West Valley Business - 07.27.2022

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Volume 33 Issue 38 Goodyear, AZ

July 27, 2022

Chamber recognizes local businesses, community leaders

BY JEFFREY CAMPOS

Southwest Valley Chamber of Commerce President/CEO

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he Southwest Valley Chamber of Commerce’s annual awards gala, known as the Swaggies, returned last month after a three-year absence impacted by the pandemic.

At the beginning of the event’s presentation, there was a tribute to past Swaggies events and the recognition of our dearly departed leaders from our community over the last few years — with a special tribute to Mayor Georgia Lord of Goodyear.

It was a great way to engage the audience as we pay tribute to the businesses and community leaders of the past year. In attendance for

the Swaggies there were over 525 people, the highest attendance ever for this event. There were elected and city officials, business leaders and our members from throughout the Valley.

Jeffrey Garza Walker, 2022-23 chair of the Southwest Valley Chamber of Commerce, said, “The past year the chamber found new ways to interact with its members and cause positive changes, and because of that, we are going to be a stronger chamber going forward.”

Recognized were the sponsors with the chamber for the Swaggies. The list included Avondale Edge, CPLC, Pepsico, APS, Estrella Mountain Community College, Osborne Jewelers, Palm

Valley Pediatric Dentistry, Gila River Resorts & Casinos, Massage Envy, Rodeo KIA, Cancer Treatment Centers of America, Globe Corporation and Southwest Gas. The gala’s main event announced the 2021-22 Frisco Chamber of Commerce award winners: President’s Award, APS; Elected Official, Councilmember Wally Campbell; Excellence in Business, Realty One Group – Jennifer Polansky; Rising Star Award, Your Story Photography; Spirit of the Chamber, Paco Cerda; Corporate Advocate, Wigwam Arizona; Education Partner, Estrella Mountain Community College; and Community Impact Award, Leadership West.

Deadline to reserve booth at Biz2Biz Expo approaching

BY WEST VALLEY VIEW STAFF

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he annual Biz2Biz Expo is back, offering locals an opportunity to showcase their businesses as well as the products and services they provide.

And time is running out to secure booth space. The deadline is Friday, July 29.

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of Commerce Alliance — a collective of the Buckeye Valley, Glendale, Southwest Valley, Surprise Regional and Wickenburg chambers of commerce — this year’s expo is set for 4 to 7 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 17, at the Glendale Civic Center, 5750 W. Glenn Drive, Glendale.

Vendor setup will be from 3:30 to 5 p.m. the day before, Tuesday, Aug. 16.

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The Biz2Biz Expo includes a cash bar, prizes, and plenty of time for networking with businesses and leaders from throughout the West Valley.

The event is free to attend and open to the public, and, according to the Southwest Valley Chamber of Commerce, it draws more than 500 people.

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Business Briefcase

BY SCIANNA GARCIA

West Valley View Staff Writer

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f the cities within the West Valley, Goodyear continues to be one of the fastest growing. Here are a few of the newest developments Goodyear residents can either check out or expect to see by the end of the year.

BJ’s to open near Civic Square Location: Estrella Falls Regional Center, 14950 W. McDowell Road This Southern California-based restaurant is one of the most desired restaurants from Goodyear’s recent retail survey.

The popular family-friendly restaurant is constructing its newest prototype and the first of its kind in Arizona, expected to open later this year.

After beginning as a pizza joint before becoming a restaurant and brewhouse, BJ’s now has over 18 signature pizza creations, from tavern cut and deep dish to made-to-order combinations. The hand-pressed deep dish pizza dough is crafted to be double proofed, which means it rises twice, leaving customers wanting more than one slice.

Aside from pizza, the restaurant features an expansive menu, serving just about any customer cravings, including handcrafted burgers, soups and salads, sandwiches and tacos, pastas, appetizers, handcrafted beers and its famous pizookies.

Customers can enjoy daily and happy hour specials, family meal deals and $11 lunch specials that run Monday through Friday 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Upon joining BJ’s premier rewards program, customers will receive a free

pizookie, exclusive deals and points that turn into rewards.

For more information, visit bjsrestaurants.com.

Cycle Gear now open Location: Palm Valley Pavilions West, 1400 N. Litchfield Road, Suite G-10 Newly opened in early June, this chain brings a new kind of establishment to the city of Goodyear, providing gear to motorcyclists all throughout the West Valley.

With over 160 storefronts across the United States, plus a robust digital catalog to shop online, Cycle Gear meets the needs of all motorcyclists such as the in-store browser who wants to learn more about parts for sale or the web shopper who knows exactly what they want.

Cycle Gear, in operation since 1974, is the leading local retailer for motorcycling must-haves. The company offers just about anything a motorcyclist might ever need: clothes for any climate, helmets, accessories, parts and tires.

As motorcyclists themselves, the Cycle Gear team prides themselves on their knowledgeable customer service representatives and ability to assist motorcyclists riding any path, from carving through canyons, darting around the racetrack or trekking the trails.

Cycle Gear also takes part in local bike weeks and, most recently, its first bike night, a community event with food and giveaways. The next bike night to take place at the Goodyear location is on Aug. 9.

For more information, visit cyclegear.com.

Potato Barn

Location: Pebblecreek Marketplace, 15745 W. McDowell Road In 1966, a barn was built to store potatoes bound for the nearby railroad.

Fast forward a few decades to 2002, and that same barn transitioned into a home furnishings showroom, known as Potato Barn. Since then, Potato Barn has provided unique home furnishings and one-of-a-kind pieces from around the globe for customers in Arizona, across the United States and in Canada.

