for leakage shall always employ adequate containment measures, including but not limited to the use of plastic sheeting, drip pans, absorbent materials, and other approved methods to prevent any release of fluids onto soil, pavement, or into storm drains.
Contractor shall follow the Best Management Practices below if a spill or leak occurs:
Stop the source of the spill immediately.
Contain the liquid until cleanup is complete.
Deploy oil containment booms if the spill could reach water or a storm drain.
Cover the spill with absorbent material.
Keep the area well ventilated.
Dispose of clean-up materials properly.
Do not use an emulsifier or dispersant.
During the clean-up process do not allow any spills to enter any treatment process, retention pond, street or storm drain
3.8. Confined Space:
Contractor personnel may be required to enter various structures to manually shovel, squeegee, or otherwise move material to the vacuum inlet or into buckets or other approved containers for removal. The Contractor shall provide all equipment necessary for confined space entry and shall comply with all applicable OSHA regulations.
Prior to performing any confined space work, all Contractor personnel must complete site‑specific safety training, including Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) procedures. The Contractor shall not perform confined space entry under the City’s program and must maintain its own fully compliant confined space entry program.
3.9. Contractor Minimum Required Equipment:
Vacuum Truck/Jet Rodder - Including 16 cubic yard debris box with 300 feet jet rotter hose internal flushing system, Jet Rodder pump rated at 100 Gallons Per Minute (GPM) @ 2,000 Pounds per Square Inch (PSI) with jackhammer pulsating action, on-board 1,500-gallon capacity water tank, extendable boom feature 8-foot length, positive displacement vacuum system.
Hydro-blaster - Minimum 200 horsepower capable of generating 10,000 PSI pressure @ 32 GPM water flow with all accessory equipment including spinner type nozzles for various treatment plant services and a minimum of 250 feet of cleaning hose. Contractor shall not use less than three (3) people when this equipment is required.
Submersible 6-inch pump - Diesel powered, capable of pumping 2,200 GPM of slurry, sludge, and solids @ 20-foot lift or 1,250 GPM @ 80-foot lift.
Supplies – Provide all supplies necessary and required to support vacuum truck including but not limited to: ladders, gas detectors, chemical air monitors, traffic cones, minimum of 80 feet of 8-inch hard pipe, spare 6-inch flexible hose (minimum 150 feet) with 250 feet of 6" hose available as needed, assorted nozzles to complete various pipe cleaning services, complete tool kit, and hose mending equipment.
Contractor shall be able to supply additional vactor trucks or large tanker trucks if deemed necessary by the City.
Contractor is responsible for determining the equipment needed to meet the contract requirements.
3.10. Contractor Equipment Condition:
Contractor’s equipment and supplies shall be working properly upon arrival at a City location. Contractor is responsible for immediately fixing broken or leaking equipment or broken supplies. The City will not pay the Contractor during the time the Contractor is addressing any equipment failure or fixing broken supplies. The City reserves the right to disallow the use of any Contractor equipment on a City location that the City deems unsafe or is not working properly.
3.11. Contractor's Staff:
With the exception of the Hydro-blaster, the Contractor's crew size shall not be less than two people, one of which shall be a supervisor. In addition, National Association of Sewer Service Companies (NASSCO) certification is not required.
3.12. Contractor Check In:
Contractor must check in and check out with the City representative when arriving/leaving the worksite and must obtain the signature of the City representative to document hours onsite. Contractors will only be paid for hours spent working onsite. The City will not pay hourly rates for lunch and breaks while on site.
3.13. Response Times:
Routine services calls: the Contractor’s representative must respond via phone or email within 24-hours of receipt of a service call. Contractor must commence work onsite within 24 hours after receiving a purchase order from the City. All work shall be completed within 30 calendar days after commencement of work. Any exceptions to the completion time must be approved by the City representative.
Emergency service calls: the Contractor’s representative must respond via phone or email within 1 hour of receipt of a service call. Contractor must commence work onsite within four (4) hours of responding to the service call.
All work shall be completed within one calendar day after commencement of work. Any exceptions to the completion time must be approved by the City representative.
3.14. Work Hours:
Standard work hours will be Monday – Friday, 6:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m., City holidays excluded.
Emergency work shall be performed during standard work hours whenever possible; however, services may be performed on a 24-hour, seven day a week basis including holidays, if deemed necessary by the City.
3.15. Standard:
Contractors must comply with OSHA regulation 29 CFR 1910.146 or most recent regulation for confined space entry.
3.16. Deliverables:
When requested by the City, a CCTV video recording or still photograph of the interior of the cleaned sewer/process pipelines is required to be submitted within 24 hours after completion of the work.
Contractor shall have a written Confined Space Entry Program that meets all Federal, State and local regulations and will be required to submit a copy of this program to the City for review and acceptance.
Disposal manifest for non-hazardous materials delivered to 91st Avenue WWTP sludge drying beds will be provided to the City’s Representative.
Contractor must supply receipt from the landfill or licensed disposal facility.
3.17. Acceptance Criteria:
The work will be inspected before acceptance by an authorized City representative of the Water Services Department or the Parks and Recreation Department, to assure conformance to the contract specifications. The City representative shall have up to three (3) business days to perform the inspection.
If the work is not performed to the City’s satisfaction or the Contractor causes damage to any of the City’s structures that were serviced by the Contractor, it shall be the Contractor’s responsibility to re-perform the service or repair any damage and will request a re-inspection and acceptance at no additional expense to the City. The City representative will be the sole judge of acceptability and will have up to three (3) business days to perform the re-inspection.
4. Standard Terms and Conditions
4.1. Definition of Key Words Used in the Solicitation
Shall, Will, Must: Indicates a mandatory requirement. Failure to meet these mandatory requirements may result in the rejection of Offer as non-responsive.
Should: Indicates something that is recommended but not mandatory. If the Offeror fails to provide recommended information, the City may, at its sole option, ask the Offeror to provide the information or evaluate the Offer without the information.
May: Indicates something that is not mandatory but permissible.
For purposes of this solicitation, the following definitions will apply:
“A.R.S.” Arizona Revised Statute
“Buyer” or “Procurement Officer” City of Phoenix staff person responsible for the solicitation. The City employee or employees who have specifically been designated to act as a contact person or persons to the Contractor, and responsible for monitoring and overseeing the Contractor's performance under this contract.
"City" The City of Phoenix
"Contractor" The individual, partnership, or corporation who, as a result of the competitive process, is awarded a contract by the City of Phoenix.
"Contract” or “Agreement" The legal agreement executed between the City of Phoenix, AZ and the Contractor.
“Days” Means calendar days unless otherwise specified.
“Chief Procurement Officer” The contracting authority for the City of Phoenix, AZ, authorized to sign contracts and amendments thereto on behalf of the City of Phoenix, AZ.
“Employer” Any individual or type of organization that transacts business in this state, that has a license issued by an agency in this state and employs one or more employees in this state. Employer includes this state, any political subdivision of this state and self-employed persons. In the case of an independent contractor, employer means the independent contractor and does not mean the person or organization that uses contract labor. (A.R.S. 23-211).
“Offer” Means a response from a Supplier, Contractor, or Service Provider to a solicitation request that, if awarded, binds the Supplier, Contractor, or Service Provider to perform in accordance with the contract. Same as bid, proposal, quotation or tender.
“Offeror” Any Vendor, Seller or Supplier submitting a competitive offer in response to a solicitation from the City. Same as Bidder or Proposer.
“Solicitation” Means an Invitation for Bid (IFB), Request for Proposal (RFP), Request for Quotations (RFQ), Request for Qualifications (RFQu) and request for sealed Offers, or any other type of formal procurement which the City makes public through advertising, mailings, or some other method of communication. It is the process by which the City seeks information, proposals, Offers, or quotes from suppliers.
“Suppliers” Firms, entities or individuals furnishing goods or services to the City.
“Vendor or Seller” A seller of goods or services.
4.2. City’s Vendor Self-Registration and Notification
Vendors must be registered in the City’s Procurement Portal at https://procurement.opengov.com/portal/phoenix to respond to solicitations and access procurement information.
