Tuesday Volume 3 Issue 73 Issue Date: October 30, 2012

CONNECTING THE LOCAL BUILDING INDUSTRY

Central Ave/Monroe St. Building Owners Seek New Uses

By Riis Valcho for The owners of downtown Phoenix’s historic The historic Central Ave. The State Press Professional Building are incorporating student and Monroe St. building housing needs as part of their strategy to help held professional offices sell the building after plans to make it a bou- on upper floors and hotel tique hotel fell through. rooms on the lower ones. Photo Credit: ML Manager LLC, the current owner of the Danielle Gregory 13-story, 157,000-square-foot property at Central Ave. and Monroe St., is presenting the structure to potential buyers — including ASU — as a place for student apartments, class- rooms or a hotel. The building has had protected historic land- mark status since its placement on the National Register of Historic Places in 1993. Cardboard protects the lobby’s marble floors, and ornate brass fixtures remain in good condi- tion despite the building’s years of neglect. Cassidy/Turley Commercial Real Estate Services Executive Vice President Don Arones said he is optimistic that the building can find a good buyer, despite challenges with marketing it. He said he reached out to ASU when the Downtown campus first began development to see if the University would be interested in the space. However, the building was ultimately not in- cluded in the campus’s design plans. University Planning Senior Vice President Rich- ard Stanley said there was interest in the build- ing in the past, but problems arose when trying to make use of the building for classrooms. Read more at The State Press

Project Solicitations in this Issue: 24 Design/Consultants 26 Horizontal 15 Commercial 14 Products & Equipment 4 Development Opps 27 Utilities 56 Maintenance 22 Permits Issued

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Articles 3 3 Arizona Parks Chief Asks Governor for ‘Critical’ $15M 4 Heavy Medals for Sustainability LEEDers 6 Phoenix May Have Blown Shot at Goldwater Museum 6 Year-Round Aquatics Center Draws Interest at Gilbert 7 Late Bids Arrive For Flagstaff Public Works Yard 8 Tucson Downtown’s Resurgence 8 Maricopa-Casa Grande Highway: Paving the Way 8 9 Mesa Gives Final OK for Escobedo Project 9 Gas Pipeline Proposal Brings Out Valley Residents 10 Old Main balances structural repair, preservation 11 Leaders Look To Future of Commercial Real Estate 11 750 Park Models and Mobile Homes set for Copper Skye 13 High Schoolers Get Taste of Hard Hat Life 14 Downtown Scottsdale Mercedes Benz Dealership Gets OK 14 Apache Junction Reports on Downtown Improvements 9 14 Banner Investing $45M in Four East Valley Health Centers 15 Palazzo Pursued ‘Easy’ LEED Points to Gain Lucrative Benefits 15 Solar Energy a Hot Issue in AZ Corporation Commission Race 16 Surprise Tras Planner Shares Her Thoughts on Traffic 16 Real Estate Deals Still a Challenge to Close 18 Has The Ship Sailed On Multi-family, Or Is It Full Steam Ahead?

Sections 10 17 Permits Issued 19 Crommercial Real estate News 21 Local Industry Events Project Opportunities 22 Planning/Design/ Consultant /Inspection 25 Development Opportunities 25 Horizontal 14 29 Utilities 33 Commercial 35 Maintenance & Alterations 40 Products & Equipment 41 Pre-Solicitations 3 Tuesday, October 30, 2012

Arizona Parks Chief Asks Governor for ‘Critical’ $15M Meet the By Craig Harris Arizona Parks Director Bryan Martyn said his agency has “criti- Team! for The Arizona cal funding issues” and is asking for additional state funding of Republic about $15.5M for capital projects, operations and staff. Rebekah Morris - Publisher Martyn, a self-described fiscal conservative who is just a few Casper months into the parks job, has asked Gov. Jan Brewer, a fellow 480-709-4190 Republican, for the additional money in the fiscal 2014 state [email protected] budget, which begins next July 1.

