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Volume 2 Issue 33 Mesa, AZ
March 15, 2020
Mesa Ford dealer helps school lunch debt BY CHRISTOPHER BOAN
Tribune Staff Writer
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dams Elementary School in Mesa has one of the highest rates of free and reduced breakfast/ lunch programs in the Valley. According to city data, 86 percent of Adams’ students received free and reduced lunches in 2018 out of an enrollment of 693. That prompted Mesa resident and Larry H. Miller Ford Mesa General Manager Jim Crutche to seek out ways to help those in need. Crutche hosted a burrito breakfast at the dealership’s Pit Stop restaurant, using the sum of purchases and donations to cover the school’s reduced meal plans. The partnership, held in conjunction with National School Breakfast Week March 2-6, led the dealership to host 46 second-grade students from Adams to a free breakfast. Crutche believes the dealership’s partnership with Adams Elementary and Mesa Public Schools in general is a winwin for the youngest members of the community. “It’s been proven that if you skip breakfast, your memory isn’t as good and your learning isn’t as good,” Crutche said. “You really kick off your day with a really negative start, especially with children. “And so, we’re really fortunate that we’re the only dealership in the Larry H. Miller group of 65 dealerships that has Public Notices ............... page 2
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a restaurant. So, it’s a perfect tie in, because it’s a fundraiser for Adams Elementary.” Crutche also raised nearly $1,000 for the school, a lifesaver for Adams Principal Stephanie Montez. Montez has been seeking a community partner to help the school erase school breakfast and lunch debts and believes the donation from Crutche and his team can be a turning point for her students. “I think it’s great that we’re getting the awareness out about why school breakfast is so important,” she said. “There’s plenty of research out there to Youngsters from Adams Elementary School enjoyed a breakfast at Larry H. Miller Ford Mesa recently. (Special to the Tribune) show that if kids are hungry, then they rehave hungry kids in the United States ally can’t spend too much time thinking and that they’re doing something about about their reading or the math that that.” they’re doing because they’re just thinkMontez believes the donation will be ing about where their next meal is going especially helpful to students who don’t to come from,” she continued. use the program because of their par“So, I’m glad that Larry H. Miller was ents’ immigration status or other perwilling to bring awareness to this cause sonal reasons. to help other people realize that we do (USPS 004-616) is published weekly
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“It will definitely support the program, because we have a lot of students that are receiving free lunch and some students who are at reduced lunch costs,” Montez said. “Then we have others who maybe are afraid to fill out their forms because of their immigration status,” she added. “And so, they definitely need the funds, but aren’t getting them. So, this will help so many of our students. And I know our parents will be very appreciative of it as well.” Crutche said the burrito sale was a great opportunity for community members to make a big impact on their community without breaking the bank. “It’s exciting to see people, both from surrounding businesses as well as our employees and passerby’s, come in and say, ‘Oh, you’re raising money for an elementary school nearby, that’s great,’” Crutche said. “People really continue to have a passion for children and for their wellbeing and want to do their part.” Montez has seen that passion firsthand, hearing from community members of all ages about how they can support the school. She believes the burrito fundraiser is another example of the community helping its own. Montez hopes that Mesa residents will do their best to support her students, as well as those from other schools who are in need of a helping hand. “I’d like people to know that we are defi-
Public Notice EASTMARK COMMUNITY FACILITIES DISTRICTS NO. 1 and NO. 2 MESA, ARIZONA PHASE XV ROADWAY IMPROVEMENTS (DU3/4N) PROJECT NOS: S889, S890, S891, S895, S896, S897 ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that sealed bids will be received until Thursday, April 16, 2020 until 1:00 p.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
Larry Miller Ford Mesa GM Jim Crutche welcomes Adams Elementary kids to its breakfast. (Special to the Tribune)
nitely working hard to ensure that the generation of tomorrow is able to be as successful as possible, but we could always use all the help we can get,” Montez said.
at the information desk; 1st floor, Main Lobby of the Mesa City Plaza building. Please mark the outside of the bid envelope with the name of this bid document. Any bid received after the time specified will be returned without any consideration. No bid shall be altered, amended or withdrawn after the specified bid due date and time. A mandatory Pre-Bid Conference will be held Monday, March 23, 2020 at 2:00 p.m. in the upper level Council Chambers at 57 E. First Street, Mesa, Arizona. A pre-bid review of the site has been scheduled for Monday, March 23, 2020 at 3:30 p.m. The site visit is recommended but not mandatory. This contract shall be for
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“So, if people do want to step up and support their local school, I encourage them to reach out to their local school and see what help they can offer.”
