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- Lock Hardware State and local contract opportunity
- Solicitation number
- 250126
- Issued by
- Pima County, Tucson City, Arizona
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This is a Request for Proposal (RFP) No. 250126 issued by the City of Tucson's Business Services Department for Lock Hardware. The solicitation seeks to establish a term requirements contract for locks, subassemblies, parts, key blanks, commercial builders hardware, and locksmith tools to be used by the Facilities and Communications Maintenance (FCM) Division of the General Services Department and the Housing and Community Development (HCD) Department. The RFP was published on September 18, 2025, with a pre-proposal meeting scheduled for September 24, 2025, and proposals due on October 9, 2025 at 2:00 PM local Arizona time. The initial contract term will be one year, with the City having the option to extend the contract for up to four additional one-year periods.
The solicitation allows for multiple awards and requires vendors to provide comprehensive pricing information, including manufacturer price lists and discounts. Contractors must offer a broad catalog of lock hardware from multiple manufacturers, provide restricted keyways, and replace any defective products at their own expense. The City will evaluate proposals based on price, method of approach, and qualifications and experience. Contractors are required to maintain appropriate insurance, comply with various legal requirements including wage standards and non-discrimination policies, and provide warranty coverage for products. The contract will facilitate the procurement of lock hardware and related services for various City departments, with deliveries made F.O.B. to various Tucson metropolitan locations.
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CITY OF TUCSON
REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL
250126
LOCK HARDWARE
Due Date: Thursday, October 9, 2025
City of Tucson
255 W Alameda St
Tucson, AZ 85701
Procurement portal https://secure.procurenow.com/portal/tucson-az
Public Portal https://secure.procurenow.com/portal/tucson-az/projects/155667
PUBLISH DATE: September 18, 2025 https://secure.procurenow.com/portal/%7Bproject.government.code%7D https://secure.procurenow.com/portal/%7Bproject.government.code%7D/projects/%7Bproject.id%7D https://secure.procurenow.com/portal/%7Bproject.government.code%7D/projects/%7Bproject.id%7D
CITY OF TUCSON REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL NO. 250126
BUSINESS SERVICES DEPARTMENT Page 2 of 36 SHARED SERVICES PROCUREMENT DIVISION RESPONSIBLE CONTRACT OFFICER: Olga Culp
255 W. ALAMEDA, 6TH FLOOR, TUCSON, AZ 85701 PH: (520) 837-3801
Attachments:
A - Offer and Acceptance C - 5369-B E - Excel Price Page - RFP 250126 - Lock Hardware F - Lock Hardware Additional Price Request
BUSINESS SERVICES DEPARTMENT Page 3 of 36
A. NOTICE
A.1. CITY OF TUCSON
NOTICE OF REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL NO 250126
TITLE: Lock Hardware
SUBMITTAL DUE DATE: Thursday, October 9, 2025 AT 2:00 P.M. LOCAL AZ TIME
PRE-SUBMITTAL CONFERENCE DATE: Wednesday, September 24, 2025
TIME: 11:00 am LOCAL AZ TIME
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QUESTIONS SHALL BE DIRECTED TO: Olga Culp
(520) 837-3801 olga.culp@tucsonaz.gov
Posted Date: Thursday, September 18, 2025
Competitive sealed offers for the material or service specified in this solicitation must be submitted through the City’s online bidding system. No late submitted offer will be accepted or considered.
Reponses submitted in physical form or by facsimile or email will not be considered. Offerors are cautioned to commence the submittal process sufficiently ahead of time to allow for unanticipated delays resulting from things like a slow internet connection, internet outage, difficulty uploading large documents, differing system requirements, etc.
Questions about this solicitation must be addressed to the responsible Contract Officer listed herein.
BUSINESS SERVICES DEPARTMENT Page 4 of 36
B. INTRODUCTION
B.1. Summary
The City Of Tucson intends to establish a term requirements contract for Locks, Subassemblies & Parts (Including Key Blanks), Commercial Builders Hardware & Locksmith Tools to be used by the Facilities and Communications Maintenance (FCM) Division of the General Services Department and the Housing and Community Development (HCD) Department. The items purchased under this contract will be delivered F.O.B.
to various Tucson metropolitan locations. This solicitation could result in multiple awards.
