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CITY OF TEMPE, ARIZONA 
PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT 
ENGINEERING DIVISION 
 
CONTRACT DOCUMENT 
 
FOR 
 
WASTEWATER COLLECTION SYSTEM REHABILITATION-2025 
PROJECT NO. 3221025 
 
 
Achen-Gardner Construction, L.L.C. 
 
 
APPROVED BY: 
 
 
 
 
___________________________ 
Jodie Inman, P.E. 
Deputy Public Works Director/ 
City Engineer 
 
CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS 
Mayor – Corey D. Woods 
Vice Mayor – Doreen Garlid 
 
 
Jennifer Adams 
  
Berdetta Hodge 
 
Nikki Amberg 
  
Randy Keating 
 
Arlene Chin 
  
 
 
 
CITY MANAGER 
Rosa Inchausti 
 
2026

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CITY OF TEMPE, ARIZONA 
PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT 
DIVISION OF ENGINEERING 
January 14, 2026 
WASTEWATER COLLECTION SYSTEM REHABILITATION-2025 
PROJECT NO.  3221025 
ADDENDUM NO. 1:  
The original contract documents are modified or interpreted as stated herein.  Receipt of this 
Addendum No. 1 shall be acknowledged by inserting its number and date in the space provided on 
last page of Form 7.2., Competitive Sealed Bid Forms, in the Invitation for Bids.  Failure to 
acknowledge may subject bidder to disqualification. 
This Addendum No. 1 consists of four (4) pages. 
1.3 - START OF WORK / TERM OF CONTRACT 
The contract term of 210 calendar days following the Notice to Proceed date has been revised to 
305 calendar days (10 months).  Remove and replace the attached page 6. 
EXHIBIT 7.2  - COMPETITIVE SEALED BID FORMS 
The contract term of 210 calendar days following the Notice to Proceed date has been revised to 
305 calendar days (10 months).  Remove and replace the attached revised Exhibit 7.2. 
The above items have been revised.  Please use revised pages attached.

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CITY OF TEMPE, ARIZONA 
PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT 
ENGINEERING DIVISION 
NOTICE TO CONTRACTORS 
WASTEWATER COLLECTION SYSTEM REHABILITATION-2025 
PROJECT NO. 3221025 
1.
INTRODUCTION
THIS INVITATION FOR BIDS is hereby offered by the City of Tempe, an Arizona
municipal corporation (“City”), for Wastewater Collection System Rehabilitation-2025,
as set forth herein, and shall be identified as Project No. 3221025.
1.1 
OVERVIEW OF PROJECT 
Work for this project involves THE REHABILITATION OF 24 PIPE 
SEGMENTS AND 8 MANHOLES. 
1.2 
EXAMINATION OF PREMISES, SPECIFICATIONS, AND CONTRACT 
Bidder shall visit the site of the Project and shall fully acquaint itself with all 
conditions as they exist, so that it may fully understand the site, difficulties, and 
restrictions attending the execution of the work. 
Bidder shall also thoroughly examine and be familiar with the specifications, plans, 
and the Contract documents.  Failure of Bidder to obtain, receive, or examine any 
addenda to the proposed Contract, or to visit the site and acquaint itself with the 
conditions there existing, shall not relieve it from any obligation with respect to the 
submitted bid. 
By submitting a bid, Bidder agrees that it has examined the site, specifications, 
plans, and Contract, and accepts, without recourse, all site conditions, the proposed 
Contract, and all exhibits and addenda thereto. 
1.3 
START OF WORK / TERM OF CONTRACT 
Work shall start as soon as practicable, but not later than seven (7) 
calendar days after the Notice to Proceed date and shall be completed within 305 
calendar days following the Notice to Proceed date. 
Addendum No. 1 - issued 1/13/2026

7.2. 
COMPETITIVE SEALED BID FORMS 
Place: Tempe, Arizona 
Date: _____________ 
Mayor and City Council 
City of Tempe 
Tempe, Arizona 85281 
In compliance with your Invitation for Bids and all conditions of the Contract, 
_________________, a corporation or limited liability corporation organized under the laws of the 
State of _____________________; a partnership consisting of _________________________; or 
an individual trading as _________________, of the City of _____________________________, 
and the County of __________________________, hereby proposes and agrees to furnish any and 
all plans, materials, labor, construction equipment, service, and transportation (all applicable taxes 
included) of the WASTEWATER COLLECTION SYSTEM REHABILITATION-2025, 
PROJECT NO. 3221025, and to install the material therein for City in a good and workmanlike 
and substantial manner and to the satisfaction of City or its properly authorized agents and strictly 
pursuant to and in conformity with the Contract and other documents that may be made by City or 
their properly authorized agents, as provided herein, at the following prices submitted through the 
City’s PMWeb Software System. 
Addendum No. 1 - issued 1/13/2026

The undersigned hereby declares that Contractor has visited the site and has carefully examined 
the Contract related to the work covered by the bid submitted through the City’s PMWeb Software 
System. 
The undersigned understands that, when it is in the best interests of the City of Tempe, the City 
may cancel this solicitation, or may reject any and all bids in whole or in part, or may waive any 
informalities in the bids received. 
Contractor’s performance shall not start until after receiving the Notice to Proceed, and the 
work will be completed within 305 consecutive calendar days after the Notice to Proceed date. 
The undersigned hereby acknowledges receipt of the following Addenda: 
and Contractor’s bid has been adjusted to reflect any changes. 
Respectfully submitted, 
By: 
Signature
Printed Name 
Its: 
Title
Contractor’s License No. 
Federal I.D. No. 
For: 
Company Name
Address:  
Phone: 
Email Address: 
Addendum No. 1 - issued 1/13/2026

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TABLE OF CONTENTS 
 
1. 
INTRODUCTION..............................................................................................................6 
1.1 
OVERVIEW OF PROJECT .................................................................................6 
1.2 
EXAMINATION OF PREMISES, SPECIFICATIONS, AND CONTRACT .6 
1.3 
START OF WORK / TERM OF CONTRACT ..................................................6 
2. 
SCOPE OF WORK............................................................................................................7 
2.1 
CONTRACTOR’S CONSTRUCTION SCHEDULE ........................................7 
2.2 
UNIFORM STANDARD SPECIFICATIONS ....................................................7 
2.3 
CONTRACTOR’S REPRESENTATIVE ...........................................................7 
2.4 
SUPERVISION BY CONTRACTOR ..................................................................8 
2.5 
AUTHORITY OF CITY ENGINEER’S APPOINTED REPRESENTATIVE
..................................................................................................................................8 
2.6 
BENEFICIAL OCCUPANCY ..............................................................................8 
2.7 
SUBSTANTIAL COMPLETION.........................................................................8 
2.8 
PROJECT COMPLETION ..................................................................................9 
2.9 
CONTRACT COMPLETION DATE ..................................................................9 
2.10 
FINAL INSPECTION ...........................................................................................9 
2.11 
FINAL ACCEPTANCE & GUARANTEE .........................................................9 
2.12 
AS-BUILT DRAWINGS .....................................................................................10 
2.13 
SHOP DRAWINGS, SCHEDULES, SAMPLES & PROJECT 
DOCUMENTATION ...........................................................................................10 
2.14 
QUALITY CONTROL ........................................................................................10 
2.15 
EXCESS MATERIALS .......................................................................................11 
2.16 
MISCELLANEOUS REMOVAL AND RELOCATIONS ..............................11 
2.17 
PROTECTION OF FINISHED OR PARTIALLY FINISHED WORK ........11 
2.18 
SURVEY CONTROL POINTS ..........................................................................12 
2.19 
HINDRANCES AND DELAYS ..........................................................................12 
2.20 
SUBSIDIARY WORK .........................................................................................13 
2.21 
MISCELLANEOUS WORK AND ALLOWANCES .......................................13 
2.22 
CHANGE ORDERS ............................................................................................13 
2.23 
ADDITIONAL SERVICES.................................................................................14

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3. 
SPECIAL TERMS AND CONDITIONS ......................................................................14 
3.1 
PAYMENT BOND; PERFORMANCE BOND ................................................14 
3.2 
INSURANCE ........................................................................................................14 
3.3 
INDEMNIFICATION .........................................................................................19 
3.4 
PAYMENT ...........................................................................................................19 
3.5 
PRE-CONSTRUCTION MEETING .................................................................20 
3.6 
CONTRACT EXTENSION ................................................................................21 
3.7 
SUBLETTING OF CONTRACT .......................................................................21 
3.8 
LICENSES ............................................................................................................22 
3.9 
HAUL PERMIT ...................................................................................................22 
3.10 
LANDSCAPING AND IRRIGATION REQUIREMENTS ............................22 
3.11 
SPECIFIC PRODUCTS OR BRANDS .............................................................22 
3.12 
ENVIRONMENTAL REQUIREMENTS .........................................................23 
3.13 
SAFETY REQUIREMENTS ..............................................................................25 
3.14 
HEAT SAFETY STANDARDS FOR OUTDOOR WORKERS .....................25 
3.15 
TRAFFIC CONTROL.........................................................................................27 
3.16 
CLEAN-UP ...........................................................................................................28 
3.17 
APPROXIMATE QUANTITIES .......................................................................29 
3.18 
ARIZONA 811 & CALL BEFORE YOU DIG .................................................29 
3.19 
PROTECTION OF EXISTING FACILITIES .................................................29 
3.20 
UNDERGROUND UTILITIES ..........................................................................30 
3.21 
RELOCATION OF UTILITIES ........................................................................30 
3.22 
NOTIFICATION OF PROPERTY OWNERS .................................................30 
3.23 
ACCESS ................................................................................................................30 
3.24 
UTILITY AND PUBLIC AGENCY CONSTRUCTION CLEARANCE 
AGREEMENT .....................................................................................................30 
3.25 
GOVERNMENT APPROVALS AND PERMITS ............................................31 
3.26 
KEY CONTACTS ................................................................................................31 
3.27 
DUST PREVENTION .........................................................................................31 
3.28 
COMPLAINTS FROM THE GENERAL PUBLIC .........................................32 
3.29 
SECURE FACILITY ACCESS ..........................................................................32

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4. 
INSTRUCTION TO BIDDERS ......................................................................................32 
4.1. 
SEALED BIDS .....................................................................................................32 
4.2. 
ADDENDA............................................................................................................34 
4.3. 
BID SECURITY ...................................................................................................34 
4.4. 
BIDS ......................................................................................................................35 
4.5. 
IRREGULAR BIDS .............................................................................................35 
4.6. 
BIDDING PHASE REQUIREMENTS ..............................................................35 
4.7. 
PRE-CONTRACT AWARD REQUIREMENTS .............................................35 
4.8. 
BID QUANTITIES ..............................................................................................36 
4.9. 
PROTEST PROCEDURE ..................................................................................36 
5. 
EVALUATION AND AWARD ......................................................................................36 
5.1. 
AWARD AND EXECUTION OF CONTRACT ...............................................36 
5.2. 
PLANS TO THE SUCCESSFUL BIDDER .......................................................37 
5.3. 
ISSUANCE OF THE NOTICE TO PROCEED ...............................................37 
6. 
GENERAL TERMS AND CONDITIONS ....................................................................37 
6.1. 
LIQUIDATED DAMAGES ................................................................................37 
6.2. 
ESCROW AND HOLDBACK ............................................................................37 
6.3. 
TERMINATION ..................................................................................................38 
6.4. 
DEFAULT PROVISIONS ..................................................................................39 
6.5. 
WARRANTY........................................................................................................40 
6.6. 
OWNERSHIP OF DOCUMENTS / INFRINGEMENT OF PATENT OR 
COPYRIGHT .......................................................................................................40 
6.7. 
COMPLIANCE WITH STATE AND FEDERAL LAWS ...............................41 
6.8. 
ANTIDISCRIMINATION ..................................................................................43 
6.9. 
JURISDICTION ..................................................................................................43 
6.10. DISPUTE RESOLUTION ..................................................................................43 
6.11. SUCCESSORS AND ASSIGNS..........................................................................44 
6.12. NON-WAIVER ....................................................................................................44 
6.13. SURVIVAL ...........................................................................................................44 
6.14. SEVERABILITY .................................................................................................44 
6.15. INTEGRATION ...................................................................................................44

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6.16. TIME IS OF THE ESSENCE .............................................................................44 
6.17. THIRD PARTY BENEFICIARY .......................................................................44 
6.18. CONFLICT OF INTEREST ...............................................................................45 
6.19. COOPERATION AND FURTHER DOCUMENTATION .............................45 
6.20. UNAUTHORIZED FIREARMS & EXPLOSIVES .........................................45 
6.21. NOTICES TO CITY ENGINEER .....................................................................46 
6.22. NOTICES TO CONTRACTOR .........................................................................46 
6.23. GIS DATA DISCLAIMER .................................................................................46 
6.24. AMENDMENT OF CONTRACT ......................................................................47 
6.25. LABOR .................................................................................................................47 
6.26. NON-APPROPRIATION OF FUNDS OR NON-FUNDING ..........................48 
6.27. PUBLIC RECORDS ............................................................................................48 
6.28. COUNTERPARTS ..............................................................................................48 
6.29. RECORD RETENTION .....................................................................................48 
6.30. DRUG-FREE WORKPLACE ............................................................................49 
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EXHIBITS ............................................................................................................50 
7.1. 
BIDDER’S CHECK SHEET 
7.2. 
COMPETITIVE SEALED BID FORMS 
7.3. 
COMPETITIVE SEALED BID CERTIFICATION FORM 
7.4. 
BIDDER’S PROJECT REFERENCES 
7.5. 
ACKNOWLEDGEMENT REGARDING LETTER OF  
GOOD STANDING 
7.6 
CERTIFICATION BY THE CONTRACTOR AUTHORIZING 
EMPLOYEES TO SIGN BINDING AGREEMENTS 
7.7. 
PERFORMANCE BOND FORM  
7.8. 
PAYMENT BOND FORM 
7.9. 
CONDITIONAL WAIVER AND RELEASE FOR CONTRACTOR’S 
PAYMENT AND SETTLEMENT OF CLAIMS 
7.10. AFFIDAVIT OF GENERAL CONTRACTOR / PRIME  
 
CONSULTANT REGARDING HEALTH INSURANCE 
7.11. GUIDELINES FOR IMPLEMENTATION OF

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HEALTH INSURANCE 
7.12. PROMPT PAYMENT REQUIREMENTS 
7.13. AFFIDAVIT DEMONSTRATING LAWFUL PRESENCE  
IN THE UNITED STATES 
7.14. COMPLIANCE WITH TEMPE CITY CODE ON 
ANTIDISCRIMINATION 
7.15. CITY ENGINEERING SECURE FACILITIES ACCESS GUIDELINES 
7.16. LIST OF SUB-CONTRACTORS 
 
EXHIBIT A TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

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CITY OF TEMPE, ARIZONA 
PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT 
ENGINEERING DIVISION 
 
NOTICE TO CONTRACTORS 
 
WASTEWATER COLLECTION SYSTEM REHABILITATION-2025 
PROJECT NO. 3221025 
 
 
1. 
INTRODUCTION 
 
THIS INVITATION FOR BIDS is hereby offered by the City of Tempe, an Arizona 
municipal corporation (“City”), for Wastewater Collection System Rehabilitation-2025, 
as set forth herein, and shall be identified as Project No. 3221025. 
 
 
1.1 
OVERVIEW OF PROJECT 
 
Work for this project involves THE REHABILITATION OF 24 PIPE 
SEGMENTS AND 8 MANHOLES. 
 
1.2 
EXAMINATION OF PREMISES, SPECIFICATIONS, AND CONTRACT 
 
Bidder shall visit the site of the Project and shall fully acquaint itself with all 
conditions as they exist, so that it may fully understand the site, difficulties, and 
restrictions attending the execution of the work. 
 
Bidder shall also thoroughly examine and be familiar with the specifications, plans, 
and the Contract documents.  Failure of Bidder to obtain, receive, or examine any 
addenda to the proposed Contract, or to visit the site and acquaint itself with the 
conditions there existing, shall not relieve it from any obligation with respect to the 
submitted bid. 
 
By submitting a bid, Bidder agrees that it has examined the site, specifications, 
plans, and Contract, and accepts, without recourse, all site conditions, the proposed 
Contract, and all exhibits and addenda thereto. 
 
1.3 
START OF WORK / TERM OF CONTRACT 
 
Work shall start as soon as practicable, but not later than seven (7) calendar days 
after the Notice to Proceed date and shall be completed within 210 calendar days 
following the Notice to Proceed date.

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2. 
SCOPE OF WORK 
 
The proposed work will consist of THE RECOMMENDED METHODS FOR 
REHABILITATION OF PIPE SEGMENTS ARE INSTALLING CURED-IN-
PLACE-PIPE (CIPP) LINER INTO THE PIPE INTERIOR, REMOVING AND 
REPLACING SANITARY SEWER PIPE IN-KIND, OR INSTALLING FIBER 
REINFORCED POLYMER (FRP). THE RECOMMENDED METHODS FOR 
REHABILITATION OF MANHOLES ARE APPLYING EPOXY COATING TO 
THE MANHOLE INTERIOR INCLUDING THE BENCH, WALL, CONE, AND 
CHIMNEY, 
INSTALLING 
CORROSION 
RESISTANT 
STRUCTURAL 
MANHOLE INSERTS, AND REMOVING AND REPLACING FRAME AND 
COVER, CHIMNEY, AND FLATTOP. BYPASS OPERATIONS WILL BE 
REQUIRED TO REHABILITATE TWO (2) MANHOLES.  REHABILITATION 
OF THE OTHER SIX (6) IDENTIFIED MANHOLES WILL REQUIRE 
TEMPORARY FLOW DIVERSION, WHICH IS TYPICALLY ACCOMPLISHED 
USING FLOWTHROUGH PLUGS, together with associated work. 
 
