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Volume 2 Issue 46 Mesa, AZ
June 21, 2020
Mesa company poised to make 12M masks a week “We all want to get back to business as usual, but taking health and safety precautions ith Arizona municiis going to be part of our new palities given the norm,” he added, stating he power to order peowas “honored to step up to ple to wear face masks in pubprovide safe, reliable and envilic, a Mesa company appears ronmentally conscious protecwell-positioned to reap a boon. tive wear to help people stay US Power AZ PPE says its healthy and feel better about poised to produce more than returning to work, school and 12.5 million disposable surplay.” gical face masks a week for The company said the masks wholesale to a wide range of “will meet the highest quality distributors who can reach and safety standards and will thousands of people. be available in both adult and The company manufactures children’s sizes.” three-ply, recyclable masks POWER PPE says its surgical masks blocks up to 95 percent of viruses and that it can Mesa Mayor John Giles with a 95 percent effectiveness manufacture 12.5 million masks a week. (Special to the Tribune) hailed the company’s mission, against viruses at its new facilmonth. stating, “The health and safety of Mesa ity in the Gateway Technology Commerce “We are a wholesaler selling in large residents is my number one priority, and Center on Ray Road near the Phoenix quantities for everyday use,” she said. for many of us, adapting to our new reality Gateway Airport. “Our intent is to meet the everyday need will require daily PPE. Formed at the onset of the pandemic for nonmedical use – for example, stu“I applaud the consideration Power PPE earlier this year and owned by Bob Yost, dents getting back to school, professionhas taken in designing and manufacturing seven people are in leadership positions als getting back to work, churches starting daily PPE that not only limits the spread in the business and are now preparing to in person worship, restaurants needing of COVID-19 but is also affordable and hire 40 employees, spokeswoman Anna supplies for employees and guests and recyclable,” said Giles, who is expected Marie Maldonado said, adding “our hope hotels needing supplies for employees Monday to order people to wear masks in is to be at 60 with incremental increase in and guests.” public. demand and higher production by the end “We have one very successful yet humThorpe said he foresees the need for of 2020.” ble owner who owns and operates varian “extraordinary number of masks” and The company’s three-year plan includes ous ventures and who relies on an amazsaid kids returning to school will create a the development of “next generation ing leadership team running the day to need for a million a day in Arizona alone. smart healthcare infrastructure to include day of Power PPE,” she added. Kyrene School District became apparsmart testing centers” and personal proCompany president Kevin Thorpe said, ently the first in the state to announce all tective gear,” Maldonado said. “We are proud Arizonans and are eager students and teachers who return to its 25 Maldonado said Power AZ PPE has the to provide an American-made product to campuses will be required to wear masks. capacity to produce 50 million masks a help protect our communities. TRIBUNE NEWS STAFF
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he West and Southeast Realtors of the Valley, now united under the acronym WeSERV, want to help make some nursing home patients’ lives a little brighter. The association asking people to write “be the sunshine in their day notes” for residents in Bandera Healthcare affiliated nursing homes in the Valley. “We are asking members of our association and the community to take a little time out of their day to write notes, letters, cards or have your children draw pictures for these patients who are in need of some sunshine,” said spokesman Daniel Ochoa. “Those who participate, can bring their letters to any of our WeSERV locations to exchange them for a lollipop.” A lollipop might not mean much to the giver, but what the giver brings could mean the world to the shut-ins. Patients have not been able to see friends and family members for months because of fears over COVID-19 transmission. The campaign will last through June and at the end of the month, WeSERV’s Southeast Valley Member Engagement Committee will deliver the notes to 17 Bandera Healthcare facilities, which are located mainly in the West Valley, Mesa and Scottsdale. Artwork and letters can be dropped off at WeSERV’s headquarters at 1733 E. Northrop Blvd., Chandler, near the Chandler Airport. “It is so humbling, gratifying, and exciting to know we have members who are taking time to bring a little joy to others,” said Dena Greenawalt, 2020 WeSERV President. “I love seeing their enthusiasm and commitment to this project. It makes me proud to be a leader for this organization.” Ochoa said there are a variety of things that people can create. “Share positive, thinking of you, thoughts in your notes and pictures – anything hearts, rainbows and unicorns, sunshine, and happiness will help,” he said. “If it makes you smile, it’ll make them smile.” A Bandera spokesperson added, “Our residents need positivity, love, and support.” WeSERV formed last year after members
of the West Maricopa Association of Realtors (WeMAR) and SouthEast Valley Regional Association of Realtors (SEVRAR) voted to merge the associations. Today, it is one of the largest nonprofit advocates of private property rights and a leading group of real estate professionals creating opportunities for
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homeownership. It counts some 24,000 Realtors and other professionals in the industry as members. People who might need some ideas on what to make for the seniors can email the association’s member relations manager, Marilyn Zwick, at mzwick@weserv.realtor.