Vendors are required to register in the City’s procurePHX Self-Registration System (https://ros.phoenix.gov/sap/bc/webdynpro/sapsrm/wda_e_suco_sreg?sap-client=020#) prior to contract execution. Registration is not required at the time of offer submission. However, the City will not execute a contract with any awarded vendor until registration is complete.
4.3. Business in Arizona
The City will not enter contracts with Offerors (or any company(ies)) not granted authority to transact business, or not in good standing, in the state of Arizona by the Arizona Corporation Commission, unless the Offeror asserts a statutory exception prior to entering a contract with the City.
4.4. Contract Interpretation
Applicable Law: This Contract will be governed by the law of the State of Arizona, and suits pertaining to this Contract will be brought only in Federal or State courts in Maricopa County, State of Arizona.
Contract Order of Precedence: In the event of a conflict in the provisions of the Contract, as accepted by the City and as they may be amended, the following will prevail in the order set forth below:
Federal terms and conditions, if any
Special terms and conditions
Standard terms and conditions
Amendments
Statement or scope of work
Specifications
Attachments
Exhibits
Instructions to Contractors
Other documents referenced or included in the Solicitation
Organization – Employment Disclaimer: The Agreement resulting hereunder is not intended to constitute, create, give rise to or otherwise recognize a joint venture agreement or relationship, partnership or formal business organization of any kind, and the rights and obligations of the parties will be only those expressly set forth in the agreement. The parties agree that no persons supplied by the Contractor in the performance of Contractor’s obligations under the agreement are considered to be City’s employees and that no rights of City civil service, retirement or personnel rules accrue to such persons. The Contractor will have total responsibility for all salaries, wage bonuses, retirement, withholdings, workmen’s compensation, occupational disease compensation, unemployment compensation, other employee benefits and all taxes and premiums appurtenant thereto concerning such persons, and will save and hold the City harmless with respect thereto.
Severability: The provisions of this Contract are severable to the extent that any provision or application held to be invalid will not affect any other provision or application of the contract which may remain in effect without the invalid provision or application.
Non-Waiver of Liability: The City of Phoenix as a public entity supported by tax monies, in execution of its public trust, cannot agree to waive any lawful or legitimate right to recover monies lawfully due it. Therefore, any Contractor agrees that it will not insist upon or demand any statement whereby the City agrees to limit in advance or waive any right the City might have to recover actual lawful damages in any court of law under applicable Arizona law.
Parol Evidence: This Agreement is intended by the parties as a final expression of their agreement and is intended also as a complete and exclusive statement of the terms of this agreement. No course of prior dealings between the parties and no usage in the trade will be relevant to supplement or explain any term used in this Contract. Acceptance or acquiescence in a course of performance rendered under this contract will not be relevant to determine the meaning of this Contract even though the accepting or acquiescing party has knowledge of the nature of the performance and opportunity to object.
4.5. Contract Administration and Operation
Records: All books, accounts, reports, files and other records relating to the contract will be subject at all reasonable times to inspection and audit by the City for five years after completion of the contract. Such records will be produced at a City of Phoenix office as designated by the City. Confidentiality will be maintained, and City will not violate any proprietary or other confidentiality agreements Contractor has in place.
Discrimination Prohibited: Contractor agrees to abide by the provisions of the Phoenix City Code Chapter 18, Article V as amended. Any Contractor, in performing under this contract, will not discriminate against any worker, employee or applicant, or any member of the public, because of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age or disability nor otherwise commit an unfair employment practice. The supplier and/or lessee will take action to ensure that applicants are employed, and employees are dealt with during employment without regard to their race, color, religion, sex, or national origin, age or disability and adhere to a policy to pay equal compensation to men and women who perform jobs that require substantially equal skill, effort and responsibility, and that are performed within the same establishment under similar working conditions. Such action will include but not be limited to the following: Employment, promotion, demotion or transfer, recruitment or recruitment advertising, layoff or termination; rates of pay or other forms of compensation; and selection for training; including apprenticeship. The supplier further agrees that this clause will be incorporated in all subcontracts with all labor organizations furnishing skilled, unskilled and union labor, or who may perform any such labor or services in connection with this contract. Contractor further agrees that this clause will be incorporated in all subcontracts, job-contractor agreements or subleases of this agreement entered into by supplier/lessee.
Equal Employment Opportunity and Pay: In order to do business with the City, Contractor must comply with Phoenix City Code, 1969, Chapter 18, Article V, as amended, Equal Employment Opportunity Requirements. Contractor will direct any questions in regard to these requirements to the Equal Opportunity Department, (602) 262-6790.
For a Contractor with 35 employees or fewer: Contractor in performing under this Agreement shall not discriminate against any worker, employee or applicant, or any member of the public, because of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, or disability, nor otherwise commit an unfair employment practice. The Contractor will ensure that applicants are employed, and employees are dealt with during employment without regard to their race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, or disability. Such action shall include but not be limited to the following: employment, promotion, demotion or transfer, recruitment or recruitment advertising, layoff or termination; rates of pay or other forms of compensation; and selection for training; including apprenticeship. The Contractor further agrees that this clause will be incorporated in all subcontracts related to this Agreement that involve furnishing skilled, unskilled and union labor, or who may perform any such labor or services in connection with this Agreement. Contractor further agrees that this clause will be incorporated in all subcontracts, Contractor agreements or subleases of this agreement entered into by supplier/lessee.
For a Contractor with more than 35 employees: Contractor in performing under this Agreement shall not discriminate against any worker, employee or applicant, or any member of the public, because of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, or disability, nor otherwise commit an unfair employment practice. The Contractor will ensure that applicants are employed, and employees are dealt with during employment without regard to their race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, or disability, and shall adhere to a policy to pay equal compensation to men and women who perform jobs that require substantially equal skill, effort, and responsibility, and that are performed within the same establishment under similar working conditions. Such action shall include but not be limited to the following: employment, promotion, demotion or transfer, recruitment or recruitment advertising, layoff or termination; rates of pay or other forms of compensation; and selection for training; including apprenticeship. The Contractor further agrees that this clause will be incorporated in all subcontracts with all labor organizations furnishing skilled, unskilled and union labor, or who may perform any such labor or services in connection with this contract. Contractor further agrees that this clause will be incorporated in all subcontracts, job-Contractor agreements or subleases of this Agreement entered into by supplier/lessee. The Contractor further agrees not to discriminate against any worker, employee or applicant, or any member of the public, because of sexual orientation or gender identity or expression and shall ensure that applicants are employed, and employees are dealt with during employment without regard to their sexual orientation or gender identity or expression.
Documentation: Suppliers and lessees may be required to provide additional documentation to the Equal Opportunity Department affirming that a nondiscriminatory policy is being utilized.
Monitoring: The Equal Opportunity Department shall monitor the employment policies and practices of suppliers and lessees subject to this article as deemed necessary. The Equal Opportunity Department is authorized to conduct on-site compliance reviews of selected firms, which may include an audit of personnel and payroll records, if necessary.
Legal Worker Requirements: The City of Phoenix is prohibited by A.R.S. § 41-4401 from awarding a contract to any Contractor who fails, or whose subcontractors fail, to comply with A.R.S. § 23-214(A). Therefore, Contractor agrees that:
Contractor and each subcontractor it uses warrants their compliance with all federal immigration laws and regulations that relate to their employees and their compliance with A.R.S. § 23-214, subsection A.
A breach of a warranty under paragraph 1 will be deemed a material breach of the contract that is subject to penalties up to and including termination of the contract.
The City of Phoenix retains the legal right to inspect the papers of any Contractor or subcontractor employee who works on the contract to ensure that the Contractor or subcontractor is complying with the warranty under paragraph 1.
Health, Environmental, and Safety Requirements: The Contractor’s products, services and facilities will be in full compliance with all applicable Federal, State and local health, environmental and safety laws, regulations, standards, codes and ordinances, regardless of whether or not they are referred to by the City. At the request of City representatives, the Contractor will provide the City:
Environmental, safety and health regulatory compliance documents (written safety programs, training records, permits, etc.) applicable to services provided by the Contractor in this contract.
A list of all federal, state, or local (EPA, OSHA, Maricopa County, etc.) citations or notice of violations issued against their firm or their subcontractors including dates, reasons, dispositions and resolutions.
