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Volume 1 Issue 34 Mesa, AZ
April 7, 2019
Gilbert woman’s motto: Have playpen, will travel Lisa Fuller’s Gilbert home is crammed with playpens, strollers and other baby things that she rents to traveling parents and local grandparents who are hosting visiting grandchildren. (Kimberly Carrillo/Tribune Staff Photographer)
BY CECILIA CHAN Tribune Staff Writer
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isa Fuller remembers chasing her two young sons, 3 and 5, through a busy airport while lugging a stroller, car seat and a Pack’n Play. “I thought, ‘there must be a better way,’” the Gilbert resident recalled. Public Notices ........... page 3 © Copyright, 2019 East Valley Tribune
There was, and now Fuller is a provider for BabyQuip, through which she rents out strollers, highchairs, cribs, play pens and toys and delivers them to traveling families or grandparents with visiting grandchildren. BabyQuip, founded in 2016, is part of a rapidly emerging group of businesses known as platforms, like Airbnb, Ebay and (USPS 004-616) is published weekly
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Quality providers keep 100 percent of their tips and 80 percent of their rental and delivery fees while BabyQuip gets the other 20 percent. “I like the flexibility,” said Fuller, who is now a mom of three boys, 8 and under. “And I am able to take my kids with me. We do a lot of impromptu road trips.” There are 11 quality BabyQuip providers in Arizona, seven in the Valley, but Fuller is the only one who will deliver to all cities in both Maricopa and Pinal counties. Fuller had to buy all her inventory, which has taken over her garage, front room and a large closet. “It can be pricey,” she said of the venture. “What really helps is having people charged in advance as soon as they make a reservation. It takes four to five rentals to have something paid off.” Fuller estimated 80 percent of her bookings are from grandparents. “I get a lot of requests for car seats from grandparents going to pick up their grandchildren and kids at the airport,”
Public Notice CITY OF MESA EASTMARK COMMUNITY FACILITIES DISTRICT NO. 1 MESA, ARIZONA SIGNAL BUTTE ROAD PHASE 2 EASTMARK PARKWAY PHASE II PROJECT NO: S885 / S893 ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that sealed bids will be received until Thursday, May 2, 2019, until 1:30 p.m. All sealed bids will be received at Mesa City Plaza Building, Engineering Department at 20 East Main Street, 5th Floor, Mesa, Arizona. 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, 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. No bid shall be altered, amended or withdrawn after the specified bid due date and time. A non-mandatory Pre-Bid Conference will be held Thursday, April 18th, 2019 at 1:00 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. Please refer to Special Provision Section titled ‘’Pre-Bid Review of Site” for additional information. The site visit is recommended but not mandatory.
she said. “I do deliveries to their houses or they come to my house to pick up.” Besides the rent, there is a delivery fee, which includes delivery and setup of most items except for car seats, safety gates and other baby-proofing items. Fuller’s delivery, setup and pickup fees range from a low of $20 for Gilbert, Chandler, Tempe and Mesa Gateway Airport to a high of $55 for Buckeye, Casa Grande, Coolidge, New River and Anthem. After each order is returned, everything is sanitized with baby organic cleaning wipes, steam cleaned and packed away until the next reservation. Fuller’s inventory also includes bins of toys. For example, a 32-gallon tub full of toys, custom-based on age and gender, is $6 per day. “I rent out hiking carriers to people who go hiking and we even provide diapers and baby food,” she said. A 10-count variety of organic baby food is $18 to buy and a box of 35-count diapers with sensitive wipes is $39.99. Fuller also is able to tailor her business
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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 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 bidding period, an order must be placed. The cost of each Bid Set will be no more than $54.00, which is non-refundable regardless of whether the Contractor Documents are returned. 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
