What products and services does City of Tempe procure?

The City of Tempe procures broad categories of materials, supplies and services to support municipal operations. The City also disposes of surplus or excess materials through a surplus-property sale/auction process described on the City of Tempe procurement pages.

What procurement requirements does City of Tempe publish for vendors?

City of Tempe solicitation documents posted to the Bonfire portal and Procurement pages set solicitation-specific vendor requirements. Solicitations commonly require contractors to maintain applicable federal, state and local licenses and permits and list required insurance, bonding, and other compliance terms in posted documents.

How does City of Tempe approve procurement contracts and awards?

The City of Tempe’s Procurement Division within Financial Services is the primary buying office that manages acquisitions and administers contract awards; vendors should use the Procurement contact information on the City of Tempe Financial Services — Procurement page to confirm solicitation-specific award authority and next steps.

Where can vendors find procurement policies and standard terms for City of Tempe?

Procurement policies, solicitation terms, bid results and contract information for the City of Tempe are published on the City of Tempe Financial Services — Procurement pages and on the City of Tempe Open Tempe procurement/contracts pages; the Bid Results/Solicitation Status page also lists award and status information.

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Buyer type:: City
Location:: Tempe, AZ
Country:: US

City of Tempe RFPs

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Law Enforcement Ballistic Protection Equipment (Request for Proposal)
Posted
Oct 8, 2026
Closes
Nov 5, 2026
Provide law enforcement ballistic protection equipment, related accessories, and support services.
27-040 - Art Collection Assessment
Posted
Sep 14, 2026
Closes
Oct 20, 2026
The City of Tempe seeks a qualified firm to assess the condition of its public art collection. The firm will develop a comprehensive plan recommending how to restore and preserve individual works. The plan will also recommend which works to decommission.
26-122 - Court Appointed Attorneys- On-going Supplemental
Posted
Apr 8, 2026
Closes
Dec 31, 2026
The City of Tempe seeks proposals from qualified individual attorneys to serve as court-appointed attorneys for indigent defendants entitled by law to counsel in the Tempe Municipal Court. Attorneys may also serve as advisory counsel or accept other counsel appointments made in the interest of justice. This ongoing supplemental RFP procures legal services; it is not a grant program.

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Employee FTE
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2,257.4
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190,571
Procurement Hell Score
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34 / 100
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- Sole Source: If proprietary/compatibility or continuity applies, pursue sole source under City Code Sec. 26A-12; City Council approval likely if >$100,
- Coops: Lead with OMNIA Partners or Sourcewell. Ask Procurement to confirm piggybacking and align with the end-user.
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Sole Source
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- City of Tempe, AZ allows sole source for highly specialized offerings when the product is proprietary, required for compatibility with existing systems, or needed for continuity of service. Coordinate with the end-user to build the business case and work with the Procurement Division to complete the sole source justification form citing City Code Sec. 26A-12. If the purchase exceeds $100,000, be prepared for City Council approval.
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Cooperatives
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- City of Tempe has used cooperative purchasing before. Suitable programs include:
- Arizona State Purchasing Cooperative (State Co-Op): Tempe can use statewide contracts directly to get state pricing and avoid rebids.
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City of Tempe Contracts

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CobbleStone Systems at City of Tempe
Effective: Jun 24, 2016Expires: Expiration date locked.
This Contract Award Notice from the City of Tempe details the procurement of a contract management software solution from CobleStone Systems Corp, identified by Contract Number IT16-001-01. The contract is effective from June 24, 2016, to June 23, 2018, and outlines pricing for annual maintenance, software licenses, installation services, training, and travel expenses, along with payment terms.
Paymentus Corporation at City of Tempe
Effective: Jun 4, 2025Expires: Expiration date locked.
This document is Amendment 2 to a Master Services Agreement between Paymentus Corporation and the City of Tempe, amending the original agreement dated September 1, 2018. Effective June 4, 2025, it updates the service fee schedule (Schedule A) for Vendor Hosted SaaS Mobile/Web Payment Process Services, specifically adding Advanced Payment Methods and a $5.95 per item fee for Returns/Chargebacks for Non-Utility (Miscellaneous Governmental Services). Other fees remain unchanged.
Paymentus Corporation at City of Tempe
Effective: Apr 14, 2023Expires: Expiration date locked.
This contract modification approves a Statement of Work for Paymentus Corporation to develop and implement a no-cost automated ECM campaign for Tempe Water Utilities. This 'no cost' arrangement is contingent on the upcoming approval of a 2-year renewal of the primary contract, with the new term projected to begin on August 1, 2025.
Paymentus Corporation at City of Tempe
Effective: May 1, 2025Expires: Expiration date locked.
This Statement of Work details the production changes Paymentus Corporation will implement for the City of Tempe Utilities. The project focuses on integrating the Paymentus Payment ROTP Portal with JustFOIA to facilitate one-time public records payments through URL Parameter Passing. The document outlines the scope, responsibilities of both Paymentus and the City of Tempe, operational assumptions, change control procedures, out-of-scope items, a project schedule targeting deployment in May 2025, and the associated fees.
CobbleStone Systems Corp. at City of Tempe
Effective: Jul 1, 2025Expires: Expiration date locked.
This invoice from CobbleStone Systems Corp. to the City of Tempe details an annual support renewal for 'Contract Insight Enterprise Deployed' software. The total amount for this service is $18,971.99, associated with Purchase Order 419376. The invoice is dated July 1, 2025, with a due date of July 31, 2025, indicating the service period begins on the invoice date.

Early Buyer Signals

Board meetings and strategic plans from City of Tempe

Mayor's Youth Advisory Commission Minutes
Date: Sep 22, 2026Type: Meeting mention
The commission received a presentation from the Sustainability Office regarding transportation and sustainability initiatives. The members conducted elections for various leadership positions, including Chairperson, Vice Chairperson, Treasurer, Communications Chairperson, Admin Recorder, and Project Management Chairperson. Additionally, the commissioners deliberated and selected their respective subcommittees.
Tempe Veterans Commission Minutes
Date: Aug 12, 2026Type: Meeting mention
The commission reviewed community health and human services updates, including veteran recruitment efforts and the installation of military tribute banners. Significant discussion was held regarding upcoming 2027 legislative changes to the Arizona property tax exemption program, which will eliminate income-based eligibility restrictions. The board also analyzed shelter capacity issues and intake barriers reported during a recent veterans town hall. Subcommittee reports detailed plans for upcoming events such as the Veteran's Village, regional hiring fairs, and education resource opportunities. Additionally, the commission approved the cancellation of the September meeting and received updates on ongoing veteran advocacy, including efforts related to Chapter 35 DEA benefits and a tribute to a deceased community advocate.

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Frequently asked questions

Who manages procurement and purchasing for City of Tempe?

The City of Tempe’s Procurement Division, within Financial Services, manages citywide acquisition of materials, supplies and services; architectural and engineering procurements are treated as exceptions. See the City of Tempe Financial Services — Procurement page for office scope and contact details.

Where does City of Tempe post bids and RFPs?

The City of Tempe posts solicitations on a Bonfire e‑procurement portal; solicitation listings and bid results are published on the City of Tempe Financial Services — Procurement pages, and procurement contracts are publicly accessible via the City of Tempe Open Tempe contracts catalog.

How do vendors complete vendor registration with City of Tempe?

Vendors register via the City of Tempe Bonfire supplier registration page; the City of Tempe Supplier Registration instructions direct vendors to create a Bonfire account and select UNSPSC commodity codes that match their business for solicitation notifications.

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