The City will have the right, but not the obligation to inspect the facilities, transportation vehicles or vessels, containers and disposal facilities provided by the Contractor or subcontractor. The City will also have the right to inspect operations conducted by the Contractor or subcontractor in the performance of this agreement. The City further reserves the right to make unannounced inspections of the Contractor’s facilities (during normal business hours).
Compliance with Laws: Contractor agrees to fully observe and comply with all applicable Federal, State and local laws, regulations, standards, codes and ordinances when performing under this Contract regardless of whether they are being referred to by the City. Contractor agrees to permit City inspection of Contractor’s business records, including personnel records to verify any such compliance. Because the contractor will be acting as an independent contractor, the City assumes no responsibility for the Contractor’s acts.
Lawful Presence Requirement: Pursuant to A.R.S. §§ 1-501 and -502, the City of Phoenix is prohibited from awarding a contract to any natural person who cannot establish that he or she is lawfully present in the United States. In order to establish lawful presence, this person must produce qualifying identification and sign a City-provided affidavit affirming that the identification provided is genuine. This requirement will be imposed at the time of contract award. In the event the prevailing responder is unable to satisfy this requirement, the City will offer the award to the next-highest scoring responder. The law does not apply to fictitious entities such as corporations, partnerships and limited liability companies.
Continuation During Disputes: Contractor agrees that notwithstanding the existence of any dispute between the parties, insofar as is possible, under the terms of the contract, the Contractor will continue to perform the obligations required of Contractor during the continuation of any such dispute unless enjoined or prohibited by an Arizona Court of competent jurisdiction.
Emergency Purchases: The City reserves the right to purchase from other sources those items which are required on an emergency basis and cannot be supplied immediately from stock by the Contractor.
Electronic Signatures: Electronic signatures are valid under Arizona law. Either or all parties may execute this Agreement by scanned or electronic signature, and any such scanned or electronic signature shall be deemed an original, valid, and binding signature if issued with proper signature authority.
4.6. Costs and Payments
General: Any prompt payment terms offered must be clearly noted by the Contractor on all invoices submitted to the City for the payment of goods or services received. The City will make every effort to process payment for the purchase of material or services within thirty to forty-five calendar days after receipt of a correct invoice, unless a good faith dispute exists to any obligation to pay all or a portion of the account. Payment terms are specified in the Offer.
Payment Deduction Offset Provision: Contractor acknowledges that the City Charter requires that no payment be made to any Contractor as long as there is an outstanding obligation due to the City. Contractor agrees that any obligation it owes to the City will be offset against any payment due to the Contractor from the City.
Late Submission of Claim by Contractor: The City will not honor any invoices or claims which are tendered one year after the last item of the account accrued.
Discounts: If applicable, payment discounts will be computed from the date of receiving acceptable products, materials and/or services or correct invoice, whichever is later to the date payment is mailed.
No Advance Payments: Advance payments are not authorized. Payment will be made only for actual services or commodities that have been received, unless addressed specifically in the Scope of work for subscription services.
Fund Appropriation Contingency: The Contractor recognizes that any agreement entered into will commence upon the day first provided and continue in full force and effect until termination in accordance with its provisions. The Contractor and the City herein recognize that the continuation of any contract after the close of any given fiscal year of the City, which ends on June 30th of each year, will be subject to the approval of the budget of the City providing for or covering such contract item as an expenditure therein. The City does not represent that said budget item will be actually adopted, said determination being the determination of the City Council at the time of the adoption of the budget.
Maximum Prices: The City will not be invoiced at prices higher than those stated in any contract resulting from this Offer. Contractor certifies, by signing this Offer that the prices offered are no higher than the lowest price the Contractor charges other buyers for similar quantities under similar conditions, as applicable and shown by quotes for like services and goods. Contractor further agrees that any reductions in the price of the goods or services covered by this Offer and occurring after award will apply to the undelivered balance. The Contractor will promptly notify the City of such price reductions.
F.O.B. Point: All prices are to be quoted F.O.B. destination, unless specified elsewhere in this solicitation.
4.7. Contract Changes
Contract Amendments: Contracts will be modified only by a written contract amendment signed by persons duly authorized to enter into contracts on behalf of the Contractor. No verbal agreement or conversation with any officer, agent, or employee of the City either before or after execution of the contract, will affect or modify any of the terms or obligations contained or to be contained in the contract. Any such verbal agreements or conversation shall be considered as unofficial information and in no way binding upon the City or the Contractor. All agreements shall be in writing and contract changes shall be by written amendment signed by both parties.
Assignment - Delegation: No right or interest in this contract nor monies due hereunder will be assigned in whole or in part without written permission of the City, and no delegation of any duty of Contractor will be made without prior written permission of the City, which may be withheld for good cause. Any assignment or delegation made in violation of this section will be void.
Non-Exclusive Contract: Any contract resulting from this solicitation will be awarded with the understanding and agreement that it is for the sole convenience of the City. The City reserves the right to obtain like goods or services from another source when necessary.
4.8. Risk of Loss and Liability
Title and Risk of Loss: The title and risk of loss of material or service will not pass to the City until the City actually receives the material or service at the point of delivery; and such loss, injury, or destruction will not release seller from any obligation hereunder.
Acceptance: All material or service is subject to final inspection and acceptance by the City. Material or service failing to conform to the specifications of this contract will be held at Contractor's risk and may be returned to the Contractor. If so returned, all costs are the responsibility of the Contractor. Noncompliance will conform to the cancellation clause set forth in this document.
Force Majeure: Except for payment of sums due, neither party will be liable to the other nor deemed in default under this contract if and to the extent that such party's performance of this contract is prevented by reason of force majeure. The term "force majeure" means an occurrence that is beyond the control of the party affected and occurs without its fault or negligence. Force majeure will not include late performance by a subcontractor unless the delay arises out of a force majeure occurrence in accordance with this force majeure term and condition. If either party is delayed at any time in the progress of the work by force majeure, the delayed party will notify the other party in writing of such delay, as soon as is practical, of the commencement thereof and will specify the causes of such delay in such notice. Such notice will be hand-delivered or mailed certified-return receipt and will make a specific reference to this provision, thereby invoking its provisions. The delayed party will cause such delay to cease as soon as practicable and will notify the other party in writing when it has done so. The time of completion will be extended by contract modification for a period of time equal to the time that results or effects of such delay prevent the delayed party from performing in accordance with this contract.
Loss of Materials: The City does not assume any responsibility, at any time, for the protection of or for loss of materials, from the time that the contract operations have commenced until the final acceptance of the work by the City.
Contract Performance: Contractor will furnish all necessary labor, tools, equipment, and supplies to perform the required services at the City facilities designated, unless otherwise specifically addressed in the scope, or elsewhere in this Agreement. The City's authorized representative will decide all questions which may arise as to the quality and acceptability of any work performed under the contract. If, in the opinion of the City's authorized representative, performance becomes unsatisfactory, the City will notify the Contractor. The Contractor will have 30 days from that time to correct any specific instances of unsatisfactory performance, unless a different amount of time is specified in the agreement. In the event the unsatisfactory performance is not corrected within the time specified, the City will have the immediate right to complete the work to its satisfaction and will deduct the cost to cover from any balances due or to become due the Contractor. Repeated incidences of unsatisfactory performance may result in cancellation of the agreement for default.
Damage to City Property: Contractor will perform all work so that no damage to the building or grounds results. Contractor will repair any damage caused to the satisfaction of the City at no cost to the City. Contractor will take care to avoid damage to adjacent finished materials that are to remain. If finished materials are damaged, Contractor will repair and finish to match existing material as approved by the City at Contractor's expense.
4.9. City's Contractual Rights
Whenever one party to this contract in good faith has reason to question the other party's intent to perform, the former party may demand that the other party give a written assurance of this intent to perform. In the event that a demand is made and no written assurance is given within five days, the demanding party may treat this failure as an anticipatory repudiation of this contract.
Non-Exclusive Remedies: The rights and remedies of the City under this Contract are non-exclusive.
Default in One Installment to Constitute Breach: Each installment or lot of the agreement is dependent on every other installment or lot and a delivery of non-conforming goods or a default of any nature under one installment or lot will impair the value of the whole agreement and constitutes a total breach of the agreement as a whole.
