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Volume 1 Issue 32 Mesa, AZ

March 24, 2019

Two area Realtors groups approve huge merger TRIBUNE NEWS STAFF

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embers of the SouthEast Valley Regional Association of Realtors and the West Maricopa Association of Realtors have voted to merge, creating one of the largest groups of its kind in the state.

Members last week approved the union of the two 53-year-old groups, culminating discussions that began in October.

“We have a lot of work to do at this stage, but I’m encouraged by what this can look like in 12 months,” said Derek Anglin, SEVRAR President. “I’m looking forward to what our combined, local associations can accomplish within our community outreach efforts and how our government affairs networking can improve to ensure our members’ and clients’ rights toward home ownership are protected.”

The transition team hosted eight informational town hall meetings at SEVRAR and WeMAR in February and March to discuss how the merger might expand bene�its and services, improve economies of scale and give members access to multiple locations throughout the Valley.

“The impact to the members would vary with three locations to serve the members, additional national speakers, streamlining the process for Brokers, a broad outreach program engaging our communities and advocacy in protecting homeownership and private property rights,” said M. Teresa Rubio-Acuña, WeMAR president. “The list can be endless.”

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process in order to implement their idea of merging the two largest Realtor associations in Arizona,” said SEVRAR CEO Pamela Frestedt, noting the small group could “move the process quickly and smoothly.”

The new association will have about 21,000 Realtors – nearly half of Arizona’s Realtor membership and covering SEVRAR board president Derek Anglin, left, flanks 2019 Past President Liz Harris more than 30 munici- along with board treasurer Michael Hofstetter. (Special to the Tribune) palities in the state. will reach more people in need.

A spokesman said that it will be bigger Now that both memberships voted to than 30 state associations and will be the merge, the Transition Team will begin the �ifth largest local association of its kind in process of merging the two Associations, the country. said Roger Nelson, CEO of WeMAR. SEVRAR draws its membership from “This process includes updating byAhwatukee, Apache Junction, Chandler, laws, creating organization policies, Gilbert, San Tan Valley, Guadalupe, Mesa, drafting business and strategic plans, Queen Creek, Gold Canyon, Sun Lakes and and developing new budgets,” he said.

Tempe. WeMAR members are in Avon- “Much of this work will provide the opdale, Buckeye, El Mirage, Glendale, Gila portunity for the two associations’ curBend, Goodyear, Litch�ield Park, Peoria, rent volunteers and leaders to work in Sun City, Sun City West, Surprise, Tolle- unison through workgroups and task son, Youngtown, Waddell and Wicken- forces.” burg as well as in Douglas and Western Nelson added that the new association Pinal chapters. would focus on creating a better profesA “broker liaison” will be designated to sional experience for its members. “We assist members “with receiving cutting- will do this by enhancing professional edge industry advancements that can development curriculum, and increasbetter serve their businesses,” a spokes- ing activities and commitments to REALman said, adding that complaints will be TOR® and personal property rights,” he processed more quickly and that commu- said. nity outreach programs through SEVRAR’s Information: wemar.org and sevrar.org Critical Needs Fund and WeMar C.A.R.E.S. (USPS 004-616) is published weekly

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MESA

Public Notice CITY OF MESA PUBLIC NOTICE

The Mesa City Council will hold a public hearing concerning the following ordinance at the April 1, 2019 City Council meeting beginning at 5:45 p.m. in the Mesa City Council Chambers, 57 East First Street.

1. ZON18-00931 (District 3) Within the 1800 block of West Broadway Road (north side). Located east of Dobson Road on the north side of Broadway Road (1.6± acres).

Rezone from LI to LI-BIZ; and Site Plan Review. This request will allow for the development of an automobile sales detail building. Andrew Boubel, applicant; CJRJ Group, LLC, owner.

2. ZON19-00040 (District 5) 4558 East Virginia Street. Located east of Greenfield Road and south of the 202 Red Mountain Freeway (20.2± acres). Rezoning from HICUP to HI-PAD-CUP; and Site Plan Modification. This re-quest will allow for the expansion of an existing industrial development. Jeff McCall, Mc-Call & Associates, Architects, applicant; Daicel Safety Systems America Arizona, Inc., owner.

3. ZON18-00689 (District 6) Within the 3200 and 3300 blocks of South Power Road (east side).

Located north of Elliot Road on the east side of Power Road (9± acres).

Rezoning from LI-PAD to RM-2PAD-AF; and Site Plan Re-view.

This request will allow for a multiresidential development. Brennan Ray, Burch & Cracchiolo, applicant; Garage Town, USA, LLC, owner.

4. Amending Title 1, Chapter 8 of the Mesa City Code entitled “Qualified Electors” to be consistent with state statutory requirements for election petitions.

DATED at Mesa, Arizona, this 24th day of March 2019.

DEE ANN MICKELSEN, City Clerk Published: East Valley Tribune, Mar. 24, 2019 / 19433

Public Notice CITY OF MESA MESA, ARIZONA Storm Water Pump Station Rehabilitations Pump Stations No. 138, 147, 155, 165 PROJECT NO. CP0491P138, CP0491P147, CP0491P155, CP0491P165 ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that sealed bids will be received until Thursday, April 18, 2019, 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: Rehabilitation of Storm Water

Pump Stations No. 165, 147, 138, and 155. The work includes the removal of the existing pump station and construction of a new pump station at each location that includes the following: new piping, pumps, electrical controls, site wall, wet wells, grading, driveway, etc.

