- Due Text
- Tuesday, September 1, 2026 2:00pm
- Posted At
- Fri, Jul 31, 2026 10:50 AM
- Documents
- Envelopes.pdf, A - Acceptance of Offer Form 2026
- Numeric Id
- 262478
- Description
- The City of Phoenix invites sealed offers for Envelopes.
The Effective Date of this Agreement will be upon final signature and recording by the City Clerk’s department.
The Commencement Date of this Agreement will be upon November 1, 2026 or the Effective Date, whichever is later.
The term of this Agreement will be for five years, beginning on the Commencement Date, with no option years.
This solicitation is available through the City’s Procurement Portal. For technical support issues related to the City's Procurement Portal, Offeror may use the support bubble on the bottom right, or email procurement-support@opengov.com for any assistance. For other issues related to this solicitation please contact the procurement officer listed under Contact Information.
Notwithstanding the foregoing, this Agreement will terminate upon the earliest occurrence: by reaching the end of the term including any extensions exercised, or termination pursuant to the provisions of this Agreement.
Background
The City of Phoenix has a need for a five-year contract to purchase standard mailing envelopes and specialty printed envelopes for multiple departments. The City of Phoenix utilizes a high volume of standard and specialty envelopes for various departments to mail correspondence to Phoenix residents and vendors, parking violation notices, citizen mail-in response envelopes, and self-addressed court payment plan envelopes.
Timeline
Solicitation Issue Date:
July 31, 2026
Pre-Offer Conference (Non-Mandatory):
August 11, 2026, 2:00pm
via Webex: https://cityofphoenix.webex.com/weblink/register/receb172b4ff277b3ca5d4e5f9d92b7a2
Written Inquiries Due Date:
August 14, 2026, 2:00pm
- Document Text
- 1. Introduction
1.1. Contact Information
Donald Collins
Finance
Email: donald.collins@phoenix.gov
Phone: (602) 262-7793
1.2. Schedule of Events
The City reserves the right to change dates, times, and locations, as necessary. The City does not always hold a Pre-Offer Conference or Site Visit. All times in the Schedule of Events are Local Phoenix, AZ Time.
To request a reasonable accommodation or alternative format for any public meeting, please contact the Procurement Officer (Donald Collins) at (602) 262-7793/Voice or 711/TTY, or donald.collins@phoenix.gov, no later than five (5) business days prior to the meeting.
Solicitation Issue Date: July 31, 2026
Pre-Offer Conference (Non-Mandatory): August 11, 2026, 2:00pm
via Webex: https://cityofphoenix.webex.com/weblink/register/receb172b4ff277b3ca5d4e5f9d92b7a2
Written Inquiries Due Date: August 14, 2026, 2:00pm
Question Response Deadline: August 21, 2026, 2:00pm
Samples Due Date: September 1, 2026, 2:00pm
Offer Due Date: September 1, 2026, 2:00pm
2. Instructions
2.1. Description – Statement of Need
The City of Phoenix invites sealed offers for Envelopes and specialty envelopes on an as-needed basis for all City of Phoenix departments.
The Effective Date of this Agreement will be upon final signature and recording by the City Clerk’s department.
The Commencement Date of this Agreement will be upon November 1, 2026 or the Effective Date, whichever is later.
The term of this Agreement will be for five years, beginning on the Commencement Date, with no option years.
This solicitation is available through the City’s Procurement Portal. For technical support issues related to the City's Procurement Portal, Offeror may use the support bubble on the bottom right, or email procurement-support@opengov.com for any assistance. For other issues related to this solicitation please contact the procurement officer listed under Contact Information.
Notwithstanding the foregoing, this Agreement will terminate upon the earliest occurrence: by reaching the end of the term including any extensions exercised, or termination pursuant to the provisions of this Agreement.
2.2. Preparation of Offer
All forms provided must be completed and submitted with the Offer. The signed and completed Conflict of Interest and Transparency form must be included or your Offer may be deemed non-responsive.
It is permissible to copy Submittal forms if necessary. Erasures, interlineations, or other modifications of the Offer must be initialed in original ink by the authorized person signing the Offer. No offer will be altered, amended or withdrawn after the specified offer due date and time. The City is not responsible for Offeror’s errors or omissions.
All time periods stated as a number of days will be calendar days.
It is the responsibility of all Offerors to examine the entire solicitation and seek clarification of any requirement that may not be clear and to check all responses for accuracy before submitting an offer. Negligence in preparing an offer confers no right of withdrawal after due date and time. Offerors are strongly encouraged to:
Consider applicable laws and/or economic conditions that may affect cost, progress, performance, or furnishing of the products or services.
Study and carefully correlate Offeror’s knowledge and observations with the solicitation and other related data.
Promptly notify the City of all conflicts, errors, ambiguities, or discrepancies that Offeror has discovered in or between the solicitation and other related documents.
The City does not reimburse the cost of developing, presenting or providing any response to this solicitation. Offers submitted for consideration should be prepared simply and economically, providing adequate information in a straightforward and concise manner. The Offeror is responsible for all costs incurred in responding to this solicitation. All materials and documents submitted in response to this solicitation become the property of the City and will not be returned.
Offerors are reminded that the specifications stated in the solicitation are the minimum level required and that offers submitted must be for products or services that meet or exceed the minimum level of all features specifically listed in this solicitation. Offers offering less than any minimum specifications or criteria specified are not responsive and should not be submitted.
Offer responses submitted for products considered by the seller to be acceptable alternates to the brand names or manufacturer’s catalog references specified herein must be submitted with technical literature and/or detailed product brochures for the City’s use to evaluate the products offered. Offers submitted without this product information may be considered as non-responsive and rejected. The City will be the sole judge as to the acceptability of alternate products offered.
Prices will be submitted on a per unit basis by line item, when applicable. In the event of a disparity between the unit price and extended price, the unit price will prevail unless obviously in error.
2.3. Fixed Offer Price Period
All offers shall be firm and fixed for a period of 180 calendar days from the solicitation opening date.
2.4. Obtaining a Copy of the Solicitation and Addenda
Interested Offerors may download the complete solicitation and addenda from the City's Procurement Portal: https://procurement.opengov.com/portal/phoenix/projects/262478. Any interested Offerors without internet access may obtain this solicitation by calling the Procurement Officer or picking up a copy during regular business hours at the City of Phoenix, Finance Department, Central Procurement Division, 251 W Washington Street, 8th Floor, Phoenix, AZ 85003. It is the Offeror’s responsibility to check the City's Procurement Portal, read the entire solicitation, and verify all required information is submitted with their Offer.
2.5. Exceptions
Offeror must not take any exceptions to any terms, conditions or material requirements of this solicitation. Offers submitted with exceptions may be deemed non-responsive and disqualified from further consideration in the City’s sole discretion. Offerors must conform to all the requirements specified in the solicitation. The City encourages Offerors to send inquiries to the Procurement Officer rather than including exceptions in their Offer.
2.6. Inquiries
All questions that arise relating to this solicitation should be directed via City’s Procurement Portal and must be received by the due date indicated in the Schedule of Events. The City will not consider questions received after the deadline.
No informal contact initiated by Offerors on the proposed service will be allowed with members of City’s staff from date of distribution of this solicitation until after city council awards the contract. All questions concerning or issues related to this solicitation must be presented in writing.
The Procurement Officer will answer written inquiries in an addendum and publish any addenda on the City’s Procurement Portal.
2.7. Addenda
The City of Phoenix will not be responsible for any oral instructions made by any employees or officers of the City of Phoenix regarding this solicitation. Any changes will be in the form of an addendum. The Offeror must acknowledge receipt of any/all addenda through the City's Procurement Portal.
Changes to terms and conditions of the Solicitation and resulting Agreement made pursuant to an addendum shall be memorialized in the Solicitation and resulting Agreement document. To that end, a parenthetical will be added to applicable provision(s) referencing the addendum that imposed the change. The language in the final provision will reflect the updated version.
2.8. Licenses
If required by law for the operation of the business or work related to this Offer, Offeror must possess all valid certifications and/or licenses as required by federal, state or local laws at the time of submittal.
2.9. Certifications
By signature in the Offer section of the Offer and Acceptance page(s), Offeror certifies:
The submission of the Offer did not involve collusion or other anti-competitive practices.
The Offeror must not discriminate against any employee, or applicant for employment in violation of Federal or State Law.
The Offeror has not given, offered to give, nor intends to give at any time hereafter, any economic opportunity, future employment, gift, loan, gratuity, special discount, trip, favor, or service to a public servant in connection with the submitted Offer.
2.10. Submission of Offer
Offers must be in possession of the Department on or prior to the exact time and date indicated in the Schedule of Events. Late offers will not be considered. The prevailing clock will be the City Department’s clock.
Offers should be submitted electronically via the City’s Procurement Portal by clicking on “Draft Response” via https://procurement.opengov.com/portal/phoenix/projects/262478. Offerors that are unable to submit electronically should contact the Procurement Officer to discuss the logistics of hard copy submittals. Offerors must be registered with OpenGov by signing up via https://procurement.opengov.com/signup. Vendor training guides can be found at: https://opengov.my.site.com/support/s/article/ca6d1285-1e48-4a21-bb0d-715edb7794ed
Any original documents (such as bonds, guaranties, powers of attorney), if required by the solicitation, must be separately delivered to and received by the City on or prior to the exact time and date indicated in the Schedule of Events, with a clear indication of the Offer for which it is attributed.
It is the responsibility of the Offeror to ensure that the Offer is timely and to confirm that there are no technical reasons that any offer submitted electronically may be delayed. The date and time on the upload as received/stamped by the City’s Procurement Portal will provide proof of submission and verification whether the Offer was received on or prior to the exact time and date indicated in the Schedule of Events.
For assistance with submittals, vendors are welcome to use the OpenGov support chat (blue chat bubble in the bottom right corner) to connect with a member of OpenGov's support team who will be able to assist you with your submission.
