T25-148-02

The City of Tempe issued a Request for Proposal (RFP) for legal and classified advertising services. The RFP was issued on May 12, 2025, and the deadline for submission was June 16, 2025. The contract was awarded to Strickbine Publishing, Inc. dba Tempe Tribune for a term of three years, with the option to renew for two additional one-year terms. The contract includes provisions for payment, billing, and termination. The City of Tempe reserves the right to reject any and all proposals and to waive any informalities. Some key points of the contract include: • The City of Tempe is exempt from payment of federal excise tax. • The contractor must comply with all applicable laws and regulations, including those related to employment practices and working conditions. • The contractor must provide a copy of its antidiscrimination policy to the Procurement Officer. • The contract includes a provision for undergrounding of utility lines, which may be waived in certain circumstances. • The contract includes a provision for deferment of undergrounding, which may be requested by the contractor or the City of Tempe. The contract is governed by the laws of the State of Arizona and any disputes arising from the contract will be resolved through the courts of Maricopa County, Arizona.