The Engineer’s Estimate range is $2.75 million to $3.25 million.

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 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 $55.00, which is nonrefundable 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 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 Review of Site.”

Their are four (4) possible combinations of the base bid and add alternates that the City may use to award the contract. Depending on the combination that is awarded, work shall be completed for each of the four (4) combinations as follows: 1) Base Bid: 270 consecutive calendar days, beginning with the day following the starting date as specified in the Notice to Proceed 2) Base Bid + Add Alternate No.1: 330 consecutive calendar days, beginning with the day following the starting date as specified in the Notice to Proceed

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3) Base Bid + Add Alternate No.2: 330 consecutive calendar days, beginning with the day following the starting date as specified in the Notice to Proceed 4) Base Bid + Add Alternate No.1 +Add Alternate No.2: 365 consecutive calendar days, beginning with the day following the starting date as 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, March 17, 24, 2019 / 19325

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 SMALL PROJECT LANDSCAPING CONSTRUCTION SERVICES, PROJECT NO. JOC-SPL19 The City of Mesa is seeking a qualified Contractor to provide Job Order Small Project Landscaping 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 Small Project Landscaping Construction Services Job Order Contract will require a variety of general landscape construction improvement projects to include (but not be limited to): plants, trees,

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decomposed granite, irrigation lines, water valves, grass/sod, plant inventory, plant salvage, and other related landscape items or services as deemed necessary.

A Pre-Submittal Conference will be held on March 26, 2019, at 8:00 am, at the Mesa City Plaza Building, Engineering Department, 20 E. Main Street, Conference Room 501, 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 decisions are made in public and to protect the integrity of the selection process. All contact on this selection process should be ad-dressed 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 six (6) single-sided 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 6-page limit and should be attached as appendices: bonding capacity letter, certificate of insurability, Workers’ Compensation Experience Modification Rating (EMR), and maximum one (1)-page resume for each key team member.

Please provide seven (7) hard copies and one (1) electronic copy (CD/DVD/USB) of the Statement of Qualifications by 2:00pm on April 3, 2019. 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-SPL19.

Firms who wish to do business

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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 Stephanie Gishey of the Engineering Department atstephanie.gishey@mesaaz. gov.

BETH HUNING City Engineer ATTEST: DeeAnn Mick City Clerk Publish: East Valley Tribune, Mar, 17, 24, 2019 / 19358

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 Construction Manager at Risk for the following: MESA AND MAIN RESIDENCES OFF-SITE IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT NO. M99-2019-010

The City of Mesa, on behalf of Suburban Land Reserve (“Developer”), is seeking a qualified Construction Manager at Risk (CM@Risk) to provide PreConstruction Services assistance and complete Construction Services as the CM@Risk for the Mesa and Main Residences OffSite 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 limits of the off-site improvements include 1st Avenue (Mesa Drive to LeSueur) and Udall Street (Main to 1st Avenue).

The preliminary scope of work consists of street improvements, new underground utilities, general landscaping, and coordination with adjacent on-going Developer and City Projects.

The estimated construction cost is $2.0 to $3.5 million.

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 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

PROJECT NO. CP0800GAS and CP0800WTR

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 2:00 PM, April 4, 2019. 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 (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 Mick City Clerk Publish: East Valley Tribune, Mar 17, 24, 2019 / 19360

The City of Mesa is seeking a qualified Construction Manager at Risk (CM@Risk) to provide Pre-Construction Services and complete Construction Services as the CM@Risk for the Southern Av-enue and Stapley Drive Gas and Water Line Replacements 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. This project consists of various water and gas improvements along Southern Avenue from Horne to Harris Drive and along Stapley Drive from US 60 to 8th Avenue. These improvements include replacement of 5,300 LF of 6” gas pipe and 2000 LF of 2” gas pipe. The work includes all required trenching, valves, services, and other required appurtenances.

Only those Contractors on the City of Mesa Approved Gas Line Contractors List shall perform on the City of Mesa gas system.

The estimated construction cost is $6,000,000.

A Pre-Submittal Conference will be held on March 21, 2019 at 9:00am at the City of Mesa Engineering Department, 20 E. Main Street, Conference Room 501, 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 dis-qualification, from direct or indirect contact for the purpose of

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 Construction Manager at Risk for the following: SOUTHERN AVENUE AND STAPLEY DRIVE GAS AND WATER LINE REPLACEMENT Southern Avenue from Horne to Harris Drive and Stapley Drive from US 60 to 8th Avenue

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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. 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 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 eight (8) hard copies and one (1) electronic copy (CD or USB drive) of the Statement of Qualifications by 2:00pm on April 4, 2019. The City reserves the right to accept or re-ject 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 Donna Horn of the Engineering Department at donna.horn@mesaaz.gov.

BETH HUNING City Engineer ATTEST: DeeAnn Mick City Clerk Publish: East Valley Tribune, Mar. 17, 24, 2019 / 19357

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