East Valley Business - 01.24.21

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Volume 3 Issue 28 Mesa, AZ

January 24, 2021

The Vault next door to the Mesa gun shop Pistol Parlour was designed like the hotel in the hit movie “John Wick 2.” (Special to the Tribune)

‘John Wick’ inspired Pistol Parlour’s companion

BY ALLI CRIPE Tribune Contributor

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IN THE BIZ

he Vault at Pistol Parlour is no ordinary gun shop.

Owner Clyde Helquist themed the Mesa store around the Continental Hotel from the film, “John Wick 2,” creating a classy atmosphere with Tiffany lamps, a chandelier and blue LED lights illuminating painted gun racks.

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Helquist explained as Frank Sinatra played from the stereo. “I’ve had the Pistol Parlour for 40 plus years. I really wanted to do something to feature the higher-end premium guns as a separate unit.”

Born in Blayney, Utah, Helquist didn’t grow up shooting or hunting.

In his 20’s, he moved to Arizona and started a string of businesses. A former employee convinced Helquist to fund and co-own a gun store, which turned into the Pistol Parlour.

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Since then, Helquist started to shoot competitively and his love for firearms grew.

The secret to 40 years of business success, he says, is to love what you do and treat customers well.

“A lot of people have a fear of guns. They think that guns are evil,” Helquist said. “But I saw a lot of families become involved in shooting, the wife and the kids, and I kind of liked that aspect of it.”

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gun stores which are located side by side at 1356 S. Gilbert Road in Mesa.

Logan said he’s had a fascination for firearms since he learned to walk.

“Growing up in our household, you never touched dad’s guns if dad wasn’t around,” Logan said. “We just like the idea of protecting ourselves, the feeling of power and then obviously channeling it into a good place.”

That passion drove Logan to start work at the Pistol Parlour when he was 20.

At the same time, Clyde met a “sharp kid” who worked at Little Caesars named Eddy Rodriguez.

Noticing his potential and similar passion for firearms, Clyde asked Rodriguez to work for him. The Vault is the combined brainstorming of all three men.

“If you go into a Coach or Gucci, there’s a feeling of ritzy and it opens your wallet a bit. You expect to get what you buy,” said Logan. “This is like a high-end jewelry shop for guns.”

To curate their idea, Clyde hired friend and residential painting contractor, Bob Olsen.

“I watched the movie and got some ideas and then went from there,” said Olsen, who painted the walls, created de-

tailed wood paneling at the ceiling and hand-painted the wallpaper around the gun display cases.

He also hand-crafted the copper vault door at the end of the store.

Olsen said he used PBC components, a handle from an auto show, a combination dial and copper paint to transform the steel door into a vault.

“I’ve built a 50’s room in my house and it has a Coke machine door,” said Olsen who mentioned Clyde had seen the room and knew that Olsen was the man to complete their vision.

Gun enthusiasts shopping at The Vault at Pistol Parlour can expect Winston’s, AR15s and handmade tactical Pistol Parlour owner Cylde Helquist has owned the gun rifles. For those looking for a shop for 42 years. (Facebook) cheaper price tag, the Pistol Parlour is right next door. said Logan. “It’s like cars. There are some “Between me and Eddie and my dad, we people who want to get from A to B a little know how to sell these guns. We’ve culti- faster, a little classier.” vated quite a following for stuff like this,” Information: pistolparlour.com.

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JANUARY 24, 2021

Public Notice JAMES MADISON PREPARATORY SCHOOL, INC 5815 S MCCLINTOCK DR. TEMPE, AZ 85283 480-345-2306 480-3450059 (FAX) www.madisonprep.org Announces open enrollment for grades 6, 7, 8, 9, & 10 for 2021-2022 school year. The open enrollment period is February 1-19, 2021.

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 Consultant for the following: POLICE DEPARTMENT HEADQUARTERS BUILDING RENOVATION PROJECT NO. CP0204 The City of Mesa is seeking a qualified Consultant to provide design services for the Police Department Headquarters Building Renovation 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 Design Consultant and defined to meet the needs of the project as part of the contract scoping.

This project consists of providing updated programming documents, schematic drawings (including presentation boards and renderings), final construction drawings, and potential construction inspection services for a completely renovated police headquarters building located at 130 North Robson in Mesa, AZ. The goal of this project is to provide an effective and efficient use of the headquarters facility for all pertinent Police functions. The consultant may also need to assist with public meetings, City Council meetings, Citizen Advisory/Committee meetings, Design Review Board meetings, and other coordination efforts.

The scope of this project includes: 1) A review and adjustment to the space planning study that was completed for the city on 7/16/18, see attachment.

2) The demolition of the entire interior space of this structure, excluding the jail area.

3) The remodeling of the entire 102,356 sf of the interior of this structure.

4) The city may include other miscellaneous improvements at the site, as needed.

It is anticipated that this project will be delivered utilizing the Construction Manager at Risk (CMAR) delivery method.

The total budget for this project is approximately $30M to $40M including design and construction.

The city anticipates commencing

construction in early 2022.

