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Volume 1 Issue 24 Mesa, AZ
January 20, 2019
Dogs cozy up to Mesa canine lovers at growing business BY COLLEEN SPARKS Tribune Staff Writer
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eople looking for a cozy place where their dogs can play and get pampered by experts on their furry, four-legged friends have a new canine daycare and boarding business in Chandler to turn to. Happy Pets Palace & Playground opened its third location at 1080 E. Pecos Road in Chandler after caring for canines of all shapes and sizes at its other spots in Mesa and Gilbert. The Mesa business at 1918 E. McKellips Road opened in 2014 and the Gilbert outlet at 91 N. Val Vista Drive opened last fall. The company offers overnight boarding, dog daycare, American Kennel Club S.T.A.R. (Socialization, Training, Activity and Responsibility) Puppy training and puppy socials. Human parents can indulge their dogs with “royal extras,” including peanut butter stuffed KONG for the animals to lick for $3 each, Frosty Paws ice cream treats for $4 each and nighttime tuck-in service/ personal cuddle time/extra belly rubs for $10 per 15 minutes for boarded pets. Fido and friends splash in kiddie pools and release energy in the indoor play yards, getting about six and a half hours of playtime per visit. Generally, one pet care specialist works with 15 to 20 dogs at a time to give them lots of attention. Clients can watch their dogs anytime as they play, sleep or do other activities on webcams using an app on their phones. Dogs are separated by size and temperament and Public Notices ........... page 2 © Copyright, 2019 East Valley Tribune
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Amber Whipple, left, and Rebecca Sloan cater to canines at the Happy Pets Palace & Playground’s three East Valley locations. Sloan is a cow-owner and Amber supervises the newest center in Chandler.
must take temperament tests before being accepted for daytime and overnight stays. Dog-friendly music is piped through the Chandler business to keep the canines at ease. The owners and staff love their tenants. Co-owners and managing members Rebecca Sloan and Linda Huss also have silent partners for the three locations. Dog guests sleep on elevated, Kuranda cotstyle beds and their owners can bring any toys, bedding or food for them or pay for food in various size “villas” where they stay overnight. (USPS 004-616) is published weekly
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The canine visitors drink reverse-osmosis water and snuggle under soft fleece blankets it provides. “We call them villas because this is like vacation,” Sloan said. “They get quite a lot of play here. We try to make sure they’re safe and comfortable. We listen to them a lot. We’ll constantly have a dog in our hand. Whenever I’m in the yards, that’s all I’m doing is petting dogs, loving them.” Sloan has two dogs of her own – Leela, a See Subscriptions are $26 for 2 years, $14 for one year. Periodicals postage paid at Phoenix, AZ 85026.
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female Labrador retriever, and Jax, a male Labrador retriever, and she loves working with furry friends all day. Amber Whipple, supervisor at the Chandler Happy Pets Palace & Playground, said she has the ideal job. She has seven dogs of her own and some come to play at work on a regular basis. Whipple and Sloan said people are excited about their new location, especially those who were taking their dogs to the Mesa business but enjoy the shorter drive. “We’ve had a lot of people coming by,” Sloan said. “We love Chandler. There are tons of dog parks over here. The people that come here are like, ‘We’ve been waiting for you.’” With bright blue walls, immaculately clean indoor and outdoor play areas and a room with a sparkling chandelier, Happy Pets Palace & Playground offers an invit-
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City of Mesa Public Notice CITY OF MESA, ARIZONA ENGINEERING DEPARTMENT REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATIONS (RFQ) NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the City of Mesa is seeking qualified Consultants for the following: ON-CALL CONSULTING SERVICES FOR AIRPORT PROJECTS FALCON FIELD AIRPORT