2.1 
CONTRACTOR’S CONSTRUCTION SCHEDULE 
 
Prior to the start of work, a construction progress schedule shall be required and 
shall comply with the requirements of MAG Specifications 108.4.  In addition, a 
schedule update comparing actual progress with scheduled progress will be 
required with the submission of each monthly pay request. 
 
2.2 
UNIFORM STANDARD SPECIFICATIONS 
 
All work done under this Contract shall be accomplished in accordance with the 
Maricopa Association of Governments Uniform Standard Specifications and 
Details for Public Works Construction – latest edition (“MAG Specifications”) and 
the City of Tempe Supplement to the MAG Uniform Standard Details and 
Specifications for Public Works Construction – 2014 (“City of Tempe 
Supplement”), except as modified in the Contract. 
 
In the case of a discrepancy or conflict, the order in which documents and Contract 
sections govern is as follows, from highest to lowest: special terms and conditions, 
technical specifications, plans, general terms and conditions, City of Tempe 
Supplement, and MAG Specifications. 
 
All bids shall be made in accordance with the General Conditions of the MAG 
Specifications. 
 
2.3 
CONTRACTOR’S REPRESENTATIVE 
 
Contractor shall at all times be present at the worksite or represented by a 
superintendent or other properly designated agent.  Instructions and information 
given by City construction project manager to Contractor’s superintendent or agent 
on the work shall be considered as having been given to Contractor.

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2.4 
SUPERVISION BY CONTRACTOR 
 
Contractor will supervise and direct the work. It will be solely responsible for the 
means, methods, techniques, sequences, and procedures of construction. Contractor 
will employ and maintain on the work a qualified superintendent who shall be 
designated in writing by Contractor and approved by City as Contractor’s 
representative at the site.  The superintendent shall have full authority to act on 
behalf of Contractor and all communications given to the superintendent shall be 
as binding as if given to Contractor.  The superintendent shall be present on the site 
at all times in order to perform adequate supervision and coordination of the work.  
No substitution of the superintendent will be permitted without prior written request 
by the Contractor and written consent of City. 
 
2.5 
AUTHORITY OF CITY ENGINEER’S APPOINTED REPRESENTATIVE 
 
City construction project manager shall act as City Engineer’s designated 
representative during the construction period.  He or she shall advise on questions 
concerning coordination with City, public safety, and quality and acceptability of 
materials and work performed.  City Engineer, City construction project manager, 
or their assigned inspector shall interpret the intent of the Contract plans, 
specifications, and technical provisions in an unbiased manner. 
 
City Engineer, City construction project manager, or their assigned inspector may 
be present on the site during construction to monitor the work and to maintain 
records for Contract management. City construction project manager shall 
promptly make decisions relative to the interpretation of the Contract so as to 
minimize delays in construction.  City construction project manager will not be 
responsible for directing construction, control, techniques, sequence, or procedures, 
or for directing job safety. 
 
2.6 
BENEFICIAL OCCUPANCY 
 
Beneficial occupancy is the use of a facility or project, in whole or in part, by City 
for its intended purpose.  This may occur even though some work of the Contract 
remains undone. Prior to such use or occupancy, City will provide notice to 
Contractor and accomplish a partial acceptance inspection. Beneficial occupancy 
will apply to general right-of-way projects only. 
 
2.7 
SUBSTANTIAL COMPLETION 
 
Substantial completion is work that is ready for occupancy and use for its intended 
purpose as certified by City and a certificate of occupancy.  This term will be 
applied to building construction projects only.

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2.8 
PROJECT COMPLETION 
 
Project completion is full completion of all construction associated with the 
Contract, including, but not limited to, punch list items, close-out documentation, 
operations and maintenance manuals, warranties, and record plans as certified by 
the architect/engineer of record.  Contractor may be found in default of this 
Contract in accordance with MAG Specifications 108.10 should project completion 
fall behind substantial completion by more than 45 calendar days. 
 
2.9 
CONTRACT COMPLETION DATE 
 
The Contract completion date established by reference to the Notice to Proceed date 
is for completion of all or specified portions of the work.  This includes items of 
work to be completed under an owner allowance or as part of a contingency item.  
The stated Contract completion date will take into account anticipated or actual 
weather conditions that are not unusually severe for the area and time of year.  This 
date may be expressed as a calendar date or as a number of calendar days after the 
Notice to Proceed date. 
 
If time extensions are issued by City, the revised Contract completion date will be 
referred to as the adjusted Contract completion date. 
 
2.10 
FINAL INSPECTION 
 
Contractor is responsible for complying with the specifications and is hereby 
forewarned that final approval of any work will not be given until the entire project 
is completed and accepted by City.  Prior to final inspection on any City facilities 
requiring a building permit, Contractor must call for final inspection from the 
Community Development Department and Public Works Department of City.  The 
final inspection must be completed prior to final acceptance and payment. 
 
2.11 
FINAL ACCEPTANCE & GUARANTEE 
 
Final acceptance shall mean a written final acceptance of the work.  City Engineer 
shall make the final acceptance promptly after the work has been inspected and 
found to be completed in accordance with the Contract.  The work performed under 
this Contract shall be guaranteed for a period of one (1) year from the date of final 
acceptance.

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2.12 
AS-BUILT DRAWINGS 
 
Contractor shall provide and maintain accurate field data on a redlined set of 
Contract drawings, which are to be kept current and submitted as complete at the 
conclusion of the construction.  These record drawings will be used as 
documentation for progress payments, and upon project completion, for the 
preparation of record drawings by the architect/engineer.  Final payment will not 
be issued until all record drawings are submitted by Contractor and are certified to 
be complete by the architect/engineer of record. 
 
2.13 
SHOP DRAWINGS, SCHEDULES, SAMPLES & PROJECT 
DOCUMENTATION 
 
In time for each to serve its proper purpose and function, Contractor shall submit 
to City construction project manager such schedules, reports (including daily 
construction reports and progress meeting notes), drawings, lists, literature 
samples, instructions, directions, and guarantees as are specified or reasonably 
required for construction, operation, and maintenance of the facilities to be built 
and/or furnished under this Contract. 
 
Shop drawings and data shall be submitted to City construction project manager as 
a hard copy and legible electronic PDF document of each submittal. 
 
The submittal shall clearly indicate the specific area of the Contract for which the 
submittal is made.  The additional copies received will be returned to Contractor’s 
representative at the job site.  City construction project manager’s notations of the 
action taken will be noted on one (1) of these returned copies. 
 
The above drawings, lists, prints, samples, and other data shall become a part of the 
Contract and a copy of the same shall be kept with the job site Contract, and the 
fabrications furnished shall be in conformance with the same. 
 
City construction project manager’s review of the above drawings, lists, prints, 
specifications, samples, or other data shall in no way release Contractor from its 
responsibility for the proper fulfillment of the requirements of this Contract, nor for 
fulfilling the purpose of the installation, nor from its liability to replace the same 
should it prove defective or fail to meet the specified requirements. 
 
2.14 
QUALITY CONTROL 
 
All material shall be new and of the specified quality and equal to the accepted 
samples, if samples have been submitted.  All work shall be done and completed in 
a thorough, workmanlike manner, notwithstanding any omission from the Contract, 
and it shall be the duty of Contractor to call City construction project manager’s 
attention to apparent errors or omissions and request instruction before proceeding 
with the work.

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City Engineer may, through appropriate instruction, correct errors, and supply 
omissions.  Instructions provided by City Engineer shall be as binding upon 
Contractor as though contained in the original Contract. 
 
At the option of City construction project manager, material to be supplied under 
this Contract will be tested and/or inspected either at its place of origin or at the site 
of the work.  Contractor shall give City construction project manager written 
notification well in advance of actual readiness of material to be tested and/or 
inspected at point of origin.  Satisfactory tests and inspections at the point of origin 
shall not be construed as a final acceptance of the material, nor shall it preclude 
retesting or reinspection at the site of the work. 
 
2.15 
EXCESS MATERIALS 
 
Excess or unsuitable material, broken asphaltic concrete, and broken Portland 
cement concrete shall be disposed of by Contractor.  Contractor shall, prior to 
commencement of the work, submit a letter to City Engineer stating the location of 
disposal site(s) for all excess or unsuitable material and certifying that it has 
obtained the property owner’s permission for the disposal of all surplus material. 
 
2.16 
MISCELLANEOUS REMOVAL AND RELOCATIONS 
 
Miscellaneous removals and relocations shall be performed by the Contractor, and 
is construed to mean the removal of all unsuitable materials, whether designated or 
implied by the plans and specifications, and shall include but not be limited to 
removal of items of every nature and description such as pipes, concrete, asphalt, 
block, brick, rock, and metal, including temporary removal and reinstallation, 
unless such items are specifically designated in a separate bid item.  In addition, 
certain items requiring temporary removal and reinstallation such as mailbox 
stands, signposts, survey monument frames and covers, shall be included in this 
category. 
 
2.17 
PROTECTION OF FINISHED OR PARTIALLY FINISHED WORK 
 
Contractor shall properly guard and protect all finished or partially finished work 
and shall be responsible for the same until that phase is completed and accepted by 
City. 
 
Estimate or partial payment of completed work shall not release Contractor from 
such responsibility prior to City’s acceptance, but Contractor shall turn over the 
entire work in full accordance with these specifications before final payment can 
be made.

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2.18 
SURVEY CONTROL POINTS 
 
Existing survey monuments shall be protected by Contractor or removed and 
replaced under the direct supervision of City of Tempe Engineering Division Land 
Services Section. 
 
One week prior to construction, Contractor shall notify City of Tempe Engineering 
Division Land Services Section of any survey monuments that need to be relocated.  
Any monuments damaged or lost due to the Contractor’s negligence and/or lack of 
notification to City of Tempe Engineering Division Land Services Section shall be 
replaced at Contractor’s expense.  In the event a lot corner will be disturbed, 
Contractor shall notify affected property owner(s) and obtain consent prior to any 
construction.  Any lot corners disturbed or lost due to Contractor’s negligence shall 
be replaced at Contractor’s sole expense. 
 
2.19 
HINDRANCES AND DELAYS 
 
Except as provided herein, no charge shall be made by Contractor for hindrances 
or delays from any cause during the progress of any portion of the work set forth in 
this Contract; however, delays due to no fault or neglect of Contractor may entitle 
Contractor to a time extension sufficient to compensate for the delays.  The amount 
of the time extension, if any, shall be determined by City Engineer provided 
Contractor gives City Engineer immediate notice in writing of the cause of such 
delay. 
 
The parties agree to negotiate in good faith for the recovery of damages related to 
expenses incurred by Contractor for a delay for which City is solely responsible 
that is unreasonable under the circumstances, and that was not within the 
contemplation of the parties to the Contract at the time the Contract was entered 
into. 
 
2.19.1 Unless specifically provided for herein, the maximum compensation for an 
unreasonable or unforeseen delay shall not exceed the daily amount 
specified for liquidated damages in MAG Specification 108.9, as based on 
the original Contract amount. 
 
2.19.2 This section shall not be construed to void any provisions of this Contract, 
which require notice of delays, or which provide for alternative dispute 
resolution, other procedures for settlement, or which provide for liquidated 
damages. 
 
However, if the parties cannot reach agreement for the recovery of damages as set 
forth herein, the determination of City shall be final.

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2.20 
SUBSIDIARY WORK 
 
All work called for in the plans and specifications shall be performed by Contractor, 
and unless a specific bid item is provided for the work, then such portion of the 
work will be considered subsidiary to other work for which payment is provided. 
 
2.21 
MISCELLANEOUS WORK AND ALLOWANCES 
 
Unless otherwise specified in the Contract, the following items will be included in 
the work with no direct payment allowed.  Payment shall be included in the 
payment for other items for which direct payment is made. 
 
2.21.1 
Contractor’s expenses for, but not limited to, mobilization, job site office, 
storage facilities, traffic control and public safety devices, sanitary 
facilities, utilities, and telephone. 
 
2.21.2 
Cleanup, including day-to-day cleanup. 
 
2.21.3 
Notification to residents adjacent to this project prior to the start of work 
on construction that may affect them. 
 
2.21.4 
Water required for compaction or dust control. 
 
2.21.5 
Miscellaneous removals and relocations not otherwise specified in the 
Technical Specifications. 
 
2.21.6 
Power pole bracing. 
 
2.21.7 
Removal of trees twelve inches (12") or less in diameter. 
 
2.21.8 
Removal, relocation, and/or modification of existing walls and fences. 
 
2.21.9 
Trimming of trees and bushes. 
 
2.21.10 Replacement of plant material and repair of irrigation equipment to meet 
or exceed conditions existing prior to Contractor beginning work. 
 
2.22 
CHANGE ORDERS 
 
In the event that significant changes in the scope of the work and/or changes in the 
quantities due to contingencies of construction become necessary, such changes 
shall be made in accordance with Section 104.2 of the General Conditions in the 
MAG Specifications. 
 
The costs associated with any extra work as authorized by City must be approved 
prior to the start of work.  The final costs for additional work shall also include all

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charges associated with extended general conditions or Contract acceleration.  Pay 
requests for extra work performed shall be submitted with the next billing cycle and 
shall not exceed 30 calendar days from the date extra work was performed. 
 
2.23 
ADDITIONAL SERVICES 
 
Additional services that are outside the scope of basic services contained in this 
Contract shall not be performed by Contractor without prior written authorization 
from City.  Additional services, when authorized by an executed Contract or an 
amendment to this Contract, shall be compensated for by a fee mutually agreed 
upon between City and Contractor. 
 
3. 
SPECIAL TERMS AND CONDITIONS 
 
3.1 
PAYMENT BOND; PERFORMANCE BOND 
 
A payment bond and a performance bond, each in an amount equal to the full 
contract amount, will be required of the Contractor immediately after notice of 
Contract award, and before final Contract execution.  Each bond shall be in 
accordance with Arizona Revised Statutes (A.R.S.) § 34-201, et seq., as amended 
from time to time. 
 
Arizona law provides that the bonds shall be executed solely by a bonding 
company, liability insurance carrier, or excess insurance carrier that holds a 
certificate of authority to transact surety business in Arizona, issued by the director 
of the department of insurance pursuant to A.R.S. title 20, chapter 2, article 1, as 
amended from time to time.  Additionally, the City requires that the bonding 
company, liability insurance carrier, or excess insurance carrier have a Financial 
Strength Rating of A- or better and a Financial Size Category of VII or higher, as 
listed in the most recent “Best’s Key Rating Guide – Property/Casualty,” published 
by A.M. Best Company.  An individual surety or sureties shall not execute either 
bond, even if the requirements of A.R.S. § 7-101 are satisfied. 
 
3.2 
INSURANCE 
 
Certificates of Insurance verifying insurance coverage that meets the following 
minimum requirements will be required of the Contractor immediately after notice 
of Contract award, and before final Contract execution. 
 
Arizona law provides that the insurer must hold a certificate of authority to transact 
insurance in Arizona, issued by the director of the department of insurance pursuant 
to Arizona Revised Statutes, title 20, chapter 2, article 1, as amended from time to 
time.  Additionally, the City requires that the insurance company have a Financial 
Strength Rating of A- or better and a Financial Size Category of VII or higher, as 
listed in the most recent “Best’s Key Rating Guide – Property/Casualty,” published

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by A.M. Best Company.  This requirement does not apply to the Workers’ 
Compensation / Employer’s Liability portion of the Certificate of Insurance. 
 
3.2.1 Contractor shall maintain limits no less than: 
 
3.2.1.1 Commercial General Liability:  $2,000,000 combined single limit 
per occurrence for bodily injury and property damage, including 
coverage for contractual liability (including defense expense 
coverage for additional insureds), premises/operations, underground 
explosion and collapse hazard, personal injury, broad form property 
damage, 
products 
and 
completed 
operations, 
independent 
contractors, and product liability.  The general aggregate limit shall 
apply separately to this project/location, or the general aggregate 
shall be twice the required occurrence limit. 
 
3.2.1.2 Automobile Liability:  $1,000,000 combined single limit per 
accident for bodily injury and property damage, including coverage 
for owned, hired, and non-owned vehicles as applicable. 
 
3.2.1.3 Excess Liability (umbrella form):  As required. 
 
3.2.1.4 Workers’ Compensation and Employer’s Liability: Workers’ 
Compensation and Employer’s Liability statutory limits as required 
by the State of Arizona. 
 
3.2.1.5 Health Insurance:  As required by City. 
 
City shall have no responsibility or liability for such insurance coverage. 
 
