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Volume 2 Issue 28 Mesa, AZ
February 2, 2020
EoS Fitness muscles its way into Northeast Mesa BY OCTAVIO SERRANO
Tribune Staff Writer
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IN THE BIZ
oS Fitness flexed its competition muscle by opening a 53,000-squarefoot gym in Northeast Mesa on Gilbert and McKellips roads. With 70 employees, EoS Fitness, 1954 E. McKellips Road, is equipped with an array of amenities like its own cardio cinema, basketball courts, group classes and an aquatic area. Memberships range from $9 to $24. “It’s huge,” said Katlyn O’Neil, senior area operations manager. “We have a ton of amenities. People can watch TV while they do cardio. We have a full turf area. We have personal trainers. We have exercise and we have something called Fitness Unchained.” She’s referring to an instructor-led intense group workout class. Members who are part of this group are provided with a heart rate monitor. “Anybody who is a training client, they actually get a heart rate monitor and they can go in there and work out,” O’Neil said. “You can watch your heart rate monitor on the screen.” The cardio cinema is O’Neil’s favorite feature. The room is dark and has several pieces of cardio equipment and a projector playing a different movie every day. “We play a movie on a reel all day long, so you can go in there and get on a piece of cardio equipment and you can watch TV,” Public Notices ............... page 3 © Copyright, 2020 East Valley Tribune
EOS Fitness has an array of machines and trained professionals to help people get their bodies toned. (Special to the Tribune)
O’Neil said. If members would like guidance during their workouts, EoS Fitness offers an array of group fitness classes, with over 60 options to include Zumba, yoga and cycling. New members are also given a free session to warm up their muscles for what EoS Fitness has to offer. “We offer a free one-on-one session with anybody who comes in and just joins the gym to introduce them to everything we have on the floor,” she said. For further help, EoS Fitness has personal trainers who are trained to work with people with disabilities and injuries. They are all nationally accredited. “One of the new things we offer in this location is we have, not only a fitness manager but also a PT manager,” O’Neil said. The PT manager helps continually educate the trainers. EoS Fitness features an open-floor work(USPS 004-616) is published weekly
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out area to include “The Yard,” a green turf functional training area with battle ropes and weighted sled workouts, and “The Backyard,” an outdoor workout space. A pool and Jacuzzi are available for use. “The thing I love about this gym is we have two workout floors, so sometimes it may look like it’s crowded but it’s not,” O’Neil said. EoS Fitness brings innovative concepts to the fitness culture, and its latest location in Mesa has set the standard for future gyms. It is also a place that welcomes anyone, despite their fitness level or challenges. “Everyone can work out at EoS,” O’Neil said. “That’s the great thing about us. Regardless of workout style or goals, anybody can work out here. Our core purpose is to create loyal lifelong fans and exercise practitioners.” Information: 480-651-8272, eos�itness.com. Subscriptions are $26 for 2 years, $14 for one year. Periodicals postage paid at Phoenix, AZ 85026.
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Mesa jeweler’s customer service sparkles BY CHRISTINA FUOCO-KARASINSKI
Tribune Staff Writer
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on Plamondon is honest when he describes the secret behind the success of DPaul Jewelry. “I’m stubborn,” he said with a laugh. “I’m stubborn or stupid. I can’t figure it out. I acquired a little bit of debt with the economy, but things are really good now.” Established in 1992 and located at Recker and McKellips roads, DPaul Jewelry specializes in custom fine jewelry design and repair, suing Plamondon’s mastery of the metal arts. Plamondon has been honing his jewelry and gemstone knowledge for about 40 years. He prides himself on completing tough jobs referred to him by his peers. “There is a lot of stuff other jewelers say can’t be done or they don’t do it because, maybe, there’s no money in it,” Plamondon said. “I take on that stuff.” DPaul Jewelry is armed with a laser welder, which makes repairs easier and quicker. “It’s kind of like having a pickup truck,” he said. “You’ll always have friends.” Jokes aside, Plamondon said jewelry was a calling for him. He tried other occupations, but “God said, ‘No, no, no. This is where you’re supposed to be. “So, I surrendered and here I am. I love doing what I do.” He initially worked out of his home, but eventually moved into his space tucked in a shopping center behind Circle K. Plamondon admits he was a bit nervous at first, but he threw caution to the wind. “If you don’t roll the dice, you don’t know and then you’ll wonder about it on your dying bed,” he said. “You’ll wonder what would have happened if… But I’ve met a lot of amazing people in our community, so it’s been a really good ride.”