Please DO NOT submit links to Google Docs, Dropbox Paper, or similar services. Your offer may be deemed non-responsive if your offer is supplied utilizing these services.
2.11. Withdrawal of Offer
At any time prior to the solicitation due date and time, an Offeror (or designated representative) may withdraw the Offer by clicking “Unsubmit Response” on the Offer submission via the City’s Procurement Portal.
2.12. Offer Results
Offers will be opened on the offer due date, time and location indicated in the Schedule of Events, at which time the name of each Offeror, and the prices may be read. Offers and other information received in response to the solicitation will be shown only to authorized City personnel having a legitimate interest in them or persons assisting the City in the evaluation. Offers are not available for public inspection until after the City has posted the award recommendation on the City's Procurement Portal.
The City will post a preliminary offer tabulation on the City's Procurement Portal: https://procurement.opengov.com/portal/phoenix/projects/262478 within five business days of the offer opening. The City will post the information on the preliminary tabulation as it was read during the offer opening. The City makes no guarantee as to the accuracy of any information on the preliminary tabulation. Once the City has evaluated the offers, the City will post an award recommendation on the City's Procurement Portal. By signing and submitting its Offer, each Offeror agrees that this posting of the award recommendation to the City's Procurement Portal effectively serves as the Offeror’s receipt of that notice of award recommendation. The City has no obligation to provide any further notification to unsuccessful Offerors.
2.13. Pre-Award Qualifications
Offeror must have been in operation a minimum of five years. The Offeror’s normal business activity during the past five years will have been for providing the goods or services in this solicitation.
2.14. Certificates of Insurance
Upon notification of a recommended award, the Offeror will have 14 calendar days to submit a complete certificate of insurance in the minimum amounts and the coverages as required in the Insurance Requirements of this solicitation. Insurance requirements are non-negotiable.
2.15. Award of Contract
Unless otherwise indicated, award(s) will be made to responsive, responsible Offeror(s) who are regularly established in the service, or providing the goods, contained in this solicitation and who have demonstrated the ability to perform in an acceptable manner.
Factors that may be considered by the City include:
Technical capability of the Offeror to accomplish the scope of work required in the Solicitation. This may include performance history on past and current government or industrial contracts; and,
Demonstrated availability of the necessary manpower (both supervisory and operational personnel) and necessary equipment to accomplish the scope of work in the Solicitation; and,
Safety record; and,
Offeror history of complaints and termination for convenience or cause.
Notwithstanding any other provision of this solicitation, the City reserves the right to: (1) waive any immaterial defect or informality; or (2) reject any or all offers or portions thereof; or (3) reissue a solicitation.
A response to a solicitation is an offer to contract with the City based upon the terms, conditions, and specifications contained in the City’s solicitation. Offers do not become contracts until they are executed by the Chief Procurement Officer or Department Director. A contract has its inception in the award, eliminating a formal signing of a separate contract. For that reason, all of the terms, conditions and specifications of the procurement contract are contained in the solicitation, and in any addendum or contract amendment.
2.16. Solicitation Transparency Policy
Commencing on the date and time a solicitation is published, potential or actual Offerors or respondents (including their representatives) shall only discuss matters associated with the solicitation with the Mayor, any members of City Council, the City Manager, any Deputy City Manager, or any department director directly associated with the solicitation (including in each case their assigned staff, except for the designated Procurement Officer) at a public meeting, posted under Arizona Statutes, until the resulting contract(s) are awarded to all offers or responses are rejected and the solicitation is cancelled without any announcement by the Procurement Officer of the City’s intent to reissue the same or similar solicitation.
As long as the solicitation is not discussed, Offerors may continue to conduct business with the City and discuss business that is unrelated to the solicitation with the City staff. Offerors may not discuss the solicitation with any City employees or evaluation panel members.
Offerors may discuss their proposal or the solicitation with the Mayor or one or more members of the Phoenix City Council, provided such meetings are scheduled through the Procurement Officer, and are posted as open meetings with the City Clerk at least 24 hours prior to the scheduled meetings. The City Clerk will be responsible for posting the meetings. The posted notice shall identify the participants and the subject matter, as well as invite the public to participate.
With respect to the selection of the successful Offerors, the City Manager and/or City Manager's Office will continue the past practice of exerting no undue influence on the process. In all solicitations of bids and proposals, any direction on the selection from the City Manager and/or City Manager's Office and Department Head (or representative) to the proposal review panel or selecting authority must be provided in writing to all prospective Offerors.
This policy is intended to create a level playing field for all Offerors, assure that contracts are awarded in public, and protect the integrity of the selection process. OFFERORS THAT VIOLATE THIS POLICY SHALL BE DISQUALIFIED. After official Notice is received by the City for disqualification, the Offeror may follow the Protest process, unless the Solicitation is cancelled without notice of intent to re-issue.
“To discuss” means any contact by the Offeror, regardless of whether the City responds to the contact. Offerors that violate this policy will be disqualified until the resulting contract(s) are awarded, or all offers or responses are rejected and the solicitation is cancelled without any announcement by the Procurement Officer of the City’s intent to reissue the same or a similar solicitation. The City interprets the policy as continuing through a cancellation of a solicitation until Council award of the contract, as long as the City cancels with a statement that the City will rebid the solicitation.
2.17. Protest Process
Offeror may protest the contents of a solicitation no later than seven days before the solicitation deadline when the protest is based on an apparent alleged mistake, impropriety or defect in the solicitation. Protests filed regarding the solicitation may be addressed by an amendment to the solicitation or denied by the City. If denied, the opening and award will proceed unless the City determines that it is in the City’s best interests to set new deadlines, amend the solicitation, cancel or re-bid.
Therefore, unless otherwise notified by a formal amendment, the Protester must adhere to all solicitation dates and deadlines, including timely filing of an offer, regardless of filing a protest.
Offeror may protest an adverse determination issued by the City regarding responsibility and responsiveness, within seven days of the date the Offeror was notified of the adverse determination.
Offeror may protest an award recommendation if the Offeror can establish that it had a substantial chance of being awarded the contract and will be harmed by the recommended award. The City will post recommendations on the City’s Procurement Portal to award the contract(s) to an Offeror(s). Offeror must submit award protests within seven days after the posting of the award recommendation, with exceptions only for good cause shown, within the City’s full and final discretion.
All protests will be in writing, filed with the Procurement Officer identified in the solicitation and include the following:
Identification of the solicitation number;
The name, address and telephone number of the protester;
A detailed statement describing the legal and factual grounds for the protest, including copies of relevant documents;
The form of relief requested; and
The signature of the protester or its authorized representative.
The Procurement Officer will render a written decision within a reasonable period after the protest is filed. The City will not request City Council authorization to award the contract until the protest process is complete. All protests and appeals must be submitted in accordance with the City’s Procurement Code, (Phoenix City Code, Ch. 43) and any protests or appeals not submitted within the time requirements will not be considered. Protests must be filed with the Procurement Officer.
2.18. Public Record
All Offers submitted in response to this solicitation will become the property of the City and become a matter of public record available for review pursuant to Arizona State law. If an Offeror believes that a specific section of its Offer response is confidential, the Offeror will isolate the pages marked confidential in a specific and clearly labeled section of its Offer response. An Offeror may request specific information contained within its Offer is treated by the Procurement Officer as confidential provided the Offeror clearly labels the information “confidential.” To the extent necessary for the evaluation process, information marked as “confidential” will not be treated as confidential. Once the procurement file becomes available for public inspection, the Procurement Officer will not make any information identified by the Offerors as “confidential” available to the public unless necessary to support the evaluation process or if specifically requested in accordance with applicable public records law. When a public records request for such information is received, the Procurement Officer will notify the Offeror in writing of any request to view any portion of its Offer marked “confidential.” The Offeror will have the time set forth in the notice to obtain a court order enjoining such disclosure. If the Offeror does not provide the Procurement Officer with a court order enjoining release of the information during the designated time, the Procurement Officer will make the information requested available for inspection.
2.19. Late Offers
[OPTIONAL PARAGRAPH] Late Offers must be rejected, except for good cause. If a late Offer is submitted, the Department will document the date and time of the submittal of the late Offer, keep the Offer and notify the Offeror that its Offer was disqualified for being a late Offer.
2.20. Right to Disqualify
The City reserves the right to disqualify any Offeror who fails to provide information or data requested or who provides materially inaccurate or misleading information or data. The City further reserves the right to disqualify any Offeror on the basis of any real or apparent conflict of interest that is disclosed by the Offer submitted or any other data or information available to the City. This disqualification is at the sole discretion of the City. By submission of a solicitation response, the Offeror waives any right to object now or at any future time, before any agency or body including, but not limited to, the City Council of the City or any court as to the exercise by the City of such right to disqualify or as to any disqualification by reason of real or apparent conflict of interest determined by the City. The City reserves the right to replace the disqualified Offeror.
2.21. Contract Award
In accordance with the City of Phoenix Code, Chapter 43, Section 43-12, Competitive Sealed Bidding, award(s) shall be made to the lowest responsive and responsible offeror(s) whose offer conforms in all material respects to the requirements set forth in this solicitation. The City reserves the right to award a contract by individual line items, by group, all or none, or any other combination most advantageous to the City. The City reserves the right to award multiple contracts.
2.22. Determining Responsiveness and Responsibility
Offers will be reviewed for documentation of any required minimum qualifications, and completeness and compliance with the solicitation requirements. The City reserves sole discretion to determine responsiveness and responsibility.
Responsiveness: Nonresponsive Offers will not be considered in the evaluation process. The solicitation states criteria that determine responsiveness, and the solicitation includes terms and conditions that if included or excluded from Offers will render an Offer nonresponsive.