3.2.2 Deductibles and Self-Insured Retentions 
 
Any deductibles or self-insured retentions must be declared and approved 
by City.  At the option of City, either the insurer shall reduce or eliminate 
such deductibles or self-insured retentions as respects City, its officials, 
employees, and volunteers, or Contractor shall procure a bond guaranteeing 
payment of losses and related investigations, claims administration, and 
defense expenses. 
 
3.2.3 Other Insurance Provisions 
 
The policies or self-insurance certifications are to contain, or be endorsed 
to contain, the following provisions:

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3.2.3.1 Commercial General Liability and Automobile Liability 
Coverage: 
 
City, its officers, officials, employees, agents, and volunteers are to 
be covered as additional insureds with respect to: liability arising 
out of activities performed by or on behalf of Contractor including 
the insured’s general supervision of Contractor; products and 
completed operations of Contractor; premises owned, occupied, or 
used by Contractor; or automobiles owned, leased, hired, or 
borrowed by Contractor.  The coverage shall contain no special 
limitations on the scope of protection afforded to City, its officers, 
officials, employees, agents, or volunteers, for work related to 
Contractors’, employees’, agents’, subcontractors’, or sub-
subcontractors’ activities. 
 
Contractor’s insurance coverage shall be primary with respect to 
City, its officers, officials, employees, agents, and volunteers.  Any 
insurance or self-insurance maintained by City, its officials, 
employees, or volunteers shall be in excess of Contractor’s 
insurance and shall not contribute to it. 
 
Any failure to comply with reporting provisions of the policies shall 
not affect coverage provided to City, its officers, officials, 
employees, agents, or volunteers. 
 
Coverage shall state that Contractor’s insurance shall apply 
separately to each insured against whom claim is made or suit is 
brought, except with respect to the limits of the insurer’s liability. 
 
3.2.3.2 Workers’ Compensation and Employer’s Liability Coverage 
 
The insurer shall agree to waive all rights of subrogation against 
City, its officers, officials, employees, agents, and volunteers for 
losses arising from work performed by Contractor for City. 
 
3.2.3.3 Health Insurance Requirements 
 
All consultants and general contractors, who bid on projects or enter 
into public works contracts, in excess of $100,000 or the current 
Council approval contract limit in place at the time the contract is 
executed, with the City of Tempe, after January 1, 2001, are required 
to sign an affidavit in the form attached hereto. The general 
contractor shall be responsible for ensuring that the subcontractors 
comply with the health insurance requirements.

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Health insurance is required for all employees, except for those 
employees who work less than one hundred and twenty (120) days in 
any calendar year. A “workday” consists of any time within a 
twenty-four-hour period, regardless of number of hours, that the 
individual is paid. 
 
The level of health insurance provided shall be determined by each 
employer but should be no less than that provided by the Arizona 
Cost Containment Health System. 
 
All complaints concerning violations of the health insurance 
requirements shall be filed, in writing, with the Public Work's 
Department, within five (5) days from discovery of the violation. An 
administrative hearing will be held before the Public Works Director, 
and a written decision of findings will be provided to the parties to 
the hearing within ten (10) days thereafter. Appeal from the decision 
of the Public Works Director may be made within ten (10) days of 
the date of the decision by filing a notice of appeal in writing with the 
Public Works Department. If an appeal is timely filed, an 
administrative hearing will be held before an administrative hearing 
officer appointed by the City Manager. The decision of the 
administrative hearing officer shall be final. 
 
In the event of a finding of violation of the insurance provisions, the 
company in violation of the provision shall be barred from bidding 
on, or entering into, any public works contract with the City for a 
period of three (3) years. 
 
All consultants and contractors subject to the health insurance 
requirements shall post, in English and Spanish, notice of the health 
insurance requirements at the job site. Signs for posting will be 
provided by the City. 
 
3.2.3.4 All Coverages 
 
Each insurance policy required by this Contract shall be endorsed to 
state that the coverage shall not be suspended, voided, and/or 
canceled by either party, reduced in coverage or in limits, except 
after 30 calendar days’ prior written notice by certified mail, return 
receipt requested, has been given to City.

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3.2.4 Other Insurance Requirements 
 
Contractor shall: 
 
3.2.4.1 Immediately after notice of Contract award, and before final 
Contract execution, furnish City with certificates of insurance, in 
form and with insurers acceptable to City, which shall clearly 
evidence all insurance required in this Contract and provide that 
such insurance shall not be canceled, allowed to expire, or be 
materially reduced in coverage except on 30 calendar days’ prior 
written notice by certified mail to City, and in accord with stated 
insurance requirements of this bid solicitation. MAG Specification 
103.6 is fully incorporated into this Contract, except to the extent it 
conflicts with the limits set forth in this Contract.  The insurance 
policies required by MAG Specification 103.6 shall additionally 
provide full coverage of indemnity to City, including an increase in 
the minimum limits to $2,000,000 combined single limit coverage 
for General Liability. Prior to execution of the Contract, Contractor 
shall furnish City with a Certificate of Insurance as evidence that 
policies providing the required coverages, conditions, and limits are 
in full force and effect.  Such certificates shall identify the project 
and shall provide for not less than 30 calendar days’ advance written 
notice to City, by certified mail, of cancellation or termination.  Any 
cancellation clause shall not include the phrases “endeavor to” or 
“but failure to do so shall impose no obligation or liability of any 
kind upon the insurer, its agents or representatives.” City shall not 
be obligated, however, to review same or to advise Contractor of 
any deficiencies in such policies and endorsements, and such receipt 
shall not relieve Contractor from, or be deemed waiver of City’s 
right to insist on, strict fulfillment of Contractor’s obligations under 
this Contract. 
 
3.2.4.2 Provide certified copies of endorsements and policies if requested 
by City in addition to certificates of insurance. 
 
3.2.4.3 Replace certificates, policies, and endorsements for any such 
insurance expiring prior to completion of services. 
 
3.2.4.4 Maintain such insurance from the time services commence until 
services are completed. Should any required insurance lapse during 
the Contract term, requests for payments originating after such lapse 
shall not be processed until City receives satisfactory evidence of 
reinstated coverage as required by this Contract, effective as of the 
lapse date.  If insurance is not reinstated, City may at its sole option, 
terminate this Contract effective on the date of such lapse of 
insurance.

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3.2.5 Subcontractors and Sub-Subcontractors 
 
Contractor shall include all subcontractors and sub-subcontractors as 
insureds under its policies.  All coverage for subcontractors and sub-
subcontractors shall be subject to all of the requirements stated herein for 
Contractor. 
 
3.3 
INDEMNIFICATION 
 
To the fullest extent permitted by law, Contractor shall indemnify and hold 
harmless City, its officers, and its employees, from liabilities, damages, losses, 
and costs, including reasonable attorney fees and court costs, to the extent caused 
by the negligence, recklessness or intentional wrongful conduct of Contractor, its 
subcontractors, design professionals, or other persons employed or used by 
Contractor in the performance of the contract or subcontract.  Nothing in this 
section shall prohibit the requirement of insurance coverage that complies with 
this section, including the designation of any person as an additional insured on a 
general liability insurance policy or as a designated insured on an automobile 
liability policy.  The amount and type of insurance coverage requirement set forth 
herein will in no way be construed as limiting the scope of the indemnity in this 
paragraph. 
 
3.4 
PAYMENT 
 
City shall make payment to Contractor pursuant to A.R.S. § 34-221 and MAG 
Specifications 109. 
 
3.4.1 Measurement of Payment 
 
3.4.1.1 Quantities of materials for this work shall be paid under the 
appropriate schedule at the applicable Contract price per unit of 
measurement with no allowances for waste. 
 
3.4.1.2 Payment for various items in the bid shall be compensation in full 
for furnishing all materials, labor, tools, equipment, and 
appurtenances necessary to complete the work in a satisfactory 
manner as specified.  No additional payment will be made for work 
related to any item unless specifically called for in the bid. 
 
3.4.1.3 Materials placed without approval of the inspector, or materials 
rejected due to improper placing, improper proportions of materials, 
or materials found to be defective, will not be paid for.

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3.4.2 Payment Requests 
 
Payment requests shall be submitted by Contractor through the City’s 
PMWeb Software System.  Requests shall be uploaded to the PMWeb 
Software System at https://tempe-az.pmweb.com/pmweb/ using a login 
provided to Contractor by City, and Contractor shall include all supporting 
documentation for work performed during the payment period. 
 
Payment requests submitted with insufficient documentation to verify work 
effort and quantities will be returned to Contractor for revision.  Revised 
payment requests shall be re-submitted to City electronically through the 
City’s PMWeb Software System. 
 
Contractor shall submit its first request for payment no later than 40 
calendar days from the Notice to Proceed date.  All subsequent requests for 
payment shall be made on a monthly basis and no later than every 30 
calendar days. 
 
3.5 
PRE-CONSTRUCTION MEETING 
 
Contractor shall meet with the City Engineer for a preconstruction conference prior 
to commencing work.  At the preconstruction conference, Contractor shall submit 
a progress schedule showing the order in which Contractor proposes to carry out 
the work; the dates on which Contractor and its subcontractors will start the salient 
features of the work, including procurement of materials, equipment, etc.; the 
ordering of articles of special manufacture; the furnishing of drawings, plans, and 
other data for the review and approval of the City Engineer; the inspection of 
structural steel fabrication; and the contemplated dates for the completion of the 
said salient features.  The schedule may be in a bar chart format or a critical path 
method format.  No schedule activity shall be shorter than one day or longer than 
15 working days.  The schedule must show interrelationships among the activities, 
and the controlling items of work throughout the project shall be identified.  If 
requested by the City Engineer, Contractor shall furnish information needed to 
justify activity time durations.  Such information shall include estimated 
manpower, equipment, unit quantities, and production rates. The schedule shall 
illustrate the completion of the work not later than the contract completion date. 
 
Contractor shall furnish authorized signature forms and a list of Contractor’s 
proposed subcontractors and major material suppliers. 
 
Progress schedules shall have considered the time requirement for ordering articles 
of special manufacture to meet specific requirements of the work when structural 
steel fabrication inspection is required. 
 
Contractor shall submit a traffic control plan in accordance with the subsection of 
Special Terms and Conditions titled Traffic Control.

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Contractor shall also submit a safety plan and designate an employee as Safety 
Supervisor, in accordance with ADOT Standard Specifications Subsection 107.08.  
If approved by the City Engineer, Contractor may designate one employee to be 
responsible for both the traffic control and safety plans. 
 
If the project requires that Contractor or City personnel to work from falsework, 
within shoring, or in any other hazardous area, Contractor shall submit as part of 
Contractor’s safety plan specific measures it will use to ensure worker safety. 
 
Contractor shall also submit a program for erosion control and pollution prevention, 
as set forth in ADOT Standard Specifications Subsection 104.09, on all projects 
involving clearing and grubbing, earthwork, structural work, or other construction, 
when such work is likely to create erosion or pollution problems. 
 
If Contractor fails to provide the required submissions, the City Engineer may order 
the preconstruction conference suspended until such time as they are furnished.  
Work shall not begin until the preconstruction conference has been concluded and 
the safety plan has been approved, unless authorized by the City Engineer.  
Contractor shall not be entitled to additional compensation or an extension of 
contract time resulting from any delays due to such a suspension. 
 
When the specifications require specific quality control measures for certain 
materials, Contractor shall designate a qualified employee as Quality Control 
Manager.  The Quality Control Manager shall be responsible for the implementing 
and monitoring of the quality control requirements described in ADOT Standard 
Specifications Subsection 106.04(C). 
 
3.6 
CONTRACT EXTENSION 
 
By mutual written amendment to the Contract, this Contract may be extended for a 
supplemental period up to a maximum of twenty-four (24) months.  Any single 
extension period will be in increments of not more than twelve (12) months each. 
 
The prices bid in this Contract will be maintained for any extension period unless 
Contractor can demonstrate, to the satisfaction of City, that the cost of their 
materials or service has increased.  All work set forth in this Contract will be 
completed or scheduled for completion prior to any extension being granted. 
 
3.7 
SUBLETTING OF CONTRACT 
 
In accordance with MAG Specifications Section 108, Contractor shall perform, 
with Contractor’s own organization, construction work that amounts to not less than 
fifty percent (50%) of the total Contract price for pipeline construction, roadway 
construction, or roadway maintenance.

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3.8 
LICENSES 
 
The low bidder and all subcontractors must carry the appropriate State of Arizona 
contractor’s license(s) for the proposed work prior to award of the Contract.  Should 
the lowest responsive bidder not be able to obtain the required license(s), the project 
may be awarded to the next lowest responsive bidder who has the required 
license(s). 
 
3.9 
HAUL PERMIT 
 
In any operation where more than one-tenth of an acre of surface area is disturbed 
and/or when unpaved onsite haul roads are used, Contractor will obtain a Maricopa 
County Air Quality Department permit as required under Rule 200 of the Maricopa 
County Air Pollution Control Rules and Regulations.  This permit will require that 
a control plan to mitigate dust and tracking problems be submitted to the County 
for approval prior to issuance of the Earth Moving Permit.  The control plan should 
be submitted to City for review prior to County submittal to ensure that all elements 
of the planned operation are covered.  Please contact the Maricopa County Air 
Quality Department at 602-506-6010 for additional details. 
 
In addition, all Contractors hauling fill or excavation materials where the haul 
exceeds five thousand (5,000) cubic yards, or when the duration of the haul is more 
than 14 calendar days, are required to obtain a City haul permit before the hauling 
operation begins. 
 
Prior to receiving a hauling permit, Contractor must submit the required certificate 
of insurance, a plan showing the proposed haul routes, and a complete schedule of 
the hauling operation to the City Transportation Division.  Prior to submittal, 
Contractor should contact Engineering Services for complete details for issuance 
of a City haul permit. 
 
3.10 
LANDSCAPING AND IRRIGATION REQUIREMENTS 
 
As applicable, Contractor shall be required to construct the landscape and irrigation 
improvements in accordance with the requirements of MAG Specifications Sections 
430, 440, and 795, and the City of Tempe Public Works Department Standard 
Landscape and Irrigation Details and Specifications, latest edition (available online 
at https://www.tempe.gov/government/public-works/engineering/standards-details 
In addition, the landscape plant establishment and maintenance period will be 90 
calendar days. 
 
3.11 
SPECIFIC PRODUCTS OR BRANDS 
 
In accordance with MAG Specification 106.4, specific brands and/or models of 
equipment, materials, or patented processes listed in the plans, specifications, 
standard details, and standard specifications are for demonstrative purposes only.

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They should not be construed as a sole source request for a specific product or brand.  
Contractor shall provide City with the required product data including, but not limited 
to, manufacturers’ standard catalog cuts, brochures, diagrams, schedules, 
performance charts, illustrations, calculations, schematic drawings, printed 
installation, erection, application, and placing instructions, and other descriptive data 
related to the product in order for City to determine if the product is equivalent to the 
product listed for approval. 
 
3.12 
ENVIRONMENTAL REQUIREMENTS 
 
3.12.1 Contractor covenants and agrees that it shall, at all times during the term of 
the Contract, and at its sole cost and expense, comply with and assume sole 
responsibility and liability under all environmental laws applicable to use 
of or operations at the project site by Contractor, its agents, assigns, and/or 
employees.  Contractor agrees that should it or any of its agents, assigns, or 
employees know of (a) any violation of environmental laws relating to the 
project site, or (b) the escape, release, or threatened release of any hazardous 
materials in, on, under, or about the project site, Contractor shall promptly 
notify City in writing of such, and that it will provide all warnings of 
exposure to hazardous materials in, on, under, or about the project site, in 
strict compliance with all applicable environmental laws.  Further, 
Contractor covenants and agrees that it shall at no time use, analyze, 
generate, manufacture, produce, transport, store, treat, release, dispose of, 
or permit the escape of, or otherwise deposit in, on, under, or about the 
project site, any hazardous materials, or permit or allow any of its agents, 
assigns, or employees to do so.  Prior to use of the project site, Contractor 
shall provide City an inventory of all equipment and materials stored and/or 
to be stored at the project site. 
 
3.12.2 For purposes of this Contract, hazardous materials shall include but is not 
limited to, any and all substances, chemicals, wastes, sewage, or other 
materials that are now or hereafter regulated, controlled, or prohibited by 
any environmental laws, including, without limitation, any (a) substance 
defined as a “hazardous substance”, “extremely hazardous substance”, 
“hazardous material”, “hazardous chemical”, “hazardous waste”, “toxic 
substance”, or “air pollutant” by federal laws, including, but not limited to, 
the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation and Liability 
Act, 42 U.S.C. § 9601, et seq.; the Resource Conservation and Recovery 
Act, 42 U.S.C. § 6901 et seq.; the Hazardous Materials Transportation Act, 
49 U.S.C. § 1801, et seq., the Toxic Substances Control Act, 15 U.S.C. § 
2601, et seq., and all amendments thereto or other similar governmental 
restrictions; and (b) any chemical, compound, material, substance, or other 
matter that: (i) is a flammable explosive, asbestos, radioactive material, 
nuclear material, drug, vaccine, bacteria, virus, hazardous waste, toxic 
substance, injurious by itself or in combination with other materials; (ii) is 
controlled, designated in, or governed by any hazardous materials laws;

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(iii) gives rise to any reporting, notice, or publication requirements under 
any hazardous materials laws; or (iv) gives rise to any liability, 
responsibility, or duty on the part of City or Contractor with respect to any 
third person under any hazardous materials laws. 
 