The City of Mesa is seeking qualified Consultants to provide design services and/or construction administration services on an on-call basis in the following area/category: Falcon Field Airport Consulting Services. All qualified firms that are interested in providing these services are invited to submit their Statements of Qualifications (SOQ) in accordance with the requirements detailed in the Request for Qualifications (RFQ). From this solicitation, the Engineering Department will select an on-call consultant for Falcon Field Airport On-Call Consulting Services for Airport Projects. This category is further defined below: This solicitation is for oncall consulting services for the design, preparation of bidding and construction documents, and construction administration/ inspection of various airport capital improvement projects proposed to be funded through Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Grants, Arizona Department of Transportation
ing place for dogs’ overnight “staycations” or daytime visits. Every other Saturday, puppies ages 9 to 16 weeks come to play with their human parents and fellow furry guests in the room during “puppy socials.” It’s a free event and gives the puppies a chance to learn how to be around other animals and humans. “We bring out little toys,” Sloan said. “We’ll engage with them. That’s probably one of my favorite things about this job is the puppy social.” Puppy training offers 20 steps for learning to sit, stay and follow other commands. A staff member works from 10:30 a.m. to 2 a.m., taking the boarded dogs on outdoor late-night potty trips. Employees check on anything anytime through the camera security system. The Gilbert Happy Pets Palace & Playground has staff members working at it 24 hours a day and accepts just the small, toy dog breeds that are up to 20 pounds at adult
(ADOT) Grants, and/or the City of Mesa Falcon Field Airport Capital Program during the next one to three (1 – 3) years. Consulting services may include design and/or construction phase support activities for General Aviation (GA) airport capital improvements such as paving, grading and drainage, geotechnical investigations, pavement markings, airfield lighting, development of construction safety and phasing plans, obstruction evaluation submittals to the FAA, Airport Layout Plan (ALP) and Airport Master Guide Sign Plan updates, and similar services as outlined in the RFQ. A Pre-Submittal Conference will not be held. Contact with City Employees. All firms interested in this project (including the firm’s employees, representatives, agents, lobbyists, attorneys, and subconsultants) will refrain, under penalty of dis-qualification, from direct or indirect contact for the purpose of influencing the selection or creating bias in the selection process with any person who may play a part in the selection process. This policy is intended to create a level playing field for all potential firms, to assure that contract decisions are made in public, and to protect the integrity of the selection process. All contact on this selection process should be addressed to the authorized representative identified below. RFQ Lists. This RFQ is available on the City’s website at http:// mesaaz.gov/business/engineering/ architectural-engineering-designopportunities. The Statement of Qualifications shall include a one-page cover letter, plus a maximum of 10 pages to address the SOQ evaluation criteria (excluding resumes but including an organization chart with key personnel
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weight including Shih Tzus and Yorkies. It costs $20 per dog for a half-day – up to five hours – and $28 per dog for a full day, up to 12 hours. Overnight boarding ranges from $48 a night for one dog to $150 nightly for four animals. Employees constantly are trained through a DVD series, “The Dog Gurus,” to learn how to lead and manage dogs. The dogs themselves go through extensive screening, visiting with other dogs and playing with them off leash while their owners are interviewed about their behavior. Their vaccination histories are also checked and employees study the reactions of regular visitors before they are allowed to become clients. To really pamper a pooch, it costs $15 for a full set of nails trimmed and filed. Owners who want to give their best friend one-on-one fetch or Frisbee time with a staffer can pay $10 per 15 minutes. Information: happypetspalace.com.