Responsibility: To obtain true economy, the City must conduct solicitations to minimize the possibility of a subsequent default by the Offeror, late deliveries, or other unsatisfactory performance that may result in additional administrative costs. It is important that the Offeror be a responsible Offeror. Responsibility includes the Offeror’s integrity, skill, capacity, experience, and facilities for conducting the work to be performed.
2.23. Equal Low Offer
Contract award will be made by putting the names of the tied vendors in a cup for a blind drawing limited to those bidders with tied offers. If time permits, the offerors involved will be given an opportunity to attend the drawing. The drawing will be witnessed by at least three persons, and the contract file will contain the names and addresses of the witnesses.
3. Scope of Work
3.1. Background
The City of Phoenix has a need for a five-year contract to purchase standard mailing envelopes and specialty printed envelopes for multiple departments. The City of Phoenix utilizes a high volume of standard and specialty envelopes for Citywide departments to mail correspondence to Phoenix residents and vendors, parking violation notices, citizen mail-in response envelopes, and self-addressed court payment plan envelopes.
3.2. Objective
The purpose of this invitation for Bid (IFB) is to provide the City of Phoenix with standard and specialty envelopes on an as-need basis for a five-year period, in accordance with the provisions and specifications contained herein.
3.3. Specifications
The Contractor must provide envelopes and specialty envelopes with specifications listed in the following table.
Samples are provided in Exhibit A attached to this document.
Item No.
Description
Unit of Measure
M:1,000
Specifications
1.
No. 10
Box of 500
#24 BROWN KRAFT, diagonally cut, Commercial flap, Full-gum. Standard Film Window, 1 1/8” h x 4.5” w, 7/8” from left, 1/2” from bottom.
2.
No. 9
Box of 500
Accounts Receivable Lockbox, WHITE WOVE w/Green Stripe top edge, diagonally cut, Commercial flap, Full-gum. No window, Printed on both sides. Ink: Black & Green on one side. Black ink on back side.
3.
No. 9
Box of 500
Attn: City Treasurer, Privilege License Tax Section, 24 PINK WOVE, Open Side Diagonal seam cut, Commercial flap, Full gum, Barcoded, Ink: Black, Printing on face only.
4.
No 10.
Box of 500
#28 WHITE Diagonally cut, Commercial flap, Full-gum. Standard Film Window, 1 1/8”h x 4.5” w, Specially Placed: 7/8” from left, 1/2” from bottom.
5.
Citizen Mail-In Envelope (Specialty printed reply envelopes)
Box of 400
#80-114, Self-folding 8-1/2”x11” white bond, #24 Gummed flap 1” x 5 ¼”,
envelope folds to 4 ¼” x 5 ¼”, envelope to be folded, printed 1/1 Black ink.
6.
Police Parking Violation Envelope (Specialty printed reply envelopes)
Box of 400
#80-538, Size #8-5/8 pastel canary envelopes, 24# wove Open side, 2-side seams, single coupon (perforated) & wallet flap, full-gum
Printed 1/1 Black Ink, Barcoded.
7.
Municipal Court Correspondence Envelope (Specialty printed reply envelopes)
Box of 100
#30-177. Size #7-3/4. pastel green envelope, 24# wove. Pastel green envelope, Open side, 2-side seams, single coupon (perforated) & wallet flap, full-gum, printed 1/1 black ink, Barcoded.
8.
No. 10
Box of 500
No printing, No Window, 4-1/8” X 9-1/2”.
9.
No. 10 Film Window
Box of 500
No. 10, No Printing, Film Window. 4-1/8” X 9-1/2”.
10.
No. 9
Box of 500
No. 9, No Printing, No Window. 3-7/8” X 8-7/8”.
11.
No. 9 Colored
Box of 500
No. 9, No Printing, No Window – Various Colors Pastel Canary, Pink, Yellow, Green. 3-7/8” X 8-7/8”.
12.
6x9 Wht
Box of 100
6 X 9 White Gummed Flap Open.
13.
6.5x9.5 Wht
Box of 100
6 ½ X 9 ½ White Gummed Flap Open.
14.
9x12 Wht
Box of 100
9 X 12 White Gummed Flap Open.
15.
9x12.5 Wht
Box of 100
9 ½ X 12 ½ White Gummed Flap Open.
16.
6x9 Manila
Box of 100
6 X 9 Manila Gummed Flap Open.
17.
6.5x9.5 Manila
Box of 100
6 ½ X 9 ½ Manila Gummed Flap Open.
18.
9x12 Manila
Box of 100
9 X 12 Manila Gummed Flap Open.
19.
9.5x12.5 Manila
Box of 100
9 ½ X 12 ½ Manila Gummed Flap Open.
20.
6x9 Manila Clasp
Box of 100
6 X 9 Manila With Clasp.
21.
6.5x9.5 Manila Clasp
Box of 100
6 ½ X 9 ½ Manila With Clasp.
22.
9x12 Manila Clasp
Box of 100
9 X 12 Manila With Clasp.
23.
9.5x12.5 Manila Clasp
Box of 100
9 ½ X 12 ½ Manila With Clasp.
24.
Typeset
Hour
Type Setting For Text Revisions
25.
5 5/8 X 10 1/8 24# White Wove
M
Affidavit Envelope 5 5/8 X 10 1/8 Booklet 24# White Wove Prints 2 Color.
26.
5 5/8 X 10 1/8 24# Color Wove
M
Affidavit Envelope 5 5/8 X 10 1/8 Booklet 24# Color Wove Prints 2 Color.
27.
5 5/8 X 10 1/8 28# White Wove
M
Affidavit Envelope 5 5/8 X 10 1/8 Booklet 28# White Wove Prints 2 Color.
28.
5 5/8 X 10 1/8 28# Color Wove
M
Affidavit Envelope 5 5/8 X 10 1/8 Booklet 28# Color Wove Prints 2 Color.
29.
6 1/8 X 11 1/8 24# White Wove
M
Window Envelope 6 1/8 X 11 1/8 Booklet Special Poly Window 24# White Wove Prints 2 Color
30.
8-7/8 x 3-7/8 (or 8.875 x 3.875)
M
Citywide Accounts Receivable, white wove w/Red Stripe top edge (PMS 1797), diagonally cut, commercial flap, full gum. No window, printed on both sides, 2 color (red & black) front, 1 color (black) back
3.4. General Requirements (Standard)
The Contractor shall adhere to the following general requirements:
City of Phoenix Signature shall be 1/2" symbol width.
Department identifier shall be set in seven (7) point all caps and begin eleven (11) points below the signature, abbreviating when necessary.
City standard and department identifier and address block shall be in Frutiger Roman.
Address block must be set in seven (7) point on eight (8) point leading, 1-line space below department identifier.
No type shall be closer than 1/4" to the edge of the envelope.
The Contractor shall provide type setting for text revisions during the course of the contract.
All type should be set using Trac 1,sw2.
The color of the City of Phoenix symbol, logotype, and all other typography shall be Pantone 7435.
The "Address Service Requested" shall be added as per USPS specifications in Pantone 7435.
Paper stock must be recycled white wove, #24 unless specified otherwise, full-gum.
Envelopes shall be capable of feeding through automatic inserting machines; Neopost DS200 Inserter.
Envelopes shall be packaged in the quantities provided, with contents identified.
Maximum 90,000 envelopes to a skid (36 cartons - 6 to a layer - 6 layers high).
Maximum weight is 2,000lbs per pallet.
All pallets supplied are non-returnable, no deposit.
Standard stock orders: The Contractor shall deliver the envelopes within two (2) weeks after receipt of order.
Standard non-stock orders: The Contractor shall deliver the envelopes within four (4) weeks after receipt of order.
Rush orders: The Contractor shall deliver the envelopes within five (5) business days after receipt of order.
All deliveries will be made to the requestor and address identified on all subsequent purchase orders provided to the contractor.
3.5. Artwork
Camera-ready artwork will be provided for the logo and signature. The Contractor shall set or "shot" other required text and bar-coding as required at no additional cost to the City. All typesetting, layout (including window size and location), set-up, copy changes, adjustment for proper form alignment or any other related cost required for production are subject to revision and shall be included in the total bid price. Changes are to be at no additional cost to the City of Phoenix. Proofs will be required for all changes, prior to printing.
3.6. Proofs
The Contractor shall provide two (2) sets of proofs prior to the initial printing and all prints requiring copy changes. One (1) proof copy shall be retained on file by the City of Phoenix. The City department representative shall return an approved signed proof.
3.7. Service-Related Deliverables
The Contractor shall provide one (1) dedicated customer service account manager who is available Monday through Friday, from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. MST.
4. Standard Terms and Conditions
4.1. Definition of Key Words Used in the Solicitation
Shall, Will, Must: Indicates a mandatory requirement. Failure to meet these mandatory requirements may result in the rejection of Offer as non-responsive.
Should: Indicates something that is recommended but not mandatory. If the Offeror fails to provide recommended information, the City may, at its sole option, ask the Offeror to provide the information or evaluate the Offer without the information.
May: Indicates something that is not mandatory but permissible.
For purposes of this solicitation, the following definitions will apply:
“A.R.S.” Arizona Revised Statute
“Buyer” or “Procurement Officer” City of Phoenix staff person responsible for the solicitation. The City employee or employees who have specifically been designated to act as a contact person or persons to the Contractor, and responsible for monitoring and overseeing the Contractor's performance under this contract.
"City" The City of Phoenix
"Contractor" The individual, partnership, or corporation who, as a result of the competitive process, is awarded a contract by the City of Phoenix.
"Contract” or “Agreement" The legal agreement executed between the City of Phoenix, AZ and the Contractor.
“Days” Means calendar days unless otherwise specified.
“Chief Procurement Officer” The contracting authority for the City of Phoenix, AZ, authorized to sign contracts and amendments thereto on behalf of the City of Phoenix, AZ.