In addition to the more traditional choice of diamonds, DPaul Jewelry and its owner, Don Plamondon, enjoy working with other colorful gems, from amethyst to zoisite, to create a distinctive look. (Photo by Annika Tomlin)
His biggest joy is seeing a smile on his customer’s face after he’s presented a piece of jewelry as a gift or cleaned a ring. “There’s a lot more to it than stones and metal,” he said. “There’s a lot of sentimental attachment.” In addition to the more traditional choice of diamonds, Plamondon enjoys working with other colorful gems, from amethyst to zoisite, to create a distinctive look. DPaul considers itself a “design stu-
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dio,” so Plamondon represents other jewelry designers like Michael Daniels and Frank Reubel. In addition to jewelry, DPaul has sculptures by Tacha Vosburg, paintings by various artists. “I love my career,” he said. “It’s a gift because I can make money doing what I love.” Information: 6017 E. McKellips Road, Suite 112, Mesa; 480-325-6000, dpauljewelry.com.
JANUARY 26, 2020
Public Notice
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 Construction Manager at Risk for the following: THE STUDIOS AT MESA CITY CENTER 59 E. FIRST STREET PROJECT NO. CP0880
The City of Mesa is seeking a qualified Construction Manager at Risk (CMAR) to provide PreConstruction Services assistance and complete Construction Services as the CMAR for the Studios at Mesa City Center 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 de-tailed in the Request for Qualifications (RFQ). The following is a summary of the project. The required tasks will be reviewed with the selected CMAR and defined to meet the needs of the project as part of the contract scoping. In February 2018, the Mesa City Council authorized an Intergovernmental Agreement (IGA) between the City of Mesa and Arizona State University (ASU). This agreement outlines a plan for the development of both educational and civic facilities in the City Center of Downtown Mesa over several years. Subsequently, in June 2018, the City and ASU agreed to terms of a lease and jointly finalized a master plan for these improvements. This phase of the project is comprised of a 6,000 to 12,000 square-foot remodel of an existing 26,500 sf building located at 59 E 1st Street, Mesa, Arizona. The proposed renovation of the building will create a facility that will empower modern workforce development and serve as a startup pipeline to fuel the economy of today and tomorrow. There will also be a strong connection between the Studios and the new ASU facility. The City may include other miscellaneous improvements at the site, as needed. The estimated construction cost is $7,000,000. The total estimated project cost is $8,500,000. A Pre-Submittal Conference will be held on Wednesday, February 5, 2020, at 8 am at the Mesa City Plaza Building, 20 E. Main Street, Mesa, Arizona 85201, in Conference Room 501. 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 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. The RFQ is available on the City’s website at http://mesaaz.gov/business/ engineering/construction-managerat-risk-and-job-order-contractingopportunities. 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 eight (8) hard copies and one (1) electronic copy (CD or USB drive) of the Statement of Qualifications by February 20, 2020 at 2 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 in the City of Mesa Vendor Self Service (VSS) System (http:// mesaaz.gov/business/purchasing/ vendor-self-service). Questions. Questions pertaining to the Construction Manager at Risk selection process or con-tract issues should be directed to Donna Horn of the Engineering Department at donna.horn@mesaaz.gov. BETH HUNING City Engineer ATTEST: DeeAnn Mickelsen City Clerk Published: East Valley Tribune, Jan. 26, Feb. 2, 2020 / 27757
Installation of 616 linear feet of new 36-inch Sanitary Sewer piping and 602 linear feet of new 36-inch Concrete Cylinder Pipe Force Main Reclaimed Water Line. The work also includes removal of existing sewer, reclaimed and stormwater lines, excavation, removal of contaminated soils, recompacting clean / reusable soils, and soil import. The Engineer’s Estimate range is $1.00 to $2.00 million. For all technical, contract, bidrelated, or other questions, please contact Stephanie Gishey at Stephanie.Gishey@mesaaz.gov. All project questions must be submitted by 5:00 p.m. on Monday, February 3, 2020. See Section 11 of the Project Special Provisions for more information. 