B.2. Contact Information
Olga Culp Contract Officer Email: olga.culp@tucsonaz.gov Phone: (520) 837-3801 Department:
General Services
B.3. Timeline mailto:olga.culp@tucsonaz.gov tel:(520)837-3801
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Release Project Date September 18, 2025
Pre-Proposal Meeting (Non- Mandatory)
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Question Submission Deadline October 2, 2025, 4:00pm
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C. SCOPE OF WORK
C.1. SCOPE OF WORK
A. PRODUCT REQUIREMENTS
1. MANUFACTURERS
a. The City requires an offeror who can provide a broad, diverse catalog of locks and lock hardware from a multitude of manufacturers including, but not limited to, those listed on the Price Page.
b. Offerors must be able to provide restricted keyways from lock manufacturers.
2. DEFECTIVE PRODUCT: All defective products shall be replaced and exchanged by the Contractor.
The cost of transportation, unpacking, inspection, re-packing, re-shipping or other like expenses shall be paid by the Contractor. All replacement products must be received by the City within seven (7) calendar days of initial notification.
B. GENERAL REQUIREMENTS
1. PRICE LISTS: Contractors shall furnish the City with complete manufacturer’s price lists – manual or electronic – for each manufacturer listed on the Price Page upon request. During the term of the contract, it shall be the responsibility of the Contractor(s) to supply the Department of Procurement with current price lists as they become effective. The definition of “current” price lists shall be the last price list received by the Department of Procurement. Price adjustments will not be effective until the new price list has been received by the Department of Procurement or the effective date printed on the “current” price list, whichever is later.
2. DISCOUNTED PRICE: Prices calculated by the Offeror shall be entered on the price sheet(s) provided.
Prices entered shall be computed using the same discount referenced by the Bidder/Offeror. In the event of Contract award, the Contractor shall furnish all items in the manufacturer's catalog, at the discount offered, using the referenced price list. Additionally, the Contractor must provide, at no cost to the City, copies of the referenced catalog(s) and price list to all eligible agencies.
3. INVOICING: The Contractors’ invoices shall show the manufacturer’s list price and the net (discounted) price for each item listed on the invoice.
4. USAGE REPORT: The Contractor shall provide an electronic copy of a usage report to the Department of Procurement upon request. The report shall provide complete information on the quantity and description of items purchased under this Contract.
5. WARRANTY: Bidder/Offeror shall warrant that all equipment and parts furnished in their bid/offer are newly manufactured and free from defects in material and workmanship for no less than one (1) year from the date the equipment is delivered or installed. Warranty shall also guarantee accepted trade standards of quality, fitness for the intended uses, and conformance to promises or specified specifications. No other express or implied warranty shall eliminate the vendor’s liability as stated herein.
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D. INSTRUCTIONS TO OFFERORS
D.1. DEFINITION OF KEY WORDS USED IN THE SOLICITATION
For purposes of this solicitation and any subsequent contract, the following terms have the meanings set forth below:
City:The City of Tucson, Arizona
Contract:The legal agreement(s) executed between City and the Successful Offeror(s). The Contract will be deemed to include all the conditions and requirements set forth in this solicitation and any Addenda to the solicitation, all the Special Terms and Conditions and Standard Terms and Conditions, and all the terms of the Offer submitted by Offeror as finally negotiated and accepted by the City.
Contractor/Consultant:A Successful Offeror that enters into a Contract with the City.
Contract Representative:The City employee or employees who have been designated to act as the City contact for this solicitation process and who are responsible for monitoring and overseeing the Contractor's performance under the Contract.
Business Services Director:The contracting authority for the City, authorized to sign contracts and addenda thereto on behalf of the City.
May: Indicates something that is not mandatory but permissible.
May not:The indicated party is prohibited from taking the action.
Must: The action or condition is required.
Offer:Any proposal, statement of qualifications, bid, or other submission provided by an Offeror in response to this Solicitation.
Offeror: Each individual or entity that submits an Offer in response to this solicitation.
Successful Offeror: An Offeror who received a Notice of Award or a Notice of Intent to Award from the City.
Will:The indicated party is promising to take the action or abide by the condition.
D.2. PRE-SUBMITTAL MEETING
A Pre-Submittal Meeting will be held at the date and time stated on the cover page of this solicitation, if such a date and time is provided. Attendance at this meeting is not mandatory, but written minutes and/or notes regarding the meeting will NOT be provided, so attendance is encouraged. The purpose of this meeting will be to clarify the contents of this solicitation in order to prevent any misunderstanding of the City's position.
