Dead Animal Pickup and Disposal

The City of Tempe is soliciting proposals under RFP 25-061 to establish an Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity contract for the collection and disposal of dead animals reported on public rights of way within city boundaries. The contract is designed for an initial two-year term with two optional two-year renewals. Services are categorized into regular collections during standard business hours, special collections for after-hours, weekends, and holidays, and attempted collections where no animal is found. The City will utilize a trade-off methodology for the award, evaluating proposals based on cost (35%), firm qualifications including disposal methods and microchip capability (30%), contract requirements such as equipment and pickup timelines (25%), and overall response completeness (10%). Proposals must be submitted electronically via the Bonfire portal by November 5, 2024. Awardees must comply with various municipal and state regulations, including Arizona HB 2488 regarding forced labor, antidiscrimination policies, and specific certifications regarding the boycott of Israel for contracts exceeding 100,000 dollars. The contractor is required to maintain comprehensive insurance for bodily injury and property damage and adhere to OSHA, National Electric Code, and National Fire Protection Association standards. Key administrative terms include a 12-month window for justifiable price adjustments, a five-year record retention requirement, and a 30-day notice period for termination for convenience. All work is considered work-for-hire owned by the City, and deliverables are subject to inspection and acceptance at the destination.