3.12.3 In addition, Contractor must comply with the following requirements: 
 
3.12.3.1 
Non-pick-up sweepers will not be allowed except as required to 
make joints during chip sealing operations. 
 
3.12.3.2 
Water flooding of trenches with potable water will not be 
permitted. 
 
3.12.3.3 
All paints applied by sprayers shall be of a water-based type. 
 
3.12.3.4 
Provisions shall be made to prevent the discharge of 
construction silt, mud, and debris into City storm drains or 
streets. 
 
3.12.3.5 
Spills of oil, gas, chemical, or any other hazardous materials 
must be reported and removed by approved procedures.  
Mitigation measures shall be taken to prevent contamination of 
construction storage sites. 
 
3.12.3.6 
Concrete waste must be disposed of in an approved location and 
at least twenty-five (25) feet from established landscaping. 
 
3.12.3.7 
City refuse roll-off containers shall be used on City projects 
unless otherwise directed by the City of Tempe Solid Waste 
Supervisor.  If you should have any questions concerning any of 
the requirements or charges, please contact the Solid Waste 
Supervisor, at 480-350-8268. 
 
3.12.3.8 
Hazardous waste shall not be discharged into City’s sanitary 
sewers or storm drainage system.  All waste products shall be 
disposed of in accordance with applicable regulations. 
 
3.12.3.9 
When archaeological features are encountered or unearthed, 
Contractor shall promptly report to the Director of the Arizona 
State Museum and to City.  Excavation shall not resume in the 
identified area until approved by City Engineer. 
 
3.12.3.10 Contractor shall take whatever steps, procedures, or means to 
prevent abnormal, material spillage, or tracking conditions due 
to their construction operations in connection with the Contract.  
The dust control measures shall be maintained at all times during 
construction of the project, to the satisfaction of City Engineer,

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in accordance with Rule 200 of the Maricopa County Health 
Department Air Pollution Control Regulations, which require 
that an Earth Moving Permit be issued, and a Control Plan be 
approved prior to commencement of work.  Contact Maricopa 
County at 602-506-6700 for details. 
 
3.12.3.11 Contractor shall comply with all applicable federal regulations 
concerning National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System 
(NPDES) permits for storm discharges from construction sites. 
 
3.12.3.12 All materials supplied by Contractor shall be one hundred 
percent (100%) asbestos free unless otherwise approved by City. 
 
No additional payment will be made for compliance with the above items. 
 
In addition to the above, the use of new products made with reclaimed 
material that meet project specifications is encouraged. 
 
3.13 
SAFETY REQUIREMENTS 
 
Contractor shall comply with all applicable federal, state, and local health and 
safety regulations, ordinances, and requirements including, but not limited to, the 
Federal Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970 (29 U.S.C. § 651 et seq.), and 
all rules, regulations, and orders adopted pursuant thereto. 
 
3.14 
HEAT SAFETY STANDARDS FOR OUTDOOR WORKERS 
 
If Contractor's employees or contract workers will perform work under this 
Contract in an outdoor environment for a substantial period of time, the Contractor 
must have and implement a written plan listing the preventative and proactive 
measures that Contractor will take to protect those employees and contract workers 
from heat hazards (the "heat safety plan") while performing that work.  The City 
may request a copy of this heat safety plan and documentation of all heat safety and 
mitigation efforts currently implemented by the Contractor to prevent heat-related 
illnesses and injuries for work done under this Contract.  The heat safety plan must 
also be posted where it is accessible to employees. 
 
At a minimum, the heat safety plan must include each of the following elements as 
it relates to heat safety: 
 
(1) 
The heat safety plan shall address the requirements of Section 13A-102. 
 
(2) 
Effective acclimatization practices to promote the physiological adaptation 
of employees or contract workers newly assigned or reassigned to work in 
an outside environment.  An employee who has been newly assigned to a 
high heat area shall be closely observed by a supervisor or designee for the 
first ten (10) days of the employee's employment. Employers may follow the

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Arizona Division of Occupational Safety and Health (ADOSH) 
acclimatization recommendations, which prescribe starting with twenty 
percent (20%) of a normal workload and progressively increasing it by 
twenty percent (20%) each subsequent day. 
 
(3) 
Close monitoring and observation of employees working in heat, potentially 
including a 'buddy system' where employees are partnered together. 
 
(4) 
Communication and emergency response protocols: specifically, a means of 
communication between supervisors and employees in the event of a heat-
related emergency. 
 
(5) 
Training of employees and contract workers, no later than one (1) week prior 
to being deployed to work in an outdoor environment, on heat illness and 
injury that focuses on environmental and personal risk factors, prevention, 
how to recognize and report signs and symptoms of heat illness and injury 
and how to report heat illness and injury to emergency medical personnel. 
Employees shall receive at least one (1) additional training session annually 
thereafter. 
 
(6) 
The posting of signage at the job site that contains information, in both 
English and Spanish, explaining how to (a) recognize and report signs and 
symptoms of heat illness and injury; (b) administer appropriate first aid 
measures, and (c) report heat-related illness and injury to emergency medical 
personnel.  The signage must also include a phone number for reporting heat 
violations to OSHA/ADOSH.  The signage must also include a phone 
number for reporting heat violations to Occupational Safety and Health 
Administration (OSHA), Arizona Division of Occupational Safety and 
Health (ADOSH).  The signage must indicate that reports may be made 
anonymously. 
 
(7) 
Providing written notification to all employees and contract workers 
regarding their new worker protections under this provision.  This 
notification shall be provided to existing employees and during the 
onboarding process for new employees.  The notification shall be provided 
to each worker in the language preferred by that worker and must be posted 
in the workplace.  Contractors will incorporate this section in all subcontracts 
with subcontractors or other entities or individuals who may perform work 
under this Contract, including the requirement that those subcontractors 
impose the same obligations under any sub- subcontractors.  It is the 
obligation of the Contractor to ensure compliance with this provision by its 
subcontractors. City may terminate this Contract for failure to comply with 
this provision.

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3.15 
TRAFFIC CONTROL 
 
3.15.1 All traffic shall be regulated in accordance with the MAG Specifications; 
the City of Tempe Traffic Barricade Manual, latest edition; the Manual on 
Uniform Traffic Control Devices (MUTCD); and any special provisions 
included herein. 
 
At the time of the pre-construction conference, Contractor shall designate 
an American Traffic Safety Services Association (ATSSA) certified 
individual, who is well qualified and experienced in construction traffic 
control and safety, to be responsible for implementing, monitoring, and 
altering traffic control measures, as necessary, to ensure that traffic is 
carried through the work area in an effective manner and that motorists, 
pedestrians, bicyclists, and workers are protected from hazard including, but 
not limited to, motor vehicle accidents. City shall designate a representative 
who will oversee and monitor Contractor’s agent and enforce City’s 
requirements set forth herein. Contractor covenants to give City any 
assignment and/or assurances which may be necessary to effect such right 
of direct enforcement. 
 
Contractor is solely responsible for, and assumes full liability for, the traffic 
control relating to this project.  Contractor shall submit a final traffic control 
plan to City for its review and approval no less than one (1) week prior to 
commencing work under this Contract.  Traffic, as referenced herein, shall 
include any and all motor vehicles, bicyclists, and pedestrian traffic on 
roadways, sidewalks, bicycle paths, alleys, and/or rights of way at, attendant 
to, and/or adjacent to the Project. 
 
In the event alteration of traffic control is required for work or services 
provided herein, alterations shall be made in accordance with the latest 
edition of Part VI of the Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices, 
“Traffic Control for Streets and Highway Construction and Maintenance 
Operations,” or the City of Tempe Traffic Barricade Manual, latest edition.  
The most restrictive provision shall apply.  Unless identified otherwise in 
the Technical Specifications, City will undertake no responsibility or 
expenses relating to measurement, payment, or alteration of traffic control.  
All costs or expenses related to traffic control shall be considered incidental 
to other pay items.  Any and all revisions relating to traffic and/or traffic 
control shall be submitted to City for review and approval in City’s sole 
discretion. 
 
Contractor is solely responsible for any and all loss, damage, replacement, 
or repair necessitated to any traffic signal equipment, traffic signal conduit, 
and/or circuits, arising from or relating to Contractor’s work or services 
performed hereunder.  Contractor shall have all repairs performed 
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experience in traffic signal repair, subject to pre-approval by City.  Any and 
all repairs and/or replacement costs expended by City in this regard shall be 
reimbursed by Contractor at twice City’s actual cost. 
 
Contractor shall notify all adjacent or affected residents or businesses at 
least forty-eight (48) hours in advance of any street, alley, sidewalk, and/or 
driveway closures or modifications, and make suitable arrangements to 
have all vehicles moved to a satisfactory location outside the closed area. 
Pedestrian access shall be maintained along the length of the project at all 
times per the requirements of the Americans with Disabilities Act and as 
approved by City. Contractor shall abide by applicable speed limits.  
Additional information may be obtained by contacting the City 
Transportation Division at 480-350-8219. 
 
3.15.2 Temporary Barricades 
 
Temporary barricades shall be regulated in accordance with the City of 
Tempe Traffic Barricade Manual, latest edition. 
 
No additional payment by City will be made to Contractor or its 
subcontractor for temporary barricades, unless otherwise specified in the 
bid. 
 
3.16 
CLEAN-UP 
 
Contractor agrees and covenants to adequately protect the work site, adjacent 
property, and the public in all phases of the work and/or services provided herein. 
Contractor shall be solely responsible for all damages or injuries due to action or 
neglect pursuant to this section.  Contractor shall maintain access to all phases of 
the project pending inspection by City.  Contractor hereby agrees to the following 
as to the job site:  The project limits shall be cleaned of all trash, debris, construction 
materials and equipment at the completion of each workday.  No equipment, 
vehicles or materials shall be stored on site during non-working hours, holidays or 
non-working days unless otherwise approved by the City Engineer or designee.  No 
payment shall be made for this work; the cost being considered included in other 
items of work.  All new construction shall be completed withing the right-of-way 
or temporary construction easement areas shown on the project plans.  Contractor 
agrees to continually keep the job site free from debris, waste, and accumulation of 
materials; immediately clean up any oil, fuel, or chemical spills and take any and 
all remediation necessary; keep machinery clean and free of weeds and debris; 
remove all construction stains, smears, and debris from finished surfaces; perform 
site preparation to limit the spread of weeds, debris, and other nuisances prior to 
submission of final invoice to City; and remove all equipment, materials, tools, and 
Contractor’s personal property prior to submission of final invoice to City.

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In accordance with MAG Specifications Section 105, Contractor shall respond 
within twenty-four (24) hours after notice by City of any defects and/or 
maintenance requests to immediately remedy the condition of the job site.  Should 
Contractor fail to respond promptly as set forth herein, City shall correct the job 
site at the expense of Contractor and recover all attendant costs. 
 
3.17 
APPROXIMATE QUANTITIES 
 
It is expressly understood and agreed by the parties hereto that the quantities of the 
various classes of work to be done and material to be furnished under this Contract, 
which have been estimated, as stated in the Invitation for Bids, are only 
approximate and are to be used solely for the purpose of comparing, on a consistent 
basis, the bids offered for the work under this Contract.  Contractor further agrees 
that City will not be held responsible for any claim for damages or for loss of profits 
because of a difference between the quantities of the various classes of work as 
estimated and the work actually done. 
 
If any error, omission, or misstatement is found to occur in the estimated quantities, 
the same shall not invalidate this Contract or release Contractor from the execution 
and completion of the whole or any part of the work in accordance with the plans 
and specifications herein mentioned, and for the prices herein agreed upon and 
fixed therefore, or excuse Contractor from any of the obligations or liabilities 
hereunder, or entitle Contractor to any damages or compensation, except as may be 
provided for in this Contract. 
 
3.18 
ARIZONA 811 & CALL BEFORE YOU DIG 
 
Contractor is required to use Arizona 811, at 602-263-1100, to comply with the 
statutory requirements in A.R.S. title 40, chapter 2, article 6.3 (Underground 
Facilities); A.R.S. § 40-360.21, et seq., as amended from time to time. 
 
Where railroad property may be impacted, Contractor must also notify and secure 
a current Call Before You Dig (CBUD) Ticket at 1-800-336-9193 from Union 
Pacific Railroad’s Response Management Communications Center (RMCC), wait 
for the site to be marked, respect all markings, and dig with care. 
 
3.19 
PROTECTION OF EXISTING FACILITIES 
 
Contractor shall protect all existing facilities during construction or work. Utility 
poles that may be affected by construction activities shall be protected and/or 
braced by the Contractor.  Contractor shall notify the appropriate utility company 
or agency of any construction or work that may affect their facilities and state the 
course of action which will be taken to protect such facilities.

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3.20 
UNDERGROUND UTILITIES 
 
Underground utilities indicated on the plans are in accordance with maps 
furnished by City and by each utility company.  The locations are approximate 
and require verification prior to construction, as mandated by the City of Tempe 
Utility Permit and Construction Manual, latest edition, available at  
https://www.tempe.gov/government/public-works/engineering/utility-plan-
review-inspection  
 
3.21 
RELOCATION OF UTILITIES 
 
All utilities in conflict with the new work will be relocated by the utility company, 
except as otherwise provided in the plans and specifications. 
 
3.22 
NOTIFICATION OF PROPERTY OWNERS 
 
Contractor shall notify all property owners who may be affected by the proposed 
construction activities of the scope and duration of the construction activities at 
least forty-eight (48) hours in advance of the start of any work or construction. 
 
3.23 
ACCESS 
 
Contractor shall maintain public access to businesses adjacent to the job site at all 
times during construction.  Where property has more than one access point, no more 
than one access point shall be restricted or closed at any one time.  If only one 
driveway exists, access shall be maintained to at least one-half of the driveway at 
all times.  Access to adjacent private driveways shall be maintained by Contractor 
during all non-working hours. 
 
3.24 
UTILITY AND PUBLIC AGENCY CONSTRUCTION CLEARANCE 
AGREEMENT 
 
Utilities and other public agencies may require all contractors, if working on their 
facilities, to sign a standard form “Construction Clearance Agreement,” or other 
form of agreement, prior to issuance of a license.  Contractor shall execute the 
Construction Clearance Agreement with the utility or public agency, if required, 
and furnish a copy to City prior to proceeding with any construction on utility or 
public agency facilities.  This agreement sets forth the requirements to complete the 
proposed work in an allotted time frame or to pay full costs for others to complete.  
It also obligates Contractor to comply with all applicable federal, state, and local 
laws, rules, regulations, and ordinances including, but not limited to, the OSHA 
Permit Required Confined Space rules, as amended.

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3.25 
GOVERNMENT APPROVALS AND PERMITS 
 
3.25.1 
Unless otherwise provided, Contractor shall obtain all necessary permits, 
approvals, and licenses required for the commencement of the work from 
any government or quasi-government entity having jurisdiction over the 
project at its sole expense.  Contractor expressly covenants and agrees that 
it will obtain any and all necessary environmental permits and/or file the 
necessary environmental notices at its cost prior to undertaking work or 
performing services hereunder. 
 
3.25.2 
Copies of all permits and notices shall be provided to City prior to starting 
any work or performing services pursuant to the permitted activity.  This 
provision does not constitute an assumption by City of an obligation of 
any kind for violation of said permit or notice requirements. 
 
3.25.3 
City agrees to be responsible for City’s own review and permit(s) fees for 
building and demolition permits only.  In addition, City shall bear its own 
review fees for grading and drainage, water, sewer, and landscaping. City 
may agree to pay utility design fees for permanent services in its sole 
discretion. Contractor shall be solely responsible for any and all other 
permit(s) and review fees not specifically designated herein. 
 
3.25.4 
Contractor is responsible for all costs of water meter(s), water and sewer 
taps, fire lines and taps, and all water bills on the project meters until 
completion of the project.  Arrangements for water at the site or for 
construction purposes are the Contractor’s sole responsibility. 
 
3.26 
KEY CONTACTS 
 
During the bidding process, any questions shall be submitted to 
contractor_support@tempe.gov 
 
Arizona 811  
 
 
602-263-1100 
Call Before You Dig (UPRR)  
800-336-9193  
 
3.27 
DUST PREVENTION 
 
Contractor shall take all necessary steps to ensure dust-free conditions on property 
within the City to the satisfaction of the City Engineer, and fully comply with 
A.R.S. § 49-474.06 and Maricopa County Air Pollution Control Rules and 
Regulations Rule 200 § 305-306, concerning dust-generating operations as defined 
by Maricopa County Rule 310.  In any operation where more than one-tenth of an 
acre of surface area is disturbed and/or when unpaved onsite haul roads are used, 
Contractor shall obtain a Maricopa County dust control permit.  Contractor shall 
provide assurance that subcontractors used on the dust-generating portion of the 
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only certified PM-10 efficient street sweepers shall be used to sweep City streets, 
as required by Tempe City Code Sec. 26A-25.  Contractor shall provide its 
subcontractor(s)’ registration number and dust control plan, if applicable, to the 
City Engineer prior to engaging in any dust-generating activities.  Project related 
hauling activities to and/or from storage located on property owned by City shall 
be listed on the approved dust control permit and shall be subject to control 
measures in the approved dust control plan.  When hauling fill or excavation 
materials exceeding five thousand (5,000) cubic yards or when the duration of the 
haul is more than 14 calendar days, Contractor shall obtain a City haul permit before 
the hauling operation begins.  Prior to receiving a haul permit, Contractor must 
submit the required certificate of insurance, a plan showing the proposed haul 
routes, and a complete schedule of the hauling operation to the City Engineer. 
All costs associated with the submittal, approval, and implementation of the permit 
and dust control plan as approved by Maricopa County Air Quality Department 
shall be borne solely by the Contractor.  Failure to fully comply with this provision 
shall be considered a material breach of the Contract and shall subject the Contract 
to termination by the City, in addition to other legal remedies. 
 