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 above. Contractors desiring to submit proposals may purchase sets of the Bid Documents from ARC Document Solutions, LLC, at https://order.earc.com/arcEOC/PWELL_Main. asp?mem=29. Click on “Go” for the Public Planroom to access plans. NOTE: In order to be placed on the Plan Holders List and to receive notifications and updates regarding this bid (such as addenda) during the bid-ding period, an order must be placed. The cost of each Bid Set will be no more than $16.00 which is non-refundable. Partial bid packages are not sold. You can view documents on-line (at no cost), order Bid Sets, and access the Plan Holders List on the website at the address listed above. Please verify print lead time prior to arriving for pickup. For a list of locations nearest you, go to www.e-arc.com. One set of the Contract Documents is also available for viewing at the City of Mesa’s Engineering Department at 20 East Main Street, Mesa, AZ. Please call 480-644-2251 prior to arriving to ensure that the documents are available for viewing. In order for the City to consider alternate products in the bidding process, please follow Arizona Revised Statutes §34.104c. If a pre-bid review of the site has been scheduled, details can be referenced in Project Specific Provision Section #3, titled “Pre-Bid Review of Site.” Work shall be completed within 163 consecutive calendar days, beginning with the day following the starting date specified in the Notice to Proceed. Bids must be submitted on the Proposal Form provided and be accompanied by the Bid Bond for not less than ten percent (10%) of the total bid, payable to Union Mesa 1, LLC, or a certified or cashier’s check. PERSONAL OR INDIVIDUAL SURETY BONDS ARE NOT ACCEPTABLE. Published: East Valley Tribune, Jan. 26, Feb. 2, 2020 / 27810
Public Notice CITY OF MESA RIVERVIEW SOCCER FIELDS UTILITY RELOCATION 940 N. RIVERVIEW AUTO DRIVE, MESA AZ 85021 PROJECT NO. M99-2019-036 ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that sealed bids will be received until Thursday, February 6, 2020, at 1:00p.m. All sealed bids will be received at Mesa City Plaza Building, Engineering Department at 20 East Main Street, 5th Floor, Mesa, Arizona; except for bids delivered 30 minutes prior to opening which will be received at the information desk, 1st floor, Main Lobby of the Mesa City Plaza Building. Any bid received after the time specified will be returned without any consideration. This contract shall be for furnishing all labor, materials, transportation and services for the construction and/or installation of the following work:
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Notice of Categorical Exclusion For the Town of Queen Creek Encanterra Reclaimed Water Exchange Agreement
The Water Infrastructure Finance Authority of Arizona (WIFA) has received a request for financial assistance from the Town of Queen Creek to purchase/exchange effluent from the Trilogy at Encanterra community for recharge that would enhance the sustainability of water for Queen Creek and provide quality water to the community. WIFA staff analysis concluded that this project qualifies for a CATEGORICAL EXCLUSION following the requirements of A.A.C. R18-15106, as amended. The proposed project will not impact the environment either by itself or in combination with other projects, and the environmental information provided has met statutory intent of the WIFA’s environmental review requirements. CW-007-2020 – Encanterra Reclaimed Water Exchange Agreement 22350 S. Ellsworth Rd, Queen Creek, AZ 85142-9311 Documentation regarding the proposed project is available for review at WIFA, 100 N. 7th Avenue, Suite 130, Phoenix, Arizona 85007. WIFA complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990. Alternative formats for the project documentation are available upon request. Please contact Samantha Lemke, Environmental Program Specialist,(602) 364-1326 for any requests or inquiries. Published: East Valley Tribune, Jan. 26, 2020 / 27707
Public Notice CARE AND PROTECTION, TERMINATION OF PARENTAL RIGHTS, SUMMONS BY PUBLICATION, DOCKET NUMBER 19CP0008HO, Trial Court of Massachusetts, Juvenile Court Department, COMMON-WEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS, Hampden County Juvenile Court, Holyoke Division, 121 Elm St., Holyoke, MA 01040 TO: Jesus Gonzalez or the father of Joilyn Aida Gonzalez born on 11/15/2011 to April Danielle Richard in Northampton, MA: A petition has been presented to this court by DCF Holyoke, seeking as to the following child: Joilyn Gonzalez, that said child be found in need of care and protection and committed to the Department of Children and Families. The court may dispense the rights of the person(s) named herein to receive notice of or to consent to any legal proceeding affecting the adoption, custody, or guardianship or any other disposition of the child named herein, if it finds that the child is in need of care and protection and that the best interests of the child would be served by said disposition. You are hereby ORDERED to appear in this court, at the court address set forth above, on the following date and time: 02/24/2020 at 9:00 AM Other Hearing. You may bring an attorney with you. If you have a right to an attorney and if the court determines that you are indigent, the court will appoint an attorney to represent you. If you fail to appear, the court may proceed on that date and any date thereafter with a trial on the merits of the petition and an adjudication of this matter. For further information call the Office of the Clerk-Magistrate at 413-322-6700 WITNESS: Hon. Lois M. Eaton, FIRST JUSTICE, DATE ISSUED: 01/14/2020, Donald P. Whitney, Clerk-Magistrate Published: East Valley Tribune, Jan, 26, Feb 2, 9, 2020 / 27628
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