On Time Delivery: Because the City is providing services which involve health, safety and welfare of the general public, delivery time is of the essence. Delivery must be made in accordance with the delivery schedule promised by the Contractor.
Default: In case of default by the Contractor, the City may, by written notice, cancel this contract and repurchase from another source and may recover the excess costs by (1) deduction from an unpaid balance due; (2) collection against the Solicitation and/or Performance Bond, or (3) a combination of the aforementioned remedies or other remedies as provided by law.
Covenant Against Contingent Fees: Seller warrants that no person or selling agent has been employed or retained to solicit or secure this contract upon an agreement or understanding for a commission, percentage, brokerage, or contingent fee, excepting bona fide employers or bona fide established commercial or selling agencies maintained by the seller for the purpose of securing business. For breach or violation of this warranty, the City will have the right to annul the contract without liability or in its discretion to deduct from the contract price a consideration, or otherwise recover the full amount of such commission, brokerage or contingent fee.
Cost Justification: In the event only one response is received, the City may require that the Contractor submit a cost proposal in sufficient detail for the City to perform a cost/price analysis to determine if the Offer price is fair and reasonable.
Work Product, Equipment, and Materials: All work product, equipment, or materials created or purchased under this contract belongs to the City and must be delivered to the City at City’s request upon termination of this contract. Contractor agrees to assign to City all rights and interests Contractor may have in materials prepared under this contract that are “works for hire” within the meaning of the copyright laws of the United States, including any right to derivative use of the material.
4.10. Contract Termination
Gratuities: The City may, by written notice to the Contractor, cancel this contract if it is found that gratuities, in the form of entertainment, gifts or otherwise, were offered or given by the Contractor or any agent or representative of the Contractor, to any officer or employee of the City making any determinations with respect to the performing of such contract. In the event this contract is canceled by the City pursuant to this provision, the City will be entitled, in addition to any other rights and remedies, to recover or withhold from the Contractor the amount of the gratuity.
Conditions and Causes for Termination:
This contract may be terminated at any time by mutual written consent, or by the City, with or without cause, upon giving thirty-day written notice to Contractor. The City at its convenience, by written notice, may terminate this contract, in whole or in part. If this contract is terminated, the City will be liable only for payment under the payment provisions of this contract for services rendered and accepted material received by the City before the effective date of termination. Title to all materials, work-in-process and completed but undeliverable goods, will pass to the City after costs are claimed and allowed. The Seller will submit detailed cost claims in an acceptable manner and will permit the City to examine such books and records as may be necessary in order to verify the reasonableness of any claims.
The City reserves the right to cancel the whole or any part of this contract due to failure of Contractor to carry out any term, promise, or condition of the contract. The City will issue a written notice of default to Contractor for acting or failing to act as in any of the following:
In the opinion of the City, Contractor provides personnel who do not meet the requirements of the contract;
In the opinion of the City, Contractor fails to perform adequately the stipulations, conditions or services/specifications required in this contract;
In the opinion of the City, Contractor attempts to impose on the City personnel or materials, products or workmanship, which is of an unacceptable quality;
Contractor fails to furnish the required service and/or product within the time stipulated in the contract;
In the opinion of the City, Contractor fails to make progress in the performance of the requirements of the contract and/or gives the City a positive indication that Contractor will not or cannot perform to the requirements of the contract.
Contract Cancellation: All parties acknowledge that this contract is subject to cancellation by the City of Phoenix pursuant to the provision of Section 38-511, Arizona Revised Statutes.
4.11. Notice
All notices, consents, approvals, and other communications ("Notice") between the City and Contractor that are required to be given under this Contract shall be in writing and given by (1) personal delivery, (2) email with return receipt requested (read receipt), (3) facsimile transmittal with delivery confirmation, (4) prepaid delivery to any commercial air courier or express delivery service, or (5) registered or certified mail, postage prepaid and return receipt requested, through the United States Postal Service.
Notices to the City shall be sent to: City of Phoenix Finance Department, Procurement Division 251 W. Washington Street, 8th Floor, Phoenix, AZ 85003 or Procurement@phoenix.gov.
Notice to Contractor shall be sent to the person at the mailing address, email address, or fax number listed by Contractor in its Offer in Submittal Forms - Offer Page.
4.12. Integration
This Agreement constitutes and embodies the full and complete understanding and agreement of the parties hereto and supersedes all prior understandings, agreements, discussions, proposals, bids, negotiations, communications, and correspondence, whether oral or written. No representation, promise, inducement or statement of intention has been made by any party hereto which is not embodied in this Agreement, and no party will be bound by or liable for any statement of intention not so set forth.
4.13. State and Local Transaction Privilege Taxes
In accordance with state and local law, transaction privilege taxes may be applicable to this transaction. The state and local transaction privilege (sales) tax burden and legal liability to remit taxes are on the Contractor that is conducting business in Arizona and the City of Phoenix. Any failure by the Contractor to collect applicable taxes from the City will not relieve the Contractor from its obligation to remit taxes. It is the responsibility of the prospective bidder to determine any applicable taxes. The City will look at the price or offer submitted and will not deduct, add or alter pricing based on any taxes, nor will the City provide advice or guidance. If you have questions regarding your tax liability, please seek advice from a tax professional prior to submitting your Offer. You may also find information at https://www.phoenix.gov/finance/plt or https://www.azdor.gov/Business. Once your Offer is submitted, the Offer is valid for the time specified in this Solicitation, regardless of mistake or omission of tax liability. If the City finds over payment of a project due to tax consideration that was not due, the Contractor will be liable to the City for that amount, and by contracting with the City, the Contractor agrees to remit any overpayments back to the City for miscalculations on taxes included in an offer price.
4.14. Tax Indemnification
Contractor will pay all federal, state and local taxes applicable to its operation and any persons employed by the Contractor, and require the same of all subcontractors. Contractor will hold the City harmless from any responsibility for: taxes, penalties and interest, if applicable, contributions required under federal, and/or state and local laws and regulations, and any other costs including unemployment compensation insurance, Social Security and Worker's Compensation, and require the same of all subcontractors.
4.15. Tax Responsibility Qualification
Contractor may be required to establish, to the satisfaction of City, that any and all fees and taxes due to the City or the State of Arizona for any License or Transaction Privilege taxes, Use Taxes or similar excise taxes, are currently paid (except for matters under legal protest). Contractor agrees to a waiver of the confidentiality provisions contained in the City Finance Code and any similar confidentiality provisions contained in Arizona statutes relative to State Transaction Privilege Taxes or Use Taxes. Contractor agrees to provide written authorization to the City Finance Department and to the Arizona Department of Revenue to release tax information relative to Arizona Transaction Privilege Taxes or Arizona Use Taxes in order to assist the Department in evaluating Contractor's qualifications for and compliance with contract for duration of the term of contract.
4.16. No Israel Boycott
If this Contract is valued at $100,000 or more and requires Contractor (a company engaging in for-profit activity and having ten or more full-time employees) to acquire or dispose of services, supplies, information technology, or construction, then Contractor must certify and agree that it does not and will not boycott goods or services from Israel, pursuant to Title 35, Chapter 2, Article 9 of the Arizona Revised Statutes. Provided that these statutory requirements are applicable, Contractor by entering this Contract now certifies that it is not currently engaged in, and agrees for the duration of the Contract to not engage in, a boycott of goods or services from Israel.
4.17. No Forced Labor of Ethnic Uyghurs
If this Contract requires Contractor (a company engaging in for-profit activity and having ten or more full-time employees) to acquire or dispose of services, supplies, information technology, goods, or construction, then pursuant to Title 35, Chapter 2, Article 10 of the Arizona Revised Statutes Contractor must certify and agree that it and any contractors, subcontractors, or suppliers it utilizes do not and will not use the forced labor of ethnic Uyghurs in the People’s Republic of China or any goods or services produced by such forced labor. Provided these statutory requirements are applicable, Contractor, by entering this Contract, now certifies it is not currently engaged in, and agrees for the duration of the Contract to not engage in, (a) the use of forced labor of ethnic Uyghurs in the People’s Republic of China; (b) the use of any goods or services produced by the forced labor of ethnic Uyghurs in the People’s Republic of China; or (c) the use of any contractors, subcontractors, or suppliers that use the forced labor or any goods or services produced by the forced labor of ethnic Uyghurs in the People’s Republic of China.