D.3. INQUIRIES
Any questions about this solicitation or the proposed Contract must be presented at the Pre-Submittal Meeting, if there is one (see above), or submitted in writing, via email, or through the online bidding system, to the Contract Officer by the Question Submission Deadline. The email must refer to the solicitation number and the paragraph number of the provision that the question concerns. The Contract
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Officer may respond by email or may, if they deem it appropriate, address the question in a solicitation addendum or response through the question and answer portal in the online bidding system. Offeror may not rely on oral interpretations or clarifications about the solicitation; only questions answered in an email by the Contract Officer, posted through the online bidding system, or posted as a formal solicitation addendum will be binding.
D.4. ADDENDUM OF SOLICITATION
Solicitation Addenda will be posted on the City’s link to the online bidding website. Offeror is responsible for checking the webpage regularly for new solicitation addenda and must acknowledge each addendum to this solicitation in its submittal. Please note that vendors who have registered with the Business Services Department at https://procurement.opengov.com/portal/tucson-az and follow the City of Tucson will receive email notifications of solicitation addenda.
D.5. UNDERSTANDING SCOPE OF WORK
Before submitting an Offer to this solicitation, Offeror must familiarize itself with the Scope of Work, laws, regulations, physical conditions, and other factors affecting the obligations – including the expense and difficulty of fulfilling those obligations – that Offeror will have under the Contract if awarded to Offeror. No adjustment to the financial or other terms of the Contract will be justified by Offeror’s failure to fully understand or appreciate the Contract requirements or other factors affecting Contract performance.
D.6. PREPARATION OF OFFER
A. Form and Organization. If Offer forms are included in this Solicitation, Offeror’s Submittal must be on those forms. Supporting documentation must be arranged in a manner that follows and clearly refers to corresponding sections of the solicitation. Offeror may copy the submittal forms in order to complete them electronically but may not alter or rearrange them or change any paragraph designations.
B. Confidential Information. Any information in its submittal that Offeror wishes to be treated as confidential must be clearly marked “CONFIDENTIAL.”
C. Offer Contents. Offeror’s submittal must contain responses to all sections of this solicitation, any Offer forms provided must be completed and any requested supporting documentation must be attached.
D. Signatures. Offeror must include in their submittal signed copies of the Offer and Acceptance page. Any cover letter accompanying the proposal documents must be signed. Offeror must initial each erasure, interlineation or other modification in the submittal. The person signing and initialing on behalf of Offeror must be a person authorized to legally bind Offeror.
E. Prices. Where a unit price is provided it will govern over any erroneous extension of the price.
F. Time Periods. Periods of time, stated as a number of days, will be calendar days unless specifically stated otherwise.
G. Accuracy. Mistakes in preparation of its submittal confers on Offeror no right to modify or withdraw its submittal after the Submittal Deadline.
https://procurement.opengov.com/portal/tucson-az
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H. Cost of Preparation. The City will not reimburse Offeror for the cost of developing, presenting, submitting or providing any response to this solicitation.
I. Subcontractors. Offeror must, in their submittal, list any subcontractors that it will utilize in the performance of the Contract if they are awarded the Contract and must describe their qualifications in detail.
J. Incomplete Information. Failure to include all requested information may have a negative impact on the evaluation of Offeror’s submittal.
D.7. PAYMENT DISCOUNTS
Payment discount periods shall be computed from the date of receipt of the material/service or correct invoice, whichever is later, to the date City’s payment warrant is mailed. Unless freight and other charges are itemized, any discount provided shall be taken on full amount of invoice. Payment discounts of twenty-one calendar days or more shall be deducted from the proposed price in determining the price points. However, the City shall be entitled to take advantage of any payment discount offered by a vendor provided payment is made within the discount period. The payment discount shall apply to all purchases and to all payment methods.
D.8. TAXES
The City is exempt from federal excise tax, including the federal transportation tax, but is not exempt from any other taxes, including state and local sales and excise taxes.
D.9. EXCEPTIONS TO CONTRACT PROVISIONS
By submitting an offer in response to this solicitation, Offeror is offering to enter into the Contract with the City. If Offeror wishes to modify any Contract terms and conditions, Offeror must, in its Offer, clearly identify the changes it is requesting. No requested modification will be deemed accepted by the City unless and until the City’s Business Services Director or their designee expressly accepts it in writing.
D.10. PUBLIC RECORD
Any documents submitted by Offeror in response to this solicitation will become the property of the City.
