Graffiti Abatement services for Commercial Properties

The City of Tempe, Arizona is issuing a Request for Proposal (RFP #26-012) to establish a term contract with up to two contractors to provide graffiti abatement services for commercial, industrial, residential, and multi-family properties within the city limits. The procurement seeks qualified contractors to deliver biweekly inspections and graffiti removal services to commercial property owners on a subscription basis, with pricing determined by linear footage of property perimeter walls across multiple tiers (properties up to 300 linear feet through those exceeding 900 linear feet). Key deliverables include regular site inspections, timely graffiti removal, heat safety compliance, proper documentation, and optional graffiti documentation services involving photographic evidence submission to local law enforcement. The initial contract term is one year with four additional one-year renewal options, and pricing will remain firm for the first year before annual adjustments based on the All-Urban Consumer Index - West Region. Contractors must meet specific requirements including appropriate insurance coverage, demonstrated employee conduct standards, approved equipment specifications, and comprehensive documentation protocols. The deadline for submitting questions is October 10, 2025, with proposals due by October 23, 2025, at 3:00 PM Arizona local time, to be submitted electronically through the City of Tempe's Bonfire procurement portal. Evaluation criteria will assess contractor qualifications, pricing competitiveness, service delivery capabilities, and compliance with stated requirements.

The RFP documents do not explicitly specify set-aside designations for disadvantaged enterprises, minority-owned businesses, or other socioeconomic classifications; however, interested vendors should consult the complete RFP for any such provisions. No incumbent vendors or current contractors are identified in the available documentation. The procurement contemplates direct contracting between selected contractors and individual property owners, with property owners responsible for monthly payments in arrears while the City maintains contract administration oversight. Contractors will be required to integrate with the City's administrative processes and potentially existing graffiti documentation systems used by local law enforcement. No specific award values or budget ranges are provided in the RFP summary; however, interested bidders should reference the detailed pricing structure documentation and the complete RFP for comprehensive financial requirements and anticipated contract values.