Summary Sheet- RFCA SUMMARY

City of Tempe — Regular City Council Meeting (2026-01-08)

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CITY OF TEMPE
Meeting Date: 1/8/2026  
REQUEST FOR COUNCIL ACTION
Agenda Item: 7B16
ACTION: Approve a one-year contract renewal with Freightliner of Arizona for the purchase of 10 cubic 
yard dump trucks.
FISCAL IMPACT: The total cost of this contract will not exceed $290,000. Sufficient funds have been 
appropriated in the Solid Waste Fund, Cost Center 3723 (Alley Maintenance Program/AMP) for 
anticipated expenditures during the current fiscal year and next fiscal year, contingent upon City Council 
approval of the City’s annual budget.
RECOMMENDATION: Approve the contract renewal.
 
BACKGROUND INFORMATION: (T25-004-01) On January 9, 2025, City Council approved the 
award of a one-year contract with four, one-year renewal options to Freightliner of Arizona, for the 
purchase of 10 cubic yard dump trucks. This purchase will be for one Compressed Natural Gas (CNG)-
fueled dump truck that replaces a unit that has reached the end of its useful life. Dump trucks are utilized 
to support alley maintenance operations in the Public Works Department. If approved, this will be the 
first of four, one-year renewal options.
Contractor Performance
Staff rated the performance of the Contractor as follows:
Freightliner of Arizona
Criteria
Meets Contract 
Requirements
Does NOT Meet 
Contract 
Requirements
Contract personnel are responsive, cooperative 
and available
X
 
The quality of products or services delivered
X
 
Timeliness of performance                                     
X
 
Follow-up skills in resolving complaints or 
problems brought to their attention
X
 
Promptness and accuracy of pricing on 
submitted invoices.
X
 
Renewal Pricing
The Contractor has agreed to renew the contract with no increase in pricing.
ATTACHMENTS: N/A
STAFF CONTACT(S): David Tavares, Deputy Public Works Director - Field Operations, (480) 350-
2819
Department Director: Laura Calder, Financial Services Director

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Legal review by: Dave Park, Senior Assistant City Attorney
Prepared by: Alicia Ruiz, Procurement Officer