furnishing all labor, materials, transportation, and services for the construction and/or installation of all improvements shown on the Plans, including, but not limited to the following: PHASE XV ROADWAY IMPROVEMENTS (DU3/4N): 1. S. Ellsworth Road Improvements (S890) - The Project consists of approximately 3,681 linear feet of street improvements to add an additional northbound lane with landscape installed at back of curb to the detached sidewalk and within the raised median. The street improvement limits are from Point Twenty-Two Boulevard to the south to Warner Road to the north. Improvements will include sewer,
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water, storm drain, dry utilities, concrete curb and gutter, sidewalk, paving, striping, signage, street lights, street sleeves, landscaping and irrigation. Scope of work will include a horizontal bore for SRP 2.5” conduit across Ellsworth Road, just south of Warner Road to tie into the SRP trench and conduit on the west side of Ellsworth Road. 2. S. Eastmark Parkway Phase 2 Improvements, West Half – Sections 1 and 2 (S891 and S895) – The Project consists of approximately 5,155 linear feet of half street improvement to add two southbound lanes with landscape at back of curb to the detached sidewalk. The street improvement limits are from Point Twenty-Two
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Boulevard to the south to just south of Mesquite Road to the north. Improvements will include manhole and utility adjustments tying into the existing sewer, water and storm drain systems constructed as part of the Phase 1 improvements by others. Phase 2 improvements include concrete curb and gutter, sidewalk, pavement, striping, signage, streetlights, traffic signal conduit, landscaping and irrigation. 3. S. Eastmark Parkway West Half Landscape – Section 1 (S896) – The Project consists of landscape in the west half of Eastmark Parkway from back of sidewalk in Section 1. 4. S. Eastmark Parkway West Half Landscape – Section 2 (S897) – The Project consists of landscape in the west half of Eastmark Parkway from back of sidewalk in Section 2. 5. E. Warner Road (S889) – The Project consists of approximately 3,688 linear feet of half-street improvements with two lanes, one lane in each direction. Improvements include the installation of potable water, dry utilities, concrete curb and gutter, pavement, signage, striping, streetlights, traffic signal fiber optic, street sleeves, site electrical, landscape, irrigation, and entry monuments. For information contact: Stephanie Gishey, City of Mesa, Stephanie.Gishey@MesaAZ.gov. Engineer’s Estimate Range is $4,800,000 to $5,900,000 All project questions must be submitted by 5:00 p.m. on Friday, April 10, 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 pol-icy 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.e-arc.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 bidding period, an order must be placed. The cost of each Bid Set will be no more than $177.00, 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 pick-up. 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. Work shall be completed within 279 (two hundred and eighty-two) 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 DMB MESA PROVING GROUNDS LLC, or a certified or cashier’s check. PERSONAL OR INDIVIDUAL SURETY BONDS ARE NOT ACCEPTABLE. The successful bidder will be required to execute the DMB Mesa Proving Grounds LLC Contract and respective Addenda for construction within five (5) days after formal Notice of Contact Award. Failure by bidder to properly execute the Contract and provide the required certification as specified shall be considered a breach of Contract by bidder. DMB Mesa Proving Grounds LLC shall be free to terminate the Contract or, at option, release the successful bidder. Payment and Performance Bonds will be required for this Work. The successful bidder, simultane-ously with the execution of the Contract, shall be required to furnish a Payment Bond in the amount equal to one hundred percent (100%) of the Contract Price, and a Performance Bond in an amount equal to one hundred percent (100%) of the Contract Price. Successful Bidder shall name DMB Mesa Proving Grounds LLC as obligee on both the Payment and Performance Bonds and name the City of Mesa as an additional obligee on the Performance Bond using a Dual Obligee Rider form. An approved Dual Obligee Rider Form is included herein as Exhibit E in the Contract Documents. The right is hereby reserved to accept or reject any or all bids or parts thereto, to waive any informalities in any proposal and reject the bids of any persons who have been delinquent or unfaithful to any contract with the DMB Mesa Proving Grounds LLC; City of Mesa or Eastmark Community Facilities Districts No. 1 and No.2. BETH HUNING District Engineer ATTEST: Dee Ann Mickelsen District Clerk Published: East Valley Tribune, Mar. 15, 22, 2020 / 29359
that the City of Mesa is seeking a qualified firm or team to act as the Job Order Contractor for the following: WATER AND WATER RECLAMATION PLANT FACILITIES CONSTRUCTION SERVICES -PROJECT NO. JOC-W20 The City of Mesa is seeking a qualified Contractor to provide Job Order Water and Water Reclamation Plant Facilities 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 Request for Qualifications (RFQ). The following is a summary of the project. The Water and Water Reclamation Plant Facilities Construction Services Job Order Contract (JOC) will require a variety of tasks to be completed, including but not limited to services for maintenance, repair, minor and major new construction services including minor associated design services for a broad range of City Water and Water Reclamationrelated projects. The Contractor shall provide all labor, tools, equipment, and materials as required (except as indicated otherwise in the specifications) to perform all work in strict accordance with the specifications and plans required for the JOC. The initial term of the Job Order contracts resulting from this solicitation will be for one (1) year and may be renewed for up to two (2) additional, one-year terms. A Pre-Submittal Conference will be NOT be held for this project. 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, 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 six (6) hard
Public Notice CITY OF MESA, ARIZONA ENGINEERING DEPARTMENT REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATIONS (RFQ) NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN
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copies and one (1) electronic copy (CD or USB drive) of the Statement of Qualifications by Thursday, April 2, 2020 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 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 Michele Davila of the Engineering Department at michele.dav-ila@ mesaaz.gov. BETH HUNING City Engineer ATTEST: Dee Ann Mickelsen City Clerk Published: East Valley Tribune. Mar. 15, 22, 2020 / 29356
Public Notice Advertisement of Sale NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the undersigned intends to sell the personal property described below to enforce a lien imposed on said property pursuant to the Arizona Self-Service Storage Act, Arizona Statutes 33-1704, Section H, Enforcement of Lien. The Undersigned will sell at public sale by competitive bidding on or after March 20, 2020 at 9:00am using an online auction at www. storagetreasures.com, said property has been stored and located at US 60 Self Storage, 1661 S. Alma School Rd., Suite 102, Mesa, AZ 85210. Property to be sold as follows: Misc. household goods, personal items, furniture, clothing, toys and/ or business fixtures and items belonging to the following: Tenant Name Unit # Martha Jo Beckman Coleman 142 Alfredo Gonzalez 314 Stacy Koury 417 Sienna Soanes 607 Nicole Gibbs 1008 Denise Ortega 1011 Sale subject to cancellation in the event of settlement between owner and obligated party. Items sold “as is”, CASH ONLY, and Buyer must pay a security deposit and broom sweep/clean the unit. Go to www.storagetreasures. com to bid on unit(s). Published: East Valley Tribune, Mar. 8, 15, 2020 / 28973
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