Summary Sheet- RFCA SUMMARY

CITY OF TEMPE
Meeting Date: 3/5/2026  
REQUEST FOR COUNCIL ACTION
Agenda Item: 8A5
ACTION: Approve the utilization of a one-year City of Phoenix cooperative contract with Calgon Carbon 
Corporation for the supply, placement, removal and thermal reactivation of granular activated carbon.
FISCAL IMPACT: The total cost of the contract will not exceed $4,300,000. 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.) and 3016 (Water Field Facilities) for the 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 utilization of the contract.
 
BACKGROUND INFORMATION: (CON133070-0) City of Phoenix issued a solicitation for the 
supply, placement, removal and thermal reactivation of granular activated carbon. The granular 
activated carbon supplied by this contract, branded as Filtrasorb 400, is a component in Tempe’s water 
treatment process.   
The City of Phoenix utilized a competitive request for qualifications that resulted in the negotiations and 
award of a long-term contract with Calgon Carbon Corporation. Multiple municipalities in the area utilize 
the City of Phoenix cooperative agreement.
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, Procurement Officer