“Employer” Any individual or type of organization that transacts business in this state, that has a license issued by an agency in this state and employs one or more employees in this state. Employer includes this state, any political subdivision of this state and self-employed persons. In the case of an independent contractor, employer means the independent contractor and does not mean the person or organization that uses contract labor. (A.R.S. 23-211).
“Offer” Means a response from a Supplier, Contractor, or Service Provider to a solicitation request that, if awarded, binds the Supplier, Contractor, or Service Provider to perform in accordance with the contract. Same as bid, proposal, quotation or tender.
“Offeror” Any Vendor, Seller or Supplier submitting a competitive offer in response to a solicitation from the City. Same as Bidder or Proposer.
“Solicitation” Means an Invitation for Bid (IFB), Request for Proposal (RFP), Request for Quotations (RFQ), Request for Qualifications (RFQu) and request for sealed Offers, or any other type of formal procurement which the City makes public through advertising, mailings, or some other method of communication. It is the process by which the City seeks information, proposals, Offers, or quotes from suppliers.
“Suppliers” Firms, entities or individuals furnishing goods or services to the City.
“Vendor or Seller” A seller of goods or services.
4.2. City’s Vendor Self-Registration and Notification
Vendors must be registered in the City’s Procurement Portal at https://procurement.opengov.com/portal/phoenix to respond to solicitations and access procurement information.
Vendors are required to register in the City’s procurePHX Self-Registration System (https://eprocurement.phoenix.gov/irj/portal) prior to contract execution. Registration is not required at the time of offer submission. However, the City will not execute a contract with any awarded vendor until registration is complete.
4.3. Business in Arizona
The City will not enter contracts with Offerors (or any company(ies)) not granted authority to transact business, or not in good standing, in the state of Arizona by the Arizona Corporation Commission, unless the Offeror asserts a statutory exception prior to entering a contract with the City.
4.4. Contract Interpretation
Applicable Law: This Contract will be governed by the law of the State of Arizona, and suits pertaining to this Contract will be brought only in Federal or State courts in Maricopa County, State of Arizona.
Contract Order of Precedence: In the event of a conflict in the provisions of the Contract, as accepted by the City and as they may be amended, the following will prevail in the order set forth below:
Federal terms and conditions, if any
Special terms and conditions
Standard terms and conditions
Amendments
Statement or scope of work
Specifications
Attachments
Exhibits
Instructions to Contractors
Other documents referenced or included in the Solicitation
Organization – Employment Disclaimer: The Agreement resulting hereunder is not intended to constitute, create, give rise to or otherwise recognize a joint venture agreement or relationship, partnership or formal business organization of any kind, and the rights and obligations of the parties will be only those expressly set forth in the agreement. The parties agree that no persons supplied by the Contractor in the performance of Contractor’s obligations under the agreement are considered to be City’s employees and that no rights of City civil service, retirement or personnel rules accrue to such persons. The Contractor will have total responsibility for all salaries, wage bonuses, retirement, withholdings, workmen’s compensation, occupational disease compensation, unemployment compensation, other employee benefits and all taxes and premiums appurtenant thereto concerning such persons, and will save and hold the City harmless with respect thereto.
Severability: The provisions of this Contract are severable to the extent that any provision or application held to be invalid will not affect any other provision or application of the contract which may remain in effect without the invalid provision or application.
Non-Waiver of Liability: The City of Phoenix as a public entity supported by tax monies, in execution of its public trust, cannot agree to waive any lawful or legitimate right to recover monies lawfully due it. Therefore, any Contractor agrees that it will not insist upon or demand any statement whereby the City agrees to limit in advance or waive any right the City might have to recover actual lawful damages in any court of law under applicable Arizona law.
Parol Evidence: This Agreement is intended by the parties as a final expression of their agreement and is intended also as a complete and exclusive statement of the terms of this agreement. No course of prior dealings between the parties and no usage in the trade will be relevant to supplement or explain any term used in this Contract. Acceptance or acquiescence in a course of performance rendered under this contract will not be relevant to determine the meaning of this Contract even though the accepting or acquiescing party has knowledge of the nature of the performance and opportunity to object.
4.5. Contract Administration and Operation
Records: All books, accounts, reports, files and other records relating to the contract will be subject at all reasonable times to inspection and audit by the City for five years after completion of the contract. Such records will be produced at a City of Phoenix office as designated by the City. Confidentiality will be maintained, and City will not violate any proprietary or other confidentiality agreements Contractor has in place.
Discrimination Prohibited: Contractor agrees to abide by the provisions of the Phoenix City Code Chapter 18, Article V as amended. Any Contractor, in performing under this contract, will not discriminate against any worker, employee or applicant, or any member of the public, because of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age or disability nor otherwise commit an unfair employment practice. The supplier and/or lessee will take action to ensure that applicants are employed, and employees are dealt with during employment without regard to their race, color, religion, sex, or national origin, age or disability and adhere to a policy to pay equal compensation to men and women who perform jobs that require substantially equal skill, effort and responsibility, and that are performed within the same establishment under similar working conditions. Such action will include but not be limited to the following: Employment, promotion, demotion or transfer, recruitment or recruitment advertising, layoff or termination; rates of pay or other forms of compensation; and selection for training; including apprenticeship. The supplier further agrees that this clause will be incorporated in all subcontracts with all labor organizations furnishing skilled, unskilled and union labor, or who may perform any such labor or services in connection with this contract. Contractor further agrees that this clause will be incorporated in all subcontracts, job-contractor agreements or subleases of this agreement entered into by supplier/lessee.
Equal Employment Opportunity and Pay: In order to do business with the City, Contractor must comply with Phoenix City Code, 1969, Chapter 18, Article V, as amended, Equal Employment Opportunity Requirements. Contractor will direct any questions in regard to these requirements to the Equal Opportunity Department, (602) 262-6790.
For a Contractor with 35 employees or fewer: Contractor in performing under this Agreement shall not discriminate against any worker, employee or applicant, or any member of the public, because of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, or disability, nor otherwise commit an unfair employment practice. The Contractor will ensure that applicants are employed, and employees are dealt with during employment without regard to their race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, or disability. Such action shall include but not be limited to the following: employment, promotion, demotion or transfer, recruitment or recruitment advertising, layoff or termination; rates of pay or other forms of compensation; and selection for training; including apprenticeship. The Contractor further agrees that this clause will be incorporated in all subcontracts related to this Agreement that involve furnishing skilled, unskilled and union labor, or who may perform any such labor or services in connection with this Agreement. Contractor further agrees that this clause will be incorporated in all subcontracts, Contractor agreements or subleases of this agreement entered into by supplier/lessee.
For a Contractor with more than 35 employees: Contractor in performing under this Agreement shall not discriminate against any worker, employee or applicant, or any member of the public, because of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, or disability, nor otherwise commit an unfair employment practice. The Contractor will ensure that applicants are employed, and employees are dealt with during employment without regard to their race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, or disability, and shall adhere to a policy to pay equal compensation to men and women who perform jobs that require substantially equal skill, effort, and responsibility, and that are performed within the same establishment under similar working conditions. Such action shall include but not be limited to the following: employment, promotion, demotion or transfer, recruitment or recruitment advertising, layoff or termination; rates of pay or other forms of compensation; and selection for training; including apprenticeship. The Contractor further agrees that this clause will be incorporated in all subcontracts with all labor organizations furnishing skilled, unskilled and union labor, or who may perform any such labor or services in connection with this contract. Contractor further agrees that this clause will be incorporated in all subcontracts, job-Contractor agreements or subleases of this Agreement entered into by supplier/lessee. The Contractor further agrees not to discriminate against any worker, employee or applicant, or any member of the public, because of sexual orientation or gender identity or expression and shall ensure that applicants are employed, and employees are dealt with during employment without regard to their sexual orientation or gender identity or expression.
Documentation: Suppliers and lessees may be required to provide additional documentation to the Equal Opportunity Department affirming that a nondiscriminatory policy is being utilized.
Monitoring: The Equal Opportunity Department shall monitor the employment policies and practices of suppliers and lessees subject to this article as deemed necessary. The Equal Opportunity Department is authorized to conduct on-site compliance reviews of selected firms, which may include an audit of personnel and payroll records, if necessary.
Legal Worker Requirements: The City of Phoenix is prohibited by A.R.S. § 41-4401 from awarding a contract to any Contractor who fails, or whose subcontractors fail, to comply with A.R.S. § 23-214(A). Therefore, Contractor agrees that:
Contractor and each subcontractor it uses warrants their compliance with all federal immigration laws and regulations that relate to their employees and their compliance with A.R.S. § 23-214, subsection A.
A breach of a warranty under paragraph 1 will be deemed a material breach of the contract that is subject to penalties up to and including termination of the contract.
The City of Phoenix retains the legal right to inspect the papers of any Contractor or subcontractor employee who works on the contract to ensure that the Contractor or subcontractor is complying with the warranty under paragraph 1.
Health, Environmental, and Safety Requirements: The Contractor’s products, services and facilities will be in full compliance with all applicable Federal, State and local health, environmental and safety laws, regulations, standards, codes and ordinances, regardless of whether or not they are referred to by the City. At the request of City representatives, the Contractor will provide the City:
Environmental, safety and health regulatory compliance documents (written safety programs, training records, permits, etc.) applicable to services provided by the Contractor in this contract.
A list of all federal, state, or local (EPA, OSHA, Maricopa County, etc.) citations or notice of violations issued against their firm or their subcontractors including dates, reasons, dispositions and resolutions.
The City will have the right, but not the obligation to inspect the facilities, transportation vehicles or vessels, containers and disposal facilities provided by the Contractor or subcontractor. The City will also have the right to inspect operations conducted by the Contractor or subcontractor in the performance of this agreement. The City further reserves the right to make unannounced inspections of the Contractor’s facilities (during normal business hours).