Except as set forth below with respect to Confidential Information, the Submittal will be deemed to be a public record available for review by the public after the award notification.
D.11. CONFIDENTIAL INFORMATION
The City is obligated to abide by the Arizona Public Records Law, A.R.S. §§ 39-101 through 39-161. If Offeror believes that any portion of its Offer, specification, protest or correspondence contains information that is confidential and subject to being withheld from disclosure in the event that the City receives a public records request to which the record is responsive, Offeror must, when the record is submitted, provide the Contract Officer written notification of that fact. The records or portions of records that Offeror wishes to be treated as confidential must also be clearly marked “CONFIDENTIAL” on their face. Pricing will not be treated as confidential.
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If the City, after award notification, receives a public-records request the scope of which includes a document submitted by Offeror and marked "CONFIDENTIAL", the Contract Officer will make a written determination regarding whether the document will be provided to the requestor. If the Contract Officer determines that the document should be released, City will notify Offeror in writing. Unless Offeror, within 10 days after the date of that notice, obtains and provides to City an order from a court of competent jurisdiction prohibiting the City from releasing the documents, the City may release the documents without any liability to Offeror.
D.12. WHEN AND HOW TO SUBMIT OFFERS
In order to be considered, Offeror must, no later than the Offer Submittal Deadline, submit its Offer electronically through the City’s online bidding system:
https://procurement.opengov.com/portal/tucson-az
NOTE: THE ENTIRE OFFER MUST BE IN "“SUBMITTED"” STATUS IN THE CITY’S ONLINE
BIDDING SYSTEM IN ORDER TO BE CONSIDERED. RESPONSES THAT HAVE BEEN CREATED
IN THE SYSTEM, BUT THAT ARE NOT IN "“SUBMITTED"” STATUS BY THE OFFER SUBMITTAL
DEADLINE WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED.
D.13. CERTIFICATION OF NONCOLLUSION; CONFLICTS OF INTEREST
Offeror will not communicate, orally or in writing, with any member of the Mayor and Council, or with any City staff outside the Procurement Division of the Business Services Department, regarding this Solicitation. By submitting an Offer, Offeror warrants that:
A. Preparation and submission of the submittal did not involve collusion or other anti-competitive practices.
B. 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, meal or service to a public servant in connection with this solicitation.
C. No person has been employed or retained to solicit or secure a Contract under this solicitation upon a promise of a commission, percentage, brokerage, or contingent fee.
D. No employee of the City involved in this Solicitation process, or any family member of such an employee, has any substantial financial interest in Offeror’s firm. No member of the City of Tucson Mayor and Council who has, or whose family member has, any substantial financial interest in Offeror’s firm will participate in any action taken by the Mayor and Council with respect to this Contract. The terms “relative” and “substantial interest” have the meanings assigned in A.R.S. § 38-502
The City may disqualify Offeror from further participation in the solicitation process if the City determines that any City employee or official involved in this Solicitation process has an actual or apparent conflict of interest or if Offeror has engaged in any collusion or anti-competitive practices.
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D.14. WITHDRAWAL OF OFFER; BINDING OFFER
By submitting an Offer in response to this Solicitation, Offeror is offering to enter into the Contract with the City. Offeror may withdraw a submitted Offer at any time prior to the Offer Submittal Deadline.
Telephonic or oral withdrawals are not effective.
Offeror cannot withdraw an Offer that is in “submitted” status as of the Offer Submittal Deadline unless the Director of the Business Services Department consents in writing to the withdrawal. The Offer will be irrevocable for 90 days after the Offer Submittal Deadline.
D.15. DISCUSSIONS
The City may, at its discretion, conduct discussions with Offeror for the purpose of eliminating minor irregularities, informalities, or apparent clerical mistakes in Offeror’s submittal in order to clarify the offer and assure full understanding of, and responsiveness to, solicitation requirements.
D.16. VENDOR REGISTRATION; BUSINESS LICENSE
In order to be eligible for award of a Contract, Offeror must:
A. Register with the City’s Business Services Department. Registration can be completed at https://procurement.opengov.com/portal/tucson-az
B. Obtain a City of Tucson Business License or a written determination from the City's Business License Section that a license is not required. For questions contact the City's Business License Section at
(520) 791-4566 or email at license@tucsonaz.gov mailto:license@tucsonaz.gov
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E. OFFER EVALUATION AND CONTRACT AWARD
E.1. PROPOSAL EVALUATION CRITERIA – (listed in relative order of importance)
A. Price Proposal
B. Method of Approach
C. Qualifications & Experience
E.2. INTERVIEWS
The City may interview some or all of the offerors at any point during the evaluation process. If interviews are conducted, information provided during the interview process will be taken into consideration in the evaluation process. The City will not reimburse the Offeror for any costs Offeror incurs during its participation in the interview process.
