Active SLED Opportunity · ARIZONA · CITY OF PHOENIX

    Emergency Plan Portfolio Support Services

    Issued by City of Phoenix
    cityRFPCity of PhoenixSol. 271697
    Open · 9d remaining
    DAYS TO CLOSE
    9
    due Jul 22, 2026
    PUBLISHED
    Jun 24, 2026
    Posting date
    JURISDICTION
    City of
    city
    NAICS CODE
    541620
    AI-classified industry

    AI Summary

    City of Phoenix seeks professional consulting services to review, update, and maintain emergency planning documents including COOP, ERP, EAP, and BCP for Water Services. The 5-year contract starts November 2026 with proposals due July 22, 2026.

    Opportunity details

    Solicitation No.
    271697
    Type / RFx
    RFP
    Status
    open
    Level
    city
    Published Date
    June 24, 2026
    Due Date
    July 22, 2026
    NAICS Code
    541620AI guide
    Jurisdiction
    City of Phoenix
    State
    Arizona
    Agency
    City of Phoenix

    Description

    The City of Phoenix invites sealed offers from qualified consultants to provide professional services supporting the review, update, standardization, organization, storage strategy, testing, exercising, and ongoing maintenance of its emergency planning portfolio.  The portfolio includes, but is not limited to,  the Continuity of Operations Plan (COOP), Emergency Response Plans (ERP), Emergency Action Plans (EAP), Business Continuity Plan (BCP), associated annexes, playbooks, quick-reference guides, and any additional Water Services emergency plans or supporting documents identified during the course of the project.  All plans must be reviewed and updated to ensure full compliance with applicable Local, State and Federal regulations.

    This Agreement will be upon final signature and recording by the City Clerk’s department.

    The Commencement Date of this Agreement will be upon November 1st, 2026 which is on or after the ordinance approved start date or the contract term start date that the Phoenix City Council approves or the Effective Date, whichever is later.

    The term of this Agreement will be for 5 years, beginning on the Commencement Date, with no options to extend.

    This solicitation is available through the City’s Procurement Portal. For technical support issues related to the City's Procurement Portal, Offeror may use the support bubble on the bottom right, or email procurement-support@opengov.com for any assistance.  For other issues related to this solicitation please contact the procurement officer listed under Contact Information.

    Notwithstanding the foregoing, this Agreement will terminate upon the earliest occurrence: by reaching the end of the term including any extensions exercised, or termination pursuant to the provisions of this Agreement.  

    Project Details

    • Reference ID: RFP GGS-26-0364
    • Department: Water Services
    • Department Head: Brandy Kelso (Water Services Director)

    Important Dates

    • Questions Due: 2026-07-10T17:00:00.000Z
    • Pre-Proposal Meeting: 2026-07-01T18:00:00.000Z — Join from the meeting link: https://cityofphoenix.webex.com/cityofphoenix/j.php?MTID=mc66c698160ae490989af520df27e82fd Join by meeting number: Meeting number (access code): 2334 899 9080 Meeting password: 8K5yXpdJTC7 Tap to join from a mobile device (attendees only): +1-415-655-0001,,23348999080## US Toll Join by phone :+1-415-655-0001 US Toll Global call-in numbers Join from a video system or application: Dial 23348999080@cityofphoenix.webex.com  You can also dial 173.243.2.68 and enter your meeting number.

    Evaluation Criteria

    • Method of Approach - 450 Points (450 pts)
    • Experience and Capabilities - 345 Points (345 pts)
    • Cost - 200 Points (200 pts)

    Submission Requirements

    • PAYMENT TERMS & OPTIONS: Vendors must choose an option, if a box is not checked, the City will default to 0% - net 45 days: (required)
    • Prompt Payment Discount

      ______% - 30 days or 0% – 45 days 

      If none is specified, the City will default to 0% - net 45 days.

    • Certification Regarding Debarment, Suspension, and Other Ineligibility and Voluntary Exclusion (required)

      Offeror must download the below documents, complete, sign, and upload.

      Failure to submit a signed Certification Regarding Debarment, Suspension, and Other Ineligibility and Voluntary Exclusion will deem your offer non-responsive and result in disqualification from further consideration. 

    • Conflict of Interest and Transparency (required)

      Offeror must download the below documents, complete, sign, and upload.

      Failure to submit a signed Conflict of Interest and Transparency form will deem your offer non-responsive and result in disqualification from further consideration.

    • References (required)

      Offeror must download the below form, forward form to the Offeror's reference, and have the Offeror's reference submit the completed form directly to the Procurement Officer via email to wsdprocurement@phoenix.gov 

    • Offer (required)

      Offeror must download the below documents, complete, sign, and upload a signed Offer form.

