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Volume 2 Issue 23 Mesa, AZ
December 29, 2019
Former Chandler teacher runs doggy boutique BY KEVIN REAGAN Tribune Staff Writer
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arbara Barzee had a predicament when she’d take her greyhound dogs out for a walk in her Chandler neighborhood. She often didn’t have enough pockets to hold her keys, phone and whatever she may need to pick up after her pets. Barzee wished she had an accessory functioning like a purse but was stylish and discreet enough to hide her doggie’s droppings. She went home and sewed together a little backpack able to hold all the necessities for walking her dogs. “It just made walking my dogs so much easier cause I didn’t have to �igure out where I was gonna put all of my stuff and have pockets full of stuff,” Barzee said. She knew other dog owners might like their own backpack and set out to satisfy this demand. A couple years later, Barzee’s business, Hound Street Boutique, has expanded to offer a variety of bandanas, collars, and dog-themed decorations. “It’s kind of taken off,” she said. Her products are not exclusive to dog lovers. She’s got some items cat owners may fancy as well, like a tea towel featuring a prickly pear cactus in the shape of a feline – Barzee playfully refers to it as a “Catcus.” The business is still a one-woman operation. wwBarzee makes all the products out Public Notices ............... page 2 © Copyright, 2019 East Valley Tribune
of her home studio and sells them at street fairs or through her website. Her top-selling items are her knitted bandanas and embroidered towels that come with a variety of canine puns or slogans. She’s just started selling one that’s got “Feliz Naughty Dog” stitched across the front. She’s got a variety of key fobs, in the shape of nearly every dog breed; corgis, beagles, and bulldogs are all part of the selection. Sewing the items together is the easy part, Barzee said, it’s the preparation beforehand that eats up most of her time. After buying her materials, she spends hours washing, cutting, and ironing all the fabric. “It is all very labor-intensive,” Barzee added. The work was once just a hobby for the Chandler resident. Before starting her boutique, Barzee had been a Latin teacher for several years at Arete Preparatory Academy in Gilbert. She loved being amongst her pupils, watching their eyes light up as they learned something new. But like several others in the teaching profession, Barzee got burned out by the long hours and low pay. She had already been honing her crafting skills for years and thought maybe she could turn her hobby into a business. Over one summer break, she started selling dog-themed items online and at craft fairs. The response she got from buyers gave Barzee the con�idence to not (USPS 004-616) is published weekly
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return to the classroom and devote herself full-time to sewing. She now has her products on display at Mesa’s Moon Dust Farms and tries to cultivate new customers through her website. With the help of her husband, Mike, Barzee continues to market new ideas and gifts – they recently rolled out a cat-shaped ornament to hang off doorframes. But getting the word out is not as easy as posting some pictures on Facebook, she said, because all entrepreneurs have to compete for attention on the World Wide Web. It’s why craft fairs are still Barzee’s biggest source for sales. And she loves being out and among the people; hearing their dog stories and seeing them pick out new accessories for their pets. It’s important for owners to spoil their pets, Barzee said, because these animals give so much unconditional love and can brighten anyone’s day. “When they give us love, we want to give something back to them,” she said. Information: houndstreetboutique. com
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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 Monday, January 13, 2020, at 1:30p.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: 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. A Mandatory Pre-Bid Conference will be held on Monday December 30, 2019 at 10:00 a.m. in the Upper Level Council Chambers at 57 E. First Street, Mesa, Arizona. All project questions must be submitted by 5:00 p.m. on Friday, January 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 disqualification, from direct or indirect contact for the purpose of influencing the selection or creating bias in the selection process with any per-son 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 pro-cess. 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 Solu-tions, LLC, at https://order.earc.com/arcEOC/PWELL_Main. asp?mem=29. Click on “Go” for the Public Plan-room to access plans. NOTE: In order to be placed on the Plan Holders List and to receive notifications and up-dates 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 $14.00 which is non-refundable. Partial bid packages are not sold. You can view documents
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: JOB ORDER CONTRACT SMALL TENANT IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS PROJECT NO. JOC-STI20
