Active SLED Opportunity · ARIZONA · CITY OF PHOENIX

    Taxicab Services at Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport 2.0

    Issued by City of Phoenix
    cityRFPCity of PhoenixSol. 227252
    Open · 33d remaining
    DAYS TO CLOSE
    33
    due Jun 16, 2026
    PUBLISHED
    Apr 30, 2026
    Posting date
    JURISDICTION
    City of
    city
    NAICS CODE
    485310
    AI-classified industry

    AI Summary

    The City of Phoenix seeks proposals for taxicab services at Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport starting February 2027. Two contracts for fleets of 35 vehicles each will be awarded to provide 24/7 high-quality, accessible transportation with sustainability and technology integration. Evaluation includes business plans, experience, and customer service.

    Opportunity details

    Solicitation No.
    227252
    Type / RFx
    RFP
    Status
    open
    Level
    city
    Published Date
    April 30, 2026
    Due Date
    June 16, 2026
    NAICS Code
    485310AI guide
    Jurisdiction
    City of Phoenix
    State
    Arizona
    Agency
    City of Phoenix

    Description

    The City of Phoenix invites sealed proposals to provide taxicab services for a four-year contract term, with one two-year option to extend commencing on or about February 1, 2027, in accordance with the specifications and provisions contained herein or the “Effective Date” which is upon award by City Council, conditioned upon signature and recording by the City Clerk’s department, as required by the Phoenix City Code, whichever is later.

    This Solicitation is available through the City’s Procurement Portal. For technical support issues related to the 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.

    Background

    The City of Phoenix (City) Aviation Department (Aviation) is seeking responses from qualified Respondents to provide additional taxicab services at Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport (Airport or PHX).  The City intends to award two (2) contracts for a fleet of thirty-five (35) vehicles each.  The Successful Respondents will enter into Agreement(s) (Contract(s) or Agreement(s)) with the City,  a copy of the draft Agreement is attached as Attachment F.

    The City encourages competition in all of its solicitations.  The City’s desired outcomes from this solicitation process are to:

    • Provide passengers with high-quality transportation services twenty-four hours per day, seven (7) days a week, including holidays
    • Incorporate the Airport's sustainability initiatives
    • Increase opportunity for local and small business participation
    • Provide high-quality customer service and accessible transportation options for passengers with disabilities
    • Incorporate new technologies, including new security and payment options
    • Select Respondents, including their joint venture partner(s) (if any), who have experience in the successful operation of taxicab services operations
    • Select Respondents based on a number of factors, including Respondents’ ability to provide the highest quality customer service, safety, and convenience to the traveling public, in addition to the expectation of reasonable revenues

    Selection will be based on the entire Response and the Evaluation Criteria.  All Respondents must demonstrate not only taxicab service experience and financial capability, but also demonstrate experience and capability to provide customer service initiatives that will enhance the customer experience.

    Project Details

    • Reference ID: RCS 26-0200
    • Department: Aviation
    • Department Head: Chad Makovsky (Director of Aviation Services)

    Important Dates

    • Questions Due: 2026-05-22T21:00:26.385Z
    • Pre-Proposal Meeting: 2026-05-12T21:00:00.000Z — Virtual and In-person To RSVP and register for the meeting go to: https://cityofphoenix.webex.com/weblink/register/r690da861b33135f136f39e71e7758385

    Meetings & Milestones

    EventDateLocation
    Response Opening2026-06-16T18:15:00.000ZVirtual Response Opening Link: https://cityofphoenix.webex.com/cityofphoenix/j.php?MTID=m22c1bb783b33d6e0f18dd6631c2146a1 Join by phone +1-415-655-0001 US Toll Access code: 2346 979 2746

    Evaluation Criteria

    • Business and Operations Plan (300 pts)

      Business and Operations Plan (0-300 points) Respondent must provide an Operations Plan detailing Respondent's overall approach to scope of taxicab services to include details on fleet acquisition, driver recruitment and retention plan, driver training and conduct plan, technological solutions being utilized, daily fleet utilization and vehicle maintenance plans.  Respondent must also provide details on the Respondent's business financial plan demonstrating Respondent's financial capability to perform.

    • Qualifications and Experience of Respondent (200 pts)

      Respondent should provide detailed information demonstrating the qualifications and experience of the Respondent, which includes the history of the Respondent's relevant experience, including any experience the Respondent has operating a taxicab or passenger vehicle fleet service, which may include any collective experience of drivers under contract or other agreement with the Respondent that the Respondent will rely upon.