      Failure to submit a signed Offer Page will deem your offer non-responsive and result in disqualification from further consideration.

    • Please confirm that all required documents have been duly signed and uploaded, including but not limited to: the Offer Page, Conflict of Interest and Transparency, and any other mandatory forms requiring signature. (required)

      Failure to submit all required signed documents may deem our offer non-responsive and result in disqualification from further consideration.

    • Offeror's IRS W9 Form (required)

      The Offeror shall include an W9 form 

    • FTA - Federal Certifications (required)

      Please download the below documents, complete, sign, and upload.

      Failure to submit the signed FTA - Federal Certifications may deem your offer non-responsive and result in disqualification from further consideration.

    • Financial Responsibility Questionnaire (required)

      Please download the below documents, complete, and upload.

    • Forms EO1, EO2, EO3 - Disadvantaged Business Enterprise - Neutral (DBE- N) Program (required)

      Please download the below documents, complete, sign, and upload.

      Submittals that do not have these forms completed and signed, including the supporting documentation required by EO2-300, may be deemed non-responsive.  A non-responsive submittal may be disqualified from further evaluation.

    • Heat Safety Compliance (required)

      The Offeror must download the below documents, complete, sign, and upload.

      Failure to submit a signed Heat Safety Compliance will deem your offer non-responsive and result in disqualification from further consideration.

    • Can you confirm you can comply with both the Punchout Catalog Integration requirements outlined in the Special Terms and Conditions and the SAP Open Catalog Interface technical requirements listed under the Attachments tab? (required)
    • Does the Offeror's proposal contain deviations or exceptions to the provisions or requirements in this solicitation? (required)
    • Please upload any exceptions you have (required)

      Clearly label the uploaded file

    • Sensitive Security Information Acknowledgement Form (required)

      Please download the below documents, complete, sign, and upload.

      Failure to submit a signed Sensitive Security Information Acknowledgement Form may deem your offer non-responsive and result in disqualification from further consideration.

    • Does the Offeror's Proposal contain confidential information included with its response? NOTE: The Offeror may not submit Pricing Proposal as confidential. (required)
    • Please upload any confidential information here (required)

      Clearly label the uploaded file

    • Offeror's Narrative Proposal Questionnaire

      Offeror shall provide a detailed narrative response to each question of the Proposal Questionnaire.  The response shall be in the order listed and shall reference the related section of the Scope of Work.  The response shall be uploaded as a single PDF document.  PLEASE DO NOT INCLUDE ANY PRICING INFORMATION IN YOUR  NARRATIVE RESPONSE.

    • Cost Proposal (required)

      The Offeror must download the below documents, complete, and upload.

    • Department Name(s) (required)

      Select from one of the following Department Names to insert department-specific provisions and/or attachments.

    • Description (required)

      Enter the description of the procurement here in lowercase.

    • Pricing Proposal (required)
    • Will Delivery be a factor in determining award? (required)

      Selecting "Yes" will insert the Delivery provision into the Instructions section.

      Delivery

      Delivery is an important consideration and will be a factor in determining the award. A delivery time after receipt of order (ARO) must be stated in definite terms. Should there be variations in delivery times by item, the submittal should be clear concerning these variations.

    • Include Pre-Award Qualifications Instructions to Offeror? (required)

      Selecting "Yes" will insert the Pre-Award Qualifications provision into the Instructions section.

    • Number of Years in Operation (required)

      Enter the number of years an Offeror must have been in operation.

    • Will a Site Inspection be conducted? (required)

      Selecting "Yes" will insert the Site Inspection provision into the Instructions section.

    • BONDS

      Select if appropriate.

      Discuss with your supervisor and attorney the standard bonds for your scope. It may depend on the cost and type of project as to whether bonds are advisable.

    • Performance Bond Amount (required)

      Enter the Performance Bond percentage or dollar amount.

      Example: 10% or $1,000.00

    • Solicitation Bond Percentage (required)

      Enter the Solicitation Bond percentage.

      Example: 10%

    • Payment Bond - Required By (Number of Days) (required)

      Enter the number of days the Payment Bond is required after notice award.

      Example: 7

    • Payment Bond - City Retention of Surety (in Days) (required)

      Enter the number of days the City will retain a surety if submitted in a form other than a bond.

      Example: 7

    • Include Professional Services Terms and Conditions? (required)
    • SPECIAL TERMS AND CONDITIONS (required)

      This is a list of the Special Terms and Conditions sections available to add to a document. Select all that are applicable.

      Please review the selected subsections in detail to ensure that they are relevant to this document. Several areas have options which are dependent on the scope.

      Allow adequate time for an attorney to address potential legal issues, of any, including redlines if you wish to change or insert any language.

