Communication Tower Inspection, Maintenance, and Repair Services

The City of Phoenix is soliciting sealed offers for a five-year Communication Tower Inspection, Maintenance, and Repair Services contract commencing on or about September 1, 2026, with the solicitation posted on March 9, 2026, and offers due by April 3, 2026. The procurement encompasses comprehensive inspection, maintenance, and repair services for the City's wireless communication tower infrastructure located throughout Phoenix and Maricopa County. Key deliverables include regular tower inspections documenting structural integrity, grounding systems, antennas, feedlines, shelter equipment, tower lighting systems, and associated components using standardized checklists; identification and documentation of maintenance needs and repair requirements with photographic evidence; verification of compliance with current drawings and specifications; and coordination of work orders for necessary repairs. Required qualifications include certified tower climbing personnel meeting the City's ITS Wireless Communications Services Policy standards, with all climbers obtaining certification through either ITS Climbing Instructors or qualified third-party entities in accordance with industry practices and federal and state regulations. Climbing teams must consist of at least two certified rescue climbers for light maintenance or inspections, with Level 3 "Rescue Climber" certification required within 18 months of program entry. All personnel must pass medical examinations every three years, maintain 100 percent tie-off at all times, use Personal Fall Arrest Systems equipment, and comply with comprehensive safety protocols outlined in the City's tower safety policies. The contract will be evaluated based on contractor's demonstrated experience, safety record, compliance with all specified safety certifications and equipment management procedures, and ability to meet the City's service level requirements.

The City of Phoenix has established nondiscrimination and civil rights requirements applicable to all contractors and subcontractors, incorporating Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Americans with Disabilities Act, and the Age Discrimination Act of 1975. Disadvantaged Business Enterprise requirements under 49 C.F.R. Part 26 apply, and contractors must comply with the City of Phoenix Equal Employment Opportunity Requirements under Phoenix City Code Chapter 18, Article V, which prohibits discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, and gender identity or expression for employers with more than 35 employees. All contractors must verify employment eligibility through the E-Verify program in compliance with Arizona Revised Statutes and federal immigration law, maintain a written heat safety plan compliant with Phoenix City Code Section 18-411 for outdoor work, and ensure prompt payment to subcontractors within seven days of receipt of payment. The solicitation includes mandatory acknowledgment of Sensitive Security Information protocols as controlled under 49 C.F.R. Parts 15 and 1520, with all participants required to complete acknowledgment forms and properly dispose of controlled documents. While no specific incumbent vendor or budget range is disclosed in the available contract documents, the five-year term and comprehensive nature of tower inspection, maintenance, and repair services across multiple facilities suggests a significant procurement value; interested contractors should submit sealed offers through the City's Procurement Portal and may direct technical support inquiries to procurement-support@opengov.com.