Air-Fed Vertical Collating System

The City of Phoenix Finance Central Procurement department is soliciting offers for an air-fed vertical collating system under solicitation number IFB-27-0411. The agreement features a five-year base term starting from the later of the Phoenix City Council approved date or the effective date, with five optional one-year extensions at the city's sole discretion. Performance will take place in Phoenix, Arizona, specifically within the City of Phoenix Aviation Department's airport facilities. Contractors must adhere to stringent regulatory and compliance standards, including Title VI of the Civil Rights Act, FAA Grant Assurances, and the Disadvantaged Business Enterprise-Neutral program, which requires a Small Business Participation Plan and certification of final payments to small business firms. Additional mandatory requirements include E-Verify compliance, adherence to Phoenix City Code regarding heat illness prevention and safety plans, and the prohibition of covered unmanned aircraft systems. The contract also mandates the protection of sensitive security information and strict non-discrimination practices in hiring and subcontracting. Proposals must be submitted through the City's Procurement Portal by the amended deadline of October 18, 2022, at 2:00 p.m.