    • Qualifications and Experience of General Manager (200 pts)

      Respondent should provide detailed information for the General Manager (GM) to include the number of years and type of experience managing driver and dispatch staffing and personnel issues, customer concerns, and managing fleet availability and maintenance.

    • Customer Service Plan (150 pts)

      Respondent must provide detailed information on Respondent's plan to provide excellent customer service including details on Respondent's customer service strategy, lost and found plan, emergency procedures plan, ADA compliance plan and PHX request response plan.

    • Driver/Operator Plan (150 pts)

      Respondent must provide detailed information on providing interested potential drivers/operators with information about opportunities to partner with Respondent, plan to ensure drivers/operators meet fleet and maintenance requirements, and dispute resolution plans.

    Submission Requirements

    • Notarized Affidavit Confirmation (required)

      Has the Respondent delivered the signed Notarized Affidavit (Attachement A) to the Aviation Headquarters located at 2485 E. Buckeye Road, Phoenix, AZ 85034.  Please answer "Yes" or "No".

    • Affidavit (required)

      Please provide a scanned copy of Notarized Affidavit, Attachment A

      The signed Notarized Affidavit must be received at Aviation Headquarters by the Solicitation Deadline indicated in the Schedule of Events.

    • Response Guarantee Confirmation (required)

      Please confirm the Respondent has delivered the Response Guarantee, outlined in Section 1.11,  to the Aviation Headquarters located at 2485 E. Buckeye Road, Phoenix, AZ 85034.

    • Response Guarantee (required)

      Please upload a scanned copy of the Response Guarantee check. 

      The Response Guarantee must be received at Aviation Headquarters by the Solicitation Deadline in the Schedule of Events

    • Letter of Declaration (Equal Pay) (required)

      Please download the Letter of Declaration (Attachment B), complete, and upload.

    • Conflict of Interest (required)

      Please download Attachment C, Conflict of Interest and Transparency Form, complete it, and upload it.

    • Business References (required)

      Please download Attachment D, Business References, complete, and upload.

    • Established Business Form (required)

      Please download Attachment E, Established Business Form, complete, and upload.

    • Bank's Letter of Commitment (required)

      Please upload a letter from Respondent's bank communicating the bank's commitment to provide the Respondent, if successful, with a Letter of Credit or Cash Deposit in the amount of $20,000

    • Insurance (required)

      Please upload evidence of the Respondent's ability to obtain required insurance coverages, such as a commitment letter from an underwriter or a current certificate of insurance showing comparable insurance limits, confirming that the Respondent is insurable for the required coverages at the required limits set forth in Attachment F, Draft Agreement. 

    • Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard (required)

      Please upload proof of Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard (PCI DSS) certification.

    • Response Upload (required)

      Please upload the Respondent's response to the evaluation criteria outlined in Section 3.

    • Do you understand that the minimum starting bid requirement is $200? (required)
    • Do you understand that if you are awarded a site there will be a $150 non-refundable fee? (required)
    • Upload your Letter of Clearance. (required)
    • Upload your government issued ID. (required)
    • Is your privilege tax license under suspension? (required)
    • Do you have any unpaid transaction privilege and use tax license fees? (required)
    • Do you have any outstanding privilege tax liabilities? (required)
    • Do you have any unfiled privilege tax returns? (required)
    • Do you understand that if a site is awarded, you must provide the following: 2018 AZ Dept. of Revenue license number; Food Handler's card; City of Phoenix City Clerk ID; and Commercial General Liability Insurance? (required)
    • Please list a site number as your priority for a primary site. (required)
    • Please list a site number as your priority for a secondary site. (required)
    • Please list a site number as your priority for a daily site. (required)
    • 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.

    • Contract Term (required)

      Enter the contract term in lowercase.

      Examples:

      five-year contract (strongly recommended)

      three-year term, with two option years

      one-time purchase

    • Contract Start Date (required)

      Enter the contract start date (on or about).

      Example: March 1, 2023

    • 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 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

    • Technology
    • Is this solicitation/contract for technology? (required)
    • Submittals Section
    • Number of Pages double-sided (required)

      Type in the [number of pages (XX)] double-sided/single-sided

      Example: fifty (50) double-sided

    • Catalogs and/or Discount from Published Price List (required)

    Key dates

    1. April 30, 2026Published
    2. June 16, 2026Responses Due

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