The City of Tucson is seeking to establish a term requirements contract for Lock Hardware through Request for Proposal (RFP) No. 250126, targeting the Facilities and Communications Maintenance (FCM) Division and Housing and Community Development (HCD) Department. The procurement encompasses locks, subassemblies, parts, key blanks, commercial builders hardware, and locksmith tools to be delivered F.O.B. to various Tucson metropolitan locations. Vendors must provide comprehensive pricing information, including manufacturer price lists and discount structures, and offer a broad catalog of lock hardware from multiple manufacturers with capabilities for restricted keyways. The solicitation allows for multiple awards and requires contractors to replace defective products at their own expense. Key evaluation criteria will include price, method of approach, qualifications, and vendor experience. 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 potential extensions for up to four additional one-year periods. While specific set-aside designations are not explicitly detailed, the contract likely adheres to standard federal and local guidelines for disadvantaged business enterprise (DBE) participation, as evidenced by attached federal terms and conditions documents. Contractors will be required to maintain appropriate insurance, comply with wage standards, and adhere to non-discrimination policies. The solicitation is subject to federal compliance requirements, including those from the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) and Federal Transit Administration (FTA) regulations. Though a precise contract value is not specified, the comprehensive Excel pricing schedule suggests a substantial procurement value across 45 line items and 35 different lock and hardware manufacturers. The contract appears designed to provide flexible purchasing options for municipal facilities and housing development needs, with potential for significant annual expenditures. Vendors must be prepared to provide comprehensive hardware solutions from manufacturers such as Alarm Lock, American Lock Company, Schlage, Yale, and Rytan, among others.
Name | Description | Size | Type (Click to sort descending) | Posted (Click to sort descending) |
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Lock_Hardware.pdf | 378KB | 9/18/25 | ||
Offer_and_Acceptance.pdf | 87KB | 3/19/25 | ||
COT_ARPA_Terms_and_Conditions.pdf | 304KB | 3/19/25 | ||
Lock_Hardware_Additional_Price_Request.pdf | 38KB | 9/15/25 | ||
FTA_TERMS_AND_CONDITIONS.pdf | 407KB | 3/19/25 |