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. 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. The successful bidder will be required to execute the Union Mesa 1, 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. Union Mesa 1, 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 Union Mesa 1, 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 C 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 Uni-on Mesa 1, LLC, Lincoln Property Company or City of Mesa. BETH HUNING City Engineer ATTEST: DeeAnn Mickelsen City Clerk Published: East Valley Tribune, Dec. 22, 29, 2019 / 26909
The City of Mesa is seeking a qualified Contractor to provide Job Order Small Tenant Improvement Projects. 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 Small Tenant Improvement projects, maintenance, repairs, reconstruction, and alteration services to City facilities. A Pre-Submittal Conference will be held on January 6, 2019, at 8:30 am, at the Mesa City Plaza Building, Engineering Department, 20 E. Main Street, Conference Room 170, Mesa, AZ 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 per-son 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 pro-cess. 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. The Statement of Qualifications shall include a one-page cover letter, plus a maximum of ten (10) singlesided pages (maximum 8½” x 11”) with a minimum of 10 pt. font size, to address the SOQ evaluation criteria. Do not include a table of contents. Submittals should be plastic or metal spiral-bound only, do not use binders of any kind. The following information is not included in the 10page limit and should be attached as appendices: bonding capacity letter, certificate of insurability, Workers’ Compensation Experience Modification Rating (EMR), and
Public Notice CITY OF MESA, ARIZONA ENGINEERING DEPARTMENT
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maximum two (2)-page resume for each key team member. Please provide six (6) hard copies and one (1) electronic copy (CD/DVD/USB) of the Statement of Qualifications by 2:00pm on January 22, 2020. 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, JOC Small Project Landscaping Construction Services, JOC-STI20. 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 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 City Clerk Published: East Valley Tribune Dec. 22, 29, 2019 / 26846
Public Notice CITY OF MESA MESA, ARIZONA COOPER ROAD GAS MAIN REPLACEMENT ARIZONA FARMS ROAD TO MAGMA ROAD PROJECT NO. CP0224CAP ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that sealed bids will be received until Thursday, January 23, 2020, at 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 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: Connect just downstream of gas regulator station GRS96 on Cooper Road at Arizona Farms Road, install 24 LF of 4-inch coated steel gas main by means of open trenching. Transition to 4-inch PE gas pipe and install 5,127 LF of 4-inch polyethylene gas main by horizontal directional boring maintaining a minimum 48-inch cover. Re-place by directional boring, or, intercept at the proposed gas main the existing gas services within these limits per the approved plans. Deflect the proposed gas main to align with the existing 4-inch polyethylene gas main and connect. City of Mesa will be responsible to provide all the natural gas materials. The contractor will be responsible to provide all asphalt cuts, trenching, directional boring, shading material, backfill, and paving replacement. The installation of the
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gas pipe by the contractor includes all appurtenances there to and should be reflected in the unit cost of the installation of the gas pipe, except for, installation of the gas valves and the gas pipe tie-in locations. All gas work must be performed by a contractor from the City of Mesa’s pre-approved gas con-tractors list (Attachment “C”). Contractor is responsible to provide all tools required to construct and complete this project. The Engineer’s Estimate range is $450,000.00 – $550,000.00 For all technical, contract, bidrelated, or other questions, please contact Stephanie Gishey at Stephanie.Gishey@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 per-son 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 pro-cess. 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 Plan-room to access plans. NOTE: In order to be placed on the Plan Holders List and to receive notifications and up-dates 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 $7.00, which is nonrefundable. 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. 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 90 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 (http://mesaaz.gov/business/ 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 Mickelsen City Clerk Published: East Valley Tribune, Dec. 22, 29, 2019 / 26886
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 ten (10) singlesided pages (maximum 8½” x 11”) with a minimum of 10 pt. font size, to address the SOQ evaluation criteria. Do not include a table of contents. Submittals should be plastic or metal spiral-bound only, do not use binders of any kind. The following information is not included in the 10page limit and should be attached as appendices: bonding capacity letter, certificate of insurability, Workers’ Compensation Experience Modification Rating (EMR), and maximum two (2)-page resume for each key team member. Please provide six (6) hard copies and one (1) electronic copy (CD/DVD/USB) of the Statement of Qualifications by 2:00pm on January 22, 2020. 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, JOC Small Project Landscaping Construction Services, JOC-PPSI20. 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 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. 22, 29, 2019 / 26847
