City of Phoenix - Vactor Services Requirements Contract - IFB-27-0462 (2026)
City of PhoenixCity · Phoenix, AZ- Due
- Oct 19, 2026
- 2 days left
- Posted
- Sep 29, 2026
- Contract term
- 5 years
- Primary contact
- Julie Smith
- (602) 534-2418
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THE 30-SECOND BRIEF
The City of Phoenix Water Services and Parks and Recreation Departments are seeking a five-year requirements contract for vactor services including wet digging, jet rodding clogged pipes, cleaning facility sewer lines, decant stations, process pipelines, process tanks, storm drains, basin/rock traps, process liquid holding structures, flood irrigation lines, interceptor tanks, and pool filter settling tanks. Services include CCTV video recording or still photography of cleaned pipelines, removal of pool filter sand, and proper disposal of non-hazardous waste. The solicitation requires a 5-year business history, minimum 1 year of supervisor experience, equipment ownership or access, insurance, and background screening. The submission deadline is October 19, 2026, with written inquiries due by October 12, 2026, and a non-mandatory pre-offer conference on October 5, 2026.
Vactor Services Water Services Department, Vactor Services Parks Department, Vactor Services Confined Space, Emergency Vactor Services, Additional Vactor Truck, Large Tanker Truck, Standard Labor Rate, Premium Labor Rate, CCTV Video Recording, Flex Hose 6" (per 250 ft.), New Piping, New Flex Hose, Disposal Site Dump Fee
Lowest responsive and responsible bidder
SUMMARY
The City of Phoenix Water Services and Parks and Recreation Departments are seeking a five-year requirements contract for vactor services including wet digging, jet rodding clogged pipes, cleaning facility sewer lines, decant stations, process pipelines, process tanks, storm drains, basin/rock traps, process liquid holding structures, flood irrigation lines, interceptor tanks, and pool filter settling tanks.
Services include CCTV video recording or still photography of cleaned pipelines, removal of pool filter sand, and proper disposal of non-hazardous waste. The solicitation requires a 5-year business history, minimum 1 year of supervisor experience, equipment ownership or access, insurance, and background screening. The submission deadline is October 19, 2026, with written inquiries due by October 12, 2026, and a non-mandatory pre-offer conference on October 5, 2026.
EVALUATION CRITERIA
Lowest responsive and responsible bidder
REQUIRED DELIVERABLES
13- Vactor Services Water Services Department
- Vactor Services Parks Department
- Vactor Services Confined Space
- Emergency Vactor Services
- Additional Vactor Truck
- Large Tanker Truck
- Standard Labor Rate
- Premium Labor Rate
- CCTV Video Recording
- Flex Hose 6" (per 250 ft.)
- New Piping
- New Flex Hose
- Disposal Site Dump Fee
REQUIRED ATTACHMENTS
10- Acceptance of Offer Form
- Conflict of Interest and Transparency form
- Vendor Questionnaire
- Proof of Business Operation
- Supervisor Experience Documentation
- Equipment Documentation
- References
- Certification Regarding Debarment
- Heat Safety Compliance
- Offer Page
- Submit to
- https://procurement.opengov.com/portal/phoenix/projects/303270
- Scope location
- Phoenix, AZ
Questions about this RFP
How do I respond to this Bid from City of Phoenix?
Review the full solicitation document for submission requirements, evaluation criteria, and deadlines. The submission deadline is October 19, 2026. The solicitation specifies required deliverables that must be addressed in your response. Be sure to include all required attachments as outlined in the solicitation. Submissions should be delivered to: https://procurement.opengov.com/portal/phoenix/projects/303270. For questions, contact Julie Smith.
Can small businesses or minority-owned firms bid on this Bid?
Most government agencies, including City of Phoenix in AZ, encourage participation from small businesses, minority-owned, women-owned, and disadvantaged business enterprises (MBE/WBE/DBE). Check the full solicitation for any small business participation goals.
What happens after the Bid submission deadline?
After the deadline, the issuing agency reviews all submissions against the stated evaluation criteria. This typically includes a compliance check, technical evaluation, cost analysis, and may involve oral presentations with shortlisted vendors.
Can I ask questions about this solicitation before submitting?
Yes, most solicitations allow vendors to submit questions during a designated period. The primary contact is Julie Smith at (602) 534-2418. Questions and answers are typically shared with all prospective bidders.
What are the key deliverables?
The solicitation specifies the following deliverables: Vactor Services Water Services Department, Vactor Services Parks Department, Vactor Services Confined Space, Emergency Vactor Services, Additional Vactor Truck, Large Tanker Truck, Standard Labor Rate, Premium Labor Rate, CCTV Video Recording, Flex Hose 6" (per 250 ft.), New Piping, New Flex Hose, D. Proposals should clearly address how each deliverable will be met.
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What are the evaluation criteria for this solicitation?
This solicitation includes specific evaluation criteria that will be used to score proposals. The criteria include: "Lowest responsive and responsible bidder" Vendors should carefully align their proposals with each criterion to maximize their score.
Where can I find more RFPs from City of Phoenix?
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What is the contract term for this solicitation?
The anticipated contract term is 5 years. Contract terms may include renewal options.
Is this solicitation still open for submissions?
Based on the posted deadline of October 19, 2026, this solicitation appears to still be accepting submissions. Deadlines may change through amendments or addenda, so always verify the current status directly with the issuing agency before preparing your response.
What documents are required to bid on this Bid?
Requirements vary by solicitation, but common documents include a technical proposal, cost/price proposal, proof of insurance, relevant certifications, past performance references, and any forms specified in the solicitation. This solicitation specifically requires the following attachments: Acceptance of Offer Form, Conflict of Interest and Transparency form, Vendor Questionnaire, Proof of Business Operation, Supervisor Experience Documentation, Equipment Documentation, References, Certi. Review the full document from City of Phoenix for the complete list.
What is the scope of this project?
This solicitation defines a specific project scope. The scope covers the following locations: Phoenix, AZ. Review the full solicitation for detailed scope requirements.