Parks need improvements, Martyn said, because they are a Rachel Kettenhofen - Editor product on which many Arizonans and out-of-state visitors are Bloody Mary willing to spend money for something they enjoy. 480-227-2620 Identified projects: [email protected]

• Catalina State Park, Tucson: Electricity to campsites Eric Jay Toll - Senior Correspondent • Lake Havasu State Park, Lake Havasu City: New launch Slimer ramps, roads and parking 602-617-3797 • Kartchner Caverns State Park, Cochise County: Install [email protected] potable water line from Benson • Patagonia Lake State Park, Patagonia: Replace waste- Michele Carey - General Manager water treatment facility Jacob Marley • Overall Park System: Make non-routine repairs and 480-686-4315 maintenance [email protected] “I will use the money wisely to enhance the product,” said Martyn, who oversees a $21.1million annual budget with 146 Arizona Builders Exchange full-time positions. The state has 30 parks, with 27 in opera- 1400 E Indian School Road tion. Phoenix, AZ 85014 Read more at AZCentral. Note: AZCentral is now premium con- tent. Readers are permitted 20 free article views per month. AZBEX News When we upgraded servers, we added recipients at subscriber firms who were not previously on our list. If you suddenly started receiving this but prefer not to, please let us know!

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Editor’s Picks from the Last Issue Catalina State Park near Tucson will get electricity at its campsites if a funding request for state parks is approved. Photo Credit: Pat Shannahan/The Republic • Arizona Construction Activity Up 6% Topping $9.5B for FY 2012 • Rio Nuevo Offers $6M for Tucson Convention Center Improvements

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Owners of LEED-certified buildings were given acco- is no longer the norm. He cited the efforts to provide po- By Eric Jay Toll lades—“Heavy Medals”—last week. The awards came tential employers with an educated workforce, and how for The Arizona from the Arizona Chapter, US Green Building Council at those efforts will drive Arizona to be known as a state Builder’s its first annual awards luncheon. The event, held in the that ‘gets it’. He also noted that local government can do Exchange LEED Silver-certified Phoenix Convention Center, featured much to promote sustainability – most notably through comments from area mayors committed to sustainable building codes and policies towards adaptive reuse. development in their cities. Building owners with the greatest number of certified buildings walked away with Dan Vermeer, Waste Management, also spoke at the the medals, and all LEED-certified building owners were event. He described how far Phoenix has come in terms acknowledged for their efforts. of sustainability since hosting the international Green Build conference in 2009. He and Curtis Slife, FM Solu- Phoenix Mayor Greg Stanton was the keynote speaker, tions, stressed the need to recognize the owners of the and his talk centered around the principles of ‘Regional- buildings – the ones that made LEED certification a prior- ism’, stating that competition from outside regions have ity – and that until this event, a LEED plaque was simply driven cities to work together. City vs. City competition sent in the mail when the achievement was reached. Continued on page 7

Award Winner Category Award Arizona State University Highest LEED Achievement Most Certifications in Arizona Museum of Northern Arizona ENR 2009 Best Green Building Making Arizona Proud University of Arizona LEED New Construction Most Platinum Buildings City of Scottsdale LEED New Construction Most Platinum Buildings Arizona State University LEED New Construction Most Gold Buildings City of Phoenix LEED New Construction Most Silver Category City of Phoenix LEED New Construction Most Certified Category City of Apache Junction LEED New Construction Most Certified Category City of Tucson LEED New Construction Most Combined Certifications Verizon Wireless LEED Commercial Interiors Most Gold Buildings Verizon Wireless LEED Commercial Interiors Most Silver Buildings USAA LEED Existing Buildings Most Platinum Buildings Regus LEED Existing Buildings Most Gold Buildings Arizona Public Service LEED Existing Buildings Most Silver Buildings CBRE LEED Existing Buildings Most Silver Buildings General Dynamics LEED Existing Buildings Most Certified Category Transwestern LEED Existing Buildings Most Certified Category Weitz LEED for Homes Most Platinum Homes Tofel Construction LEED for Homes Most Gold Homes Habitat for Humanity LEED for Homes Most Certified Category Salvation Army Kroc Center Non-Profit Category Only Gold Gym Rough Rock Community School K-12 Schools Category Most Certifications Northern Arizona University LEED New Construction LEEDing the Way

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No fuss, no ceremony, nothing. The Arizo- na Chapter of the USGBC hopes to change that by hosting this event annually.