Compliance with Laws: Contractor agrees to fully observe and comply with all applicable Federal, State and local laws, regulations, standards, codes and ordinances when performing under this Contract regardless of whether they are being referred to by the City. Contractor agrees to permit City inspection of Contractor’s business records, including personnel records to verify any such compliance. Because the contractor will be acting as an independent contractor, the City assumes no responsibility for the Contractor’s acts.
Lawful Presence Requirement: Pursuant to A.R.S. §§ 1-501 and -502, the City of Phoenix is prohibited from awarding a contract to any natural person who cannot establish that he or she is lawfully present in the United States. In order to establish lawful presence, this person must produce qualifying identification and sign a City-provided affidavit affirming that the identification provided is genuine. This requirement will be imposed at the time of contract award. In the event the prevailing responder is unable to satisfy this requirement, the City will offer the award to the next-highest scoring responder. The law does not apply to fictitious entities such as corporations, partnerships and limited liability companies.
Continuation During Disputes: Contractor agrees that notwithstanding the existence of any dispute between the parties, insofar as is possible, under the terms of the contract, the Contractor will continue to perform the obligations required of Contractor during the continuation of any such dispute unless enjoined or prohibited by an Arizona Court of competent jurisdiction.
Emergency Purchases: The City reserves the right to purchase from other sources those items which are required on an emergency basis and cannot be supplied immediately from stock by the Contractor.
Electronic Signatures: Electronic signatures are valid under Arizona law. Either or all parties may execute this Agreement by scanned or electronic signature, and any such scanned or electronic signature shall be deemed an original, valid, and binding signature if issued with proper signature authority.
4.6. Costs and Payments
General: Any prompt payment terms offered must be clearly noted by the Contractor on all invoices submitted to the City for the payment of goods or services received. The City will make every effort to process payment for the purchase of material or services within thirty to forty-five calendar days after receipt of a correct invoice, unless a good faith dispute exists to any obligation to pay all or a portion of the account. Payment terms are specified in the Offer.
Payment Deduction Offset Provision: Contractor acknowledges that the City Charter requires that no payment be made to any Contractor as long as there is an outstanding obligation due to the City. Contractor agrees that any obligation it owes to the City will be offset against any payment due to the Contractor from the City.
Late Submission of Claim by Contractor: The City will not honor any invoices or claims which are tendered one year after the last item of the account accrued.
Discounts: If applicable, payment discounts will be computed from the date of receiving acceptable products, materials and/or services or correct invoice, whichever is later to the date payment is mailed.
No Advance Payments: Advance payments are not authorized. Payment will be made only for actual services or commodities that have been received, unless addressed specifically in the Scope of work for subscription services.
Fund Appropriation Contingency: The Contractor recognizes that any agreement entered into will commence upon the day first provided and continue in full force and effect until termination in accordance with its provisions. The Contractor and the City herein recognize that the continuation of any contract after the close of any given fiscal year of the City, which ends on June 30th of each year, will be subject to the approval of the budget of the City providing for or covering such contract item as an expenditure therein. The City does not represent that said budget item will be actually adopted, said determination being the determination of the City Council at the time of the adoption of the budget.
Maximum Prices: The City will not be invoiced at prices higher than those stated in any contract resulting from this Offer. Contractor certifies, by signing this Offer that the prices offered are no higher than the lowest price the Contractor charges other buyers for similar quantities under similar conditions, as applicable and shown by quotes for like services and goods. Contractor further agrees that any reductions in the price of the goods or services covered by this Offer and occurring after award will apply to the undelivered balance. The Contractor will promptly notify the City of such price reductions.
F.O.B. Point: All prices are to be quoted F.O.B. destination, unless specified elsewhere in this solicitation.
4.7. Contract Changes
Contract Amendments: Contracts will be modified only by a written contract amendment signed by persons duly authorized to enter into contracts on behalf of the Contractor. No verbal agreement or conversation with any officer, agent, or employee of the City either before or after execution of the contract, will affect or modify any of the terms or obligations contained or to be contained in the contract. Any such verbal agreements or conversation shall be considered as unofficial information and in no way binding upon the City or the Contractor. All agreements shall be in writing and contract changes shall be by written amendment signed by both parties.
Assignment - Delegation: No right or interest in this contract nor monies due hereunder will be assigned in whole or in part without written permission of the City, and no delegation of any duty of Contractor will be made without prior written permission of the City, which may be withheld for good cause. Any assignment or delegation made in violation of this section will be void.
Non-Exclusive Contract: Any contract resulting from this solicitation will be awarded with the understanding and agreement that it is for the sole convenience of the City. The City reserves the right to obtain like goods or services from another source when necessary.
4.8. Risk of Loss and Liability
Title and Risk of Loss: The title and risk of loss of material or service will not pass to the City until the City actually receives the material or service at the point of delivery; and such loss, injury, or destruction will not release seller from any obligation hereunder.
Acceptance: All material or service is subject to final inspection and acceptance by the City. Material or service failing to conform to the specifications of this contract will be held at Contractor's risk and may be returned to the Contractor. If so returned, all costs are the responsibility of the Contractor. Noncompliance will conform to the cancellation clause set forth in this document.
Force Majeure: Except for payment of sums due, neither party will be liable to the other nor deemed in default under this contract if and to the extent that such party's performance of this contract is prevented by reason of force majeure. The term "force majeure" means an occurrence that is beyond the control of the party affected and occurs without its fault or negligence. Force majeure will not include late performance by a subcontractor unless the delay arises out of a force majeure occurrence in accordance with this force majeure term and condition. If either party is delayed at any time in the progress of the work by force majeure, the delayed party will notify the other party in writing of such delay, as soon as is practical, of the commencement thereof and will specify the causes of such delay in such notice. Such notice will be hand-delivered or mailed certified-return receipt and will make a specific reference to this provision, thereby invoking its provisions. The delayed party will cause such delay to cease as soon as practicable and will notify the other party in writing when it has done so. The time of completion will be extended by contract modification for a period of time equal to the time that results or effects of such delay prevent the delayed party from performing in accordance with this contract.
Loss of Materials: The City does not assume any responsibility, at any time, for the protection of or for loss of materials, from the time that the contract operations have commenced until the final acceptance of the work by the City.
Contract Performance: Contractor will furnish all necessary labor, tools, equipment, and supplies to perform the required services at the City facilities designated, unless otherwise specifically addressed in the scope, or elsewhere in this Agreement. The City's authorized representative will decide all questions which may arise as to the quality and acceptability of any work performed under the contract. If, in the opinion of the City's authorized representative, performance becomes unsatisfactory, the City will notify the Contractor. The Contractor will have 30 days from that time to correct any specific instances of unsatisfactory performance, unless a different amount of time is specified in the agreement. In the event the unsatisfactory performance is not corrected within the time specified, the City will have the immediate right to complete the work to its satisfaction and will deduct the cost to cover from any balances due or to become due the Contractor. Repeated incidences of unsatisfactory performance may result in cancellation of the agreement for default.
Damage to City Property: Contractor will perform all work so that no damage to the building or grounds results. Contractor will repair any damage caused to the satisfaction of the City at no cost to the City. Contractor will take care to avoid damage to adjacent finished materials that are to remain. If finished materials are damaged, Contractor will repair and finish to match existing material as approved by the City at Contractor's expense.
4.9. City's Contractual Rights
Whenever one party to this contract in good faith has reason to question the other party's intent to perform, the former party may demand that the other party give a written assurance of this intent to perform. In the event that a demand is made and no written assurance is given within five days, the demanding party may treat this failure as an anticipatory repudiation of this contract.
Non-Exclusive Remedies: The rights and remedies of the City under this Contract are non-exclusive.
Default in One Installment to Constitute Breach: Each installment or lot of the agreement is dependent on every other installment or lot and a delivery of non-conforming goods or a default of any nature under one installment or lot will impair the value of the whole agreement and constitutes a total breach of the agreement as a whole.
On Time Delivery: Because the City is providing services which involve health, safety and welfare of the general public, delivery time is of the essence. Delivery must be made in accordance with the delivery schedule promised by the Contractor.
Default: In case of default by the Contractor, the City may, by written notice, cancel this contract and repurchase from another source and may recover the excess costs by (1) deduction from an unpaid balance due; (2) collection against the Solicitation and/or Performance Bond, or (3) a combination of the aforementioned remedies or other remedies as provided by law.
Covenant Against Contingent Fees: Seller warrants that no person or selling agent has been employed or retained to solicit or secure this contract upon an agreement or understanding for a commission, percentage, brokerage, or contingent fee, excepting bona fide employers or bona fide established commercial or selling agencies maintained by the seller for the purpose of securing business. For breach or violation of this warranty, the City will have the right to annul the contract without liability or in its discretion to deduct from the contract price a consideration, or otherwise recover the full amount of such commission, brokerage or contingent fee.
Cost Justification: In the event only one response is received, the City may require that the Contractor submit a cost proposal in sufficient detail for the City to perform a cost/price analysis to determine if the Offer price is fair and reasonable.
Work Product, Equipment, and Materials: All work product, equipment, or materials created or purchased under this contract belongs to the City and must be delivered to the City at City’s request upon termination of this contract. Contractor agrees to assign to City all rights and interests Contractor may have in materials prepared under this contract that are “works for hire” within the meaning of the copyright laws of the United States, including any right to derivative use of the material.
4.10. Contract Termination
Gratuities: The City may, by written notice to the Contractor, cancel this contract if it is found that gratuities, in the form of entertainment, gifts or otherwise, were offered or given by the Contractor or any agent or representative of the Contractor, to any officer or employee of the City making any determinations with respect to the performing of such contract. In the event this contract is canceled by the City pursuant to this provision, the City will be entitled, in addition to any other rights and remedies, to recover or withhold from the Contractor the amount of the gratuity.
