The City of Tucson is seeking a qualified vendor to provide comprehensive machine‑shop services for its municipal fleet and Tucson Water’s natural‑gas engine equipment. The contract will cover cylinder‑head rebuilding, component repair, machining, and full long‑block overhauls on a variety of engine platforms (Chevrolet, Waukesha, Caterpillar, Ford, GM, Ram/Dodge). Services are to be delivered on an annual basis under a service‑agreement framework, with the contractor required to maintain local maintenance facilities, comply with living‑wage ordinances, and support cooperative purchasing arrangements.
• Scope includes hot‑tank cleaning, magnaflux testing, head resurfacing, valve/seat replacement, freeze‑plug replacement, cylinder boring & honing, and parts delivery.
• Multiple engine models listed; vendor must handle both natural‑gas industrial engines and light‑duty gasoline engines.
• Bids submitted electronically via Tucson’s procurement portal; deadline Oct 19, 2026.
• Pre‑submission virtual meeting on Sep 28, 2026 (optional).
• Contract term is annual with a 90‑day irrevocable offer period; renewal not guaranteed.
• Contractor must have local shop capability, provide warranty on defective parts, and adhere to City’s safety, wage, and audit requirements.