Summary Sheet- RFCA SUMMARY

CITY OF TEMPE
Meeting Date: 4/16/2026  
REQUEST FOR COUNCIL ACTION
Agenda Item: 8A2
ACTION: Award a Job Order No. 5 to TF Contracting Services, LLC., for Project No. 3221024 – 
Wastewater Collection System Rehabilitation – Pipe Rehabilitation, Phase II.
FISCAL IMPACT: The contract amount is $3,229,009.54 and the contingency is $323,000. Funds to 
cover this contract, related costs and any future change orders are appropriated in Fiscal Year 2025/26 
and future years, contingent upon City Council approval of the City’s annual budget, in Capital 
Improvement Project No 3221099  (Wastewater Collection System Upgrades and Improvements).
RECOMMENDATION:  Award contract
 
BACKGROUND INFORMATION: The City of Tempe Wastewater Collection system includes 
approximately 500 miles of gravity sewer mains and more than 10,000 manholes. The Public Works 
Department, Water Utilities Division’s asset management program involves inspections and 
assessments of 60 miles of pipeline and 1,000 manholes each year. Maintaining the structural and 
operational condition of this system is critical to public health. As part of this effort, a consultant 
supplements in-house inspection capabilities and generates an annual summary report that prioritizes 
needed pipeline and manhole rehabilitation projects and based on these priorities, capital improvement 
projects are identified to ensure continued reliable operation. 
This contract is for construction services.
Scope of Work:   
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Rehabilitation of 40 sewer pipe segments: 
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Install cured-in-place-pipe
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Open cut sanitary sewer pipe replacement
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Relocate cross bore utility
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Divert sewer flow as required
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Fill void above sanitary sewer pipe
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Rehabilitation of 20 manholes: 
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Repair existing manhole liners
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Apply epoxy coating to the manhole interior
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Install corrosion-resistant structural manhole inserts
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Remove and replace frame and covers, chimneys, and cones. 
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Divert sewer flow as required
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Install 2 new polymer concrete manholes
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Remove and replace 36 inch flow meter at Kyrene Water Reclamation Plant
ATTACHMENTS:    
1. 3221024- JO5-TF CONTRACTING-WASTEWATER COLLECTION SYSTEM REHAB 2024-PIPE 
REHAB PHASE II.PDF
STAFF CONTACT(S):  
Jodie Inman, P.E., Deputy Public Works Director - Engineering, (480) 350-
2972; Craig Caggiano, Deputy Public Works Director - Water Utilities, (480) 858-2160

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Department Director:  Tara Ford, Public Works Director  
Legal review by:  Dave Park, Sr. Assistant City Attorney
Prepared by:  Decima Sever, Administrative Manager