A electronic Pre-Submittal Conference will be held on Thursday, February 18th at 10:00am through Microsoft Teams. 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. Any parties interested in attending the Pre-Submittal Conference should request a meeting invitation from Stephanie Gishey (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 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. This RFQ is available on the City’s website at http:// mesaaz.gov/business/engineering/ architectural-engineering-designopportunities.

The Statement of Qualifications shall include a one-page cover letter, plus a maximum of 10 pages to address the SOQ evaluation criteria (excluding PPVF’s and 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 one (1) electronic copy of the Statement of Qualifications in an unencrypted PDF format to Engineering-RFQ@ mesaaz.gov by February 25, 2021 by 2 pm. The City reserves the right to accept or reject any and all Statements of Qualifications.

The City is an equal opportunity employer.

Firms who wish to do business with the City of Mesa must be registered and activated in the City of Mesa Vendor Self Service (VSS) System (http://mesaaz.gov/ business/purchasing/vendor-selfservice).

Questions. Questions pertaining to the Consultant selection process or contract issues should be directed to Stephanie Gishey of the Engineering Department at stephnanie.gishey@mesaaz.gov.

BETH HUNING’

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City Engineer ATTEST: DeeAnn Mickelsen, City Clerk Published: East Valley Tribune Jan. 24, 31, 2021 / 347xxx

Public Notice CITY OF MESA, ARIZONA ENGINEERING DEPARTMENT REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATIONS (RFQ) NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the City of Mesa is seeking qualified Consultants for the following: Fire Exhaust System The City of Mesa is seeking qualified Consultants to provide design services and/or construction administration services for: DirectSource Vehicle Exhaust Capture System Design. 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).

Direct-Source Vehicle Exhaust Capture System Design. The City of Mesa Fire and Medical Department has been awarded a Federal Emergency Management Administration (FEMA) Assistance to Firefighters Grant to retro-fit up to 16 fire stations with a direct-source vehicle capture system. Diesel exhaust exposures contribute to increasing rates of occupational cancer in the fire service industry.

A direct-source capture system protects firefighters from exposure and meets best practices recommended by regulatory agencies, such as The National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH).

A Pre-Submittal Conference will not be held.

Contact with City Employees.

All firms interested in this RFQ (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 con-tract 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. This RFQ is available on the City’s website at http:// mesaaz.gov/business/engineering/ architectural-engineering-designopportunities.

The Statement of Qualifications shall include a one-page cover letter that contains current company/firm contact information including a valid phone number and email address, plus a maxim-um of 8 pages to address the SOQ evaluation criteria (excluding PPVF’s and 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

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the SOQ. Minimum font size shall be 10pt. Please provide one (1) electronic copy in an unencrypted PDF format to EngineeringRFQ@mesaaz.gov by 2:00PM on Thursday, February 11, 2021.

Maximum file size shall not exceed 20MB. SOQ’s that are unable to be opened by City staff will not be considered for award. Submitters may request a single opportunity to verify that a test email and attachment are received and can be opened by City staff. Test emails must be sent to Engineering-RFQ@ mesaaz.gov. The City reserves the right to accept or reject any and all Statements of Qualifications.

The City is an equal opportunity employer.

Firms who wish to do business with the City of Mesa must be registered and activated in the City of Mesa Vendor Self Service (VSS) System (http://mesaaz.gov/ business/purchasing/vendor-selfservice).

Questions. Questions pertaining to the Consultant selection process or contract issues should be directed to Michele Davila of the Engineering Department at Michele.Davila@mesaaz.gov BETH HUNING’ City Engineer ATTEST: DeeAnn Mickelsen, City Clerk Published: East Valley Tribune Jan. 24, 31, 2021 / 347xx

Public Notice IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF THE THIRTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT SUMMONS CASE NUMBER: 2020-CP23- 05688 STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF GREENVILLE NINA BETH ALLEN, as Personal Representative of the Estate of Billy James Mood, Plaintiff, vs. SHAWN MICHELLE DILSAVER MOODY a/k/a SHAWN MICHELLE DILSAVER, Defendant. TO THE DEFENDANT ABOVE-NAMED: YOU ARE HEREBY SUMMONED and required to answer the Complaint herein, a copy of which is herewith served upon you, or otherwise appear and defend, and to serve a copy of your answer to said Complaint upon the subscriber at his office, 32 E. Main Street, P.O. Box 315, Williamston, South Carolina, 29697, within thirty (30) days after service hereof, exclusive of the day of such service, and if you fail to answer the Complaint within the time aforesaid, or otherwise appear and defend, the Plaintiff in this action will apply to the Court for the relief demanded therein, and judgment by default will be rendered against you for the relief demanded in the Complaint. s/ G. Lee Cole, Jr.____________ G. Lee Cole, Jr. SC Bar Number 100352 COX & COLE, ATTORNEYS AT LAW P.O. Box 315 Williamston, SC 29697 Tel. (864) 847-9289 F a x (864) 8477895 LeeCole@CoxandCole.com ATTORNEY FOR THE PLAINTIFF Williamston, South Carolina Dated: 12/10/2020_________ Published: East Valley Tribune, Gilbert Sun News Jan. 24, 31, Feb. 7, 2021 / 35776

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