The City of Tempe issued an Invitation for Bid (IFB) for swimming pool chemicals, with a contract term of one year and the option for four one-year renewals. The contract was awarded to Commercial Pool Repair, a private company. The contract includes provisions for payment, delivery, and performance, as well as requirements for the vendor to comply with the City's antidiscrimination policy and to certify that it does not use forced labor in its supply chain. The City is committed to sustainable practices and has developed a Sustainable Procurement Policy to guide its procurement decisions. The contract includes a questionnaire to assess the vendor's sustainability practices and initiatives. Key aspects of the contract include:
• The contract term is one year with options for renewal
• The vendor must comply with the City's antidiscrimination policy
• The vendor must certify that it does not use forced labor in its supply chain
• The City has a Sustainable Procurement Policy to guide its procurement decisions
• The contract includes a questionnaire to assess the vendor's sustainability practices and initiatives
• The vendor must provide a copy of its antidiscrimination policy or complete an affidavit of compliance
• The vendor must certify that it is in compliance with Arizona House Bill 2488 regarding forced labor
• The contract includes provisions for payment, delivery, and performance