4.18. Advertising
Except as required by law, Contractor shall not publish, release, disclose or announce to any member of the public, press, official body, or any other third party any information or documents concerning this Agreement or any part thereof without the prior written consent of the City. The name of any City site on which services are performed by the Contractor pursuant to this Agreement shall not be used in any advertising or other promotional context by Contractor without the prior written consent of the City.
4.19. Strict Performance
Failure of either party to insist upon the strict performance of any item or condition of the contract or to exercise or delay the exercise of any right or remedy provided in the contract, or by law, or the acceptance of materials or services, obligations imposed by this contract, or by law, will not be deemed a waiver of any right of either party to insist upon the strict performance of the contract.
4.20. Authorized Changes
The City reserves the right at any time to make changes in any one or more of the following: (a) specifications; (b) methods of shipment or packing; (c) place of delivery; (d) time of delivery; and/or (e) quantities. If the change causes an increase or decrease in the cost of or the time required for performance, an equitable adjustment may be made in the price or delivery schedule, or both. Any claim for adjustment will be deemed waived unless asserted in writing within sixty days from the receipt of the change. Price increases or extensions of delivery time will not be binding on the City unless evidenced in writing and approved by the Chief Procurement Officer prior to the institution of the change.
4.21. Claims or Demands Against the City
Contractor acknowledges and accepts the provisions of Chapter 18, Section 14 of the Charter of the City of Phoenix, pertaining to claims or demands against the City, including provisions therein for set-off of indebtedness to the City against demands on the City, and Contractor agrees to adhere to the prescribed procedure for presentation of claims and demands. Nothing in Chapter 18, Section 14 of the Charter of the City of Phoenix alters, amends or modifies the supplemental and complementary requirements of the State of Arizona Notice of Claim statutes, Arizona Revised Statutes §§ 12-821 and 12-821.01, pertaining to claims or demands against the City. If for any reason it is determined that the City Charter and state law conflict, then state law will control.
Moreover, nothing in this Agreement will constitute a dispute resolution process, an administrative claims process, or contractual term as used in Arizona Revised Statutes § 12-821.01(C), sufficient to affect the date on which the cause of action accrues within Arizona Revised Statutes § 12-821.01(A) and (B).
4.22. No Third-Party Beneficiaries
Except as expressly provided in this Contract, nothing contained herein creates or may be construed to create any right or privilege in any person or entity that is not a party to this Contract.
4.23. Contractor Requirements for the Mitigation of Heat-Related Illnesses and Injuries in the Workplace
Any Contractor whose employees and contract workers perform work in an outdoor environment under this contract must keep on file a written heat safety plan. The City may request a copy of this plan and documentation of all heat safety and mitigation efforts currently implemented to prevent heat-related illnesses and injuries in the workplace. The plan must also be posted in English and Spanish on a bulletin board in a break room where it is accessible to employees. If a Contractor does not have a break room, the heat safety plan must be physically placed in a conspicuous location in the workplace where notices to employees are customarily posted. The heat safety plan must also include a contact number of the contractor that all employees and contract workers can call if they need to inquire or report any heat safety issues and contain language that the contractor will not retaliate against any employee or contract worker who reports an alleged heat safety violation or who otherwise avails themselves of the protections provided in Chapter 18, Article XI, of the Phoenix City Code. At a minimum, the heat safety and mitigation plan and documentation required under this provision shall include each of the following as it relates to heat safety and mitigation:
Availability of sanitized cool drinking water free of charge at locations that are accessible to all employees and contract workers.
Ability to take regular and necessary breaks as needed and additional breaks for hydration.
Access to shaded areas and/or air conditioning.
Access to air conditioning in vehicles with enclosed cabs. Beginning on April 1, 2026, all Contractors shall regularly monitor vehicles to ensure all vehicles with enclosed cabs have properly functioning air conditioning per the manufacturer specifications. The heat safety and mitigation plan shall include how the Contractor will monitor vehicle air conditioning to comply with this subsection.
Effective acclimatization practices to promote the physiological adaptations of employees or contract workers newly assigned or reassigned to work in an outside environment.
Conduct training and make it available and understandable to all employees and contract workers on heat illness and injury that focuses on the environmental and personal risk factors, prevention, how to recognize and report signs and symptoms of heat illness and injury, how to administer appropriate first aid measures and how to report heat illness and injury to emergency medical personnel.
The Contractor further agrees that this clause will be incorporated in all subcontracts with subcontractors, sublicensees or sublessees who may perform labor or services in connection with this contract. Additionally, the Contractor agrees to require all subcontractors, sublicensees or sublessees to include this clause in all contracts with any third party who is contracted to perform labor or services in connection with this contract. It is the obligation of the Contractor to ensure compliance by its subcontractors.
5. Special Terms and Conditions
5.1. Term of Contract
The term of this Agreement will be for X years, beginning on the Commencement Date, with no options to extend.
5.2. Method of Ordering
Contractor shall deliver items and/or services only upon receipt of a written purchase order. All Contractor invoices and packing/delivery tickets must include the City of Phoenix purchase order number.
5.3. Method of Invoicing
Invoice must be emailed in .pdf format to invoices@phoenix.gov and must include the following:
City purchase order number or shopping cart number
Items listed individually by the written description and part number
Unit price, extended and totaled
Quantity ordered, back ordered, and shipped
Applicable tax
Invoice number and date
Delivery address
Payment terms
FOB terms
Remit to address
If applicable, retail and cost after margin discount/change shall be conspicuously set forth on all invoices. Both the list price and resulting net price must be included.
5.4. Method of Payment
Payment to be made from Contractor’s invoice and a copy of the signed delivery/service ticket submitted to cover items received and accepted during the billing period.
5.5. Partial Payments
Partial payments are not authorized on individual purchase orders. Payment will be made upon final delivery and acceptance of all goods and services on the purchase order.
5.6. Supplier Profile Changes
It is the responsibility of the Contractor to promptly update their profile in procurePHX at https://www.phoenix.gov/procure. If Contractor’s legal identity has changed, the Procurement Officer must be notified immediately. Failure to do so may result in non-payment of invoices and contract termination.
5.7. Suspensions of Work
The City reserves the right to suspend work wholly or in part if deemed necessary for the best interest of the City. This suspension will be without compensation to the Contractor, other than to adjust the contract completion/delivery requirements.
5.8. Hours of Work
All work under this contract shall be coordinated with the City’s authorized Department representative. Any changes to the established schedule must have prior written approval by the City’s authorized Department representative.
5.9. Post Award Conference
A post-award conference will be held prior to commencement of any work on the project. The purpose of this conference is to discuss critical elements of the work schedule and operational problems and procedures.
5.10. Performance Interference
Contractor shall notify the City’s authorized Department representative immediately of any occurrence and/or condition that interferes with the full performance of the contract and confirm it in writing within 24 hours.
5.11. Cooperative Agreement
In addition to the City and with approval of the Contractor, this contract may be extended for use by other municipalities, public agencies owning public-use airports, and government agencies in the State of Arizona as well as other states.
5.12. Licenses and Permits
Contractor will keep current Federal, State, and local licenses and permits required for the operation of the business conducted by the Contractor as applicable to this contract.
5.13. Miscellaneous Fees
Additional charges for fuel surcharges, delivery charges, dealer prep, environmental fees, waste disposal, shop supplies, set-up, freight and/or shipping and handling, etc. will not be paid. These costs must be incorporated in the pricing provided.
Labor rates (Shop and On-site) shall be charged as a flat hourly rate and are allowed only in performance of services under this agreement. Travel hours and other incidental fees will not be permitted under this agreement. Labor hours will be from “check-in” to “check-out” at the worksite.
5.14. Communication in English
It is mandatory that the Contractor’s lead person assigned to any City facility can speak, read, and write in English to effectively communicate with City staff.
5.15. Contractor Assignments
The Contractor hereby agrees that any of its employees who may be assigned to a City site to satisfy obligations under this contract shall be used exclusively for that purpose during the hours when they are working in areas covered by this contract and shall perform no work at other City facilities. If other services, in addition to or separate from, the services specified herein, may be deemed necessary by the Chief Procurement Officer or his authorized representative, the Contractor may be requested to perform the additional or special service.