E.3. ADDITIONAL INVESTIGATIONS
The City may undertake any additional investigations it deems appropriate to evaluate the competence and financial stability of any offeror.
E.4. OTHER INFORMATION
Information that evaluation committee members have about an offeror beyond what is provided in the offeror’s Offer may be taken into consideration during the evaluation process.
E.5. PRICE
A. Tax Offset Policy. If applicable under Section 28-18(6) or Section 28-17(7)(d) of the Tucson Procurement Code, the City will include the amount of all business privilege taxes other than the City’s in evaluating the pricing component of each Offer.
B. Payment Discounts. Any discounts offered by Offeror for payments made within 21 calendar days or more will be deducted from the proposed price in evaluating an offeror’s pricing.
However, the City may take advantage of any early- or timely-payment discounts offered by a vendor. Any proposed payment discount will apply to all purchases and to all payment methods
E.6. CITY’S RIGHT TO WAIVE DEFECTS OR REJECT OFFERS
Notwithstanding any other provision of this solicitation, the City may:
A. Waive any immaterial defect or informality; or
B. Reject any or all submittals, or portions thereof; or
C. Reissue the solicitation.
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E.7. CONTRACT NEGOTIATIONS
At the City’s discretion, it may negotiate with one or more responsible offerors to agree upon the final conditions, terms and price of the Contract. In doing so, the City will treat offerors fairly and will not disclose to any offeror information from responses submitted by other offerors. Exclusive or concurrent negotiations do not constitute a contract award and do not confer any rights to the offerors participating in such negotiations. In the event the City deems that negotiations are not progressing, the City may formally terminate these negotiations and may enter into concurrent or exclusive negotiations with the next most qualified firm(s).
E.8. AWARD OF CONTRACT
A Contract is created when, and only when, it is formally awarded, which occurs when the Business Services Director and the City Attorney sign the Offer and Acceptance page of the Successful Offeror’s submittal. When a Contract is awarded, the City will send the Contractor a Notice of Award.
The City may first issue a Notice of Intent to Award to the Successful Offeror(s). Offeror, if it receives a Notice of Intent to Award from the City, must sign and file with the City, within ten (10) days after receipt of the Notice, all documents necessary for execution of the Contract. A Notice of Intent to Award does not create a contract. Only a subsequent formal award, as described above, creates a Contract.
E.9. MULTIPLE AWARDS
The City, at its sole discretion, may award multiple Contracts.
E.10. SUBMITTAL RESULTS
After the City issues a Notice of Award, the City will post the name(s) of the Successful Offeror(s) on the Business Services Department’s Internet site at https://procurement.opengov.com/portalucson-az/contracts
E.11. PROTESTS
Any interested party, may, in accordance with Article IX of the Tucson Procurement Code, protest either this solicitation or the award of a Contract under this solicitation. A protest based on alleged improprieties in this solicitation must be filed no later than five (5) working days before the Proposal Submittal Deadline. A protest of a proposed or actual award must be filed no later than ten (10) calendar days after the City issues a Notice of Intent to Award or, if no Notice of Intent to Award is issued, after the City issues a Notice of Award.
A protest must be made in writing and filed with the Contract Officer. It must include:
A. The name, address, and telephone number of the protestant;
B. The signature of the protestant or its representative;
C. The solicitation or Contract number;
D. A detailed statement of the legal and factual grounds for the protest along with copies of all relevant documents; and https://procurement.opengov.com/portalucson-az/contracts https://procurement.opengov.com/portalucson-az/contracts
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E. The form of relief requested.
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F. EVALUATION PHASES
No. Evaluation Criteria Scoring Method Weight (Points)
1. Price Proposal Provide price proposal as requested on the attached Excel Price Page, attachment E and additional price page attachment F.
N/A N/A
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2. Method of Approach
A. Describe your company’s return and exchange policies. Are there any time limitations or restocking charges? [Please note that the City requires a credit memo or invoice to be issued for such returns at current buying prices unless otherwise stated.]