and their affiliation). Resumes for each team member shall be limited to a maximum length of two pages and should be attached as an appendix to the SOQ. Minimum font size shall be 10 point. Please provide seven (7) hard copies and one (1) electronic copy (CD or USB drive) of the Statement of Qualifications by 2:00pm on February 27, 2019. The City reserves the right to accept or reject any and all Statements of Qualifications. The City is an equal opportunity employer. Delivered or hand-carried submittals must be delivered to the Engineering Department reception area on the fifth floor of Mesa City Plaza Building in a sealed package. On the submittal package, please display: Firm name and Falcon Field Airport On-Call Consulting Services for Airport Projects. Firms who wish to do business with the City of Mesa must be registered and activated in the City of Mesa Vendor Self Service (VSS) System (http://mesaaz.gov/ business/purchasing/vendor-selfservice). Questions. Questions pertaining to the Consultant selection process or contract issues should be directed to Heather Sneddon of the Engineering Department at heather. sneddon@mesaaz.gov. BETH HUNING City Engineer ATTEST: DeeAnn Mickelsen City Clerk Published: East Valley Tribune, Jan. 20, 27, Feb 3, 2019 / 18041
City of Mesa Public Notice CITY OF MESA, ARIZONA ENGINEERING DEPARTMENT
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REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATIONS (RFQ) NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the City of Mesa is seeking a qualified Consultant for the following: OAKWOOD CREATIVE CARE FACILITY IMPROVEMENTS 7550 E. ADOBE PROJECT NO. CP0878
The City of Mesa is seeking a qualified Consultant to provide design services for the Oakwood Creative Care Facility Improvements Project. All qualified firms that are interested in providing these services are invited to submit their Statements of Qualifications (SOQ) in accordance with the requirements detailed in the Request for Qualifications (RFQ). The following is a summary of the project. The required tasks will be re-viewed with the selected Design Consultant and defined to meet the needs of the project as part of the contract scoping. This project includes designing renovations to the existing Oakwood Creative Care Facility which occupies approximately 2500 square feet within the City of Mesa Red Mountain Multigenerational Center at 7550 E. Adobe, Mesa 85207. The renovations are architectural in nature and include but may not be limited to: removing and adding interior walls, flooring upgrades, electrical and lighting upgrades, heating, ventilation and air conditioning redistribution, removing and replacing interior site furnishings. The design firm chosen will provide professional services and generate construction documents which will be used for bid advertisements. A Pre-Submittal Conference will be not held. All interested firms are encouraged to submit any
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inquiries to Maggie Smith prior to the Statement of Qualification due date. Contact with City Employees. All firms interested in this project (including the firm’s employees, representatives, agents, lobbyists, attorneys, and subconsultants) will refrain, under penalty of disqualification, from direct or indirect contact for the purpose of influencing the selection or creating bi-as in the selection process with any person who may play a part in the selection process. This policy is intended to create a level playing field for all potential firms, assure that contract decisions are made in public and to protect the integrity of the selection process. All contact on this selection process should be addressed to the authorized representative identified below. RFQ Lists. This RFQ is available on the City’s website at http:// mesaaz.gov/business/engineering/ architectural-engineering-designopportunities. The Statement of Qualifications shall include a one-page cover letter, plus a maximum of 10 pages to address the SOQ evaluation criteria (excluding resumes but including an organization chart with key personnel and their affiliation). Resumes for each team member shall be limited to a maximum length of two pages and should be attached as an appendix to the SOQ. Minimum font size shall be 10pt. Please provide six (6) hard copies and one (1) electronic copy (CD or USB drive) of the Statement of Qualifications by 2:00 PM, January 31, 2019. The City reserves the right to accept or reject any and all Statements of Qualifications. The City is an equal opportunity employer. Delivered or hand-carried submittals must be delivered to the Engineering Department reception area on the fifth floor of Mesa City Plaza Building in a sealed package. On the submittal package, please display: Firm name, project number, and/or project title. Firms who wish to do business with the City of Mesa must be registered and activated in the City of Mesa Vendor Self Service (VSS) System (http://mesaaz.gov/ business/purchasing/vendor-selfservice). Questions. Questions pertaining to the Consultant selection process or contract issues should be directed to Maggie Smith of the Engineering Department at maggie.smith@ mesaaz.gov. BETH HUNING City Engineer ATTEST: DeeAnn Mickelsen City Clerk Publish: East Valley Tribune, Jan 6, 13, 20, 2019 / 17773
