PARKING LOT SWEEPERS - REQUIREMENTS CONTRACT
SCOPE
Contractor shall provide parking lot sweepers (Group 1) and self propelled sweepers (Group II), all
factory/manufacturer accessories, dealer add-on options, parts services (warranty and non-warranty),
preparation and delivery on an as needed basis for a period of one (1) year beginning on or about May
15, 2012.
All factory/manufacturer standard equipment must be provided and all vehicles must meet or exceed the
following specifications. Any undocumented alterations will not be accepted. Current model year is
required until the manufacturer cut-off date. Equipment is installed and functioning in the manner designed
to perform in a severe heat and duty cycle environment. All hoses, fittings, fasteners, bolts and miscellaneous
hardware shall be properly designed and engineered for the specifications indicated. All fabrication, assembly
and paint techniques will provide a finished unit consistent with or exceeding common industry standards.
Engines offered, main and auxiliary (if required), must meet or exceed the Federal Emissions Standards
in place at the time the Purchase Order is issued. Vehicles offered must be the current model in
production at the time the Purchase Order is issued. If the model year offered is a future production
model, the Federal Emissions Standard in place at the time of production is required.
A pre-build conference may be conducted at the City of Phoenix, Fleet Services Facility prior to the
chassis being built for each fiscal year purchase. Detailed drawings will be required showing the layout of
sweeper offered. Representatives will be required from the chassis and body, distributors or
manufacturers. Contract amendment will be issued accepting chassis and body. This conference will be
conducted at no charge to the City.
The City may require a demonstration of the Contractor’s machines as part of the evaluation process.
Contractor shall provided a demo unit that is as close as possible to the make/model and type of machine
as offered by bidder in this bid. Contractor shall provide a demo unit at no cost to the City and for a period
of time deemed sufficient to properly evaluate the product. This evaluation will be used in the final
determination of bid award, bid price not withstanding. Failure to provide a demo unit and/or participate in
the demonstration process will result in the bid being rejected.
INTRODUCTION
The City of Phoenix invites sealed bids for sweepers for a one (1) year period commencing on or
about May 15, 2012, in accordance with the specifications and provisions contained herein.
This solicitation is available in large print, Braille, audio tape, or computer diskette. Please call
(602) 262-7181/Fax (602) 534-1933 or TTY (602) 534-5500 for assistance.
2. SCHEDULE OF EVENTS
Bid Due Date: Friday, March 23, 2012 at 2:00 p.m.
Local Arizona Time
Bid Submittal Location: Calvin Goode Building
City of Phoenix Finance Department
Procurement Division
251 W. Washington Street, 8th Floor
Phoenix, AZ 85003
City reserves the right to change dates and/or locations as necessary.
CONTACT PERSON
Chuck Garvey
Senior Buyer
602-261-8668
chuck.garvey@phoenix.gov
