Summary Sheet- RFCA SUMMARY

CITY OF TEMPE
Meeting Date: 01/08/2026  
REQUEST FOR COUNCIL ACTION
Agenda Item: 7B7
ACTION:  Approve a one-year contract renewal with Dusty Landscaping, Kary Environmental Services, 
and Skunky’s Junk Removal for encampment and general site clean-up and debris disposal.
FISCAL IMPACT:  The total cost of the contract renewals will not exceed $200,000. Sufficient funds 
have been appropriated in Community Services, Parks Maintenance, Cost Centers 3254 (Parks 
Maintenance-Rio Salado) and 3253 (Urban Forest), for anticipated expenditures during the current fiscal 
year and the next fiscal year, contingent upon City Council approval of the City’s annual budget.
RECOMMENDATION:  Approve the contract renewals.
 
BACKGROUND INFORMATION:  T23-082-01, 02, 03) On January 26, 2023, City Council awarded 
a one-year contract, with four, one-year renewal options to Dusty Landscaping, Kary Environmental 
Services, and Skunky’s Junk Removal for encampment and general site clean-up and debris disposal. 
If approved, this will be the third of four renewal options.
The purpose of these contracts is to maintain parks and public spaces, including pathways, rights-of-
way, parks, preserves, the river bottom and other areas under City jurisdiction, so they are free of 
encampments and debris. The goal is to protect the environment and ensure safe and accessible use 
of these public areas.
Contractor Performance
The performance of the Contractors was evaluated by City staff as shown in the following table:
Dusty Landscaping
Kary Environmental 
Services 
Skunky’s Junk Removal
Evaluation Criteria
Meets 
Contract 
Requirements
Does Not  
Meet 
Contract
Requirements
Meets 
Contract 
Requirement
s
Does Not  
Meet 
Contract
Requireme
nts
Meets 
Contract 
Requirements
Does Not  
Meet 
Contract
Requireme
nts
Contract personnel are 
responsive, cooperative, and 
available
X
X
X
Quality of products or services 
delivered
X
X
X
Timeliness of performance
X
X
X
Follow-up skills in resolving 
complaints or problems 
X
X
X
Promptness and accuracy of 
pricing on submitted invoices
X
X
X
Renewal Pricing
All three companies have agreed to renew the contracts with no price increase.
ATTACHMENTS: N/A

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STAFF CONTACT(S):  Alex Jovanovic, Deputy Community Services Director - Parks, (480) 350-5811
Department Director:  Laura Calder, Financial Services Director  
Legal review by:  Dave Park, Senior Assistant City Attorney
Prepared by:  Cecille Lewis, Procurement Officer