B. Describe your company’s warranty program.
C. Describe your company’s availability for performing on-site visits to advise or consult in various capacities, including:
1. Creating hardware summaries, door and hardware schedules, development of grand master keying systems
2. Assistance in determining compliance with ADA, NFPA, UBC and various federal and state codes
3. Performing on-site premise surveys and estimates, as well as blueprint detail takeoffs. Please provide your company’s proposed call schedule. Please include the Field Technical Service Representative’s business card and emergency/after hours availability/contact information.
D. Describe what avenues are available for ordering products or services from your company.
E. Describe your technical support program and how it can be accessed. Are there additional resources available for technical support?
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F. Does your company offer any training and/or certification classes? Briefly describe those classes.
G. Describe your delivery times and methods for the types of materials solicited in this RFP.
H. Does your company offer any other additional services that might be of interest to the City? Please provide information on such services.
I. Does your company offer products from any manufacturer(s) not listed on the pricing page?
Provide a brief description of those suppliers and products.
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3. Qualifications and Experience
A. Please provide a general overview of your company, an organizational chart, number of years in business, corporate headquarters location, type of business, principal place of business and number of employees.
B. Summarize your experience in providing materials and services similar to that outlined in this solicitation. Experience with other public agencies, particularly municipal governments, is preferred.
C. Please provide pertinent certifications or qualifications for all personnel who may be needed by the City to serve in an advisory or consultant capacity, such as doing hardware summaries, door and hardware schedules, development of grand master keying systems, assistance in determining compliance with ADA, NFPA, UBC and various federal and state codes, doing on-site premise surveys and estimates, as well as blueprint detail takeoffs. Please include experience both past and present.
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G. SPECIAL TERMS AND CONDITIONS
G.1. AVAILABILITY OF FUNDS FOR THE NEXT FISCAL YEAR
Funds are not presently available for performance under this Contract. The City's obligation for performance of this Contract is contingent upon the availability of funds from which payment for Contract purposes can be made. No legal liability on the part of the City for any payment may arise for performance under this Contract until funds are made available for performance of this Contract.
G.2. BRAND OR TRADE NAMES
Any manufacturer's names, trade names, brand names or catalog numbers used in the solicitation are for the purpose of describing and/or establishing the quality, design and performance required. Any such reference is not intended to limit or restrict any bid/offer by any vendor, but is only listed in order to advise potential bidders/offerors of the requirements of the City. Any bid/offer which proposes like quality, design or performance will be considered.
G.3. COOPERATIVE PURCHASING
Contractor will, when requested, provide goods and services at the same prices and under the same terms and conditions as set forth in this Contract to any public or nonprofit agency that, at the time of request, has a Cooperative Purchasing Agreement with the City or participates in the Strategic Alliance for Volume Expenditures (SAVE) cooperative. See http://www.tucsonprocurement.com/coop_partners.aspx and click on “Cooperatives” for a list of agencies that have Cooperative Purchasing Agreements with the City; see http://www.mesaaz.gov/home/showdocument?id=23638 for a list of agencies participating in SAVE.
These lists are subject to change. Contractor may, however, charge an agency that is outside the Tucson Metropolitan Area for additional out-of-pocket expenses that will be incurred by Contractor in providing goods and services to the agency (i.e., freight charges, travel related expenses, etc.).
Each participating agency that orders goods or services under this Contract as provided above is solely responsible for paying Contractor for those goods and services. The City is not responsible for any disputes arising out of transactions made by others.
G.4. LIVING WAGE REQUIREMENTS
Contractor will comply with all applicable provisions of the City’s Living Wage Ordinance (Article XIV of the Tucson Procurement Code). Contractor will, upon request, affirm in writing that Contractor is in compliance and will provide City with information and documentation demonstrating that compliance.
The City’s Living Wage ordinance can be found at the following link:
https://codelibrary.amlegal.com/codes/tucson/latest/tucson_az/0-0-0-21930 The Living Wage rates for the current calendar year can be found at the following link: https://www.tucsonaz.gov/Departments/Business-Services-Department/Procurement/Living- Wage http://www.tucsonprocurement.com/coop_partners.aspx http://www.mesaaz.gov/home/showdocument?id=23638 https://codelibrary.amlegal.com/codes/tucson/latest/tucson_az/0-0-0-21930 https://www.tucsonaz.gov/Departments/Business-Services-Department/Procurement/Living-Wage https://www.tucsonaz.gov/Departments/Business-Services-Department/Procurement/Living-Wage
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G.5. PRICE ADJUSTMENT
At least 90 days before the date that the Contract is eligible for extension, Contractor may submit to the Contract Officer a request for price adjustments based on documented increased Contractor costs and the City may, at its discretion, make price adjustments, which will apply during the extension term.
