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Volume 33 Issue 32 Goodyear, AZ
May 25, 2022
Business Briefcase
BY LAUREN SERRATO
West Valley View Staff Writer
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ore retail, entertainment, food and job opportunities are arriving in Litchfield Park, Goodyear and Tolleson — and we have all the info.
LP acreage goes for $2.2M SVN Desert Commercial Advisors kicked off the second quarter with a land sale adding to the expansion and development of Litchfield Park. The 5.45 acres on the southwest corner of Citrus and Bethany Home roads traded for $2.2 million. This transaction is the highest price per square foot for land in the area. The buyers plan to build a self-storage facility to accommodate the boom in planned residential developments. “The demand for self-storage around Phoenix has been growing at a rapid rate, and this location has great potential being right next to over 1,000 housing units either already developed or being developed in the area,” said Michael Tarantino, SVN Desert Commercial Advisors.
ViaWest closes on deal
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ViaWest Group, in a joint venture with American Opportunity Zone Advisors LLC, acquired an 8.8-acre land parcel in Goodyear. This land site is immediately south of
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its Goodyear Crossing Industrial Park project and marks the fourth Opportunity Zone deal for ViaWest Group. Goodyear ranks as one of the top 10 fastest-growing cities in the country and additionally as Arizona’s second-fastest-growing city. This site is located 3.2 miles south of a full-diamond interchange on Interstate 10 and within a mile of the future Loop 303 southern extension from I-10. Development plans include a 92,621-square-foot industrial building with ample acreage for an outdoor storage yard that will break ground and finish in 2023. “Currently our Goodyear Crossing property, with 411,000 square feet, is over 100% leased at completion. Adding Goodyear Phase II is a natural addition to the growing demand for industrial space,” said Alex Boles, director of investments and development at ViaWest Group. “The Goodyear submarket has been particularly strong, accounting for over a quarter of the overall absorption over the past three to four years.” The federal opportunity zone provided an incentive for ViaWest Group’s initial investment at Goodyear Crossing. Finding the industrial demand high for an ideal distribution location, ViaWest expanded its interests by pro(USPS 004-616) is published weekly
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curing 8.8 acres of additional neighboring land to develop. Its cumulative industrial development projects will contribute to Goodyear’s growth and prosperity.
Denny’s opens in Tolleson Location: 9960 W. Lower Buckeye Road Denny’s opened a new store in Tolleson, offering guests a new look, featuring splashes of blue while paying homage to the restaurant’s 70-year history. While dining at the new eatery, guests can take advantage of a $6.99 deal: endless buttermilk pancakes, cheesy scrambled eggs and hash browns, starting at $6.99, through August.
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Edkey CEO receives Titan 100 honors BY JORDAN ROGERS
West Valley View Staff Writer
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ark Plitzuweit, president and CEO of Edkey Inc., is a recipient of a 2022 Phoenix Titan 100 award. Edkey Inc. is a nonprofit organization with 16 schools around the Valley. The Titan 100 program recognizes Phoenix’s top 100 CEOs and C-level executives who have shown to demonstrate exceptional leadership, vision and passion as business leaders in their industry. Plitzuweit, a leader in education for nearly three decades, has been the recipient of multiple awards in both K to 12 and higher education environments. “I am humbled by this recognition and am grateful to work with Edkey’s accomplished team that made all this possible,” Plitzuweit said. “I appreciate the countless individual efforts of each employee and student across our great
organization.” Under the leadership of Plitzuweit, Edkey Inc. has increased student outcomes, fiscal stability and student enrollment growth. “The Titan 100 are shaping the future of the Phoenix business community by building a distinguished reputation that is unrivaled and preeminent in their field,” said Jaime Zawmon, president of Titan CEO. “We proudly recognize the Titan 100 for their successes and contributions. “We know that they will have a profound impact that makes an extraordinary difference for their customers and clients across the nation.” This year’s honorees will be published in a limited-edition Titan 100 book and profiled exclusively online. Plitzuweit will be honored at the Titan 100 awards on Thursday, Sept. 29, at the Chateau Luxe in Phoenix.