City of Mesa Public Notice CITY OF MESA, ARIZONA ENGINEERING DEPARTMENT REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATIONS (RFQ) NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the City of Mesa is seeking a qualified Consultant for the following: THE STUDIOS @ MESA CITY CENTER 59 E. FIRST ST MESA, AZ 85211 PROJECT NO. CP0880
The City of Mesa is seeking a qualified Consultant to provide design services for The Studios @ Mesa City Center. All qualified firms that are in-terested in providing these services are invited to submit their Statements of Qualifications
(SOQ) in accordance with the requirements de-tailed in the Request for Qualifications (RFQ). The following is a summary of the project. The required tasks will be re-viewed with the selected Design Consultant and defined to meet the needs of the project as part of the contract scoping. The project consists of fully renovating all floors of an existing 26,500 ft2 building at 59 E. First Street Mesa, AZ. The estimated construction cost is $4,800,000 and the total estimated project cost is $6,000,000. A Pre-Submittal Conference will be held on January 30, 2019 at 9:00 AM at the City of Mesa (Mesa City Plaza, Room 170, 20 E. Main St.). At this meeting, City staff will discuss the scope of work and general contract issues and respond to questions from the attendees. Attendance at the pre-submittal conference is not mandatory and all interested firms may submit a Statement of Qualifications whether or not they attend the conference. All interested firms are encouraged to attend the Pre-Submittal Conference since City staff will not be available for meetings or to respond to individual inquiries regarding the project scope outside of this conference. In addition, there will not be meeting minutes or any other in-formation published from the Pre-Submittal Conference. Contact with City Employees. All firms interested in this project (including the firm’s employees, representatives, agents, lobbyists, attorneys, and subconsultants) will refrain, under penalty of disqualification, from direct or indirect contact for the purpose of influencing the selection or creating bias in the selection process with any person who may play a part in the selection process. This policy is intended to create a level playing field for all potential firms, to assure that contract decisions are made in public, and to protect the integrity of the selection process. All contact on this selection process should be addressed to the authorized representative identified below. RFQ Lists. This RFQ is available on the City’s website at http:// mesaaz.gov/business/engineering/ architectural-engineering-designopportunities. The Statement of Qualifications shall include a one-page cover letter, plus a maximum of 10 pages to address the SOQ evaluation criteria (excluding resumes but including an organization chart with key personnel and their affiliation). Resumes for each team member shall be limited to a maximum length of two pages and should be attached as an appendix to the SOQ. Minimum font size shall be 10pt. Please provide six (6) hard copies and one (1) electronic copy (CD or USB drive) of the Statement of Qualifications by February 7, 2019 at 2:00 PM. The City reserves the right to accept or reject any and all Statements of Qualifications. The City is an equal opportunity employer. Delivered or hand-carried submittals must be delivered to the Engineering Department reception area on the fifth floor of Mesa City Plaza Building in a sealed package. On the submittal package, please display: Firm name, project number, and/or project title. Firms who wish to do business with the City of Mesa must be registered and activated in the City of Mesa Vendor Self Service (VSS) System (ht-tp://mesaaz.gov/ business/purchasing/vendor-selfservice). Questions. Questions pertaining
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to the Consultant selection process or contract issues should be directed to Maggie Smith of the Engineering Department at maggie. smith@mesaaz.gov. BETH HUNING City Engineer ATTEST: DeeAnn Mickelsen City Clerk Published: East Valley Tribune, Jan. 20, 27, 2019 / 18008
City of Mesa Public Notice CITY OF MESA, ARIZONA ENGINEERING DEPARTMENT REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATIONS (RFQ)