Conditions and Causes for Termination:
This contract may be terminated at any time by mutual written consent, or by the City, with or without cause, upon giving thirty-day written notice to Contractor. The City at its convenience, by written notice, may terminate this contract, in whole or in part. If this contract is terminated, the City will be liable only for payment under the payment provisions of this contract for services rendered and accepted material received by the City before the effective date of termination. Title to all materials, work-in-process and completed but undeliverable goods, will pass to the City after costs are claimed and allowed. The Seller will submit detailed cost claims in an acceptable manner and will permit the City to examine such books and records as may be necessary in order to verify the reasonableness of any claims.
The City reserves the right to cancel the whole or any part of this contract due to failure of Contractor to carry out any term, promise, or condition of the contract. The City will issue a written notice of default to Contractor for acting or failing to act as in any of the following:
In the opinion of the City, Contractor provides personnel who do not meet the requirements of the contract;
In the opinion of the City, Contractor fails to perform adequately the stipulations, conditions or services/specifications required in this contract;
In the opinion of the City, Contractor attempts to impose on the City personnel or materials, products or workmanship, which is of an unacceptable quality;
Contractor fails to furnish the required service and/or product within the time stipulated in the contract;
In the opinion of the City, Contractor fails to make progress in the performance of the requirements of the contract and/or gives the City a positive indication that Contractor will not or cannot perform to the requirements of the contract.
Contract Cancellation: All parties acknowledge that this contract is subject to cancellation by the City of Phoenix pursuant to the provision of Section 38-511, Arizona Revised Statutes.
4.11. Notice
All notices, consents, approvals, and other communications ("Notice") between the City and Contractor that are required to be given under this Contract shall be in writing and given by (1) personal delivery, (2) email with return receipt requested (read receipt), (3) facsimile transmittal with delivery confirmation, (4) prepaid delivery to any commercial air courier or express delivery service, or (5) registered or certified mail, postage prepaid and return receipt requested, through the United States Postal Service.
Notices to the City shall be sent to: City of Phoenix Finance Department, Procurement Division 251 W. Washington Street, 8th Floor, Phoenix, AZ 85003 or Procurement@phoenix.gov.
Notice to Contractor shall be sent to the person at the mailing address, email address, or fax number listed by Contractor in its Offer in Submittal Forms - Offer Page.
4.12. Integration
This Agreement constitutes and embodies the full and complete understanding and agreement of the parties hereto and supersedes all prior understandings, agreements, discussions, proposals, bids, negotiations, communications, and correspondence, whether oral or written. No representation, promise, inducement or statement of intention has been made by any party hereto which is not embodied in this Agreement, and no party will be bound by or liable for any statement of intention not so set forth.
4.13. State and Local Transaction Privilege Taxes
In accordance with state and local law, transaction privilege taxes may be applicable to this transaction. The state and local transaction privilege (sales) tax burden and legal liability to remit taxes are on the Contractor that is conducting business in Arizona and the City of Phoenix. Any failure by the Contractor to collect applicable taxes from the City will not relieve the Contractor from its obligation to remit taxes. It is the responsibility of the prospective bidder to determine any applicable taxes. The City will look at the price or offer submitted and will not deduct, add or alter pricing based on any taxes, nor will the City provide advice or guidance. If you have questions regarding your tax liability, please seek advice from a tax professional prior to submitting your Offer. You may also find information at https://www.phoenix.gov/finance/plt or https://www.azdor.gov/Business. Once your Offer is submitted, the Offer is valid for the time specified in this Solicitation, regardless of mistake or omission of tax liability. If the City finds over payment of a project due to tax consideration that was not due, the Contractor will be liable to the City for that amount, and by contracting with the City, the Contractor agrees to remit any overpayments back to the City for miscalculations on taxes included in an offer price.
4.14. Tax Indemnification
Contractor will pay all federal, state and local taxes applicable to its operation and any persons employed by the Contractor, and require the same of all subcontractors. Contractor will hold the City harmless from any responsibility for: taxes, penalties and interest, if applicable, contributions required under federal, and/or state and local laws and regulations, and any other costs including unemployment compensation insurance, Social Security and Worker's Compensation, and require the same of all subcontractors.
4.15. Tax Responsibility Qualification
Contractor may be required to establish, to the satisfaction of City, that any and all fees and taxes due to the City or the State of Arizona for any License or Transaction Privilege taxes, Use Taxes or similar excise taxes, are currently paid (except for matters under legal protest). Contractor agrees to a waiver of the confidentiality provisions contained in the City Finance Code and any similar confidentiality provisions contained in Arizona statutes relative to State Transaction Privilege Taxes or Use Taxes. Contractor agrees to provide written authorization to the City Finance Department and to the Arizona Department of Revenue to release tax information relative to Arizona Transaction Privilege Taxes or Arizona Use Taxes in order to assist the Department in evaluating Contractor's qualifications for and compliance with contract for duration of the term of contract.
4.16. No Israel Boycott
If this Contract is valued at $100,000 or more and requires Contractor (a company engaging in for-profit activity and having ten or more full-time employees) to acquire or dispose of services, supplies, information technology, or construction, then Contractor must certify and agree that it does not and will not boycott goods or services from Israel, pursuant to Title 35, Chapter 2, Article 9 of the Arizona Revised Statutes. Provided that these statutory requirements are applicable, Contractor by entering this Contract now certifies that it is not currently engaged in, and agrees for the duration of the Contract to not engage in, a boycott of goods or services from Israel.
4.17. No Forced Labor of Ethnic Uyghurs
If this Contract requires Contractor (a company engaging in for-profit activity and having ten or more full-time employees) to acquire or dispose of services, supplies, information technology, goods, or construction, then pursuant to Title 35, Chapter 2, Article 10 of the Arizona Revised Statutes Contractor must certify and agree that it and any contractors, subcontractors, or suppliers it utilizes do not and will not use the forced labor of ethnic Uyghurs in the People’s Republic of China or any goods or services produced by such forced labor. Provided these statutory requirements are applicable, Contractor, by entering this Contract, now certifies it is not currently engaged in, and agrees for the duration of the Contract to not engage in, (a) the use of forced labor of ethnic Uyghurs in the People’s Republic of China; (b) the use of any goods or services produced by the forced labor of ethnic Uyghurs in the People’s Republic of China; or (c) the use of any contractors, subcontractors, or suppliers that use the forced labor or any goods or services produced by the forced labor of ethnic Uyghurs in the People’s Republic of China.
4.18. Advertising
Except as required by law, Contractor shall not publish, release, disclose or announce to any member of the public, press, official body, or any other third party any information or documents concerning this Agreement or any part thereof without the prior written consent of the City. The name of any City site on which services are performed by the Contractor pursuant to this Agreement shall not be used in any advertising or other promotional context by Contractor without the prior written consent of the City. Please refer to the Aviation Department's Contractor Communication Procedures at https://www.skyharbor.com/airport-business/on-airport-business/consultants-contractors-tenants/.
4.19. Strict Performance
Failure of either party to insist upon the strict performance of any item or condition of the contract or to exercise or delay the exercise of any right or remedy provided in the contract, or by law, or the acceptance of materials or services, obligations imposed by this contract, or by law, will not be deemed a waiver of any right of either party to insist upon the strict performance of the contract.
4.20. Authorized Changes
The City reserves the right at any time to make changes in any one or more of the following: (a) specifications; (b) methods of shipment or packing; (c) place of delivery; (d) time of delivery; and/or (e) quantities. If the change causes an increase or decrease in the cost of or the time required for performance, an equitable adjustment may be made in the price or delivery schedule, or both. Any claim for adjustment will be deemed waived unless asserted in writing within sixty days from the receipt of the change. Price increases or extensions of delivery time will not be binding on the City unless evidenced in writing and approved by the Chief Procurement Officer prior to the institution of the change.
4.21. Claims or Demands Against the City
Contractor acknowledges and accepts the provisions of Chapter 18, Section 14 of the Charter of the City of Phoenix, pertaining to claims or demands against the City, including provisions therein for set-off of indebtedness to the City against demands on the City, and Contractor agrees to adhere to the prescribed procedure for presentation of claims and demands. Nothing in Chapter 18, Section 14 of the Charter of the City of Phoenix alters, amends or modifies the supplemental and complementary requirements of the State of Arizona Notice of Claim statutes, Arizona Revised Statutes §§ 12-821 and 12-821.01, pertaining to claims or demands against the City. If for any reason it is determined that the City Charter and state law conflict, then state law will control.
Moreover, nothing in this Agreement will constitute a dispute resolution process, an administrative claims process, or contractual term as used in Arizona Revised Statutes § 12-821.01(C), sufficient to affect the date on which the cause of action accrues within Arizona Revised Statutes § 12-821.01(A) and (B).
4.22. No Third-Party Beneficiaries
Except as expressly provided in this Contract, nothing contained herein creates or may be construed to create any right or privilege in any person or entity that is not a party to this Contract.
4.23. Contractor Requirements for the Mitigation of Heat-Related Illnesses and Injuries in the Workplace
Any Contractor whose employees and contract workers perform work in an outdoor environment under this contract must keep on file a written heat safety plan. The City may request a copy of this plan and documentation of all heat safety and mitigation efforts currently implemented to prevent heat-related illnesses and injuries in the workplace. The plan must also be posted in English and Spanish on a bulletin board in a break room where it is accessible to employees. If a Contractor does not have a break room, the heat safety plan must be physically placed in a conspicuous location in the workplace where notices to employees are customarily posted. The heat safety plan must also include a contact number of the Contractor that all employees and contract workers can call if they need to inquire or report any heat safety issues and contain language that the Contractor will not retaliate against any employee or contract worker who reports an alleged heat safety violation or who otherwise avails themselves of the protections provided in this article. At a minimum, the heat safety and mitigation plan and documentation required under this provision shall include each of the following as it relates to heat safety and mitigation:
Availability of sanitized cool drinking water free of charge at locations that are accessible to all employees and contract workers.
Ability to take regular and necessary breaks as needed and additional breaks for hydration.
Access to shaded areas and/or air conditioning.
