The City of Mesa issued a competitive RFP to repair, refurbish, and repaint its fleet of metal front‑load waste bins and roll‑off containers. After a public solicitation, Southlands Engineering, LLC was selected as the sole awardee. The contract is a three‑year, firm‑fixed‑price agreement with a possible two‑year extension, requiring the vendor to complete repairs within 21 calendar days of pick‑up and provide warranties on workmanship (≥ 1 year) and paint color retention (≥ 5 years). The award is valued at $250 K per year ($750 K total over three years) and includes insurance and compliance requirements.
• Scope: cleaning, surface prep, welding, part replacement, and repainting of ~205 front‑load bins and ~10 roll‑off containers annually.
• Delivery: items must be returned within 21 days; late delivery incurs a $10 per item per day penalty.
• Requirements: Arizona welding certification, painting permit, insurance minimums, and a 5‑year paint warranty.