WUD23-056-01

The City of Tempe is seeking a contractor to provide anthracite coal media for its water treatment plants. The contract is for a period of three years, with the option to renew for an additional term. The contractor will be required to deliver the anthracite coal media in supersacks with cross seam loops, top skirt, and bottom discharge spout. The City anticipates ordering in one-ton supersacks, and the contractor will be required to provide pricing for both normal and emergency deliveries. The contract will be awarded to the responsible offeror whose proposal is determined to be the most advantageous to the City, taking into consideration the evaluation factors set forth in the Request for Proposal. Some key points about this contract include: • The City of Tempe is committed to sustainable practices and has developed a Sustainable Procurement Policy to reflect this commitment. • The contractor will be required to comply with all applicable standards, laws, rules, orders, and regulations issued pursuant to A.R.S. §49-101, et seq., including but not limited to, Arizona Executive Orders Nos. 2006-13, 2005-02, and 2010-14. • The contractor will be required to provide a copy of its antidiscrimination policy to the City, or attest in writing to compliance with the City's antidiscrimination policy. • The contract will be governed by the laws of the State of Arizona, and any disputes arising out of or related to the contract will be resolved through arbitration in accordance with the rules of the American Arbitration Association.