Access to air conditioning in vehicles with enclosed cabs. Beginning on April 1, 2026, all Contractors shall regularly monitor and maintain a monthly log verifying that all such vehicles have properly functioning air conditioning per the manufacturer specifications and make that log available to the City upon request.
Effective acclimatization practices to promote the physiological adaptations of employees or contract workers newly assigned or reassigned to work in an outside environment.
Conduct training and make it available and understandable to all employees and contract workers on heat illness and injury that focuses on the environmental and personal risk factors, prevention, how to recognize and report signs and symptoms of heat illness and injury, how to administer appropriate first aid measures and how to report heat illness and injury to emergency medical personnel.
The Contractor further agrees that this clause will be incorporated in all subcontracts with subcontractors, sublicensees or sublessees who may perform labor or services in connection with this contract. Additionally, the Contractor agrees to require all subcontractors, sublicensees or sublessees to include this clause in all contracts with any third party who is contracted to perform labor or services in connection with this contract. It is the obligation of the Contractor to ensure compliance by its subcontractors.
5. Special Terms and Conditions
5.1. Term of Contract
The term of this Agreement will be for five years, with no options to extend.
5.2. Free on Board (FOB)
Prices quoted shall be FOB destination and delivered, as required, to the following point(s): Various departments within the City of Phoenix.
5.3. Price
All prices submitted shall be firm and fixed for the initial year of the contract. Thereafter, price increases will be considered annually provided the adjustments are submitted in writing with 60 days’ notice to the Procurement Officer. Price increase requests shall be accompanied with written documentation to support the increase, such as a letter from the manufacturer, published price index, applicable change in law, etc. Price decrease requests do not require supporting documentation and are allowed at any time during the contract term.
The City will be the sole judge in determining the allowable increase amount. Price increases agreed to by any staff other than the Chief Procurement Officer are invalid. The Contractor acknowledges and agrees to repay all monies paid because of a requested price increase unless the increase was specifically approved, in writing, by the Chief Procurement Officer.
5.4. Discounts from Published Catalogs / Price Lists
Contractor must indicate and provide with its submittal, if reasonable, the manufacturer’s price list, or catalog that will be in effect at the commencement of the contract and from which the discounts offered will be evaluated. The Procurement Officer must be informed 60 days in advance of any new price list or catalogs and the respective date(s).
Any terms and conditions contained in the parts price list(s) or catalog(s) will not take precedence over the City’s terms and conditions specified herein.
All discounts offered will be firm and fixed for the entire contract period. Discounts offered must be expressed as a single percentage (%) figure for each contract item. Offers containing chain or multiple discounts may be considered non-responsive.
Offers will be submitted based on a discount from a manufacturer's most recent Published Price List(s) or Catalog which is common to, and accepted by, the industry in general. The lists must be printed or available online, properly identified, and dated as to issuance and effectiveness.
Revised Price Lists or Catalogs may be used as a means of price adjustment. However, all offers are to be firm for a period of one year after the solicitation due date and pricing cannot be revised during that time. Revised pricing will be accepted only in the event of an industry-wide price change, as evidenced by the issuance of revised price lists, by the manufacturer. Price adjustments will not be made for changes in freight costs. New pricing will not become effective until revised list(s) are submitted to the City under Contractor cover letter identifying the applicable contract number. Contractor cover letter and pricing list(s) must be date, signed, and submitted to the Procurement Officer. N/A of revised price list will be required.
All invoices must include the manufacturer’s part number, list price and discount percentage, net price extended and totaled. The City reserves the right to request a hard copy of the manufacturer’s documented price listing for any item(s) invoiced.
5.5. Method of Ordering
Contractor shall deliver items and/or services only upon receipt of a written purchase order. All Contractor invoices and packing/delivery tickets must include the City of Phoenix purchase order number.
5.6. Method of Invoicing
Invoice must be emailed in .pdf format to invoices@phoenix.gov and must include the following:
City purchase order number or shopping cart number
Items listed individually by the written description and part number
Unit price, extended and totaled
Quantity ordered, back ordered, and shipped
Applicable tax
Invoice number and date
Delivery address
Payment terms
FOB terms
Remit to address
5.7. Method of Payment
Payment to be made from Contractor’s invoice and a copy of the signed delivery/service ticket submitted to cover items received and accepted during the billing period.
5.8. Supplier Profile Changes
It is the responsibility of the Contractor to promptly update their profile in procurePHX at https://www.phoenix.gov/procure. If Contractor’s legal identity has changed, the Procurement Officer must be notified immediately. Failure to do so may result in non-payment of invoices and contract termination.
5.9. Estimated Quantities or Dollar Amounts (Requirements Contracts Only)
Quantities and dollar amounts listed are the City’s best estimate and do not obligate the City to order or accept more than City’s actual requirements during the period of this agreement, as determined by actual needs and availability or appropriated funds. It is expressly understood and agreed that the resulting contract is to supply the City with its complete actual requirement for the contract period.
5.10. Suspensions of Work
The City reserves the right to suspend work wholly or in part if deemed necessary for the best interest of the City. This suspension will be without compensation to the Contractor, other than to adjust the contract completion/delivery requirements.
5.11. Post Award Conference
A post-award conference will be held prior to commencement of any work on the project. The purpose of this conference is to discuss critical elements of the work schedule and operational problems and procedures.
5.12. Performance Interference
Contractor shall notify the City’s authorized Department representative immediately of any occurrence and/or condition that interferes with the full performance of the contract and confirm it in writing within 24 hours.
5.13. Cooperative Agreement
In addition to the City and with approval of the Contractor, this contract may be extended for use by other municipalities, public agencies owning public-use airports, and government agencies in the State of Arizona as well as other states.
5.14. Exclusive Possession
All services, information, computer program elements, reports, and other deliverables which may be created under this contract are the sole property of the City of Phoenix and will not be used by the Contractor or any other person except with prior written permission by the City.
5.15. Licenses and Permits
Contractor will keep current Federal, State, and local licenses and permits required for the operation of the business conducted by the Contractor as applicable to this contract.
5.16. Delivery
All deliveries shall be made between the hours of 8:00am and 5:00pm local time, Monday through Friday, excluding City holidays. City holiday calendar: https://www.phoenix.gov/calendar/holidays
5.17. Miscellaneous Fees
Additional charges for fuel surcharges, delivery charges, dealer prep, environmental fees, waste disposal, shop supplies, set-up, freight and/or shipping and handling, etc. will not be paid. These costs must be incorporated in the pricing provided.
Labor rates (Shop and On-site) shall be charged as a flat hourly rate and are allowed only in performance of services under this agreement. Travel hours and other incidental fees will not be permitted under this agreement.
5.18. Product Discontinuance
The City may award contracts for products and/or models of equipment because of this solicitation. If a product or model is discontinued by the manufacturer, the City, in its sole discretion, may allow the Contractor to provide a substitute for the discontinued item. Contractor shall request permission to substitute a new product or model and will provide the following:
A formal announcement from the manufacturer that the product or model has been discontinued.
Documentation from the manufacturer that names the replacement product or model.
Documentation that provides clear and convincing evidence that the replacement meets or exceeds all specifications required by the original solicitation.
Documentation that provides clear and convincing evidence that the replacement will be compatible with all functions or uses of the discontinued product or model.
Documentation from the manufacturer confirming that the price for the replacement item will be the same as the discontinued item.
The Chief Procurement Officer will be the sole judge in determining the allowable substitute, new product or model change for discontinued item.
6. Defense and Indemnification
6.1. Standard General Defense and Indemnification
Contractor (“Indemnitor”) must defend, indemnify, and hold harmless the City of Phoenix and its officers, officials (elected or appointed), agents, and employees (“Indemnitee”) from and against any and all claims, actions, liabilities, damages, losses or expenses (including but not limited to court costs, attorney fees, expert fees, and costs of claim processing, investigation and litigation) of any nature or kind whatsoever (“Losses”) caused, or alleged to be caused, in whole or in part, by the wrongful, negligent or willful acts, or errors or omissions of Indemnitor or any of its owners, officers, directors, members, managers, agents, employees or subcontractors (“Indemnitor’s Agents”) arising out of or in connection with this Contract. This defense and indemnity obligation includes holding Indemnitee harmless for any Losses arising out of or recovered under any state’s Workers’ Compensation Law or arising out of the failure of Indemnitor or Indemnitor’s Agents to conform to any federal, state or local law, statute, ordinance, rule, regulation or court decree. Indemnitor’s duty to defend Indemnitee accrues immediately at the time a claim is threatened, or a claim is made against Indemnitee, whichever is first. Indemnitor’s duty to defend exists regardless of whether Indemnitor is ultimately found liable. Indemnitor must indemnify Indemnitee from and against any and all Losses, except where it is proven that those Losses are solely a result of Indemnitee’s own negligent or willful acts or omissions. Indemnitor will be responsible for primary loss investigation, defense and judgment costs where this indemnification applies. In consideration of the award of this Contract, Indemnitor waives all rights of subrogation against Indemnitee for losses arising from the work performed by Indemnitor or Indemnitor’s Agents for the City of Phoenix. The obligations of Indemnitor under this provision survive the termination or expiration of this Contract.
7. Insurance Requirements
7.1. Vendor's Insurance
Vendor must procure insurance against claims that may arise from or relate to performance of the work hereunder by Vendor and its agents, representatives, employees and subcontractors. Vendor and subcontractors must maintain that insurance until all their obligations have been discharged, including any warranty periods under this Contract.
The City in no way warrants that the limits stated in this section are sufficient to protect the Vendor from liabilities that might arise out of the performance of the work under this Contract by the Vendor, its agents, representatives, employees or subcontractors and Vendor may purchase additional insurance as they determine necessary.
7.2. Scope and Limits of Insurance
Vendor must provide coverage with limits of liability not less than those stated below. An excess liability policy or umbrella liability policy may be used to meet the liability limits provided that (1) the coverage is written on a “following form” basis, and (2) all terms under each line of coverage below are met.