5.16. Final Inspection and Approval
The Contractor will request the City’s authorized Department representative to conduct a site inspection after the project is complete. City’s authorized Department representative will prepare a “punch-list” during the inspection and will forward a copy to the Contractor.
After the “punch-list” items have been corrected, the Contractor will request a final inspection with the authorized Department representative. Final project approval is contingent upon the City authorized Department representative’s final inspection and written approval.
5.17. Types of Work Supervision
The Contractor shall provide onsite supervision and appropriate training to assure competent performance of the work. Contractor or authorized agent will make sufficient daily routine inspections to ensure the work is performed as required by this contract.
5.18. Background Screening
Contractor agrees that all Contractor and subcontractors’ workers (collectively “Contract Worker(s))” pursuant to this Agreement will be subject to background and security checks and screening (collectively “Background Screening”) at Contractor’s sole cost and expense, unless otherwise provided for in the scope of work. Contractor’s background screening will comply with all applicable laws, rules and regulations. Contractor further agrees that the background screening is necessary to preserve and protect the public health, safety and welfare. The City requires a completed Contract Worker Badge/Key/Intrusion Detection Responsibilities Agreement for each Contract Worker who requires a badge or key.
5.19. Background Screening Risk Level
The City has established two levels of risk: Standard and Maximum risk. If the scope of work changes, the City may amend the level of risk, which could require the Contractor to incur additional contract costs to obtain background screens or badges.
5.20. Terms of This Section Applicable to all Contractor’s Contracts and Subcontracts
Contractor will include Contract Worker background screening in all contracts and subcontracts for services furnished under this agreement.
5.21. Materiality of Background Screening Requirements; Indemnity
The background screening requirements are material to City’s entry into this agreement and any breach of these provisions will be deemed a material breach of this contract. In addition to the indemnity provisions set forth in this agreement, Contractor will defend, indemnify and hold harmless the City for all claims arising out of this background screening section including, but not limited to, the disqualifications of a Contract Worker by Contractor. The background screening requirements are the minimum requirements for the Agreement. The City in no way warrants that these minimum requirements are sufficient to protect Contractor from any liabilities that may arise out of the Contractor’s services under this Agreement or Contractor’s failure to comply with this section. Therefore, Contractor and its Contract Workers will take any reasonable, prudent and necessary measures to preserve and protect public health, safety and welfare when providing services under this Agreement.
5.22. Continuing Duty; Audit
Contractor’s obligations and requirements will continue throughout the entire term of this Agreement. Contractor will maintain all records and documents related to all background screenings and the City reserves the right to audit Contractor’s records.
5.23. Background Screening – Maximum Risk
Determined Risk Level: The current risk level and background screening required is MAXIMUM RISK.
Maximum Risk Level: A maximum risk background screening will be performed every five years when the Contract Worker’s work assignment will:
work directly with vulnerable adults or children, (under age 18); or
any responsibility for the receipt of payment of City funds or control of inventories, assets, or records that are at risk of misappropriation; or
unescorted access to:
City data centers, money rooms, high-value equipment rooms; or
unescorted access to private residences; or
access to critical infrastructure sites/facilities; or
direct or remote access to Criminal Justice Information Systems (CJIS) infrastructure.
Requirements: The background screening for maximum risk level will include a background check for real identity/legal name and will include felony and misdemeanor records from any county in the United States, the State of Arizona, plus any other jurisdiction where the Contractor worker has lived at any time in the preceding seven years from the Contract Worker’s proposed date of hire. In addition, Maximum screening levels may require additional checks as included herein, depending on the scope of work, and may be amended if the scope of work changes.
5.24. Contractor Certification; City Approval of Maximum Risk Background Screening
Unless otherwise provided for in the Scope of Work, Contractor will be responsible for:
determining whether Contract Worker(s) are disqualified from performing work for the City for maximum risk level background checks; and,
submitting pass/fail results to the City for approval; and,
reviewing the results of the background check every three to five years, dependent on scope; and,
to engage in whatever due diligence is necessary to make the decision on whether to disqualify a Contract Worker; and,
Submitting the list of qualified Contract Workers to the contracting department; and,
If, upon review of the background information, the City will advise the Contractor if it believes a Contract Worker should be disqualified. The Contractor will evaluate the Contract Worker and if the Contractor believes that there are extenuating circumstances that suggest that the person should not be disqualified, the Contractor will discuss those circumstances with the contracting department. The contracting department decision on disqualification of a Contract Worker is final.
For sole proprietors, the Contractor must comply with the background check for himself and any business partners, or members or employees who will assist on the contract and for whom the requirements of the Agreement apply.
By executing this agreement, Contractor certifies and warrants that Contractor has read the background screening requirements and criteria in this section, and that all background screening information furnished to the City is accurate and current.
The City final documented decision will be an “approve” or “deny” for identified Contract Workers.
The City will not keep records related to background checks once they are confirmed. Information to verify the results will be returned to the Contractor, or any contracted agency that assists with review, after the City’s completed review.
By executing this agreement, Contractor further certifies and warrants that Contractor has satisfied all such background screening requirements for the maximum risk background screening, and verified legal worker status, as required.
Contract Workers will not apply for the appropriate City of Phoenix identification and access badge or keys until Contractor has received the City’s written acceptance of Contract Worker’s maximum risk background screening. The City may, in its sole discretion, accept or reject any or all the Contract Workers proposed by Contractor for performing work under this Agreement. A Contract Worker rejected for work at a maximum risk level under this agreement will not be proposed to perform work under other city contracts or engagements without city’s prior written approval.
5.25. Confined Space Structure Entry
Services performed under this agreement may require Contractor personnel to enter confined spaces. Contractor will be required to furnish equipment for confined space entry and must comply with OSHA regulation 1910.146 or most recent regulation. Contractor shall provide all necessary personnel, supplies, and equipment to satisfy the confined space entry program including, but not limited to, designated rescue personnel, appropriate fall protection supplies, atmospheric monitors and retrieval systems.
Contractor shall have a written Confined Space Entry Program that meets all Federal, State and local regulations and will be required to submit a copy of this program to the City for review and acceptance. The City reserves the right to modify the Contractor’s Confined Space Entry Program where it is determined to be in the best interest of the City. Contractor will be required to fully comply with the final approval Confined Space Entry Program while performing work at all City locations.
Contractor’s supervisory personnel shall have successfully completed an accredited Confined Space Entry Training Program and a 40-hour HAZWOPER Training Program. Certifications or Certificates of Completion must be current.
5.26. Equipment / Safety
The Contractor shall be responsible for providing and for the placement of barricades, tarps, plastic, flag tape, and other safety traffic control equipment required to protect its employees, the public, surrounding areas, equipment and vehicles. The flow of vehicular traffic shall not be impeded at any time during this project. The safety of the Contractor’s employees and the public is of prime concern to the City and the Contractor must take all necessary steps to assure proper safety during the performance of the Contractor.
5.27. OSHA Laws and Regulations
Emergency Spill Response Plan: Contractor shall determine whether products selected could require an emergency spill response plan for any hazardous material used. If such determination is made, a plan for directing employees in proper response procedures must be submitted. At a minimum, the response plan must address the following:
Provide a description of equipment on site available to contain and/or respond to an emergency/spill of the material.
Notification procedures.
Response coordination procedures between Contractor and the City.
Provide a Site Plan showing the location of stored hazardous materials and location of spill containment/response equipment.
Provide a description of the training provided to the Contractor employees.
Hazardous Materials Storage and Labeling Specifications: Contractor shall, to the satisfaction of the City of Phoenix’s environmental representative, properly and safely store all hazardous materials, which shall include as a minimum, the following:
Have a designated storage site for hazardous material, which includes secondary containment.
Provide signage approved by the City of Phoenix’s environmental representative clearly identifying the hazardous materials storage site. Signage must be in language understood by Contractor’s on-site employees.
All hazardous materials containers must be labeled according to OSHA requirements and bear applicable NFPA or HMIS labels.
