Summary Sheet- RFCA SUMMARY

CITY OF TEMPE
Meeting Date: 3/26/2026  
REQUEST FOR COUNCIL ACTION
Agenda Item: 8A2
ACTION: Approve the utilization of a one-year Mohave cooperative contract with Viking Building 
Services, LLC, for custodial cleaning services.
FISCAL IMPACT:  The total cost of this contract will not exceed $1,300,000. Sufficient funds have 
been appropriated in the General Fund, Cost Center 1876 (Custodial Services), 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:  (21N-VBS2-0318) Mohave solicited and awarded this contract to 
Viking Building Services, LLC, for custodial services to include deep cleaning and sanitization services. 
Mohave is a cooperative purchasing organization with the specific purpose of reducing procurement 
costs by leveraging group volume. All master agreements are publicly solicited, awarded, and held by 
Mohave. This cooperative agreement is valid through March 18, 2027.
Since COVID there has been a demand for more active and proactive cleaning at City facilities to aid in 
providing a safe environment for citizens and employees. As a result, custodial operations have seen 
an increase in workload that has been further impacted due to an increase in position vacancies. To 
help with the current workload, the Facilities Services Management has supplemented cleaning support 
through Viking Building Services and temporary hires which has proven to be a successful combination.
The Facility Services Division utilizes Viking Building Services for cleaning City buildings that do not 
require special access or background checks. This allows the City to utilize Facilities employees in areas 
that require security. The contracted hourly bill rate for custodial services is $22.00 to $24.00 based on 
experience level.
ATTACHMENTS: N/A
STAFF CONTACT(S): Charlie Bladine, Facility Maintenance Manager, (480) 350-8563
Department Director:  Laura Calder, Financial Services Director  
Legal review by:  Dave Park, Senior Assistant City Attorney
Prepared by:  Alicia Ruiz, Procurement Officer