Machine Shop Component Parts, Machine Work and Repairs

The City of Tucson is requesting sealed bids on machine shop services including cylinder head rebuilding, component repair, machining, and long block overhaul services for city fleet and Tucson Water engines under IFB 270172, with bids due October 19, 2026 and a mandatory pre-submittal meeting on September 28, 2026 at 11:00 a.m. Arizona local time via Microsoft Teams. The contract is funded through federal ARPA assistance and carries mandatory compliance with Executive Order 11246, prevailing wage requirements for work exceeding $100,000, and MBE/WBE affirmative action obligations.

The scope covers Chevrolet 454, Waukesha F18GLH, Caterpillar CG137 and 3408, Ford 4.6L and 5.0L V-8, General Motors 5.3L and 6.0L V-8, and Ram 5.7L V-8 engines. Offerors must provide unit costs for specified services (hot tank/clean, magnaflux, resurface heads, replace seats, valve job, pick-up and delivery, replace freeze plugs, replace valve guides, test valve springs, cylinder boring, cylinder honing, and hourly labor rates) and discount percentages for unlisted services. The contractor must maintain local maintenance facilities with trained technicians and adequate parts inventory and provide a one-year warranty on all equipment and parts.

The contract term is one year from award with City renewal options for four additional one-year periods. Insurance requirements include Commercial General Liability of $2,000,000 per occurrence / $4,000,000 aggregate, Commercial Automobile Liability of $1,000,000 combined single limit, and Workers' Compensation at statutory limits. The contractor must comply with the City's Living Wage Ordinance, obtain a City Business License, and register as a vendor. Data and cybersecurity terms require FedRAMP or StateRAMP Moderate-level certification for City data storage, 24/7 security monitoring, annual penetration testing, and 72-hour breach notification. No funds are currently available; contract performance is contingent upon fund appropriation. The contract is available for cooperative purchasing by other public and nonprofit agencies.