G.6. HUD CLAUSE
Any contract awarded pursuant to this solicitation will contain the HUD Terms and Conditions listed in the corresponding attachment titled, 5369-B.
G.7. TERM AND RENEWAL
The term of the Contract will commence when awarded to Contractor and remain in effect for a period of one (1) year, unless terminated, canceled or extended as otherwise provided herein. The City may, at its sole option, extend the Contract's term for up to four (4) additional one-year periods or portions thereof.
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H. INSURANCE REQUIREMENTS
H.1. Required Insurance Policies
Contractor will obtain and maintain during the entire term of this Contract and for 2 years after the Contract term ends, the following insurance coverage from insurers that have an “A.M. Best” rating of not less than A-VII:
H.2. Commercial General Liability
Policy must include Bodily Injury, Property Damage, Personal Injury and Broad Form Contractual Liability with coverage limits no lower than:
A. Each Occurrence: $1,000,000
B. General Aggregate: $2,000,000
C. Products & Completed Operations Aggregate: $2,000,000
D. Personal and Advertising Injury: $1,000,000
E. Blanket Contractual Liability: $1,000,000
H.3. Commercial Automobile Liability
Policy must include bodily injury and property damage, for any owned, hired, and/or non-owned vehicles used in performance of work under this Contract, with a Combined Single Limit no lower than $1,000,000.
H.4. Worker's Compensation
Policy must have coverage limits no lower than:
A. Per Occurrence: Statutory
B. Employer's Liability: $1,000,000
C. Disease Each Employee: $1,000,000
D. Disease Policy Limit: $1,000,000
E. [If Contractor is a Sole Proprietor, include this waiver provision under A.R.S. § 23-961(M). To determine whether the Contractor is a Sole Proprietor, please request the Sole Proprietor/Independent Contractor form from the Contract Officer listed in the solicitation.] I am a sole proprietor, and I am doing business as [name of sole proprietor business]. I am performing work as an independent contractor for the City of Tucson. I am not the employee of the City of Tucson for workers' compensation purposes, and, therefore, I am not entitled to workers' compensation benefits from the City. I understand that if I have any employees working for me, I must maintain workers' compensation insurance on them.
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H.5. Policy Change Notice
Contractor will give the City 30 days advance written notice before any of the above policies are changed in any manner that is inconsistent with the requirements of this Contract. The notice must be sent directly to the Procurement Division of the Business Services Department.
H.6. Additional Insured
The Commercial General Liability, Commercial Automobile Liability and umbrella policies where applicable will include the City as an additional insured with respect to liability arising out of the performance of this contract. The City must be covered to the full policy limits, even if those limits of liability are in excess of those required by this Contract. The coverage must be primary and any insurance carried by City is excess and not contributing.
H.7. Claims-Made Coverage
If any or part of the required insurance is written on a claims-made basis, any policy retroactive date must precede the date of the contract and the Contractor must maintain such coverage for a period not less than three (3) years following contract expiration, termination or cancellation.
H.8. Additional Requirements
Each insurance policy required by this Contract, excluding Professional Liability (Errors & Omissions), must include or be endorsed to include to provide the following:
A. A waiver of subrogation endorsement in favor of the City, for losses arising from work performed by or on behalf of the Contractor (Including Worker’s Compensation).
B. The policy is primary and any insurance carried by the City is excess and not contributing.
C. The coverage provided by the policy is not limited to the liability assumed under the indemnification provisions of this Contract.
D. The insurer will provide written notice to the City at least ten (10) calendar days before the policy is terminated or cancelled or the coverage is reduced.
H.9. Verification of Coverage
A. Contractor will give the City certificates of insurance (ACORD form or equivalent approved by the City), signed by an authorized representative of the insurer, showing that the Contractor has all the insurance required by this Contract.
B. Contractor must deliver the certificates directly to the Procurement Division of the City’s Business Services Department before the Contractor commences work under this Contract.
C. The certificates must contain the City project/contract number and project description.
D. The City reserves the right to require complete copies of all insurance policies required by this Contract at any time.