3.28 COMPLAINTS FROM THE GENERAL PUBLIC 
Contractor shall respond to any and all claims or complaints from the general public 
in a reasonable and prompt manner.  Information on any complaint shall be reported 
to the Project Manager promptly, but in no event more than forty-eight (48) hours 
of receipt of complaint. 
 
3.29 
SECURE FACILITY ACCESS 
Contracts that call for work to be done in any of the City’s secure facilities are 
subject to the City’s Secure Facility Access Requirements, which are incorporated 
herein. 
 
4. 
INSTRUCTION TO BIDDERS 
 
4.1. 
SEALED BIDS 
 
All bids MUST be submitted through the City’s PMWeb Software System at:  
 
https://tempe-az.pmweb.com/pmweb/ 
 
and must be received by 9:30 a.m. (Arizona time) January 21, 2026.  At that time, 
bids will be electronically opened, the name of the bidder, the date and time the 
submittal was received, and amount of the bid will be publicly read online in an 
electronic meeting room.  You are required to register as a Plan holder and 
receive your login credentials for the City’s PMWeb Software System no later 
than two (2) business days prior to the Bid Opening Date.  All registered Plan 
holders for this project will be provided with a link to this electronic meeting room 
the morning of the bid opening.  Bids received after the time specified will not be 
accepted.

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All bids received, will be opened, documented and posted on the City of Tempe 
Engineering 
website 
within 
one 
hour 
of 
the 
bid 
opening 
at 
https://www.tempe.gov/government/public-works/engineering/bid-results  
 
The Bidder assumes the responsibility for having the bid submitted on time via the 
City’s PMWeb Software System shown above.  Users submitting a bid after the 
Bid Due Date and Time will not have the ability to submit a bid through the City’s 
PMWeb Software System and will not be considered.  The Bidder assumes the risk 
of any delay in the electronic processing of the Contractor’s submittal through both 
parties (Contractor and City) networks.  Bidders must allow adequate time to ensure 
that the bid is received timely by the City’s PMWeb Software System at 
https://tempe-az.pmweb.com/pmweb/  All times referenced are Tempe, Arizona 
local times.  Bidders agree to accept the time and date that is recorded on the 
received bid as the official time. 
 
All documents required as part of the “bid package” shall be completed, scanned in 
a PDF format, and added as an attachment through the City’s PMWeb Software 
System.  Any bid documents received in the .zip format will be rejected by the 
City’s server, and the bid will be deemed nonresponsive. 
 
Please see the BIDDER’S CHECK SHEET in the Exhibits section of this Invitation 
for Bid. 
 
Each bid shall be accompanied by a scanned copy of a bid guarantee for ten percent 
(10%) of the amount of the bid.  See the subsection of Instructions to Bidders titled 
Bid Security.  The bidder must supply the original bid bond upon request. 
 
Each bid shall also be accompanied by the bidder’s current loss history 
information from all of the bidder’s insurance carriers.  The information 
specific to workers’ compensation insurance carriers must include a three-
year (3-year) history of the bidder’s Experience Modification Factor (EMOD) 
and its loss ratio. 
 
In addition, each bidder is required to submit an affidavit certifying that its 
company and all of its subcontractors, defined as doing work in excess of $100,000 
as determined at the start of each project, will have and will continue to have during 
the course of the Contract, health insurance in force for all project employees.  The 
employer must also offer insurance to project employees for their eligible 
dependents. 
 
Plans and specifications are available for download from the City of Tempe 
Engineering Division at www.tempe.gov/engprojectsbidding  When the 
documents are downloaded, Contractors are required to register on-line as a 
Plan holder to receive notification of project addenda and login credentials to 
the City’s PMWeb Software System no later than two (2) business days prior 
to the Bid Opening Date.  If addenda are issued for this project the City of

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Tempe will attempt to notify plan holders at the email address provided.  It is the 
Contractor’s sole responsibility to confirm that they have received all addenda 
prior to submitting a bid.  The City is not responsible for providing notification or 
addenda to Contractors. 
 
When it is in the best interests of the City of Tempe, the City may cancel this 
solicitation, or may reject any and all bids in whole or in part, or may waive any 
informalities in the bids received. 
 
Award will be made, or bids rejected within 60 calendar days after bid opening. 
 
During the bidding process, any questions shall be submitted to 
contractor_support@tempe.gov no later than 4:00 p.m., January 14, 2026.  Any 
questions submitted after this deadline will not be considered. 
 
Anyone wishing to receive future notices through automatic notification by 
email 
can 
register 
their 
company 
name 
and 
email 
address 
at 
https://email.tempe.gov/requests-for-engineering-bids 
 
4.2. 
ADDENDA 
 
Addenda issued prior to the deadline for bidding shall be attached to and made a 
part of the Contract.  Contractor shall acknowledge receipt of all addenda on the 
Competitive Sealed Bid form – (Exhibit 7.2). 
 
4.3. 
BID SECURITY 
 
Each bid shall be accompanied by a copy of a bid guarantee for ten percent (10%) 
of the amount of the bid, executed in accordance with the requirements of A.R.S. § 
34-201, et seq., as amended from time to time.  The bid guarantee shall be in the 
form of a certified check, cashier’s check, or surety bond.  If a surety bond is used, 
the bond shall be executed solely by a surety company or companies holding a 
certificate of authority to transact surety business in Arizona, issued by the director 
of the department of insurance pursuant to Arizona Revised Statutes, title 20, 
chapter 2, article 1, as amended from time to time.  The surety bond shall not be 
executed by an individual surety or sureties, even if the requirements of A.R.S. § 
7-101 are satisfied.  Additionally, the City requires that a bonding company, 
liability insurance carrier, or excess insurance carrier issuing a surety bond have a 
Financial Strength Rating of A- or better and a Financial Size Category of VII or 
higher, as listed in the most recent “Best’s Key Rating Guide – Property/Casualty,” 
published by A.M. Best Company. 
 
Original bid guarantees shall be available upon request by the City.

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4.4. 
BIDS 
 
Bids shall be properly executed upon the Competitive Sealed Bid Forms attached 
and made a part of this Contract.  The completed forms shall be without 
interlineations, alterations, or erasures.  Unit prices should be rounded to the nearest 
whole cent (two spaces behind the decimal point).  In case of an error in the 
extension of unit prices and the totals, the unit price shall govern. 
 
Bids shall not contain any recapitulations of the work to be done.  Alternative bids 
will not be considered except as called for.  No oral or electronic bids or 
modifications will be considered. 
 
4.5. 
IRREGULAR BIDS 
 
Bids may be considered irregular and may be rejected if any of the unit prices 
quoted in the bidding schedule are unbalanced, either above or below the amount 
of a reasonable bid price, to the potential detriment of City. 
 
4.6. 
BIDDING PHASE REQUIREMENTS 
 
4.6.1. Pursuant to A.R.S. § 1-502, any individual/sole proprietor (unincorporated 
business) who responds to this Invitation for Bids by signing the 
Competitive Sealed Bid Forms shall also sign a sworn Affidavit 
Demonstrating Lawful Presence in the United States see (Exhibit 7.13) and 
present a photocopy of one of the documents listed on the affidavit to verify 
lawful presence in the United States.  Failure to sign said affidavit and 
present one of the listed documents shall result in rejection of the bid. 
 
4.6.2. Each bid package shall be accompanied, with the bidder’s current loss 
history information from all of the bidder’s insurance carriers as a separate 
pdf document.  The information specific to workers’ compensation 
insurance carriers must include a three-year (3-year) history of the bidder’s 
Experience Modification Factor (EMOD) and its loss ratio.  This 
information must be provided with the bidder’s proposal. 
 
4.7. 
PRE-CONTRACT AWARD REQUIREMENTS 
 
4.7.1. Contractor shall provide a copy of its written health and safety program and 
any required employee training records or certificates. 
 
4.7.2. Taxes.  All applicable taxes due and owing by Contractor and all 
subcontractors shall be considered by City in determining award.  At all 
times, the determination of applicable taxes and rates, and remitting taxes 
owed, shall be the sole responsibility of Contractor.

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It is the sole responsibility of the Contractor and any subcontractors to 
obtain a Letter of Good Standing from the Arizona Department of 
Revenue 
prior 
to 
Contract 
award. 
 
Go 
to 
https://azdor.gov/forms/collections-forms/tax-clearance-application 
and obtain directions regarding how to submit for the Letter of Good 
Standing.  Submit a copy of the Letter of Good Standing to 
contractor_support@tempe.gov  The Letter of Good Standing must 
have been issued within the last 90 calendar days from the award date 
of the contract.  Contractor must complete (Exhibit 7.5). 
 
In the event a “denial” letter is received from the Arizona Department of 
Revenue, should any taxes owed by Contractor, or any subcontractors not 
be remitted in full prior to Contract award along with the receipt of a Letter 
of Good Standing from Contractor and each subcontractor, the bid shall be 
considered non-responsive and rejected by the City. 
 
4.8. 
BID QUANTITIES 
 
The quantities listed in the specifications are for bid purposes.  The actual quantities 
provided to Contractor may be adjusted to accommodate field requirements. 
 
4.9. 
PROTEST PROCEDURE 
 
A bidder or contractor who believes they are aggrieved in connection with the 
City’s solicitation or award of a contract may file a protest with the Engineering 
Division procurement office, as set forth in Section 26A-21 of the Tempe City 
Code. 
 
5. 
EVALUATION AND AWARD 
 
5.1. 
AWARD AND EXECUTION OF CONTRACT 
 
Except as provided herein to the contrary, the respective rights and remedies of the 
parties to this Contract shall be cumulative and in addition to any rights and 
remedies not specified in this Contract.  It is understood that there are no oral or 
written agreements or representations between the parties hereto affecting this 
Contract, and that this Contract supersedes any and all prior negotiations, 
arrangements, representations, and understandings between the parties.  No 
provision of this Contract may be amended except by an agreement in writing 
signed by City.  This Contract, including exhibits and attachments attached hereto, 
signed by City and Contractor, constitutes the entire agreement between the parties. 
 
This Contract shall be in full force and effect only when executed by the duly 
authorized City officials and the duly authorized agent of Contractor.

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Contractor shall execute the Contract and all exhibits and attachments thereto, 
counterparts permitted, within ten calendar days after being given formal notice of 
award of the Contract. 
 
Contractor’s failure to execute this Contract and to file satisfactory contract bonds 
and insurance certificates as provided herein within ten (10) calendar days after 
being given formal notice of Contract award shall result in immediate cancellation 
of the award. 
 
5.2. 
PLANS TO THE SUCCESSFUL BIDDER 
 
The successful bidder may obtain 7 sets of plans and specifications for this project 
from the office of City Engineer, at no cost. 
 
5.3. 
ISSUANCE OF THE NOTICE TO PROCEED 
 
Notwithstanding unforeseeable circumstances, the Notice to Proceed shall be 
issued by City within 60 calendar days of contract award. 
 
6. 
GENERAL TERMS AND CONDITIONS 
 
6.1. 
LIQUIDATED DAMAGES 
 
Unless otherwise specified, liquidated damages will be applied in accordance with 
MAG Specifications 108.9.  Completion of the work as stated in this Contract is 
the same as completion of the work as stated in MAG Specifications 108.9. 
Damages will be applied at the amounts specified in MAG Specifications Table 
108-1. 
 
6.2. 
ESCROW AND HOLDBACK 
 
In the event of a dispute arising under this Contract that is not summarily resolved 
by the parties concerning any withholding or nonpayment of funds by the City, the 
parties agree that said disputed funds may be held back and placed into a neutral 
escrow account, in the form of an interest-bearing savings account, until the dispute 
is resolved.  By signing this Contract, Contractor acknowledges and agrees to the 
deposit of any and all disputed funds into an escrow account into the financial 
institution of the City’s election. 
 
Except as to those amounts withheld, at City’s direction, the balance of the funds 
shall be paid to Contractor or subcontractor(s), as set forth by Arizona law.  Any 
funds remitted to City in excess of the amount allowed by statute will be reimbursed 
to Contractor.  In no event shall City be liable to Contractor for damages resulting 
from a claimed loss due to payment of the excess funds or due to a delay in 
reimbursing the excess payment.

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Once per calendar month, the financial institution shall furnish the City and 
Contractor with a statement reflecting the funds held as of the last day of the 
preceding calendar month and showing the transactions for that prior month.  At 
the request of Contractor or City, the financial institution shall furnish both parties 
with an interim statement showing funds held as of the 25th day of the most recent 
month or, if a non-business day, the following business day of that month. 
 
Contractor acknowledges and agrees that all fees, costs, and charges imposed by 
any financial institution in connection with the maintenance and administration of 
the disputed funds shall be charged to, and paid by, Contractor.  The funds shall be 
free of any claim for such fees, costs, or charges.  However, the financial institution 
may obtain payment for any such accrued fees, costs, and charges owed by 
Contractor related to said funds out of available interest earned on the funds or 
deduct the same from any funds to be paid to Contractor, according to written 
disbursement instructions from City. 
 
The parties acknowledge and agree that in the event of no resolution between the 
parties concerning distribution of the disputed funds, the funds may be interplead 
in a court of competent jurisdiction in Maricopa County, Arizona. 
It is understood that financial institution shall not be deemed liable, nor responsible, 
for the collectability of any funds assigned or held in connection with this provision. 
 
6.3. 
TERMINATION 
 
In addition to MAG Specifications 108.11, City, at its sole discretion, may 
terminate this Contract for convenience or abandon any portion of the project for 
which services have not been performed by Contractor, upon fourteen (14) calendar 
days’ written notice delivered to Contractor personally or by certified mail. 
 
Immediately after receiving such notice, Contractor shall discontinue advancing the 
services under this Contract and proceed to close said operations under this 
Contract.  Contractor shall appraise the services it has completed and submit an 
appraisal to City for evaluation.  City shall have the right to inspect and approve 
Contractor’s work to appraise the services completed. 
 
Contractor shall deliver to City all drawings, special provisions, field survey notes, 
reports, estimates, and any and all other documents or work product generated by 
Contractor under the Contract, entirely or partially completed, together with all 
unused materials supplied by City. 
 
In the event of such termination or abandonment, Contractor shall be paid for 
services approved and accepted by City that Contractor performed prior to receipt 
of said notice of termination, including reimbursable expenses previously incurred. 
 
If the remuneration scheduled hereunder is based upon a fixed fee or definitely 
ascertainable sum, the portion of such sum payable shall be proportionate to the

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percentage of work completed, as reviewed and approved by City, based upon the 
scope of work.  However, in no event shall the fee exceed the full cost of the 
Contract. 
 
If City terminates or abandons the Contract, City shall make final payment within 
60 calendar days after Contractor has delivered the last of the completed items and 
City has approved and determined the final fee. 
 
In the event this Contract is terminated or abandoned prior to completion, City may 
complete the work, or enter into a Contract with another party for the remaining 
work. 
 
In no event shall the City be obligated, liable, or responsible for performance of the 
obligations set forth herein, any provision of this Contract, or any expenses incurred 
by Contractor in securing this Contract (including, but not limited to, purchasing 
insurance coverage, performance bonds, or other security), at any time, including 
prior to or following City Council’s approval of this Contract, should funds not be 
appropriated by the City through its Council or staff, in order to complete the 
Project.  In the event that funds are not appropriated to meet or complete this 
Contract, then City shall immediately provide notice to Contractor of such non-
allocation and terminate the Contract. City shall incur no resulting liabilities or 
penalties for termination under this Section. 
 
This Contract may be terminated pursuant to A.R.S. § 38-511. 
 
6.4. 
DEFAULT PROVISIONS 
 
Contractor shall be deemed in default under this Contract upon the occurrence of 
any of the following events: 
 
6.4.1. Contractor provides material that does not meet the specifications of the 
Contract and fails to cure such non-performance within 14 calendar days 
after written notice from City; 
 
6.4.2. Contractor fails to adequately perform the services set forth in the plans and 
specifications of and fails to cure such non-performance within 14 calendar 
days after written notice from City; 
 
6.4.3. Contractor fails to complete the work required or furnish the materials 
required within the time stipulated in the Contract and fails to cure such 
non-performance within 14 calendar days after written notice from City; 
 
6.4.4. Contractor fails to make progress in the performance of the Contract and/or 
gives City reason to believe that Contractor will not or cannot perform the 
requirements of the Contract and fails to cure such non-performance within 
14 calendar days after written notice from City;

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6.4.5. Contractor fails to perform any other term or condition of this Contract and 
fails to cure such non-performance within 14 calendar days after written 
notice from City. 
 