The locally owned home furnishings company is building a 99,505-squarefoot furniture assembly, warehouse and retail store to provide one-of-a-kind home furnishings in Goodyear.

Of this space, 25,000 square feet will be allotted to the warehouse, 25,000 square feet for the manufacturing space, and 54,000 square feet of retail showroom space and administrative offices.

At Potato Barn, customers can expect to find a variety of modern furnishings for every room of the house that fit their style, comfort and family.

The inventory changes weekly, and the company encourages customers to follow Potato Barn’s social media pages to catch new arrivals.

Potato Barn currently has locations in Scottsdale, Gilbert/Mesa and Chandler to better help customers choose the perfect home furnishings and décor.

For more information, visit thepotatobarn.com.

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JULY 27, 2022

PUBLIC NOTICE TOLLESON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL DISTRICT #17 Notice of Destruction of Special Education Records All special education data and information on students who were in special education will be des-troyed five years after the child has withdrawn, transferred, promoted from the district, or phased out of special education. It is the responsibility of the parent(s) or adult age student (18 years of age or older) to obtain copies of the information they may need for other purposes be-fore special education data and information is destroyed. (Authority –20 USC, 1412(a) (8), 1417(c)).

Should you have any questions or would like to obtain copies of special education records you can call the Tolleson Elementary School District at (623) 533-3900.

Tolleson Elementary District Provides Screening for Children with Special Needs Parent of School age Children If you think your school age child (k-8) may have a delay in academics, speech/language, motor skills, adaptive (self-help), or social skills, please contact your child’s teacher or the Special Programs office at (623)533-3923. Parents of Preschoolers Do you have a child in your home who is 3 or 4 years old? Tolleson Elementary School District provides free screening for children who may be delayed in the following areas: • Physical: fine and/or gross motor muscle development; sensory (vision and hearing) • Cognitive: thinking, mental or problem-solving development • Communication/ Language: receiving Information (receptive) and expressing understood information (expressive) development • Social/ Emotional: internal and external adaptation to environmental stimuli development • Adaptive: self-help development to attain basic needs.

• Sensory: vision and hearing If you think your child may have a delay in any of these areas, please contact the Special Programs office at (623)5333923. Parents of Child Birth to Three Years Old A child from birth to 36 months of age will be considered to exhibit developmental delay when that child has not reached 50 percent of the developmental milestones expected at his/her chronological age, in one or more of the following domains: • Physical: fine and/or gross motor muscle development; sensory (vision and hearing) • Cognitive: thinking, mental or problem-solving development • Language/communication: receiving information (receptive) and expressing understood in-formation (expressive) development • Social/Emotional: internal

and external adaptation to environmental stimuli development • Self-help: adaptive development to attain basic needs.

• Sensory: vision and hearing If you have questions regarding developmental delays for your child birth to three years old, call your local Arizona Early Interven-tion Program, 602-5329960. Published: West Valley View July 20, 27, Aug 4, 2022 / 47834

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 liabil-ity 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 Canyon Vista Trailhead Parking Lot CFD Civil Improvements. No engineer’s estimate will be distributed.

PUBLIC NOTICE INVITATION TO BID Bids Due: September 9, 2022 – 10:00am Project: Canyon Vista Trailhead Parking Lot CFD Civil Improvements DMB White Tank LLC seeks qualified General Con-tractors, 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 August 3, 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 August 9, 2022, at 10:00am. A meeting invitation will be sent to all interested parties. Sealed bids will be received until 10:00am on September 9, 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 10:05am via Zoom call. A meeting invitation will be sent to all interested parties.

Unless all bids are rejected, the Contract will be awarded within twenty-one (21) days. The Contract will be awarded to the lowest qualified bidder that submits a complete and accurate bid. A complete and ac-curate 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 Con-tractor 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,

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PUBLIC NOTICE INVITATION TO BID Bids Due: September 9, 2022 – 10:00am Project: Verrado Way Ph 3 to Canyon Vista CFD Landscape Improvements Verrado ARC LLC seeks qualified General Contractors, with a minimum CR-21 Landscaping and Irrigation Systems, to submit sealed bids for the above referenced project which consists of, but is not limited to, all work associated with installation of the landscape and irrigation in accordance with the plans and specifications (the “Work”). The Successful Contractor shall be responsible for all coordination associated with the Work. Copies of the plans, bid documents and detailed information for this project will be available on August 3, 2022. All interested parties should contact Jennifer Tweedie at jtweedie@ dm-binc.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 August 9, 2022 at 11:00am. A

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meeting invitation will be sent to all interested parties. Sealed bids will be received until 10:00am on September 9, 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 11:00am via Zoom call. A meeting invitation will be sent to all interested parties.

Unless all bids are rejected, the Contract will be awarded within twenty-one (21) 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 Con-tractor pursuant to this Notice shall be accompanied by a surety bond for ten percent (10%) of the bid amount, listing Verrado ARC 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 Contract-or refuses or fails to enter into the Contract with Verrado ARC LLC upon award. The bonds will be returned to all Contractors whose bids are not awarded the Contract, and to the successful Contractor, upon execution of the Con-tract, 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 Verrado ARC LLC, 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. Verrado ARC LLC reserves the right to reject any and all bids and to withhold the award for any reason Verrado ARC LLC determines necessary and appropriate. Award of the successful bid shall be subject to approval by Verrado ARC LLC or its representatives. Interested parties shall refer to the bid package and addendums for further information or contact Jennifer Tweedie at jtweedie@ dm-binc.com – reference Verrado Way Ph 3 to Canyon Vista CFD Landscape Improvements. No engineer’s estimate will be distributed.

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