7.3. Commercial General Liability – Occurrence Form
General Aggregate $4,000,000
Products – Completed Operations Aggregate $2,000,000
Personal and Advertising Injury $2,000,000
Each Occurrence $2,000,000
The Vendor’s insurance coverage must be primary and non-contributory with respect to any insurance or self-insurance carried by the City.
7.4. Automobile Liability
Bodily injury and property damage coverage for any owned, hired, and non-owned vehicles used in the performance of this Contract.
Combined Single Limit (CSL) $1,000,000
The policy must be endorsed to include the City of Phoenix as an additional insured with respect to liability arising out of the activities performed by, or on behalf of the Consultant, relating to this Contract.
City of Phoenix is an additional insured to the full limits of liability purchased by the Consultant.
The Contractor’s insurance coverage must be primary insurance and non-contributory with respect to any insurance or self-insurance carried by the City.
7.5. Worker’s Compensation and Employers’ Liability
Workers’ Compensation Statutory
Employers’ Liability:
Each Accident $1,000,000
Disease – Each Employee $1,000,000
Disease – Policy Limit $1,000,000
Policy must contain a waiver of subrogation in favor of the City of Phoenix. “Transfer of rights of recovery against others to us” may be used in place of “waiver of subrogation”.
This requirement does not apply when a Vendor is exempt under A.R.S. §23-902(E), AND when such Vendor executes the appropriate sole proprietor waiver form. To forego application of this requirement, Contractor must submit to the City a valid copy of the form on behalf of themselves and/or applicable subcontractors.
7.6. Notice of Cancellation
For each insurance policy required by the insurance provisions of this Contract, the Vendor must provide to the City, within 5 business days of receipt, a notice if a policy is suspended, voided or cancelled for any reason. Such notice must be mailed, emailed, or hand delivered to City of Phoenix Finance Department, Procurement Division, 251 W Washington Street, Phoenix, AZ 85003 OR procurement@phoenix.gov.
7.7. Acceptability of Insurers
Insurance is to be placed with insurers duly licensed or authorized to do business in the state of Arizona and with an “A.M. Best” rating of B+: VII or a Standard & Poor’s Rating (if rated) of not less than BBB. The City in no way warrants that the required minimum insurer rating is sufficient to protect the Vendor from potential insurer insolvency.
7.8. Verification of Coverage
Vendor must furnish the City with certificates of insurance (ACORD form or equivalent approved by the City) as required by this Contract. The certificates for each insurance policy are to be signed by a person authorized by that insurer to bind coverage on its behalf.
All certificates and any required endorsements are to be received and approved by the City before work commences. Each insurance policy required by this Contract must be in effect at or prior to commencement of work under this Contract and remain in effect for the duration of the project. Failure to maintain the insurance policies as required by this Contract or to provide evidence of renewal is a material breach of contract.
Contractors shall furnish the City with original certificates and amendatory endorsements or copies of the applicable policy language affecting coverage required by this clause. All certificates and endorsements are to be received and approved by the city before work commences. However, failure to obtain the required documents prior to the work beginning shall not waive the Contractor’s obligation to provide them. The City reserves the right to review complete certified copies of all required insurance policies, including endorsements required by these specifications, at any time. In the event of a claim or coverage dispute, the City reserves the right to require complete certified copies of all required insurance policies, including endorsements required by these specifications.
Where the City is named as an additional insured, coverage must be as broad as CG 20 10 11 85 or a combination of CG 20 10 or CG 20 26 or CG 20 23 22, 10 01 Editions or equivalent.
All certificates required by this Contract must be sent directly to City of Phoenix Finance Department, Procurement Division, 251 W Washington Street, Phoenix, AZ 85003 OR procurement@phoenix.gov. The City project/contract number and project description must be noted on the certificate of insurance.
DO NOT SEND CERTIFICATES OF INSURANCE TO THE CITY’S RISK MANAGEMENT DIVISION.
7.9. Approval
Any modification or variation from the insurance coverages and conditions in this Contract must be documented by an executed contract amendment.
8. Submittals
8.1. Submission of Offer
Please do not lock the files with password protection so that the City may digitally incorporate the successful offer into the awarded contract.
Please submit offers electronically through the City's Procurement Portal. This Offer will remain in effect for a period of 180 calendar days from the opening date, and is irrevocable unless it is in the City’s best interest to release offer(s).
8.2. Additional Quantities
The City anticipates considerable activity under the resultant contract(s). However, no guarantee can be made as to actual Envelopes, that will be purchased under this contract. The City reserves the right to add, change or delete quantities or items as circumstances may require.
Note: Offers taking exception to this option for additional quantities clause shall indicate in their offer.
9. Vendor Questionnaire
Instructions for Downloading Required Documents
Offerors must download all documents required to be completed and/or signed as part of the Vendor Questionnaire directly from the OpenGov Procurement Portal. Do not use the links in the downloaded solicitation document, as those links may not function properly.
1. PAYMENT TERMS & OPTIONS: Vendors must choose an option, if a box is not checked, the City will default to 0% - net 45 days:*
Contractor offers a prompt payment discount of either ______% - 30 days or 0% – 45 days - to apply after receipt of invoice or final acceptance of the products (invoice approval), whichever date is later, starts the 30 days. If no prompt payment discount is offered, the default is 0%, net 45 days; effective after receipt of invoice or final acceptance of the products, whichever is later. Payment terms offering a discount will not be considered in the price evaluation of your offer.
Contractor may be paid immediately upon invoice approval, if enrollment is made to the Single Use Account (SUA) Program, administered by the City’s servicing bank (“Bank”). By checking this box, the vendor accepts transaction costs charged by their merchant bank and agrees not to transfer to the City those extra charges. The City will not pay an increase in our services for the SUA charges; if an audit uncovers an upcharge for the SUA charges the vendor will owe the City all costs. The vendor may opt-out of the SUA program once, but then may not rejoin during the same contract term. For more information about the SUA program or to enroll, send email to mailbox.sua@phoenix.gov.
*Response required
2. Prompt Payment Discount
______% - 30 days or 0% – 45 days
If none is specified, the City will default to 0% - net 45 days.
3. Cover Letter*
Please provide a brief overview of firm's history. Describe organization, date organized, when it began operations, description of all services provided by your firm, and how many years providing goods and services as requested in the solicitation.
*Response required
4. Pre-Award Qualifications*
Has your business been in operation for a minimum of five years providing the goods listed in this solicitation?
Yes
No
*Response required
When equals "Yes"
4.1. Proof of Minimum Qualifications*
Please upload supporting documentation to demonstrate compliance with the Minimum Qualifications listed in Section 2.13.
*Response required
5. SAMPLES*
A working proof of envelopes that the Vendor proposes to supply shall be submitted to verify accuracy. The following envelopes from the pricing proposal require samples:
Item No. 1 - Quantity: 6
Item No. 4 - Quantity: 6
Item No. 8 - Quantity: 3
Item No. 9 - Quantity: 3
Item No. 10- Quantity: 3
Item No. 11 - Quantity: 3
Contractor shall provide a samples with their submittal for use by the City to evaluate the offered product. Failure to provide samples with the offer may result in rejection of the Offer for non-responsiveness. Samples submitted shall create an express warranty that the whole of the goods shall conform to the samples submitted. All samples become the property of the City and will not be returned.
The samples shall be submitted by 2pm MST on 9/1/2026.
The samples shall be submitted to Attn: Donald Collins, 251 W Washington St. Phoenix, AZ 85003.
Please confirm
*Response required
6. Delivery*
Contractor states that item(s) ordered will be delivered ______ days after receipt of order. This delivery schedule shall include any time for shipping.
*Response required
7. Place of Business*
Bidder’s place of business will be an award factor in order to minimize the City’s transportation and handling costs. If additional service locations are available or if different from the address in the Offer Section, enter below:
*Response required
8. References*
Please download the below documents, complete, and upload.
References.pdf
*Response required
9. Certification of Recycled Products*
Please download the below documents, complete, and upload.
Certification_of_Recycled_Products.pdf
*Response required
10. Certification Regarding Debarment, Suspension, and Other Ineligibility and Voluntary Exclusion*
Please download the below documents, complete, sign, and upload.
Failure to submit a signed Certification Regarding Debarment, Suspension, and Other Ineligibility and Voluntary Exclusion will deem your offer non-responsive and result in disqualification from further consideration.
Certification_Regarding_Debarment,_Suspension,_and_Other_Ineligibility_and_Voluntary_Exclusion.pdf
*Response required
11. Heat Safety Compliance*
Please download the below documents, complete, sign, and upload.
Failure to submit a signed Heat Safety Compliance will deem your offer non-responsive and result in disqualification from further consideration.
Heat_Safety_Compliance.pdf
*Response required
12. Offer *
Please download the below documents, complete, sign, and upload.
Failure to submit a signed Offer Page will deem your offer non-responsive and result in disqualification from further consideration.
Submittals_-_Offer_Page.pdf
*Response required
13. Conflict of Interest and Transparency*
Please download the below documents, complete, sign, and upload.
Failure to submit a signed Conflict of Interest and Transparency form will deem your offer non-responsive and result in disqualification from further consideration.
Conflict_of_Interest_and_Transparency.pdf
*Response required
14. Please confirm that all required documents have been duly signed and uploaded, including but not limited to: the Offer Page, Conflict of Interest and Transparency, and any other mandatory forms requiring signature.*
Failure to submit all required signed documents may deem our offer non-responsive and result in disqualification from further consideration.
Please confirm
*Response required
10. Pricing Proposal
Pricing Proposal - Envelopes and Specialty Envelopes
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Unit of Measure M: One Thousand
OPTIONAL Discount from Manufacturer Catalog or Price List:
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11. Attachments
A - Acceptance of Offer Form 2026