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: JOB ORDER CONTRACT PARK AND PLAYGROUND SUPPLY AND INSTALLATION SERVICES PROJECT NO. JOC-PPSI20
The City of Mesa is seeking a qualified Contractor to provide Job Order Park and Playground Supply and Installation 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 de-tailed in the Request for Qualifications (RFQ). The following is a summary of the project. The Park and Playground Supply and Installation services for minor and/or major improvement projects, maintenance, repairs, reconstruction, and alteration services to City park, playground, or other similar facilities. A Pre-Submittal Conference will be held on January 6, 2019, at 8:00 am, at the Mesa City Plaza Building, Engineering Department, 20 E. Main Street, Conference Room 170, Mesa, AZ 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
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Public Notice SUPERIOR COURT OF ARIZONA IN MARICOPA COUNTY (TRIBUNAL SUPERIOR DE ARIZONA EN TEL CONDADO DE MARICOPA) Case No. FC2019095671 Angelica Villalpando Ceja, Petitioner. Francisco Ruan Venegas, Respondent. FAMILY DEPARTMENT/ SENSITIVE DATA COVERSHEET WITH CHILDREN (DEPARTMENTO DE FAMILIA / HOJA DE INFORMCION CONFIDENCIAL CON HILOS) (Confidential Re-cord) / ((Registro Confidencial) Name Angelica Villlpando Ceja, Female, Date of Birth 06-05-73. Francisco Ruan Venegas, Male 01-17-69 Motion to Extend Dismissal Date (Pedimento para Extender la Fecha de Rechazo) I, Angelica Villlpando Ceja, re-quest an extension of the dismissal date because I have not been able to serve the other party or service is not complete. (No he podido notificar a la otra parte o la notification no esta completa.) Published: East Valley Tribune, Dec. 15, 22, 29, 2019, Jan. 5, 2020 / 26xxx
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CITY OF MESA PUBLIC NOTICE 5-YEAR CONSOLIDATED PLAN MEETINGS Publication Dates: December 22 & 29, 2019
The City of Mesa is conducting public community meetings to gather public input for its 2020-2024 Consolidated Plan, its Annual Action Plan for Program Year 2020, and its Analysis of Impediments to Fair Housing Choice. Background The City of Mesa is required to submit to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) a multi-year Consolidated Plan and an Annual Action Plan describing community needs and funding priorities. These planning documents are submitted as a prerequisite to receiving funds for the following programs: Community Development Block Grant (CDBG), Home Investment Partnerships Program (HOME), the Emergency Solutions Grant (ESG) Program, and the Housing Opportunities for Persons with AIDS (HOPWA) Program. The Analysis of Impediments (AI) is a review of barriers that affect the rights of fair housing choice. It covers public and private policies, practices, and procedures affecting housing choice. The AI serves as the basis for fair housing planning, provides essential information to policy makers, administrative staff, housing providers, lenders, and fair housing advocates, and assists in building public support for fair housing efforts. The AI is also required by HUD as a condition of receipt of funds under the CD-BG Program. Community Meetings Two community meetings will be held to present information pertaining to the Consolidated Plan, Action Plan, and Analysis of Impediments and to receive comments from the public regarding issues related to each of these documents. These meetings will be held as follows: Thursday, January 9, 2020 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. Catholic Charities Care Campus 466 S. Bellview Mesa, AZ 85204 Monday, January 13, 2020 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. Mesa Fire Department Station 220 32 S. 58th Street Mesa, AZ 85206 To Make Written Comments If you are not able to attend either one of these meetings, the City of Mesa welcomes written comments. Please send your comments regarding the Consolidated Plan, Annual Action Plan, or the Analysis of Impediments to ray.thimesch@ mesaaz.gov. Alternat-ively, you may mail your comments directly to: City of Mesa Housing and Community Development Department MS 9870, PO Box 1466, Mesa, AZ 85211-1466 Other Information The City of Mesa endeavors to make all public meetings accessible to persons with dis-abilities. If you are a person with a disability and require a reasonable accommodation in order to participate in programs and services offered by the City of Mesa’s Housing and Community Development Department, please contact Andrea Alicoate at 480644-5034 or andrea.alicoate@ mesaaz.gov. Hearing impaired individuals should call 711 (Arizona TDD Relay). To the extent possible, accommodations will be made within the time constraint of the request, and you may be required to provide information to sup-port your reasonable request. Published: East Valley Tribune, Dec 22, 29, 2019 / 26882
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