In the case of default, City may terminate the Contract, in whole or in part, and/or 
may resort to any other remedy as provided by law.  City may also perform any test 
or analysis on materials for compliance with the specifications of the Contract.  
Contractor shall pay the actual expense of testing if the results of any test or analysis 
indicate a material to be non-compliant with the specifications. 
 
6.5. 
WARRANTY 
 
Contractor warrants to City that the construction, including all materials and 
equipment furnished as part of the construction, shall be new, unless otherwise 
specified in the Specifications and Contract; of good quality; in conformance with 
the Specifications; and free of defects in materials and workmanship. Contractor’s 
warranty obligation excludes defects caused by abuse, alterations, or unreasonable 
failure to maintain the construction by persons other than Contractor, 
Subcontractors, or others under Contractor’s control. Nothing in this warranty shall 
limit any manufacturer’s warranty which provides City with greater warranty rights 
than set forth herein. Contractor will provide City with all manufacturers’ 
warranties and operation and maintenance manuals upon substantial completion of 
the work.  Contractor’s warranty shall be for one (1) year and will commence for 
all portions of the work upon final acceptance of the entire work as determined by 
City under the Contract.  All statutory or other warranties, express or implied, 
related to latent defects will remain in force and are not limited by this provision. 
 
6.6. 
OWNERSHIP OF DOCUMENTS / INFRINGEMENT OF PATENT OR 
COPYRIGHT 
 
All work products (electronically or manually generated) including, but not limited 
to, plans, specifications, cost estimates, tracings, studies, design analyses, original 
mylar drawings, computer aided drafting and design (CADD) file diskettes which 
reflect all final drawings, and other related products which are prepared in the 
performance of this Contract, are the property of City and are to be delivered to 
City before the final payment is made to Contractor.  City shall retain ownership of 
these original drawings, however, if approved in writing by City, Contractor may 
retain the original drawings and supply City with reproducible copies.  Contractor 
shall endorse by their professional seal all plans and special provisions furnished 
by them. 
 
In the event these documents are used for another project without further 
consultation with Contractor, City agrees to indemnify and hold Contractor 
harmless from any claim arising from the reuse of the documents.  City shall 
remove Contractor’s seal and title block from such documents.

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Contractor agrees to save, keep, hold harmless, and fully indemnify City, and any 
of its officers, officials, employees, and agents, from any and all damages, costs, or 
expenses, in law or equity, that may at any time arise out of any infringement of the 
patent right, copyright, or trademark of any person, persons, or entity in 
consequence of use by City, or by any of its officers, officials, employees, or agents, 
of materials supplied by Contractor, and of which Contractor is not a patentee or 
signee or lawfully entitled to sell the same. 
 
Contractor agrees to indemnify and hold harmless City and its officers, officials, 
employees, and agents from any and all license, royalty, and proprietary fees or 
costs, including legal costs, which may arise out of City’s purchase and use of 
goods supplied by Contractor. 
 
It is expressly agreed by Contractor that these covenants are irrevocable and 
perpetual. 
 
6.7. 
COMPLIANCE WITH STATE AND FEDERAL LAWS 
 
6.7.1. Specially Designated Nationals and Blocked Persons List.  Contractor 
represents and warrants to City that neither Contractor nor any affiliate or 
representative of Contractor (i) is listed on the Specially Designated 
Nationals and Blocked Persons List maintained by the Office of Foreign 
Asset Control, Department of the Treasury (OFAC) pursuant to Executive 
Order No. 13224, 66 Fed. Reg. 49079 (“Order”); (ii) is listed on any other 
list of terrorists or terrorist organizations maintained pursuant to the Order, 
the rules and regulations of OFAC or any other applicable requirements 
contained in any enabling legislation or other related Order(s); (iii) is 
engaged in activities prohibited in the Order; or (iv) has been convicted, 
pleaded nolo contendre, indicted, arraigned, or custodially detained on 
charges involving money laundering or predicate crimes to money 
laundering. 
 
6.7.2. Employment Laws.  Contractor agrees and covenants that it will comply 
with any and all applicable governmental restrictions, regulations, and rules 
of duly constituted authorities having jurisdiction insofar as the 
performance of the work and services pursuant to the Contract, and all 
applicable safety and employment laws, rules, and regulations, including, 
but not limited to, the Fair Labor Standards Act, the Walsh-Healey Act, and 
the Legal Arizona Workers Act (LAWA), and all amendments thereto, 
along with all attendant laws, rules, and regulations.  Contractor 
acknowledges that a breach of this warranty is a material breach of this 
Contract, and that Contractor is subject to penalties for violation(s) of this 
provision, including termination of this Contract.  City retains the right to 
inspect the documents of any and all contractors, subcontractors, and sub-
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ensure compliance with this warranty.  Any and all costs associated with 
City inspection are the sole responsibility of Contractor. Contractor hereby 
agrees to indemnify, defend, and hold City harmless for, from, and against 
all losses and liabilities arising from any and all violations thereof. 
 
6.7.3. Equal Opportunity.  City is an equal opportunity, affirmative action 
employer. Contractor hereby covenants that it shall not discriminate 
unlawfully against any employee or applicant for employment, nor shall it 
deny the benefits of this Contract, to any person on the basis of race, color, 
creed, religion, ancestry, national origin, physical or mental disability, age, 
sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, or veteran 
status, with regard to discharging obligations under this Contract.  Contractor 
covenants and agrees that it will comply in all respects with the applicable 
provisions of Executive Order 11246, Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 
1964, the Americans with Disabilities Act, the Age Discrimination in 
Employment Act, the Vietnam Era Veterans’ Readjustment Assistance Act, 
the Rehabilitation Act, and any other applicable state and federal statutes 
governing equal opportunity. Contractor agrees to post hereinafter in 
conspicuous places, available for employees and applicants for 
employment, notices to be provided by the contracting officer setting for 
the provisions of this clause. 
 
6.7.4. Federal Employer Sanctions Law.  Contractor understands and 
acknowledges the applicability of the Federal Employment Eligibility 
Verification Requirements (“Requirements”), including, but not limited to, 
Executive Order 12989, Federal Acquisition Regulation E-Verify clause 
(73 F.R. 67704), and 8 U.S.C. § 1324, et seq., as amended from time to 
time. Contractor warrants current compliance with these and all Federal 
immigration laws and regulations that relate to their employees, on behalf 
of the Contractor and all of its subcontractors, including the use of E-Verify 
to confirm the employment eligibility of all persons hired during a Contract 
term and current employees performing under the Contract within the 
United States.  Should the Requirements conflict with any applicable state 
laws or regulations as referenced in 6.7.2., the Requirements shall prevail. 
 
6.7.5. Boycott.  Contractor certifies that it is not currently engaged in and agrees for 
the duration of this Contract/Agreement that it will not engage in, a boycott of 
Israel, as that term is defined in A.R.S. § 35-393. 
 
6.7.6. Compliance with Ariz. Rev. Stat. § 35-394.  Contractor hereby certifies 
that it does not currently, and agrees for the duration of this Agreement, that 
Contractor will not, use: 1. The forced labor of ethnic Uyghurs in the 
People’s Republic of China; 2. Any goods or services produced by the 
forced labor of ethnic Uyghurs in the People’s Republic of China; or 3. Any 
contractors, subcontractors or suppliers that use the forced labor or any 
goods or services produced by the forced labor of ethnic Uyghurs in the

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People’s Republic of China.  Contractor hereby agrees to indemnify and 
hold harmless the City, its officials, employees, and agents from any claims 
or causes of action relating to the City’s action based upon reliance upon 
this representation, including the payment of all costs and attorney fees 
incurred by the City in defending such as action. 
 
Contractor further agrees to include the provisions of this section in any and 
all subcontracts hereunder.  Any violation of such provisions shall 
constitute a material breach of this Contract. 
 
6.7.7. Burial and Cultural Discoveries.  Personnel working on projects 
involving ground-disturbing activity are required to comply with the Salt 
River Pima-Maricopa Indian Community (SRPMIC) Statement on Burials 
and Cultural Resource Discoveries (the “Statement”), a copy of which can 
be obtained from the City of Tempe Historical Preservation Office upon 
request at 480-350-8870.  To comply with the Statement, Contractor and 
its’ agents are prohibited from publicly releasing information about 
archeological findings or recording (through photos, video, or other 
imaging) archaeological resources, including human remains, funerary 
objects, or other discoveries. 
 
6.8. 
ANTIDISCRIMINATION 
 
Contractor shall not refuse to hire or employ or bar or discharge from employment 
any person, or discriminate against such person in compensation, conditions, or 
privileges of employment because of race, color, gender, gender identity, sexual 
orientation, religion, national origin, familial status, age, disability, or United States 
military veteran status.  Contractor shall provide a copy of its antidiscrimination 
policy to City to confirm compliance with this requirement or attest in writing to 
compliance based upon criteria outlined in (Exhibit 7.14). 
 
6.9. 
JURISDICTION  
 
This Contract will be deemed to be made under and will be construed in accordance 
with and governed by, the laws of the State of Arizona, without regard to the 
conflicts or choice of law provisions.  An action to enforce any provision of this 
Contract or to obtain any remedy with respect hereto will be brought in the Superior 
Court of Arizona in and for Maricopa County, and for this purpose, each party 
hereby expressly and irrevocably consents to the jurisdiction and venue of such 
court. 
 
6.10. DISPUTE RESOLUTION  
 
The parties may mutually agree to submit any dispute arising under this Contract 
to binding arbitration, conducted by a sole arbitrator mutually agreed upon by the 
parties, to hear and render a decision to resolve said dispute.  The arbitration shall

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be held in Tempe, Arizona, subject to the laws of the State of Arizona.  Each party 
shall bear its own costs and attorney’s fees.  A decision shall be made by the 
arbitrator within seven calendar days of the arbitration hearing. 
 
6.11. SUCCESSORS AND ASSIGNS 
 
This Contract shall not be assignable except at the written consent of City, and it 
shall extend to and be binding upon the heirs, executors, administrators, successors, 
and assigns of the parties hereto. 
 
6.12. NON-WAIVER  
 
The failure of either party to enforce any of the provisions of this Contract, or to 
require performance by the other party of any of the provisions of this Contract, 
will not be construed as a waiver of such provisions, nor will it affect the validity 
of this Contract or any part thereof or the right of either party to thereafter enforce 
each provision. 
 
6.13. SURVIVAL 
 
All warranties, representations, and indemnifications by Contractor will survive the 
completion or termination of this Contract. 
 
6.14. SEVERABILITY 
 
If any provision of this Contract or the application thereof to any person or 
circumstance is held invalid, illegal, or unenforceable to any extent, the remainder 
of this Contract and the application thereof will not be affected and will be 
enforceable to the fullest extent permitted by law. 
 
6.15. INTEGRATION 
 
This Contract contains the full agreement of the parties hereto. Any prior or 
contemporaneous written or oral agreement between the parties regarding the 
subject matter hereof is merged and superseded hereby. 
 
6.16. TIME IS OF THE ESSENCE  
 
Time of each of the terms, covenants, and conditions of this Contract is hereby 
expressly made of the essence. 
 
6.17. THIRD PARTY BENEFICIARY 
 
This Contract will not be construed to give any rights or benefits in the Contract to 
anyone other than City and Contractor.  All duties and responsibilities undertaken

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pursuant to this Contract will be for the sole and exclusive benefit of City and 
Contractor and not for the benefit of any other party. 
 
6.18. CONFLICT OF INTEREST 
 
Contractor agrees to disclose any financial or economic interest with the project 
property, or any property affected by the project, existing prior to the execution of 
this Contract.  Further, Contractor agrees to disclose any financial or economic 
interest with the project property, or any property affected by the project, if 
Contractor gains such interest during the course of this Contract. 
 
Contractor’s gains of financial or economic interest in the project during the course 
of this Contract may be grounds for terminating this Contract.  Any decision to 
terminate the Contract shall be at the sole discretion of City. 
 
Contractor shall not engage the services, on this Contract, of any present or former 
City employee who was involved as a decision maker in the selection or approval 
processes, or who negotiated or approved billings or Contract modifications for this 
Contract. 
 
6.19. COOPERATION AND FURTHER DOCUMENTATION 
 
Contractor agrees to provide City such duly executed documents as may be 
reasonably requested by City to implement the intent of this Contract. 
 
This Contract shall be in full force and effect only when it has been approved by 
the City Council of the City of Tempe, Arizona, and when executed by the duly 
authorized City officials and the duly authorized agent of Contractor. 
 
6.20. UNAUTHORIZED FIREARMS & EXPLOSIVES 
 
No person conducting business on City property shall carry a firearm or explosive 
of any type.  This requirement shall also apply to persons who maintain a concealed 
weapons permit.

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6.21. NOTICES TO CITY ENGINEER 
 
All notices to the City relating to this Contract should be sent to the following 
individual, who is also the administrator of this Contract. 
 
Wastewater Collection System Rehabilitation-2025 
Jodie Inman, P.E. 
Deputy Public Works Director/City Engineer 
Public Works Department 
Engineering Division 
31 E. Fifth Street, Mail Stop 01-8 
Tempe, Arizona 85281 
480-350-8817 
 
6.22. NOTICES TO CONTRACTOR 
 
(To be completed by successful bidder) 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Printed Name of Signatory 
 
 
 
Company Name: _____________________________________ 
 
 
 
Address: ____________________________________________ 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
______________________________________________ 
 
 
 
Phone:  
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Email:  
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
6.23. GIS DATA DISCLAIMER 
 
THE CITY OF TEMPE DOES NOT WARRANT THE ACCURACY, 
COMPLETENESS, CONDITION, SUITABILITY, PERFORMANCE, OR 
CURRENCY OF THE GIS DATA PROVIDED UNDER THIS CONTRACT. 
AREAS DEPICTED BY GIS DATA ARE APPROXIMATE, AND NOT 
GUARANTEED TO BE ACCURATE TO STANDARDS FOR MAPPING, 
SURVEYING, OR ENGINEERING.  THIS DATA IS FOR ILLUSTRATIVE 
PURPOSES ONLY AND SHOULD NOT BE RELIED UPON FOR SITE-
SPECIFIC PURPOSES.  THE DATA HEREIN IS SUBJECT TO 
CONSTANT CHANGE AND MAY NOT BE COMPLETE, ACCURATE, OR 
UP-TO-DATE.  THE CITY OF TEMPE IN NO WAY ASSUMES LIABILITY 
OR RESPONSIBILITY FOR ANY INCORRECT DATA OR ANY 
INFORMATION 
PROVIDED 
HEREIN. 
 
THE 
CONTRACTOR

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ACKNOWLEDGES AND AGREES THAT THE CITY OF TEMPE 
ASSUMES NO LIABILITY FOR DAMAGES INCURRED DIRECTLY OR 
INDIRECTLY RESULTING FROM INCOMPLETE, INCORRECT, OR 
MISSING INFORMATION; INCLUDING ANY DIRECT, INDIRECT, 
SPECIAL, OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES, HOWEVER CAUSED OR 
UNDER ANY THEORY OF LIABILITY, WHETHER IN TORT, 
CONTRACT, STRICT LIABILITY, OR OTHERWISE.  BY WAY OF THE 
SIGNATURE ON THIS CONTRACT, THE CONTRACTOR ASSUMES 
ALL LIABILITY FOR ANY AND ALL DEPENDENCE AND/OR 
RELIANCE UPON THIS INFORMATION AND ASSUMES ALL 
RESPONSIBILITY RELATING THERETO.  ANY AND ALL EXPRESSED 
OR IMPLIED WARRANTIES, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, 
IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR 
A PURPOSE ARE SPECIFICALLY AND EXPRESSLY DISCLAIMED.  
CONTRACTOR SHOULD NOT RELY UPON THE GIS DATA WITHOUT 
PROPER FIELD VERIFICATION FOR ANY PURPOSE. 
 
6.24. AMENDMENT OF CONTRACT 
 
No supplement, modification, or amendment of any term of this Contract will be 
deemed binding or effective unless in writing and signed by the parties hereto and 
in conformation with provisions of this Contract except as expressly provided 
herein to the contrary. 
 
The Contract may not be changed, altered, or amended in any way except in writing 
signed by duly authorized representatives of Contractor and City.  Contractor shall 
maintain a Certification by the Contractor Authorizing Employees to Sign Binding 
Agreements on file with the City.  That Certification shall identify all individuals 
authorized by Contractor to execute documents necessary to carry out the terms of 
this Contract or to amend this Contract. 
 
If the Contractor already has a Certification on file with the City, that Certification, 
along with any future amendments, is incorporated herein by reference.  If the 
contractor does not already have a Certification on file with the City, it shall submit 
one with the City upon receipt of a Notice to Proceed, and that Certification, along 
with any future amendments, shall be incorporated herein by reference.  In either 
case, Contractor agrees that the individuals listed on its most recent Certification 
by the Contractor Authorizing Employees to Sign Binding Agreements shall have 
authority to execute documents necessary to carry out the terms of the Contract or 
to amend this Contract. 
 