    • FOB Options (required)

      Select the option(s) appropriate for this document.

    • Destination Address(es) (required)

      Enter the destination address(es) where delivery should be made.

      Example: 251 W Washington St, Flr 8, Phoenix, AZ 85003

    • Delivery Timeframe (Hours Range) (required)

      Enter the delivery timeframe (hours range).

      Example: between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 2:00 p.m.

    • Delivery Contact Phone Number (required)

      Enter the delivery contact's phone number.

      Example: (602) 555-1234

    • Price Options (required)

      Select the option(s) appropriate for this document.

    • Fixed Price Term (required)

      Enter the fixed price term (years, months, or days) in lowercase.

      Example: one-year, or six-months, or ninety-days

    • Catalog Price Adjustment - Number of Copies (required)

      Enter the number of copies of a revised price list that will be required to be submitted with a price adjustment request.

      Capitalize the first letter of the first word.

      Example: One

      If this is not a requirement, this question may be skipped by typing N/A.

    • SPECIAL TERMS AND CONDITIONS (APPLICABLE TO MOST AGREEMENTS) (required)

      Options should be applicable to most agreements. Select as appropriate.

      Please review the selected subsections in detail to ensure that they are relevant to this solicitation. Several areas have options which are dependent on the scope.

      Allow adequate time for an attorney to address potential legal issues, of any, including redlines if you wish to change or insert any language.

    • Method of Payment - Frequency (If periodic invoicing is applicable) (required)

      Enter the frequency of payment in lowercase.

      Example: one-year, or six-months, or ninety-days

      If this is not a requirement, this question may be skipped by typing N/A.

    • Delivery Date (required)

      Please enter the date that delivery is required by.

      Example: March 1, 2022.

      If this is not a requirement, this question may be skipped by typing N/A.

    • MISCELLANEOUS OPTIONAL ITEMS

      Select as appropriate.

      Please review the selected subsections in detail to ensure that they are relevant to this document. Several areas have options which are dependent on the scope.

      Allow adequate time for an attorney to address potential legal issues, of any, including redlines if you wish to change or insert any language.

    • Liquidated Damages Amount (required)

      Enter the dollar amount of the liquidated damages to be collected.

      Note: Consult with your Procurement Manager and the Department to determine the appropriate amount.

      Example: $50.00

      If this is not a requirement, this question may be skipped by typing N/A.

    • Procurement Reports - Frequency (required)

      Enter the frequency with which the Contractor should submit procurement reports.

      Example: monthly, quarterly, yearly

      If this is not a requirement, this question may be skipped by typing N/A.

    • Procurement Reports - Day of the Month Due (required)

      Enter the day of the month that procurement reports are due from the Contractor.

      Example: 15th

      If this is not a requirement, this question may be skipped by typing N/A.

    • Warranty - Repair Response Time (required)

      Enter the reasonable number of hours or days (in lowercase) within which a Contractor should respond. If you are unsure, please consult with the Department.

      Example: four hours or one business day

      If this is not a requirement, this question may be skipped by typing N/A.

    • Warranty - Term (required)

      Enter the minimum period of years (in lowercase) from the date of acceptance by the City that a Contractor's warranty should be fully guaranteed.

      Example: two

      If this is not a requirement, this question may be skipped by typing N/A.

    • GENERALLY PERTAINING TO MATERIALS

      Select as appropriate.

      Please review the selected subsections in detail to ensure that they are relevant to this document. Several areas have options which are dependent on the scope.

      Allow adequate time for an attorney to address potential legal issues, of any, including redlines if you wish to change or insert any language.

    • Equipment Installation Property Address(es) (required)

      Enter the property address(es) where equipment shall be installed.

      If this is not a requirement, this question may be skipped by typing N/A.

    • Training - Duration (required)

      Enter the required duration in hours/days (in lowercase) of onsite training to be provided by the Contractor.

      Example: eight hours

      If this is not a requirement, this question may be skipped by typing N/A.

    • Training - Number of Staff to be Trained (required)

      Enter the minimum number of staff / City personnel to be trained (in lowercase) to assure proper operation and utilization of the equipment.

      Example: three

      If this is not a requirement, this question may be skipped by typing N/A.

    • GENERALLY PERTAINING TO SERVICES

      Select as appropriate.

      Please review the selected subsections in detail to ensure that they are relevant to this document. Several areas have options which are dependent on the scope.

      Allow adequate time for an attorney to address potential legal issues, of any, including redlines if you wish to change or insert any language.

    • GENERALLY PERTAINING TO ENVIRONMENTAL/SAFETY

      Select as appropriate.

