DESCRIPTION OVERVIEW OF SCOPE OF WORK The City of Phoenix Parks and Recreation Department (Parks) is seeking proposals from highly qualified vendors to provide custodial services for the Parks department's Community and Recreation Centers. In addition, select sites for the Human Services and Phoenix Arts and Culture Department are included as options in this solicitation. The resulting contract term will be for a 3-year period with an option to extend for two 1-year options commencing on or about January 1, 2024, at the sole discretion of the City, 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. TERM AND CONTRACTURAL RELATIONSHIP If selected, the Proposer will enter into a contract with the City of Phoenix Parks and Recreation Department for a term of three (3) years with the option to extend the contract for two (2) one-year options at the sole discretion of the City and if contractor is in good standing commencing on or about January 1, 2024. Written Inquiries Due Date October 4, 2024, by 12:00 PM. All questions about this RFP must be submitted in writing no later than the deadline listed in the Schedule of Events to pks.contracts@phoenix.gov. LIQUIDATED DAMAGES If the Contractor fails to deliver the supplies or perform the services within the time specified in its contract, or any extension thereof, the actual damages to the City for the delay will be difficult or impossible to determine. Therefore, Liquidated Damages will apply as follows. Liquidated Damages may be imposed by the City to the Contractor based on the scoring criteria previously outlined in this section. The Contractor shall pay to the City 50% of the total cost of a facility for a score of 83 percent and below in the Contractor Service Performance form. At the sole discretion, of the City of Phoenix, Liquidated Damages may be assessed for egregious acts or non-compliance that leads to a disruption of business activities for the City of Phoenix.