6.25. LABOR 
 
Contractor agrees and covenants to use only licensed contractors and 
subcontractor(s) in the making and/or installation of any and all repairs, alterations, 
improvements, or other work of Contractor on the Project.  Contractor shall be

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liable to City for any losses and liabilities associated with any violation of this 
provision, and the Contract shall immediately be terminated upon any violation by 
Contractor. 
 
6.26. NON-APPROPRIATION OF FUNDS OR NON-FUNDING 
 
City is a government agency that relies upon appropriation of funds by its governing 
body to satisfy its obligations. In the event that (1) funds are not appropriated by 
the City Council to perform the Work; or (2) funds appropriated or otherwise 
allocated to perform the Work become unavailable for payment by City under this 
Contract, City may either (a) cancel this Contract without further obligation of City; 
or (b) delay the Work for a period of six (6) months, In case of any such delay by 
City, Consultant/Contractor may suspend performance of work or services as 
applicable. The parties retain all rights available under this Contract to the extent 
permitted under Arizona law, in the event of termination or cancellation of this 
Contract due to lack of funding on the part of the City. 
 
6.27. PUBLIC RECORDS 
 
The City is a public entity subject to the provisions of the Arizona Public Records 
Law, A.R.S. § 39-121, et seq. (“Law”).  Some or all of the information contained 
within the Contract and related documents constitutes a public record that the City 
may be required to disclose to other persons or entities. In the event of receipt of a 
public records request by the City, Contractor must provide verification that its 
document falls under the exception to the Law in order to contest disclosure of said 
document.  In the event of Contractor contesting disclosure, said document shall be 
submitted to a court of competent jurisdiction for an in-camera review and 
determination, at Contractor’s sole expense. 
 
6.28. COUNTERPARTS 
 
This Contract may be executed in one or more counterparts, each of which shall be 
deemed an original, but all of which when taken together shall constitute one and 
the same instrument, and it shall not be necessary that any single counterpart bear 
the signature of all parties. 
 
6.29. RECORD RETENTION 
 
Contractor agrees to retain all records relating to the Contract pursuant to A.R.S. § 
35-214, as amended from time to time.  Contractor agrees to make those records 
available at all reasonable times for inspection and audit by City during the term of 
the Contract and for a period of five (5) years after the completion of the Contract.  
The records shall be provided at City Public Works Department, Engineering 
Division, Tempe, Arizona, or another location designated by City upon reasonable 
notice to Contractor.

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6.30. DRUG-FREE WORKPLACE 
 
The Contractor is hereby advised that the City has adopted a policy establishing a 
drug-free workplace for itself and as a requirement for sellers/Contractors doing 
business with the City to ensure the safety and health of employees working on City 
license agreements, contracts, and/or projects.  The Contractor agrees to require a 
drug-free workplace for all employees working under this Contract.  Specifically, 
all employees of the Contractor who are performing work under this Contract shall 
be notified, in writing, by the Contractor that they are prohibited from the 
manufacture, distribution, dispensation, possession, or unlawful use of a controlled 
substance in the workplace or work site.  Any violation of this section constitutes a 
material breach of this Contract.

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7 
EXHIBITS 
 
The parties agree that all references to this Contract include all exhibits designated in and 
attached to this Contract, such exhibits being incorporated into and made an integral part 
of this Contract for all purposes. 
 
7.1  
BIDDER’S CHECK SHEET 
7.2  
COMPETITIVE SEALED BID FORMS 
7.3  
COMPETITIVE SEALED BID CERTIFICATION FORM 
7.4 
BIDDER’S PROJECT REFERENCES 
7.5  
ACKNOWLEDGEMENT REGARDING LETTER OF GOOD STANDING 
7.6  
CERTIFICATION BY THE CONTRACTOR AUTHORIZING 
 
EMPLOYEES TO SIGN BINDING AGREEMENTS 
7.7  
PERFORMANCE BOND FORM 
7.8  
PAYMENT BOND FORM 
7.9  
CONDITIONAL WAIVER AND RELEASE FOR CONTRACTOR’S 
 
PAYMENT AND SETTLEMENT OF CLAIMS 
7.10 
AFFIDAVIT OF GENERAL CONTRACTOR / PRIME CONSULTANT 
 
REGARDING HEALTH INSURANCE 
7.11 
GUIDELINES FOR IMPLEMENTATION OF HEALTH INSURANCE 
7.12 
PROMPT PAYMENT REQUIREMENTS 
7.13 
AFFIDAVIT DEMONSTRATING LAWFUL PRESENCE IN THE UNITED 
STATES 
7.14 
COMPLIANCE WITH TEMPE CITY CODE ON 
ANTIDISCRIMINATION 
7.15 
CITY ENGINEERING SECURE FACILITIES ACCESS GUIDELINES 
7.16 
LIST OF SUB-CONTRACTORS 
 
 
[SIGNATURE PAGE TO FOLLOW]

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SIGNATURE PAGE 
 
Wastewater Collection System Rehabilitation-2025 
Project No. 3221025 
 
DATED this       26th           day of          March                2026. 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
CITY OF TEMPE, ARIZONA  
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
By:  
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
       Corey D. Woods, Mayor 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
By:  
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
       Public Works Director 
 
 
ATTEST: 
 
 
 
 
 
Recommended By: 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Kara A. DeArrastia, City Clerk  
 
 
Deputy Public Works Director/ 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
City Engineer 
 
APPROVED AS TO FORM: 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Eric C. Anderson, City Attorney 
 
Contractor warrants that the person who is signing this Contract on behalf of Contractor is 
authorized to do so and to execute all other documents necessary to carry out the terms of this 
Contract. 
 
CONTRACTOR: 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Signature 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Printed Name 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Title  
 
 
_________________________________ 
 
Email Address 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Federal I.D. No./Tax Payer I.D. No.

7.1.  
BIDDER’S CHECK SHEET 
 
 
This check sheet lists the items a bidder must include with its sealed bid. 
 
 
Included 
 
10% Bid Guarantee (see Invitation for Bids Section 4.3.) 
□ 
 
EMOD and Loss Ratio Information (see Invitation for Bids Section 4.6.2.) 
□ 
 
(attach as separate pdf document) 
Heat Safety Plan (see Invitation for Bids Section 3.15.) 
 
 
 
□ 
 
(attach as separate pdf document) 
 
Exhibit 7.2. 
Competitive Sealed Bid Forms (Confirm receipt of Addenda) 
□ 
 
Exhibit 7.3. 
Competitive Sealed Bid Certification Form 
□ 
 
Exhibit 7.4. 
Bidder’s Project References 
□ 
 
Exhibit 7.5. 
Acknowledgement regarding Letter of Good Standing  
□ 
 
Exhibit 7.10. Bidder’s Affidavit Regarding Health Insurance 
□ 
 
Exhibit 7.13. Bidder’s Affidavit Demonstrating Lawful Presence  
in the United States 
(see Invitation for Bids Section 4.6.1, include if applicable)  
□ 
 
Exhibit 7.16. List of Sub-contractors 
(if there are no sub-contractors, submit form with “Not Applicable”) 
□ 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
NOTE: THE BIDDER IS SOLELY RESPONSIBLE FOR SUBMITTING WITH ITS BID 
ALL ITEMS REQUIRED BY THIS INVITATION FOR BID DOCUMENT.  THIS CHECK 
SHEET IS PROVIDED SOLELY TO AID THE BIDDER IN PREPARING ITS BID 
SUBMITTAL AND SHALL NOT BE CONSTRUED AS IMPOSING RESPONSIBILITY 
ON THE PART OF THE CITY OF TEMPE.

Chandler
Maricopa

Line #
Unit Price
1
$106.50
2
$48.25
3
$358.50
4
$59.00
5
$54.55
6
$25,328.00
7
$37,294.00
8
$3,170.00
9
$265.50
10
$791.05
11
$889.00
12
$3.06
13
$41.67
14
$7.00
15
$87.00
16
$1,848.25
17
$178.00
18
$60,229.00
19
$12,261.25
20
$241,973.61
21
$131.75
22
$2,575.00
23
$42.25
24
$258.00
25
$75,000.00
26
$10,000.00
Procurement #:
001
Company:
Achen-Gardner Construction, L.L.C.
Bid Date:
1/21/2026
Contact:
David Maximoff
City of Tempe
Project:
3221025 - Wastewater Collection System Rehabilitation - 2025
Bid #:
10293
Bid Category:
Non Federal
Details
Description
UOM
Bid Quantity
Total Amount
Remove & Replace Concrete Sidewalk
SF
126.00
$6,079.50
Remove & Replace AC Pavement
SY
549.00
$58,468.50
Remove & Replace Landscaping
SF
100.00
$5,900.00
Remove & Replace Concrete Vertical Curb & Gutter
LF
10.00
$3,585.00
Install 48-inch Diameter Sanitary Sewer Access Manhole
EA
1.00
$25,328.00
Remove & Replace Directional Sidewalk Ramp
SF
220.00
$12,001.00
Remove Top of Pipe
EA
1.00
$3,170.00
Mobilization/Demobilization
LS
1.00
$37,294.00
Relocate Cross Bore Utility
LF
80.00
$63,284.00
Remove Sanitary Sewer Pipe
LF
54.00
$14,337.00
Clean Existing 8-inch, 10-inch & 12-inch Diameter Sanitary Sewer Pipe
LF
7,610.00
$23,286.60
Install 8-inch Sanitary Sewer Pipe
LF
48.00
$42,672.00
Pre & Post Pipe Rehabilitation CCTV Inspection
LF
15,220.00
$106,540.00
Mechanically Clean Ductile Iron Pipe
LF
90.00
$3,750.30
Install Lateral Seal Connection
EA
30.00
$55,447.50
Install 8-inch CIPP Liner
LF
4,833.00
$420,471.00
Mobilization/Demobilization
LS
1.00
$60,229.00
Install Fiber Reinforced Polymer Wrap
SF
80.00
$14,240.00
Provide, Operate, & Remove Bypass Pumping & Piping System
LS
1.00
$241,973.61
Remove & Replace Manhole Frame, Cover, & Chimney
EA
2.00
$24,522.50
Install 60-inch Diameter Composite Manhole Insert
VF
53.00
$136,475.00
Clean & Apply FRP to Manhole Base
SF
200.00
$26,350.00
Post Access Manhole Rehabilitation CCTV
EA
8.00
$2,064.00
Clean & Epoxy Coat Sanitary Sewer Access Manhole
SF
684.00
$28,899.00
Uniformed Off-Duty Police Officer
AL
1.00
$10,000.00
Traffic Control
AL
1.00
$75,000.00
$1,501,367.51
Total Base Bid:
 PMWeb

7.6. 
CERTIFICATION BY THE CONTRACTOR AUTHORIZING  
EMPLOYEES TO SIGN BINDING AGREEMENTS 
 
 
 
Wastewater Collection System Rehabilitation-2025 
Project No. 3221025 
 
Contractor hereby certifies that the following employees in its organization are duly authorized to sign 
binding agreements necessary to carry out the terms of its contract(s) or amend the terms of its contract(s) 
on behalf of the Contractor, its owner(s), partner(s), and/or principal(s) of a corporation, or the manager(s) 
and/or member(s) of a limited liability company.  Such agreements include, but are not limited to, pay 
requests, change orders, required certifications, etc. 
 
In submitting this Certification, Contractor acknowledges this Certification is incorporated by reference 
into any active contract(s) between Contractor and the City and will be incorporated by reference into any 
future contract(s) between Contractor and the City.  Contractor further acknowledges it understands the 
City will rely on the representations contained herein concerning authority to execute documents. 
 
Type or Print Name  
 
 
 
Signature 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Contractor Name 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Signed By 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
(Owner, Partner, or Principal of the Corporation) 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Printed Name  
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Title 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Date

7.7. 
PERFORMANCE BOND FORM 
(Bond Amount to Be Equal to 100% of the Contract Amount) 
 
 
KNOW ALL MEN BY THESE PRESENTS: 
 
 
That ______________________________ (hereinafter called the Principal), as Principal, 
and _____________________________, a corporation organized and existing under the laws of 
the State of _______________, with its principal office in the City of _____________________ 
(hereinafter called the Surety), are held and firmly bound unto ______________________ 
(hereinafter called the Obligee) in the amount of _______________________ Dollars 
($_______________), for the payment whereof the said Principal and Surety bind themselves, and 
their heirs, administrators, executors, successors and assigns, jointly and severally, firmly by these 
presents. 
 
WHEREAS, the Principal has entered into a certain written Contract with the Obligee, 
dated the    26th        day of   March   2026, to complete Project No. 3221025, which Contract is 
hereby referred to and made a part hereof as fully and to the same extent as if copied at length 
herein. 
 
NOW, THEREFORE, the condition of this obligation is such, that if the Principal faithfully 
performs and fulfills all of the undertakings, covenants, terms, conditions and agreements of the 
Contract during the original term of the Contract and any extension of the Contract, with or without 
notice to the Surety, and during the life of any guaranty required under the Contract, and also 
performs and fulfills all of the undertakings, covenants, terms, conditions and agreements of all 
duly authorized modifications of the Contract that may hereafter be made, notice of which 
modifications to the Surety being hereby waived, the above obligation is void. Otherwise, it 
remains in full force and effect.

Provided, however, that this bond is executed pursuant to the provisions of title 34, chapter 
2, article 2, Arizona Revised Statutes, and all liabilities on this bond shall be determined in 
accordance with the provisions of title 34, chapter 2, article 2, Arizona Revised Statutes, to the 
extent as if it were copied at length in this agreement. 
The prevailing party in a suit on this bond shall recover as part of the judgment reasonable 
attorney fees that may be fixed by a judge of the court. 
 
DATED this     
day of          
 
 
 2026. 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
PRINCIPAL  
 
SEAL 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
By: 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
*SURETY 
 
 
SEAL 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
By: 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
AGENCY ADDRESS 
 
 
 
 
*Surety hereby acknowledges it holds a certificate of authority to transact surety business in the 
State of Arizona, issued by the director of the department of insurance pursuant to Title 20, Chapter 
2, Article 1, Arizona Revised Statutes.

7.8. 
PAYMENT BOND FORM 
(Bond Amount to Be Equal to 100% of the Contract Amount) 
 
KNOW ALL MEN BY THESE PRESENTS: 
 
That ______________________________ (hereinafter called the Principal), as Principal, 
and _____________________________, a corporation organized and existing under the laws of 
the State of _______________, with its principal office in the City of _____________________ 
(hereinafter called the Surety), are held and firmly bound unto ______________________ 
(hereinafter called the Obligee) in the amount of _______________________ Dollars 
($_______________), for the payment whereof the said Principal and Surety bind themselves, and 
their heirs, administrators, executors, successors and assigns, jointly and severally, firmly by these 
presents. 
 
WHEREAS, the Principal has entered into a certain written Contract with the Obligee, 
dated the   26th     day of   March   2026, to complete Project No. 3221025, which Contract is 
hereby referred to and made a part hereof as fully and to the same extent as if copied at length 
herein. 
 
NOW, THEREFORE, the condition of this obligation is such, that if the Principal promptly 
pays all monies due to all persons supplying labor or materials to the Principal or the Principal’s 
subcontractors in the prosecution of the work provided for in the Contract, this obligation is void. 
Otherwise it remains in full force and effect. 
 
Provided, however, that this bond is executed pursuant to the provisions of title 34, chapter 
2, article 2, Arizona Revised Statutes, and all liabilities on this bond shall be determined in 
accordance with the provisions, conditions and limitations of title 34, chapter 2, article 2, Arizona 
Revised Statutes, to the same extent as if they were copied at length in this agreement.

The prevailing party in a suit on this bond shall recover as a part of the judgment reasonable 
attorney fees that may be fixed by a judge of the court. 
 
DATED this     
day of         
 
 
 2026. 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
                
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
PRINCIPAL  
 
SEAL 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
By: 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
*SURETY 
 
 
SEAL 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
By: 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
AGENCY ADDRESS 
 
 
 
 
 
*Surety hereby acknowledges it holds a certificate of authority to transact surety business in the 
State of Arizona, issued by the director of the department of insurance pursuant to Title 20, Chapter 
2, Article 1, Arizona Revised Statutes.

7.9. 
 
CITY OF TEMPE DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS 
CONDITIONAL WAIVER AND RELEASE 
FOR CONTRACTOR’S FINAL PAYMENT 
AND SETTLEMENT OF CLAIMS 
 
 
The undersigned: 
 
Contractor’s Name:  ____________________________________ 
 
Contractor’s Address:  _______________________________________________ 
 
On receipt by the undersigned of a check from City of Tempe in the sum of $                           (dollar 
amount for final payment) and when the check has been properly endorsed and has been paid by 
the bank on which it is drawn, this document becomes effective to release any mechanic's lien, any 
state or federal statutory bond right, any private bond right, any claim for payment and any rights 
under any similar ordinance, rule or statute related to claim or payment rights for persons in the 
undersigned's position, the undersigned has on the job of the City of Tempe (Owner) for 
WASTEWATER COLLECTION SYSTEM REHABILITATION-2025 and PROJECT NO. 
3221025  at the location of  Bridalwreath Street & Marigold Lane.  This release covers the final 
payment to the undersigned for all labor, services, equipment or materials furnished to the jobsite, 
except for disputed claims in the amount of $                    .  Before any recipient of this document 
relies on it, the person should verify evidence of payment to the undersigned. 
 