OSHA Guideline Compliance: Contractor shall comply with all applicable Federal, State, City and local laws, regulations and rules including, but not limited to:
Safety Data Sheets – Contractor shall furnish to the City’s Department copies of Safety Data Sheets (SDS), or all products used, prior to beginning service in any facility. Contractor must update copies of the SDS on an annual basis. In addition, each time a new chemical or cleaning product is introduced into any facility, a copy of that product’s SDS must be provided prior to the product being used in any facility. The Safety Data Sheets must be in compliance with OSHA Regulation 1910.1200, paragraph g.
Labeling of Hazardous Materials – Contractor shall comply with the OSHA Regulation 1910.1200 paragraph f, concerning the labeling of all chemical containers
Caution Signs – Contractor shall use caution signs as required by OSHA Regulation 1910.144 and 1910.145 at no cost to the City. Caution signs must be on-site during each scheduled cleaning.
Blood Borne Pathogens – Contractor shall comply with OSHA Standard 29CFR 1910.1030 Blood Borne Pathogens as it pertains to the training, safety, and equipment needed for all employees engaged in contracted service. Contractor shall be responsible for compliance on date of contract acceptance and shall provide proof to the City’s Department.
Proof of compliance with OSHA regulation 1910.1200, Hazard Communication, shall be provided to the City’s Department, upon commencement of this Contract, and reviewed by the Department Safety Analyst for verification. Failure of the Contractor or their employees to comply with all applicable laws and rules shall permit the City to immediately terminate resultant Contract without liability.
SDS Notebooks: Contractor shall maintain on the site a notebook containing current (dated within the past three years or verified as most current by manufacturer) SDS for all materials being used on site, whether or not they are defined as a Hazardous Material. The notebook shall be kept in the Contractor’s on-site storage area. The notebook must be kept up-to-date as materials are brought onto and removed from the site. A complete copy of the SDS notebook shall also be provided to the City. New products must be approved for use by the City by providing a copy of the product’s SDS for review and approval.
Non-Hazardous Materials Labeling Specifications: The Contractor shall clearly label all packaged products, whether or not they are classified as Hazardous Materials under this Section. If any such unlabeled containers are discovered on the Site, the City’s environmental representative will notify the Contractor and Contractor will within one hour clearly label the container or remove it from the site. Any containers that are filled from larger containers must also be labeled.
Offsite Storage of Hazardous Materials: The City encourages storage of hazardous materials off site until the materials are needed on site. Solvent based strippers and cleaners will NOT be stored on City property.
Hazardous Materials Management Program Documentation: The Contractor shall make all required documentation available immediately upon request of the City’s environmental representative. The Contractor shall also provide the City’s environmental representative with copies of all permits obtained from environmental regulatory agencies.
Contractor Training Requirements: The Contractor shall provide requested copies of the company’s written Hazardous Communications Program to the City of Phoenix that satisfies requirements listed under sections e, f, g, and h of 29 CFR 1910.1200, Hazard Communications. The Contractor must demonstrate how employees are trained in the proper use, storage, and disposal of chemical products and wastes in a language understood by the Contractor’s on-site employees.
5.28. Handling of Photographs
The US Department of Homeland Security has designated water and wastewater treatment facilities as ‘critical infrastructure/key resources’. Because of federal directives, only persons authorized by the WSD Security Management Unit are permitted to photograph or film Water infrastructure, facilities, and assets which any include, but are not limited to: pay stations, warehouses, lift stations, treatment plants, service yards, booster stations, well sites, vehicles and related equipment and supplies.
6. Defense and Indemnification
6.1. Standard General Defense and Indemnification
Contractor (“Indemnitor”) must defend, indemnify, and hold harmless the City of Phoenix and its officers, officials (elected or appointed), agents, and employees (“Indemnitee”) from and against any and all claims, actions, liabilities, damages, losses or expenses (including but not limited to court costs, attorney fees, expert fees, and costs of claim processing, investigation and litigation) of any nature or kind whatsoever (“Losses”) caused, or alleged to be caused, in whole or in part, by the wrongful, negligent or willful acts, or errors or omissions of Indemnitor or any of its owners, officers, directors, members, managers, agents, employees or subcontractors (“Indemnitor’s Agents”) arising out of or in connection with this Contract. This defense and indemnity obligation includes holding Indemnitee harmless for any Losses arising out of or recovered under any state’s Workers’ Compensation Law or arising out of the failure of Indemnitor or Indemnitor’s Agents to conform to any federal, state or local law, statute, ordinance, rule, regulation or court decree. Indemnitor’s duty to defend Indemnitee accrues immediately at the time a claim is threatened, or a claim is made against Indemnitee, whichever is first. Indemnitor’s duty to defend exists regardless of whether Indemnitor is ultimately found liable. Indemnitor must indemnify Indemnitee from and against any and all Losses, except where it is proven that those Losses are solely a result of Indemnitee’s own negligent or willful acts or omissions. Indemnitor will be responsible for primary loss investigation, defense and judgment costs where this indemnification applies. In consideration of the award of this Contract, Indemnitor waives all rights of subrogation against Indemnitee for losses arising from the work performed by Indemnitor or Indemnitor’s Agents for the City of Phoenix. The obligations of Indemnitor under this provision survive the termination or expiration of this Contract.
7. Insurance Requirements
7.1. Contractor's Insurance
Contractors and subcontractors must procure insurance against claims that may arise from or relate to performance of the work hereunder by Contractor and its agents, representatives, employees and subcontractors. Contractor and subcontractors must maintain that insurance until all their obligations have been discharged, including any warranty periods under this Contract.
The City in no way warrants that the limits stated in this section are sufficient to protect the Contractor from liabilities that might arise out of the performance of the work under this Contract by the Contractor, its agents, representatives, employees or subcontractors and Contractor may purchase additional insurance as they determine necessary.
7.2. Scope and Limits of Insurance
Contractor must provide coverage with limits of liability not less than those stated below. An excess liability policy or umbrella liability policy may be used to meet the liability limits provided that (1) the coverage is written on a “following form” basis, and (2) all terms under each line of coverage below are met.
7.3. Commercial General Liability – Occurrence Form
General Aggregate $4,000,000
Products – Completed Operations Aggregate $2,000,000
Personal and Advertising Injury $2,000,000
Each Occurrence $2,000,000
The policy must name the City of Phoenix as an additional insured with respect to liability for bodily injury, property damage and personal and advertising injury with respect to premises, ongoing operations, products and completed operations and liability assumed under an insured contract arising out of the activities performed by, or on behalf of the Contractor related to this Contract.
There shall be no endorsement or modification which limits the scope of coverage or the policy limits available to the City of Phoenix as an additional insured.
City of Phoenix is an additional insured to the full limits of liability purchased by the Contractor.
The Contractor’s insurance coverage must be primary and non-contributory with respect to any insurance or self-insurance carried by the City.
7.4. Automobile Liability
Bodily Injury and Property Damage coverage for any owned, hired, and non-owned vehicles used in the performance of this Contract.
Combined Single Limit (CSL) $1,000,000
The policy must be endorsed to include the City of Phoenix as an additional insured with respect to liability arising out of the activities performed by, or on behalf of the Contractor, relating to this Contract.
City of Phoenix is an additional insured to the full limits of liability purchased by the Contractor.
The Contractor’s insurance coverage must be primary and non-contributory with respect to any insurance or self-insurance carried by the City.
7.5. Worker’s Compensation and Employers’ Liability
Workers’ Compensation Statutory
Employers’ Liability:
Each Accident $1,000,000
Disease – Each Employee $1,000,000
Disease – Policy Limit $1,000,000
Policy must contain a waiver of subrogation in favor of the City of Phoenix. “Transfer of rights of recovery against others to us” may be used in place of “waiver of subrogation”.
This requirement does not apply when a contractor or subcontractor is exempt under A.R.S. §23-902(E), AND when such contractor or subcontractor executes the appropriate sole proprietor waiver form. To forego application of this requirement, Contractor must submit to the City a valid copy of the form on behalf of themselves and/or applicable subcontractors.
7.6. Notice of Cancellation
For each insurance policy required by the insurance provisions of this Contract, the Contractor must provide to the City, within 5 business days of receipt, a notice if a policy is suspended, voided or cancelled for any reason. Such notice must be mailed, emailed, or hand delivered to City of Phoenix Water Services Department, Procurement Division, 200 W. Washington Street, 9th Floor, Phoenix, AZ 85003 OR wsdprocurement@phoenix.gov.