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H.10. Subcontractors
Contractors’ insurance certificate(s) must include all subcontractors as insureds under its policies or Contractor must give the City separate certificates and endorsements for each subcontractor showing that each subcontractor has the insurance coverage described above.
H.11. Public Entities
If Contractor or any sub-contractor is a public entity that self-insures as permitted by law, then the insurance requirements in this Section 8 will not apply to that entity and that entity must instead provide a Certificate of Self- Insurance.
H.12. Sufficiency of Coverage
The City in no way warrants that the required minimum insurer rating in this Contract is sufficient to protect the Contractor from potential insurer insolvency, nor that the required liability limits are sufficient to protect Contractor.
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I. STANDARD TERMS AND CONDITIONS
I.1. ADVERTISING
Contractor will not advertise or publish information concerning this Contract without prior written consent of the City’s Business Services Director.
I.2. COMPLIANCE WITH LAWS
The parties will comply with all federal, state and local laws, rules, regulations, standards and Executive Orders including, without limitation, the following:
A. Americans with Disabilities Act. Contractor will comply with all applicable provisions of the Americans with Disabilities Act (Public Law 101-336, 42 U.S.C. 12101 -- 12213) and applicable Federal regulations under the Act, including 28 CFR Parts 35 and 36.
B. Workers’ Rights Laws. Contractor will comply with all applicable provisions of Federal and State Child Labor and Workers’ Rights laws and agrees if called upon to affirm in writing that they and any subcontractors working under this Contract are in compliance.
C. Affirmative Action. Contractor will comply with Chapter 28, Article XII of the Tucson City Code Chapter 28.
I.3. GOVERNING LAW AND VENUE
This Contract is governed by the laws of the State of Arizona and the City and Contractor will have all remedies afforded to each by the Tucson Procurement Code and the laws of the State of Arizona. Any lawsuits regarding this Contract must be brought in a court of competent jurisdiction in Pima County, Arizona.
I.4. ARBITRATION
Notwithstanding any other provision in this Contract, no agreement by the City to arbitrate a dispute is binding unless given expressly and in writing after execution of this Contract. However, if both parties agree, disputes may be resolved through arbitration following the process in A.R.S. § 12-1501, et seq.
Contractor must continue to perform under this Contract without interruption, notwithstanding the provisions of this section.
I.5. ASSIGNMENT
Contractor may not assign its rights or obligations under this Contract without the prior written permission of the City's Business Services Director. The City will not unreasonably withhold approval for a requested assignment.
I.6. SUBCONTRACTS
Contractor may not enter into any subcontracts for work under this Contract without the advance written approval of the City's Business Services Director. All subcontracts will incorporate all the terms and
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I.7. PROTECTION OF CITY PROPERTY
If this Contract requires Contractor to perform any work on City-owned property, Contractor will use reasonable care to avoid damaging existing buildings, equipment, and vegetation (such as trees, shrubs, and grass) on the property. Contractor will replace or repair any damage caused by Contractor or any employee, agent, or subcontractor of Contractor, at no expense to the City. If Contractor fails or refuses to make such repair or replacement, the City will estimate the cost of repair and, upon receiving an invoice from the City for that estimated cost, Contractor will pay the City the invoiced amount. City may, at its discretion, instead deduct the amount from any payments due Contractor under this or any other City contract.
Contractor will, during the course of its work on City property, keep the work area, including any storage areas used by the Contractor, free from accumulation of waste material or rubbish. Upon completion of the work, Contractor will leave the work area in a clean and neat condition, free of any debris, and will remove any non-City-owned materials or equipment or other personal property that it has caused to be located on the City property.
I.8. COMMENCEMENT OF WORK
Contractor will not commence any billable work or provide any material or service under this Contract until Contractor receives a purchase order or is otherwise directed to do so, in writing, by the City.
I.9. CONFIDENTIALITY OF RECORDS
Contractor will establish and maintain procedures to ensure that no information contained in its records or obtained from the City or from others in carrying out its functions under this Contract is used or disclosed by it, its agents, officers, or employees, except as required to efficiently perform its duties under the Contract, and will take appropriate measures to protect any personal identifying information of any individuals.
I.10. CONTRACT ADDENDA; ADDITIONAL WORK
This Contract may only be amended by a written agreement signed by the parties. The City’s Business Services Director or their designee may, on behalf of the City (1) approve and execute any addenda, change orders, or supplemental written agreements; and (2) grant time extensions or contract renewals.
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