Summary Sheet- RFCA SUMMARY

CITY OF TEMPE
Meeting Date: 3/5/2026  
REQUEST FOR COUNCIL ACTION
Agenda Item: 8A4
ACTION:  Ratify the staff approved contract increase with Border States Electric Supply for the 
purchase of Rockwell-Allen Bradley components, electronics, hardware and software services.
FISCAL IMPACT:  The total cost of this contract will increase by $600,000 from an originally approved 
amount of $900,000 to an adjusted value of $1,500,000. Sufficient funds have been appropriated in the 
Water and Wastewater Fund, Cost Centers 3013 (Johnny G. Martinez W.T.P.), 3014 (South Tempe 
W.T.P.), 3016 (Water Field Facilities), 3034 (Kyrene Water Reclamation Plant) and 3035 (Wastewater 
Field Facilities) for anticipated expenditures during the current fiscal year and next fiscal year, contingent 
upon City Council approval of the City’s annual budget.
RECOMMENDATION:  Ratify the contract increase.
 
BACKGROUND INFORMATION:  (WUD22-122-01) This one-year contract with renewal options 
was awarded July 25, 2022, for the purchase of Rockwell-Allen Bradley components, electronics, 
hardware and software services. Council approved a one-year renewal on July 1, 2025, which included 
a contract spend amount of $250,000. Since that time, there has been a significant increase in demand 
for these components at the water treatment plants due to existing components being obsolete causing 
staff to seek an increase to the contract amount. It is anticipated that this contract spending increase 
should be sufficient to support demand through the contract’s expiration date in July of this year.  
Staff utilized delegated authority to approve the contract increase and is now seeking City Council 
approval to ratify the contract increase. As allowed by City Procurement Code, Laura Calder, Financial 
Services Director, has the authority to approve and sign contracts exceeding $100,000 when there are 
less than two Regular Council Meetings scheduled in any month and action is necessary to ensure 
operational efficiencies.  
ATTACHMENTS: N/A   
STAFF CONTACT(S):  Craig Caggiano, Deputy Public Works Director - Water Utilities, (480) 858-
2160
Department Director:  Laura Calder, Financial Services Director  
Legal review by:  Dave Park, Senior Assistant City Attorney
Prepared by:  Eric Kraenzle, Senior Procurement Officer