7.7. Acceptability of Insurers
Insurance is to be placed with insurers duly licensed or authorized to do business in the state of Arizona and with an “A.M. Best” rating of B+: VII or a Standard & Poor’s Rating (if rated) of not less than BBB. The City in no way warrants that the required minimum insurer rating is sufficient to protect the Contractor from potential insurer insolvency.
7.8. Verification of Coverage
Contractor must furnish the City with certificates of insurance (ACORD form or equivalent approved by the City) as required by this Contract. The certificates for each insurance policy are to be signed by a person authorized by that insurer to bind coverage on its behalf.
All certificates and any required endorsements are to be received and approved by the City before work commences. Each insurance policy required by this Contract must be in effect at or prior to commencement of work under this Contract and remain in effect for the duration of the project. Failure to maintain the insurance policies as required by this Contract or to provide evidence of renewal is a material breach of contract.
Contractors shall furnish the City with original certificates and amendatory endorsements or copies of the applicable policy language affecting coverage required by this clause. All certificates and endorsements are to be received and approved by the city before work commences. However, failure to obtain the required documents prior to the work beginning shall not waive the Contractor’s obligation to provide them. The City reserves the right to review complete certified copies of all required insurance policies, including endorsements required by these specifications, at any time. In the event of a claim or coverage dispute, the City reserves the right to require complete certified copies of all required insurance policies, including endorsements required by these specifications.
Where the City is named as an additional insured, coverage must be as broad as CG 20 10 11 85 or a combination of CG 20 10 or CG 20 26 or CG 20 23 22, 10 01 Editions or equivalent.
All certificates required by this Contract must be sent directly to City of Phoenix Water Services Department, Procurement Division, 200 W. Washington Street, 9th Floor, Phoenix, AZ 85003 OR wsdprocurement@phoenix.gov. The City project/contract number and project description must be noted on the certificate of insurance.
DO NOT SEND CERTIFICATES OF INSURANCE TO THE CITY’S RISK MANAGEMENT DIVISION.
7.9. Subcontractors
Contractor’s certificates shall include all subcontractors as additional insureds under its policies OR Contractor shall be responsible for ensuring and verifying that all subcontractors have valid and collectable insurance. At any time throughout the life of the contract, the City of Phoenix reserves the right to require proof from the Contractor that its subcontractors have insurance coverage. All subcontractors providing services included under this Contract’s Scope of Services are subject to the insurance coverages identified above and must include the City of Phoenix as an additional insured. In certain circumstances, the Contractor may, on behalf of its subcontractors, waive a specific type of coverage or limit of liability where appropriate to the type of work being performed under the subcontract. Contractor assumes liability for all subcontractors with respect to this Contract.
7.10. Approval
Any modification or variation from the insurance coverages and conditions in this Contract must be documented by an executed contract amendment.
8. Submittals
8.1. Submission of Offer
Please do not lock the files with password protection so that the City may digitally incorporate the successful offer into the awarded contract.
Please submit offers electronically through the City's Procurement Portal. This Offer will remain in effect for a period of 180 calendar days from the opening date, and is irrevocable unless it is in the City’s best interest to release offer(s).
8.2. Additional Quantities
The City anticipates considerable activity under the resultant contract(s). However, no guarantee can be made as to actual vactor services - requirements contract, that will be purchased under this contract. The City reserves the right to add, change or delete quantities or items as circumstances may require.
Note: Offers taking exception to this option for additional quantities clause shall indicate in their offer.
9. Vendor Questionnaire
Instructions for Downloading Required Documents
Offerors must download all documents required to be completed and/or signed as part of the Vendor Questionnaire directly from the OpenGov Procurement Portal. Do not use the links in the downloaded solicitation document, as those links may not function properly.
1. PAYMENT TERMS & OPTIONS: Vendors must choose an option, if a box is not checked, the City will default to 0% - net 45 days:*
Contractor offers a prompt payment discount of either ______% - 30 days or 0% – 45 days - to apply after receipt of invoice or final acceptance of the products (invoice approval), whichever date is later, starts the 30 days. If no prompt payment discount is offered, the default is 0%, net 45 days; effective after receipt of invoice or final acceptance of the products, whichever is later. Payment terms offering a discount will not be considered in the price evaluation of your offer.
Contractor may be paid immediately upon invoice approval, if enrollment is made to the Single Use Account (SUA) Program, administered by the City’s servicing bank (“Bank”). By checking this box, the vendor accepts transaction costs charged by their merchant bank and agrees not to transfer to the City those extra charges. The City will not pay an increase in our services for the SUA charges; if an audit uncovers an upcharge for the SUA charges the vendor will owe the City all costs. The vendor may opt-out of the SUA program once, but then may not rejoin during the same contract term. For more information about the SUA program or to enroll, send email to mailbox.sua@phoenix.gov.
*Response required
2. Prompt Payment Discount
______% - 30 days or 0% – 45 days
If none is specified, the City will default to 0% - net 45 days.
3. Service Completion Date*
Contractor states that all services will be completed ______ days after receipt of order. This completion schedule shall include any time for shipping of needed materials and/or equipment
*Response required
4. Emergency 24-Hour Service Contact*
Please provide a full contact name, telephone number, alternate contact, and their phone number.
*Response required
5. Contractor Licensing Requirements*
Please download the below documents, complete, and upload.
Contractor_Licensing_Requirements.pdf
*Response required
6. Offeror proof of business operation - minimum (5) five years (Section 2.13. Pre-Award Qualifications)*
Upload proof of business activity
*Response required
7. Provide Supervisor experience - minimum (1) one year (Section 2.13. Pre-Award Qualifications)*
Upload requested information
*Response required
8. Provide documentation affirming Offeror owns or has access to required equipment. (Section 2.13. Pre-Award Qualifications)*
Upload documentation here.
*Response required
9. References*
Please download and send to your references - and have your references return the form to the wsdprocurement@phoenix.gov email box.
References.pdf
*Response required
10. Certification Regarding Debarment, Suspension, and Other Ineligibility and Voluntary Exclusion*
Please download the below documents, complete, sign, and upload.
Failure to submit a signed Certification Regarding Debarment, Suspension, and Other Ineligibility and Voluntary Exclusion will deem your offer non-responsive and result in disqualification from further consideration.
Certification_Regarding_Debarment,_Suspension,_and_Other_Ineligibility_and_Voluntary_Exclusion.pdf
*Response required
11. Heat Safety Compliance*
Please download the below documents, complete, sign, and upload.
Failure to submit a signed Heat Safety Compliance will deem your offer non-responsive and result in disqualification from further consideration.
Heat_Safety_Compliance.pdf
*Response required
12. Offer *
Please download the below documents, complete, sign, and upload.
Failure to submit a signed Offer Page will deem your offer non-responsive and result in disqualification from further consideration.
Submittals_-_Offer_Page.pdf
*Response required
13. Conflict of Interest and Transparency*
Please download the below documents, complete, sign, and upload.
Failure to submit a signed Conflict of Interest and Transparency form will deem your offer non-responsive and result in disqualification from further consideration.
Conflict_of_Interest_and_Transparency.pdf
*Response required
14. Please confirm that all required documents have been duly signed and uploaded, including but not limited to: the Offer Page, Conflict of Interest and Transparency, and any other mandatory forms requiring signature.*
Failure to submit all required signed documents may deem our offer non-responsive and result in disqualification from further consideration.
Please confirm
*Response required
10. Pricing Proposal
Labor Rate - All or None
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Prices offered shall not include applicable taxes. The City will pay all applicable taxes. For purposes of determining the lowest price, the City will not take tax into consideration. After contract award, all applicable taxes will apply. All quantities are estimates and the City does not guarantee that the Contractor will receive a specific amount of work. The hourly rate shall include the cost of all labor, materials, equipment, supplies, supervision, transportation, mileage, and all other overhead burdens associated with the cost to perform the required services. Additional charges will not be paid. Standard Labor Rate = (M-F, 6:00am - 4:00pm) City Holidays Excluded; Premium Labor Rates = (Sat. and Sun., All other hours) City Holidays Included
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11. Attachments
A - Acceptance of Offer Form 2026
City of PhoenixIssuing agency·Phoenix, AZ·via the City of Phoenix OpenGov procurement portal