Mark Plitzuweit, president and CEO of Edkey Inc., is a 2022 Phoenix Titan 100 Award recipient. The program recognizes Phoenix’s top 100 CEOs and C-level executives showing exceptional leadership. (Submitted photo)
Abrazo West adds to nursing leadership team
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BY WEST VALLEY VIEW STAFF
ennifer Nowlin has joined the nursing leadership team as director of Women’s and Infants Services at Abrazo West Campus, 13677 W. McDowell Road. As director, Nowlin has oversight of the Abrazo West Obstetrics Emergency Department, Labor and Delivery, Postpartum, and Neonatal Intensive Care Unit. She will work closely with the hospital’s Laborist group and Neonatologist group, as well as collaborate with peers in the Abrazo Health system. Nowlin is a certified perinatal nurse with more than 20 years of experience in the care of high- and low-risk mothers and infants. She is experienced in direct patient care, unit leadership, and the instruction of students and nurses.
The department includes three triage/OBED (obstetrics emergency department) beds, two operating rooms, nine labor beds, 12 postpartum beds and seven NICU (neonatal intensive care unit) beds. “Jennifer has an accomplished background as a neonatal intensive care nurse, a nurse manager of Women’s & Children’s Services, an adjunct faculty member of Creighton University College of Nursing, and a staff nurse in Labor and Delivery at Abrazo West Campus,” said Sue Rainey, Abrazo chief nurse executive. “She was also the director of Women’s and Infants Services at the West Campus from 2014-16, and we are thrilled to have Jennifer join the nursing leadership Jennifer Nowlin, director of Women’s and Infants Services at team.”
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Abrazo West Campus, with the new parents’ “selfie wall” in the hospital’s labor and delivery lobby. (Abrazo Health/Submitted)
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PUBLIC NOTICE INVITATION TO BID Bids Due: June 30, 2022 – 10:00am Project: Indian School Rd South Half CFD Civil Improvements DMB White Tank LLC seeks qualified General Contractors, with a minimum A- General Engineering license, to submit sealed bids for the above referenced project which consists of, but is not limited to concrete, paving, streetlights, signage and striping in accordance with the plans and specifications (the “Work”). The Successful Contractor shall be responsible for all coordination associated with the Work. Access to the plans, bid documents and detailed information for this project will be available by May 25, 2022. All interested parties should contact Jennifer Tweedie at jtweedie@ dmbinc.com to obtain access to the electronic bid documents. Please reference the project name listed above in the email subject line. A MANDATORY prebid meeting will be held via Zoom on June 1, 2022, at 10:00am. A meeting invitation will be sent to all interested parties. Sealed bids will be received until 10:00am on June 30, 2022, at the DMB Verrado Offices – 4236 N. Verrado Way Suite A200, Buckeye, AZ 85396. Bids submitted after 10:00am will not be accepted. Bids will be opened privately but read aloud at 10:15am via Zoom call. A meeting invitation will be sent to all interested parties. Unless all bids are rejected, the Contract will be awarded within seven (7) days. The Contract will be awarded to the lowest qualified bidder that submits a complete and accurate bid. A complete and accurate bid will include all information requested in the bid documents. Every bid made by a Contractor pursuant to this Notice shall be accompanied by a surety bond for ten percent (10%) of the bid amount, listing DMB White Tank LLC as the Obligee, as a guarantee that the Contractor will enter into a contract to perform the Work, or as liquidated damages in the event the Contractor refuses or fails to enter into the Contract with DMB White Tank LLC upon award. The bonds will be returned to all Contractors whose bids are not awarded the Contract, and to the successful Contractor,
the Work. Access to the plans, bid docu-ments and detailed information for this project will be available by May 25, 2022. All interested parties should contact Jennifer Tweedie at jtweedie@ dmbinc.com to obtain access to the electronic bid documents. Please reference the project name listed above in the email subject line. A MANDATORY prebid meeting will be held via Zoom on June 1, 2022, at 10:00am. A meeting invitation will be sent to all interested parties. Sealed bids will be received until 10:00am on June 30, 2022, at the DMB Verrado Offices – 4236 N. Verrado Way Suite A200, Buckeye, AZ 85396. Bids submitted after 10:00am will not be accepted. Bids will be opened privately but read aloud at 10:15am via Zoom call. A meeting invitation will be sent to all interested parties. Unless all bids are re-jected, the Contract will be awarded within seven (7) days. The Contract will be awarded to the lowest qualified bidder that submits a complete and accurate bid. A complete and accurate bid will include all information reques-ted in the bid documents. Every bid made by a Contractor pursuant to this Notice shall be accompanied