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Public Notice AT&T Mobility, LLC is proposing to construct a 40-foot overall height small cell telecommunications structure off Chestnut Street, Mesa, Maricopa County, Arizona (N33° 23’ 57.6”; W111° 47’ 6”). AT&T Mobility, LLC invites comments from any interested party on the impact the proposed undertaking may have on any districts, sites, buildings, structures, or objects significant in American history, archaeology, engineering, or culture that are listed or determined eligible for listing in the National Register of Historic Places under National Historic Preservation Act Section 106. Comments may be sent to Environmental Corporation of America, ATTN: Megan Gomez, 1375 Union Hill Industrial Court, Suite A, Alpharetta, GA 30004 or via email to pub-licnotice@eca-usa. com. Ms. Gomez can be reached at (770) 667-2040 x 405 during normal business hours. Comments must be received within 30 days of the date of this notice. W1305/HMF
Public Notice CITY OF MESA PUBLIC NOTICE The Mesa City Council will hold a public hearing concerning the following ordinances at the July 8, 2020 City Council meeting beginning at 5:45 p.m. in the Mesa City Council Chambers, 57 East First Street. 1. ZON19-00805 (District 6) Ordinance. Within the 10600 to 11000 blocks of East Williams Field Road (south side); within the 6000 to 6200 blocks of South Signal Butte Road (west side); and within the 6000 to 6400 blocks of South Signal Butte Road (east side). Located south of Williams Field Road on the east and west sides of Signal Butte Road (89± acres). Rezone from RS-9-PAD, RS-6-PAD, RSL2.5-PAD, RM-2-PAD and LC-PAD to GC-PAD; A Council Use Permit to allow 100% residential uses on the first floor within a General Commercial zoning district; and modification of the Destination at Gateway PAD to remove 89± acres. This request will allow a mixed-use development. Sean Lake, Pew & Lake, PLC, applicant; Signal Butte 24, LLC, owner. DATED at Mesa, Arizona, this 21st day of June 2020. DEE ANN MICKELSEN, City Clerk Published: East Valley Tribune, June 21, 2020 / 31316
Public Notice CITY OF MESA MESA, ARIZONA MESA GATEWAY SHARED USE
PATH PROJECT NO. CP0529 FEDERAL AID PROJECT NO. MES-0(236)D ADOT TRACS No. 0000 MA MES T0209 01C DAVIS BACON WAGES APPLY ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that sealed bids will be received until Thursday, July 23, 2020, at 1:00 p.m. All sealed bids will be received electronically at EngineeringBids@ mesaaz.gov. Bids must be submitted as an unencrypted.pdf attachment with a maximum size limit of 20MB. 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: The project includes a 1.8 mile long, 10-foot wide asphalt pavement pathway along Loop 202 from Elliot Road to Hawes Road and path lighting improvements. A pedestrian crossing signal will also be built at Warner Road crossing. Project also includes some hardscape, irrigation and landscape improvements and various fencing along the pathway. The Engineer’s Estimate range is $1,600,000 to $2,200,000. For all technical, contract, bidrelated, or other questions, please contact Donna Horn at donna. horn@mesaaz.gov. Contact with City Employees. All firms interest-ed in this project (including the firm’s employees, representatives, agents, lobbyists, attorneys, and subconsultants) will refrain, under penalty of disqualification, from direct or indirect con-tact 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.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 $46, which is nonrefundable regardless of whether the Contractor Documents are returned. Partial bid packages are not sold. You can view documents
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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 avail-able 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 210 consecutive calendar days, beginning with the day fol-lowing 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 following forms are to be submitted with the Bid Proposal for FederalAid Projects. 1. Surety (Bid) Bond 2. Non-Collusion Bidding Certification (Exhibit C.32) 3. Certificate with Regard to the Performance of Previous Contracts (Exhibit C.33) 4. Affidavit of Disadvantaged Business Enterprise Goal Assurances with a DBE goal of 11.98% (Exhibit C.34A) 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
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have been delinquent or unfaithful to any contract with the City of Mesa. The City of Mesa, in accordance with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, 78 Stat. 252, 42 U.S.C. 2000d to 2000d-4 and Title 49, the Civ-il Rights Restoration Act of 1987 (Public Law 100.259). Code of Federal Regulations, Department of Transportation, Subtitle A, Office the Secretary, Part 21, Nondiscrimination in Federally-assisted programs of the Department of Transportation issued pursuant to such Act, hereby notifies all bidders that it will affirmatively insure that in any contact entered into pursuant to this advertisement, minority business enterprises will be afforded full opportunity to submit bids in response to this invitation and will not be discriminated against on the grounds of race, color, or national origin in consideration for an award. BETH HUNING City Engineer ATTEST: DeeAnn Mickelsen City Clerk Published: East Valley Tribune, June 14, 21, 28, 2020 / 31232
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