      Please review the selected subsections in detail to ensure that they are relevant to this document. Several areas have options which are dependent on the scope.

      Allow adequate time for an attorney to address potential legal issues, of any, including redlines if you wish to change or insert any language.

    • GENERALLY PERTAINING TO VEHICLE/FLEET

      Select as appropriate.

      Please review the selected subsections in detail to ensure that they are relevant to this document. Several areas have options which are dependent on the scope.

      Allow adequate time for an attorney to address potential legal issues, of any, including redlines if you wish to change or insert any language.

    • Warranty - Fleet Services - Labor Reimbursement (required)

      Enter the current warranty hourly labor reimbursement rate.

      Example: $70.00

      If this is not a requirement, this question may be skipped by typing N/A.

    • Warranty - Fleet Services (required)

      Enter the minimum of years, hours, and miles that vehicles supplied shall be fully warranted by the manufacturer against mechanical and electrical defects.

      Example: three years, 200 hours, and 36,000 miles

      If this is not a requirement, this question may be skipped by typing N/A.

    • GENERALLY PERTAINING TO WATER SERVICES

      Select as appropriate.

      Please review the selected subsections in detail to ensure that they are relevant to this document. Several areas have options which are dependent on the scope.

      Allow adequate time for an attorney to address potential legal issues, of any, including redlines if you wish to change or insert any language.

    • Include Federal Contract Clauses - Housing HUD Specific? (required)
    • Include Federal Contract Clauses - Public Transit FTA Specific? (required)
    • Include Federal Contract Clauses - DBE-N Program Requirements? (required)
    • Include Special Program - Supplemental Terms and Conditions? (required)
    • Special Program - Supplemental Terms and Conditions (required)
    • DEFENSE AND INDEMNIFICATION (required)

      LAW DEPARTMENT APPROVED INDEMNIFICATION LANGUAGE

      (Revised August 2020)

      If applicable, Environmental Services Contracts and Technology Software/Hardware Contracts selections shall be used in addition to the appropriate Indemnification clause.

    • INSURANCE SPECIFICATIONS BY CONTRACT TYPE (required)

      Choose the best and most comprehensive option based on the contract type.

      If additional insurance policies are required or if you have questions as to whether additional insurance policies are required, please consult with Finance Risk Management and the Law Department.

    • Construction, Engineering & Design Contracts (required)

      Verify the selected options in detail to ensure that they are relevant to this document. If you are unsure, please consult Finance Risk Management.

    • Professional Services Contracts (required)

      Verify the selected options in detail to ensure that they are relevant to this document. If you are unsure, please consult Finance Risk Management.

    • Services Contracts (required)

      Verify the selected options in detail to ensure that they are relevant to this document. If you are unsure, please consult Finance Risk Management.

    • Crime Insurance (or Fidelity Bond)

      Enter the Crime Insurance (or Fidelity Bond) amount.

      Example: $250,000

      If this is not a requirement, this question may be skipped.

    • Commercial Lease / Rental Agreements (required)

      Verify the selected options in detail to ensure that they are relevant to this document. If you are unsure, please consult Finance Risk Management.

    • Use of City Premises (required)

      Verify the selected options in detail to ensure that they are relevant to this document. If you are unsure, please consult Finance Risk Management.

    • Commodity Purchase Contracts (required)

      Verify the selected options in detail to ensure that they are relevant to this document. If you are unsure, please consult Finance Risk Management.

    • Environmental Services & Consulting Contracts (required)

      Verify the selected options in detail to ensure that they are relevant to this document. If you are unsure, please consult Finance Risk Management.

    • Insurance-related Communications (required)

      Please enter the mailing and/or email address that insurance-related communications/documents should be sent.

      Example: City of Phoenix Finance Department, Procurement Division, 251 W Washington Street, Phoenix, AZ 85003 OR procurement@phoenix.gov

    • Is this solicitation/contract for technology? (required)
    • Will the vendor’s solution or staff process, store, transmit, or have access (including view-only or support access) to City personal data at any point (e.g., in a vendor-hosted/SaaS system, logs, backups, integrations, or remote support)? (required)
    • Is punchout catalog integration a viable option for this contract? (required)

      Includes Punchout Catalog Integration clause in the Special Terms and Conditions section

    • Submittals Section
    • Offer In Effect Period (required)

      Enter the number of calendar days from the opening date that an offer will remain in effect.

      Example: 180

    • Do you anticipate receiving catalogs and/or price lists? (required)
    • Catalogs and/or Discount from Published Price List (required)
    • Additional Quantities

      Enter the date prior to which additional quantities may be requested from the Contractor.

      Example: May 25, 2025

    Key dates

    1. June 24, 2026Published
    2. July 22, 2026Responses Due

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