The City of Tempe seeks proposals for a contract to purchase Course White Crystal Solar Salt for its Water Treatment Plants. The initial contract term is one year, with four one-year renewal options based on the awarded firm's performance and future pricing. The solicitation is open, and submissions are due October 20, 2026, at 3:00 p.m. MST.
The City of Tempe seeks a qualified firm to provide as-needed small water meter replacement and new installation services, along with large water meter testing, calibration, repair, and replacement or new installation services. The stated requirements are specific to the City of Tempe. Any resulting contract may be renewed for subsequent periods as provided in the RFP’s Special Terms and Conditions.
The City of Tempe is seeking proposals from qualified suppliers to establish a term contract for bus stop seating, trash receptacles, replacement trash receptacle lids, and bike hoops. The procurement is administered through the City of Tempe Procurement Portal under the Transit department as RFP 27-017 and is currently marked Open. The posting identifies this as a non-grant RFP procurement, with submissions due by the listed closing date.
City of Tempe, AZ allows sole source for highly specialized offerings when the product is proprietary, required for compatibility with existing systems, or needed for continuity of service. Coordinate with the end-user to build the business case and work with the Procurement Division to complete the sole source justification form citing City Code Sec. 26A-12. If the purchase exceeds $100,000, be prepared for City Council approval.
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OpenGov, Inc. at City of Tempe
Effective: Jan 1, 2017Expires: Sep 30, 2026Expiration date locked.
This contract is a Sole Source Agreement between the City of Tempe and OpenGov for software services, including OpenGov Transparency and Intelligence, and OpenGov Open Data. The agreement outlines the terms and conditions, antidiscrimination policies, and scope of work for the provision of these services. The initial contract term is for one year (2017) with five one-year renewal options through 2022. The total potential value of the contract, encompassing the initial year and all optional renewals, is $541,507.72, with an effective start date of January 1, 2017.
OpenGov, Inc. at City of Tempe
Effective: Aug 1, 2024Expires: Sep 30, 2026Expiration date locked.
This document is a Software Services Order Form and Agreement between OpenGov Inc. and the City of Tempe, AZ, for a 36-month subscription period from August 1, 2024, to July 31, 2027. It covers various software services including Budgeting & Planning, Community Feedback, and Transparency & Intelligence. The agreement specifies annual fees for these services, broken down by product and year, and lists distinct payment amounts tied to specific service dates. It also includes comprehensive legal terms and conditions, such as intellectual property rights, confidentiality, payment terms, and specific addendums tailored for the City of Tempe.
VALLEY OAKS GOLF COURSE at City of Tempe
Effective: Jul 1, 2023Expires: Sep 30, 2026Expiration date locked.
This document is a Golf Course Lease and Management Agreement between the City of Tempe (Landlord) and Tempe Golf, LLC (Tenant) for the Ken McDonald Golf Course. The agreement commenced on July 1, 2023, and has an initial term expiring on June 30, 2043, with options to extend until June 30, 2053. Under the agreement, Tempe Golf, LLC will lease and manage the golf course, paying an escalating annual Base Rent (starting at $50,000) and Revenue Sharing based on golf course and food/beverage revenues. The contract also outlines the Tenant's responsibilities for capital improvements, maintenance, and compliance with operational standards and local regulations.
Courseco Inc at City of Tempe
Effective: Jul 1, 2025Expires: Sep 30, 2026Expiration date locked.
This document is a Contract Modification Notice (C2023-118) for the Ken McDonald Golf Course Lease, between CourseCo, Inc. and the City of Tempe Financial Services. Effective July 1, 2025, it implements a 2.5% increase to the base rent, in alignment with the Consumer Price Index. The revised rates are $53,043.75 for Base Rent and a Golf Course Revenue Threshold of $2,546,100.00.
Courseco Inc at City of Tempe
Effective: Jul 1, 2024Expires: Sep 30, 2026Expiration date locked.
This document serves as a contract modification notice for the Ken McDonald Golf Course Lease (Contract C2023-118), implementing a 3.5% increase to the Base Rent ($51,570.00) and Golf Course Revenue Threshold ($2,484,000.00), effective July 1, 2024. The modification was issued on June 26, 2024, and accepted on July 3, 2024, by CourseCo, Inc. and the City of Tempe.
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Board Of Adjustment Meeting
Date: May 29, 2019Type: Meeting mention
The board meeting focused on an appeal hearing regarding a property code violation for dead and nuisance vegetation. The property owner challenged the city's citation, arguing that the tree in question was not visible from the public right-of-way and that it provided a habitat for a honeybee colony. The board discussed the applicability of city code section 21-3-b-8 concerning landscape maintenance and dead or deteriorated vegetation. The board also clarified the limitations of its own authority and provided information to the appellant regarding the process for pursuing further legal action through the superior court system.
City of Tempe Hearing Officer Hearing Officer Meeting
Date: Jan 5, 2021Type: Meeting mention
The hearing officer reviewed property code abatement requests for properties at 535 East Broadway Road and 3231 South Bier Cheat Drive. Key discussion topics included issues regarding deteriorated landscapes, overgrown vegetation, dead trees, and accumulated trash on these premises. The hearing officer granted the abatement requests, establishing a compliance period for the property owners to rectify the violations before the city takes further action to abate the properties.
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Who manages procurement and purchasing for City of Tempe?
The City of Tempe’s Procurement Division, within Financial Services, manages citywide acquisition of materials, supplies and services; architectural and engineering procurements are treated as exceptions. See the City of Tempe Financial Services — Procurement page for office scope and contact details.
Where does City of Tempe post bids and RFPs?
The City of Tempe posts solicitations on a Bonfire e‑procurement portal; solicitation listings and bid results are published on the City of Tempe Financial Services — Procurement pages, and procurement contracts are publicly accessible via the City of Tempe Open Tempe contracts catalog.
How do vendors complete vendor registration with City of Tempe?
Vendors register via the City of Tempe Bonfire supplier registration page; the City of Tempe Supplier Registration instructions direct vendors to create a Bonfire account and select UNSPSC commodity codes that match their business for solicitation notifications.
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The hearing officer reviewed and approved three property abatement requests. These included addressing code violations involving trash, debris, and inoperable vehicles at 2117 East Howe Avenue; deteriorated landscaping, overgrown grass, and a hazardous pool at 6249 South Parkside Drive; and graffiti removal at 1090 West 5th Street. In each instance, 180-day open abatement orders were granted to facilitate the remediation of the property violations.
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What products and services does City of Tempe procure?
The City of Tempe procures broad categories of materials, supplies and services to support municipal operations. The City also disposes of surplus or excess materials through a surplus-property sale/auction process described on the City of Tempe procurement pages.
What procurement requirements does City of Tempe publish for vendors?
City of Tempe solicitation documents posted to the Bonfire portal and Procurement pages set solicitation-specific vendor requirements. Solicitations commonly require contractors to maintain applicable federal, state and local licenses and permits and list required insurance, bonding, and other compliance terms in posted documents.
How does City of Tempe approve procurement contracts and awards?
The City of Tempe’s Procurement Division within Financial Services is the primary buying office that manages acquisitions and administers contract awards; vendors should use the Procurement contact information on the City of Tempe Financial Services — Procurement page to confirm solicitation-specific award authority and next steps.
Where can vendors find procurement policies and standard terms for City of Tempe?
Procurement policies, solicitation terms, bid results and contract information for the City of Tempe are published on the City of Tempe Financial Services — Procurement pages and on the City of Tempe Open Tempe procurement/contracts pages; the Bid Results/Solicitation Status page also lists award and status information.