The undersigned, in consideration of the payment acknowledged, hereby warrants that he has 
already paid or will pay using the monies received from this final payment to promptly pay in full 
all his contractors, subcontractors, laborers, materialmen and suppliers for all work, materials, 
equipment or services provided to the above-referenced project. 
 
 
_________________________________________  
______________________ 
Contractor Signature  
 
 
 
 
Date 
 
_________________________________________ 
By (Print Name and Title)

Chandler
9:00am
21st
January

7.11 
 
CITY OF TEMPE 
GUIDELINES FOR IMPLEMENTATION OF RESOLUTION NO. 2000.73 
 
These Guidelines are provided for purposes of implementing Resolution No. 2000.73 which 
requires that health insurance be provided by all consultants, general contractors and major 
subcontractors, as determined at the start of each project, for employees and dependents of 
employees. Questions regarding this procedure should be addressed to Tara Ford, Public Works 
Director for the City of Tempe. 
 
1. All consultants and general contractors, who bid on projects or enter into public works 
contracts, in excess of  $100,000 or the current Council approval contract limit in place at the 
time the contract is executed, with the City of Tempe, after January 1, 2001, are required 
to sign an affidavit in the form attached hereto. The general contractor shall be responsible 
for ensuring that the subcontractors comply with the health insurance requirements. 
 
2. Health insurance is required for all employees, except for those employees who work less 
than one hundred and twenty (120) days in any calendar year. A “workday” consists of 
any time within a twenty-four-hour period, regardless of number of hours, that the 
individual is paid. 
 
3. The level of health insurance provided shall be determined by each employer but should 
be no less than that provided by the Arizona Cost Containment Health System. 
  
4. All complaints concerning violations of the health insurance requirements shall be filed, 
in writing, with the Public Work's Department, within five (5) days from discovery of the 
violation. An administrative hearing will be held before the Public Works Director, and 
a written decision of findings will be provided to the parties to the hearing within ten 
(10) days thereafter. Appeal from the decision of the Public Works Director may be 
made within ten (10) days of the date of the decision by filing a notice of appeal in writing 
with the Public Works Department. If an appeal is timely filed, an administrative hearing 
will be held before an administrative hearing officer appointed by the City Manager. 
The decision of the administrative hearing officer shall be final. 
 
5. In the event of a finding of violation of the insurance provisions, the company in violation 
of the provision shall be barred from bidding on, or entering into, any public works contract 
with the City for a period of three (3) years. 
 
6. All consultants and contractors subject to the health insurance requirements shall post, in 
English and Spanish, notice of the health insurance requirements at the job site. Signs for 
posting will be provided by the City. 
March 24, 2025  
 
Tara Ford, Public Works Director

7.12. 
 
PROMPT PAYMENT REQUIREMENTS 
 
 
City adheres to the prompt payment provisions of A.R.S. § 34-221.  
 
1. Contractor shall pay to its sub-contractors or material suppliers and each Sub-contractor 
shall pay to its Sub-contractors or material supplier, within seven calendar days of receipt 
of each progress payment, the amounts attributable to the Contractor, Sub-contractors or 
material supplier for work performed or materials supplied.  In addition, any reduction of 
retainage to Contractor must also result in a like reduction to sub-contractors for their work 
successfully completed within 14 calendar days of the reduction of the retainage to the 
Contractor.  No contract between Contractor and its Contractors, Sub-contractors and 
material suppliers may materially alter the rights of any Contractor, Sub-Contractor or 
material supplier to receive prompt and timely payment as provided herein.  Any diversion 
by Contractor, or any Sub-contractor, of payments received for work performed on a 
contract, or failure to reasonably account for the application or use of such payments, 
constitutes sufficient grounds for City to take any one or more of the following actions: (1) 
withhold future payments including retainage until proper disbursement has been made; 
(2) refusal of all future bids or offers from Contractor for a period not to exceed one year; 
or, 3) cancellation of the contract.  
 
2. Alternate Dispute Resolution.  If entitlement to the payment is in dispute, the parties to the 
dispute shall submit the matter to either; a) binding arbitration; b) to some other form of 
binding alternative dispute resolution (ADR); or, c) a City of Tempe facilitated mediation 
process.  The ADR process shall commence within a reasonable period of time, not to 
exceed 14 calendar days of receipt of a Notice to Proceed to an ADR process issued by 
City once an ADR determination has been made on any disputed claim, the determination 
shall be implemented by the disputing parties within 7 calendar days of that determination.

7.13. 
 
AFFIDAVIT DEMONSTRATING LAWFUL PRESENCE IN THE UNITED STATES 
A.R.S. § 1-501 and § 1-502 require any individual person or sole proprietor who applies to the City for a local public 
benefit (including the award of a contract) to demonstrate his or her lawful presence in the United States. An individual 
person or sole proprietor who submits a bid for this contract must complete this Affidavit and submit it with the bid, 
along with a copy of one of the documents listed below.  
ALL VIOLATIONS OF FEDERAL IMMIGRATION LAW SHALL BE REPORTED TO 1-866-347-2423 
 
LAWFUL PRESENCE IN THE UNITED STATES CAN BE DEMONSTRATED BY 
PRESENTATION OF ONE (1) OF THE DOCUMENTS LISTED BELOW. 
Please present the document indicated below to the City. If mailing the document, attach a copy of the document to this Affidavit. 
(If the document may not be copied, present the document in person to the City for review and signing of the affidavit.) 
 
 
 
1. 
An Arizona driver license issued after 1996.  
 
 
 
Print first 4 numbers/letters from license: 
 
___ ___ ___ ___ 
 
 
2. 
An Arizona non-operating identification License. 
 
 
 
Print first 4 numbers/letters:  
 
 
___ ___ ___ ___ 
3. 
A birth certificate or delayed birth certificate issued in any state, territory or possession of the 
United States. 
 
 
 
Year of birth:  
 
 
: Place of birth:  
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
4. 
A United States Certificate of Birth abroad. 
 
 
 
Year of birth:  
 
 
: Place of birth: 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
5. 
A United States passport. 
 
 
 
Print first 4 numbers/letters on Passport: 
 
___ ___ ___ ___ 
 
 
6. 
A foreign passport with a United States Visa. 
 
 
 
Print first 4 numbers/letters on Passport  
 
___ ___ ___ ___ 
 
 
 
Print first 4 numbers/letters on Visa 
 
 
___ ___ ___ ___ 
 
 
7. 
An I-94 form with a photograph. 
 
 
 
Print first 4 numbers on I-94:  
 
 
___ ___ ___ ___ 
8. 
A United States Citizenship and Immigration Services Employment Authorization Document 
(EAD). 
 
 
 
Print first 4 numbers/letters on EAD: 
 
 
___ ___ ___ ___ 
 
 
9. 
Refugee travel document. 
 
 
 
Date of Issuance:   
 
 
Refugee Country:   
 
 
 
 
 
10. 
A United States Certificate of Naturalization. 
 
 
 
Print first 4 digits of CIS Reg. No.:  
 
 
___ ___ ___ ___ 
 
 
 
 
11. 
A United States Certificate of Citizenship. 
 
 
 
Date of Issuance:   
 
 Place of Issuance:   
 
 
 
 
 
 
12. 
A tribal Certificate of Indian Blood. 
 
 
 
Date of Issuance:   
 
 Name of Tribe:  
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
13. 
A tribal or Bureau of Indian Affairs Affidavit of Birth. 
 
 
 
Year of Birth:  
 
 
 Place of Birth:  
 
 
 
 
 
 
I DO SWEAR OR AFFIRM UNDER PENALTY OF LAW THAT I AM LAWFULLY PRESENT IN THE 
UNITED STATES AND THAT THE DOCUMENT I PRESENTED ABOVE AS VERIFICATION IS TRUE. 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Signature 
 
 
 
 
 
Business/Company (if applicable)  
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Print Name  
 
 
 
 
 
Address 
Date:  
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
City, State, Zip Code 
 
STATE OF ARIZONA 
 
COUNTY OF MARICOPA 
 
 
SUBSCRIBED AND SWORN to before me this ___________ day of _____________________ 2026. 
 
[Notary Seal] 
 
Notary Public ______________________________________

7.14. 
 
COMPLIANCE WITH TEMPE CITY CODE  
CHAPTER 2 ARTICLE VIII SECTION 2-603(5) 
_________________________________________________ 
 
Per Tempe City Code Chapter 2 Article VIII Section 2-603(5), it is unlawful for a City vendor or 
City contractor, because of race, color, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, 
national origin, familial status, age, disability, or United States military veteran status, to refuse to 
hire or employ or bar or discharge from employment any person, or to discriminate against such 
person in compensation, conditions, or privileges of employment. 
 
City vendors and contractors of fifteen (15) or more employees shall provide a copy of its 
antidiscrimination policy to the city’s procurement officer to confirm compliance with this article.  
Employers having fourteen (14) or less employees may attest to compliance with this article. 
 
 CONTRACTOR means any person who has a contract with the City. 
 
 VENDOR means a person or firm in the business of selling or otherwise providing 
products, materials, or services. 
 
 
CONTRACTOR/VENDOR, select one: 
 
            Current copy of antidiscrimination policy attached. 
 
OR 
 
_____ I hereby certify _________________________________ (contractor/vendor) to be 
in compliance with Tempe City Code Chapter 2 Article VIII Section 2-603(5). 
 
 
____________________________________ 
 
Date: _____________________ 
Signature 
 
____________________________________ 
 
__________________________ 
Print Name 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Title 
 
____________________________________ 
Company

7.15. 
CITY ENGINEERING SECURE FACILITIES ACCESS GUIDELINES 
 
These guidelines are applicable to all contracts that call for work to be done in any of the City’s 
secure facilities and are incorporated by reference into said contracts.  Contractors should be 
advised that there are separate requirements for General Secure Facilities and Water Utilities 
Department Secure Facilities. 
 
I. 
GENERAL SECURE FACILITIES ACCESS REQUIREMENTS 
 
The Contractor and Third-Party Construction Manager shall provide the City with a 10-year 
background check for all employees, including subcontractors, working in any of the City’s 
secure facilities which include, but are not limited to, the Tempe Transportation Center, East 
Valley Bus Operations and Maintenance Facility, Police Department/Courts Headquarters, and 
Police Department substations.  Background checks shall be performed by an authorized 
company capable of conducting a nationwide search.  Background checks shall include, at a 
minimum, information regarding state and national criminal and sexual offender information, 
and a 5-year driving record search.  The Contractor and Third-Party Construction Manager shall 
be responsible for the cost of all their employee background checks.  Below is a list of automatic 
and discretionary disqualifiers which may disqualify or make an individual ineligible to work at 
any of the City’s secure facilities.  The Contractor and Third-Party Construction Manager shall 
submit all employee background checks to the City of Tempe for review and authorization 
before the contractor employees or subcontractors are issued a Contractor Identification Badge 
and before being allowed to work at any of the City’s secure facilities.  All authorized contractor, 
subcontractor and third-party construction manager employees shall coordinate with the 
respective facility supervisor to obtain a contractor identification badge.  Contractor and Third-
Party Construction Manager employees must wear their contractor identification badge at-all-
times while working at the City’s secure facility. 
 
AUTOMATIC DISQUALIFIERS 
The following will disqualify any individual who has, at any time: 
 
• 
Has known affiliations with gangs, gang members, terrorist groups and/or individuals,  
• 
Outstanding felony warrants, 
• 
Conviction for selling, producing, cultivating, or transporting marijuana for sale,  
• 
Conviction for producing, cultivating, or transporting any dangerous drugs or narcotics 
for sale. 
 
DISCRETIONARY DISQUALIFIERS 
The following may, upon review by the Tempe Police Department, make an individual ineligible 
to work in or around secure areas of City Facilities: 
 
• 
Unlawful sexual misconduct;  
• 
DUI conviction or suspension of your Arizona driver’s license due to a DUI; 
• 
Commission of a felony;  
• 
Conviction of a felony or any offense that would be a felony if committed in Arizona; 
• 
Outstanding misdemeanor warrants;  
• 
Any other conduct or offense that could jeopardize the safety of City employees or the 
public; or,  
• 
Insufficient information.

II. 
WATER UTILITIES DEPARTMENT SECURE FACILITIES ACCESS 
REQUIREMENTS 
 
The Contractor and Third-Party Construction Manager shall verify that a 10-year background 
check has been completed within the last 5 years for all employees, including subcontractors, 
working in any of the City’s Water Utilities Department secure facilities which include, but are 
not limited to, the Johnny G. Martinez Water Treatment Plant, South Tempe Water Treatment 
Plant, and Kyrene Water Reclamation Facility. The background check shall include state and 
national criminal and sexual offender information as well as driving record information outlined 
in Secure Facility Access Requirements. Background checks shall be performed by an authorized 
company capable of conducting a nationwide search. Background checks shall include, at a 
minimum, information regarding state and national criminal and sexual offender information, 
and a 5-year driving record search. The Contractor and Third-Party Construction Manager shall 
be responsible for the cost of all their employee background checks.  
 
Contractor and Third-Party Construction Manager shall disclose any knowledge of employee 
criminal history status involving the following: 
 
• 
Any felony offense; 
• 
Any offense involving assault or threats of violence; 
• 
Any theft, fraud or financial crimes offense; 
• 
Any arson offense; 
• 
Any sexual misconduct offense; 
• 
Any offense of misconduct involving a deadly weapon; 
 
SECURE FACILITY VERIFICATION REQUIREMENTS 
 
The Contractor and Third-Party Construction Manager shall verify that all employee background 
checks have been completed before the contractor employees or subcontractors are issued a 
Contractor Identification Badge and before being allowed to work at any of the City’s Water 
Utilities Department secure facilities.  All authorized contractor, subcontractor and third-party 
construction manager employees shall coordinate with the respective facility supervisor to obtain 
a contractor identification badge.  Contractor and Third-Party Construction Manager employees 
must wear their contractor identification badge at-all-times while working at the City’s secure 
facility.

7.16. 
 
LIST OF SUB-CONTRACTORS 
 
WASTEWATER COLLECTION SYSTEM REHABILITATION-2025 
PROJECT NO. 3221025 
 
 
MAG Specification 102.6 requires listing of all subcontractors with the bid for all subcontract 
work.  Only one name shall be listed for each category.  BIDDER proposes to subcontract certain 
portions of the work to the firms listed below: 
 
 
Name  
 
 
 
 
  Name 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Location 
 
 
 
 
  Location 
 
 
 
 
 
 
ROC No./Exp. 
 
 
 
  ROC No./Exp. 
 
 
 
 
 
ROC Classification 
 
 
 
  ROC Classification 
 
 
 
 
Federal ID No./Exp.  
 
 
  Federal ID No./Exp. 
 
 
 
 
Type of Work  
 
 
 
  Type of Work 
 
 
 
 
 
Amount $ 
 
 
 
 
  Amount $  
 
 
 
 
 
 
Name  
 
 
 
 
  Name 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Location 
 
 
 
 
  Location 
 
 
 
 
 
 
ROC No./Exp. 
 
 
 
  ROC No./Exp. 
 
 
 
 
 
ROC Classification 
 
 
 
  ROC Classification 
 
 
 
 
Federal ID No./Exp.  
 
 
  Federal ID No./Exp. 
 
 
 
 
Type of Work  
 
 
 
  Type of Work 
 
 
 
 
 
Amount $ 
 
 
 
 
  Amount $  
 
 
 
 
 
 
Name  
 
 
 
 
  Name 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Location 
 
 
 
 
  Location 
 
 
 
 
 
 
ROC No./Exp. 
 
 
 
  ROC No./Exp. 
 
 
 
 
 
ROC Classification 
 
 
 
  ROC Classification 
 
 
 
 
Federal ID No./Exp.  
 
 
  Federal ID No./Exp. 
 
 
 
 
Type of Work  
 
 
 
  Type of Work 
 
 
 
 
 
Amount $ 
 
 
 
 
  Amount $  
 
 
 
 
 
 
Name  
 
 
 
 
  Name 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Location 
 
 
 
 
  Location 
 
 
 
 
 
 
ROC No./Exp. 
 
 
 
  ROC No./Exp. 
 
 
 
 
 
ROC Classification 
 
 
 
  ROC Classification 
 
 
 
 
Federal ID No./Exp.  
 
 
  Federal ID No./Exp. 
 
 
 
 
Type of Work  
 
 
 
  Type of Work 
 
 
 
 
 
Amount $ 
 
 
 
 
  Amount $  
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Aims Companies
Scottsdale, Arizona
320843
Class A
13 - 4313472
358912
Class A
82 - 0643324
$26,600.00
Tucson, Arizona
Fiber Reinforced Polymer
MH install,MH Coating
$118,303.00
Professional Pipe Services Inc.
Tolleson, Arizona
175953
Sewers,Drains,Pipe 
Laying
Cleaning & CCTV
$144,630.80
95-2800680
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