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the City of Mesa is seeking a qualified firm or team to act as the Job Order Contractor for the following: UTILITY CONSTRUCTION SERVICES JOB ORDER CONTRACT -PROJECT NO. JOC-U19 The City of Mesa is seeking a qualified Contractor to provide Job Order Utility Construction Services. All qualified firms that are interested in providing these services are invited to submit their Statements of Qualifications (SOQ) in accordance with the requirements detailed in the Re-quest for Qualifications (RFQ). The following is a summary of the project. The Utility Job Order Contract will require a variety of tasks to be completed, including but not limited to minor and major construction projects, renovations, repairs, additions, installations, rehabilitations, re-constructions and alterations to City gas, electric, storm sewer, water and wastewater facilities and infrastructure. A Pre-Submittal Conference will be held on Monday, January 14, 2019 at 10:00 am, at the Mesa City Plaza Building, 20 E. Main Street, Conference Room 170, Mesa, Arizona 85201. At this meeting, City staff will discuss the scope of work and general contract issues and respond to questions from the attendees. Attendance at the pre-submittal conference is not mandatory and all interested firms may submit a Statement of Qualifications whether or not they attend the conference. All interested firms are encouraged to attend the Pre-Submittal Conference since City staff will not be available for meetings or to respond to individual inquiries regarding the project scope outside of this conference. In addition, there will not be meeting minutes or any other information published from the Pre-Submittal Conference. Contact with City Employees. All firms interested in this project (including the firm’s employees, representatives, agents, lobbyists, attorneys, and subconsultants) will refrain, under penalty of disqualification, from direct or indirect contact for the purpose of influencing the selection or creating bias in the selection process with any person who may play a part in the selection process. This policy is intended to create a level playing field for all potential firms, assure that contract decisions are made in public and to protect the integrity of the selection process. All contact on this selection process should be addressed to the authorized representative identified below. RFQ Lists. The RFQ is available on the City’s website at http:// mesaaz.gov/business/engineering/ construction-manager-at-risk-andjob-order-contracting-opportunities.
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The Statement of Qualifications shall include a one-page cover letter, plus a maximum of 10 pages to address the SOQ evaluation criteria (excluding resumes but including an organization chart with key personnel and their affiliation). Resumes for each team member shall be limited to a maximum length of two pages and should be attached as an appendix to the SOQ. Minimum font size shall be 10pt. Please provide six (6) hard copies and one (1) electronic copy (CD or USB drive) of the Statement of Qualifications by Monday, January 28, 2019, at 2:00 pm. The City re-serves the right to accept or reject any and all Statements of Qualifications. The City is an equal opportunity employer. Delivered or hand-carried submittals must be delivered to the Engineering Department reception area on the fifth floor of Mesa City Plaza Building in a sealed package. On the submittal package, please display: Firm name, project number, and/or project title. Firms who wish to do business with the City of Mesa must be registered in the City of Mesa Vendor Self Service (VSS) System ( h tt p : / / m e s a a z . g ov / bu s i n e s s / purchasing/vendor-self-service). Questions. Questions pertaining to the Construction Manager at Risk selection process or contract issues should be directed to Stephanie Gishey of the Engineering Department at stephanie.gishey@ mesaaz.gov. BETH HUNING City Engineer ATTEST: DeeAnn Mickelsen City Clerk Published: East Valley Tribune Dec. 30, 2018, Jan 6, 13, 20, 2019 / 17737
GENERAL Public Notice
NOTICE TO MANUEL VASQUEZ, JR.
Notice is hereby given that the First Amended Petition for Termination and Adoption of Stepchildren was filed on August 7, 2018 in Cause No. 18-6572-362 pending in the 362nd Judicial District Court of Denton County, Texas. All persons having objections against this Petition which is currently pending are required to present them to the undersigned within the time and in the manner prescribed by law. c/o: Loreal Vasquez and William Frederick Warner By and Through their Attorney of Record Kelly K. E. Robb 9320 Dallas Parkway, Suite 190 Frisco, TX 75033 Telephone: (940) 566-6649 Facsimile: (940) 566-5745 E-mail: kelly@cokerlegal.com DATED the 18th day of January 2019. Kelly K. E. Robb Attorney for Loreal Vasquez and William Frederick Warner State Bar No.: 24040869 9320 Dallas Park-way, Suite 190 Frisco, TX 75033 Telephone:(940) 566-6649 Facsimile: (940) 566-5745 E-mail: kelly@cokerlegal.com Published: East Valley Tribune, Jan. 20, 2019 / 18073
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