This contract shall be for 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: Signal Butte Road Phase 2 (S885) - The Project consists of approximately ¾ of a mile of half street surface improvements to include concrete curb and gutter, sidewalk, box culvert extensions, bridge widening, paving, striping, signage, street lights, street sleeves, landscaping & irrigation. The improvements also consist of storm drain installation to stub west of the Flood Control District of Maricopa County (FCDMC) channel. Box backfill per ADOT. Eastmark Parkway Phase 2 (S893) - The Project consists of approximately 180 linear feet of half street improvements. Improvements include water service relocation, box culvert extension, dry utilities, concrete curb and gutter, sidewalk, paving, signage, sidewalk sleeves, landscaping and irrigation. Box backfill per ADOT. The Engineer’s Estimate Range is $3.0 million to $3.5 million. For information contact: Stephanie Gishey, City of Mesa, Stephanie.Gishey@mesaaz.gov Contact with City Employees. All firms interested in this project (including the firm’s employees, representatives, agents, lobbyists,
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to fill a need. “We can do whatever we want,” she said. “There’s some people in other states, they actually will set up a birthday party. There’s freedom as long as you don’t rent out bicycles, anything with a motor in it and anything that is swimming-related because it’s very hard to insure.” Fuller is promoting an Easter offering where she’ll come to a house and hide eggs filled with candies and toys. Cost ranges from $50 to buy 50 eggs to $170 for 200 eggs. Now is a busy time for Fuller, who is booking reservations from traveling families for spring training. She’s had 52 customers since she started her with BabyQuip. Although the work is seasonal, it provides a nice income. “I’ve paid off three credit cards and we are able to go on family vacations more,” Fuller said. “It’s definitely a side gig.” Information: babyquip.com/lisa233/ categories/on-the-go
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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 210 (two hundred ten) 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 JEN Arizona 4 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 JEN Arizona 4 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. JEN Arizona 4 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, simultaneously with the execution of the Contract, shall be required to furnish a Payment Bond in the amount equal to one hundred per-cent (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 JEN Arizona 4LLC
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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 JEN Arizona 4 LLC; City of Mesa or Eastmark Community Facilities District No. 1. BETH HUNING District Engineer ATTEST: Dee Ann Mickelsen District Clerk Publish: East Valley Tribune, Apr 7, 14, 2019 / 19929
Public Notice CITY OF MESA MESA, ARIZONA HIBBERT STREETSCAPE – MESA ART SPACE LOFTS 155 S. HIBBERT CITY OF MESA PROJECT NO. CP0879 2nd AVENUE STREETSCAPE 2nd AVENUE – BETWEEN MORRIS AND ROBSON CITY OF MESA PROJECT NO. GR0288 HUD PROJECT NO. IDIS 746 DAVIS BACON WAGES APPLY ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that sealed bids will be received until Thursday, May 2, 2019, at 1 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 at the information desk, 1st floor, Main Lobby of the Mesa City Plaza Building. Any bid received after the time specified will be re-turned 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: Hibbert Streetscape – Within the public right-of-way, provide and install landscaping and irrigation improvements, unit pavers, concrete flatwork for public sidewalk, and benches and bike racks per the project plans. 2nd Ave Streetscape - Within the public right-of-way, provide and install landscaping improvements per the project plans. Engineer’s Estimate range is: Hibbert Streetscape = $60,000.00, 2nd Ave Streetscape = $35,000.00, Total = $95,000.00. For all technical, contract, bidrelated, or other questions, please contact Donna Horn at donna. horn@mesaaz.gov. 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 above. Contractors desiring to submit
team to act as the Construction Manager at Risk for the following: THE GRID MIXED USE PROJECT SITE IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT NO. M99-2019-012