by a surety bond for ten percent (10%) of the bid amount, listing DMB White Tank LLC as the Obligee, as a guaran-tee that the Contractor will enter into a contract to perform the Work, or as liquidated damages in the event the Contractor refuses or fails to enter into the Contract with DMB White Tank LLC upon award. The bonds will be returned to all Contractors whose bids are not awarded the Contract, and to the successful Contractor, upon ex-ecution of the Contract, and receipt of Payment and Performance bonds for the Work. The cost for providing Payment and Performance bonds shall be included in the bid submittal. A Payment and Performance bond will be required in the amount of 100% of the original Contract value for the duration of the Contract. All bidders shall be required to submit, with their bid proposal, a completed Certificate of Insurance evidencing their ability to meet the insurance requirements for this project. The Contractor shall carry property damage and public liability insurance and shall hold and save harmless DMB White Tank LLC, the City of Buckeye and the Verrado District 1 Community
upon execution of the Contract, and receipt of Payment and Performance bonds for the Work. The cost for providing Payment and Performance bonds shall be included in the bid submittal. A Payment and Performance bond will be required in the amount of 100% of the original Contract value for the duration of the Contract. All bidders shall be required to submit, with their bid proposal, a completed Certificate of Insurance evidencing their ability to meet the insurance requirements for this project. The Contractor shall carry property damage and public liability insurance and shall hold and save harmless DMB White Tank LLC, the City of Buckeye and the Verrado District 1 Community Facilities District from any employer’s liability and from any and all liens for materials or labor in connection with this Work as specified in the bid documents. Any bids submitted without the bid bond, certificate of insurance and any other items as required in the bid documents will be deemed incomplete and will be rejected. DMB White Tank LLC reserves the right to reject any and all bids and to withhold the award for any reason DMB White Tank LLC determines necessary and appropriate. Award of the successful bid shall be subject to approval by DMB White Tank LLC or its representatives. Interested parties shall refer to the bid package and addendums for further information or contact Jennifer Tweedie at jtweedie@ dmbinc.com – reference Indian School Rd South Half CFD Civil Improvements. No engineer’s estimate will be distributed.
PUBLIC NOTICE INVITATION TO BID Bids Due: June 30, 2022 – 10:00am Project: Indian School Rd South Half CFD Civil Improvements DMB White Tank LLC seeks qualified General Contractors, with a minimum A- General Engineering license, to submit sealed bids for the above referenced project which consists of, but is not limited to concrete, paving, streetlights, signage and striping in accordance with the plans and specifications (the “Work”). The Successful Contractor shall be responsible for all coordination associated with
Facilities District from any employer’s liability and from any and all liens for materials or labor in connection with this Work as specified in the bid documents. Any bids submitted without the bid bond, certificate of insurance and any other items as required in the bid documents will be deemed incomplete and will be rejec-ted. DMB White Tank LLC reserves the right to reject any and all bids and to withhold the award for any reason DMB White Tank LLC determines necessary and appropriate. Award of the successful bid shall be subject to ap-proval by DMB White Tank LLC or its representatives. Interested parties shall refer to the bid package and ad-dendums for further information or contact Jennifer Tweedie at jtweedie@ dmbinc.com – reference Indian School Rd South Half CFD Civil Improvements. No engineer’s estimate will be distributed.
PUBLIC NOTICE SUPERIOR COURT OF ARIZONA MARICOPA COUNTY In the Matter of Estate of: RUDOLF L DENT, AN adult. Case Number PB2022-070523 NOTICE OF CREDITORS OF INFORMAL APPOINTMENT OF PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE AND/OR INFORMAL PROBATE OF A WILL NOTICE IS GIVEN THAT: 1. PER-SONAL REPRESENTATIVE: PEARL L DENT has been appointed Personal Representative of this Estate MAY 4, 2022. Address: 8730 N Pierre Ct, Waddell, AZ 85355. 2. DEADLINE TO MAKE CLAIMS. All persons having claims against the Estate are required to present their claims within four months after the date of the first publication of this Notice or the claims will be forever barred. 3. NOTICE OF CLAIMS: Claims must be presented by delivering or mailing a written statement of the claim to the Personal Rep-resentative at (address) 8730 N Pierre Ct, Waddell, AZ 85355. 4. NOTICE OF APPOINTMENT. A copy of the No-tice of Appointment is attached to the copies of this docu-ment mailed to all known creditors. DATED: May 19, 2022 /s/ Pearl L Dent PUBLISHED: West Valley View and West Valley Business May 25, Jun 1, 8, 2022 / 46823
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