Air Compressor and Dryer Preventative Maintenance and Repair Services

The City of Tempe is soliciting proposals through a Request for Quotation (RFQ) to establish a two-year term contract with three optional one-year renewals for preventative maintenance and repair services of air compression equipment at the East Valley Bus Operations and Maintenance (EVBOM) facility. The scope encompasses five Champion air compressors and five air dryers (four Champion brand and one Nano brand). Vendors must provide factory-trained and certified technicians to deliver comprehensive maintenance services including quarterly and annual scheduled maintenance, emergency repairs, and on-site service during regular business hours, with separate pricing for scheduled maintenance of each unit and tiered hourly labor rates for unscheduled maintenance during regular business hours, after-hours, weekends, and holidays. All employees working at the facility must pass 10-year background checks and comply with strict safety and conduct requirements. The RFQ was issued on September 9, 2025, with inquiries due by September 23, 2025, and proposals due on October 7, 2025, at 3:30 PM Arizona time, to be submitted electronically through the Bonfire hub. Evaluation will be based on a 100-point system: cost (30 points), ability to perform (30 points), firm and technician qualifications (20 points), warranty and parts availability (10 points), response time (5 points), and overall proposal conformity (5 points).

The City of Tempe actively encourages participation from small businesses, BIPOC-owned enterprises, and disadvantaged firms, though no specific set-asides or restrictions limiting eligible respondents have been designated. All prospective contractors must comply with Arizona House Bill 2488 by submitting an affidavit certifying they do not use and will not procure forced labor, specifically addressing Uyghur forced labor in the People's Republic of China. No incumbent vendor information or existing contractual relationships are disclosed in the procurement documentation. The RFQ does not specify an estimated award value or budget range for the contract. Interested vendors should note that this opportunity applies to the City of Tempe in Arizona, with jurisdiction references to Maricopa County and Tucson City in the posting metadata.