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 $20, 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 avail-able 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 Meeting.” Work shall be completed within 60 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 the City of Mesa, Arizona, or a certified or cashier’s check. PERSONAL OR INDIVIDUAL SURETY BONDS ARE NOT ACCEPTABLE. The successful bidder will be required to execute the standard form of contract for construction within ten (10) days after formal award of contract. In addition, the successful bidder 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). The successful bidder, simultaneously with the execution of the Contract, will be required to furnish a Payment Bond in the amount equal to one hundred percent (100%) of the Contract Price, a Performance Bond in an amount equal to one hundred percent (100%) of the Contract Price, and the most recent ACORD® Certificate of Liability Insurance form with additional insured endorsements. 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 City of Mesa. BETH HUNING City Engineer ATTEST: DeeAnn Mick City Clerk Publish: East Valley Tribune, Mar. 31, Apr 7, 14, 2019 / 19606
The City of Mesa, on behalf of Palladium GRID, LLC, (“Developer”), is seeking a qualified Construction Manager at Risk (CM@Risk) to provide Pre-Construction Services assistance and complete Construction Services as the CM@Risk for the GRID Mixed Use Project Site 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 reviewed with the selected CM@ Risk and defined to meet the needs of the project as part of the contract scoping. The scope of work will include upgrades to the Pomeroy Parking Garage, streetscape related improvements, upgrade to Gateway Park, City Court security measures, improvements to Gateway Park Drive and other associated work. The estimated construction cost is $2,500,000 to $4,500,000. A Pre-Submittal Conference will not be held. Contact with City and Developer 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 con-tact on this selection process should be addressed to the authorized representative identified be-low. 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. The Statement of Qualifications shall include a one-page cover letter, plus a maximum of 8 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 April 17th, 2019 at 2:00pm. 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
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
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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 Mick City Clerk Published: East Valley Tribune Mar. 31, Apr 7, 2019 / 19716
Public Notice In anticipation of Homeland Security Federal Emergency Management Agency making announcement for availability of intercity bus security grant funding, Industrial Bus Lines, Inc. is currently soliciting bids from qualified vendors for the following project(s): vehicle/ driver security enhancements including real time GPS tracking and video surveillance system for over the road coaches. This bid should also include the necessary costs for professional installation. The cut off to participate in the bid process expires on April 20, 2019. For more information, please contact Eugene Thomas at 480-281-0773 or e-mail ethomas@allaboardamerica.com Publish: East Valley Tribune, Mar. 31, Apr 7, 2019 / 19523
Public Notice CITY OF MESA PUBLIC NOTICE
The Mesa City Council will hold a public hearing concerning the following ordinance at the April 15, 2019 City Council meeting beginning at 5:45 p.m. in the Mesa City Council Chambers, 57 East First Street. 1. ZON18-00933 (District 6) Within the 10800 to 11600 blocks of East Williams Field Road (south side), the 6000 to 6300 blocks of South Signal Butte Road (east side), the 6000 to 6300 blocks of South Mountain Road (west side), the 6000 to 6500 blocks of South Mountain Road (east side), and the 6000 to 6300 blocks of South Meridian Road (west side). Located south of Williams Field Road east of Signal Butte Road (203± acres). Rezone to modify an existing PAD; and Site Plan Review. This request will allow for the modification of the PAD for single residential development. Sean Lake, Pew & Lake, PLC, applicant; Groh Revocable Trust, Demuro Properties, SB CLB 18, LLC, Tres Points, LLC, owners. 2. ZON19-00016 (District 6) Within the 7100 to 7600 blocks of East Elliot Road (north side) and the 3100 to 3500 blocks of South Sossaman Road (west side). Located north of Elliot Road and west of Sossaman Road (187± acres). Rezone from LI-PADPAD and PEP-PAD-PAD to EO to create the Red Hawk Employment Opportunity Zone. This request will establish zoning to guide future development of employment and industrial uses. W. Ralph Pew, Pew & Lake, PLC, applicant; MBR Land I, an Arizona General Partnership, MBR Land I, LLP, B&K Land Investment Co., et al, and Morrison Ranch, Inc., owners. DATED at Mesa, Arizona, this 7th day of April 2019. DEE ANN MICKELSEN, City Clerk Publish: East Valley Tribune, Apr 7, 2019 / 19873
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