Award categories were in New Construc- tion, Commercial Interiors, Existing Build- ings, Homes, Non-Profit Organizations and K-12 Schools. With 16 platinum-certified buildings and the top numbers in gold cer- tifications, Arizona State University walked away with the “Most LEED buildings” in the state. The Museum of Northern Arizona was honored for its Engineering News-Record award as ENR’s Best Green Building in 2009.

Operational cost savings and environmen- tal benefits are driving more owners into the quest for LEED certification. Although there are construction costs differences Tucson Councilwoman Regina Phoenix Mayor Greg Stanton between LEED-certified and non-certified Romero. addresses the Heavy Medals buildings, the LEED structures have signifi- Photo Credit: Arizona luncheon. cantly reduced operating costs, making for Chapter, USGBC Photo Credit: Arizona Chapter, USGBC a more efficient building.

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By Eugene Scott When supporters of the late Sen. Barry Goldwater the public, he said. It also requested that the city pay for The Arizona decided they wanted to build a museum honoring his for ongoing capital-replacement costs, he said. legacy, they targeted downtown Phoenix as their first Republic Chan said the city suggested the apartments because choice. the original project was not consistent with the city’s Yet those supporters announced last week they would vision for downtown development, which includes build the $30 million Barry and Peggy Goldwater more mixed-use development. Library and Archives research and education center in City officials also suggested three additional downtown downtown Mesa instead. Mesa officials consider it a Phoenix locations that did not include apartments. But huge win. the foundation never responded. Barry Eisenhower, project manager for the library, said Mesa officials presented all of their available land the city wanted the foundation that is planning the options to library leaders at their first meeting, said project to build apartments along with the museum Eisenhower, whose mother, Judy, is the foundation’s — something that immediately turned them off. But executive director. Judy was Goldwater’s chief of staff. Phoenix officials didn’t expect negotiations to end there. “The city should always be flexible and open-minded,” said Stanton, who wasn’t mayor when the talks began. When conversations began in 2011, the Goldwater “I’m a hypercompetitive mayor.” Library foundation leaders proposed building a $20mil- lion, 40,000-square-foot project at Fifth Avenue and Read more at AZCentral. Note: AZCentral is now pre- Fillmore Street in Phoenix, said John Chan, Phoenix’s mium content. Readers are permitted 20 free article community and economic development director. views per month. The foundation asked the city to donate 2.5 acres for a project that would not have been completely open to Year-Round Aquatics Center Draws Interest at Gilbert Parks Meeting

By Srianthi Perera Year-round aquatics and multi-gener- standards and service levels as well Les Presmyk, board member of for The Arizona ational community centers were two as the population served per facility. the Parks, Recreation and Library Republic of the strong recommendations that Services Advisory Board said that an emerged during the October 22nd Survey research indicated that 78 indoor pool may not be a necessity discussion of the town’s proposed percent of families with children un- for young parents with a child who 10-year Parks and Recreation Master der 18 used pools and that residents may participate in summer recre- Plan. wanted more pools/aquatic centers ational swimming. But as Gilbert’s for year-round use. population ages, the availability of a Leslie Dornfeld of PLAN-et, the place for year-round water-aerobics company developing the master That prompted Dornfeld to ask, “Do “becomes a very real need, and not plan, asked participants to set the you believe that providing year- just a want,” he said. future standards and level of service round aquatics is a core mission of for parks and recreation in Gilbert, Parks and Recreation?” When it came to community centers, taking into consideration the current Dornfeld said she felt that Gilbert, which has three (McQueen, Free- stone and downtown Gilbert), does not meet its residents’ requirements.

Dornfeld suggested a multi-gener- ational approach to a community center. These add-ons could include, in addition to classrooms, a sculpture studio, theater room and the like. Read more at AZCentral. Note: Gilbert does not have AZCentral is now premium content. the state-of-the-art Readers are permitted 20 free article aquatic centers found views per month. in Chandler. Photo Credit: Tom Tingle/ The Republic Click here to return to Table of Contents 7 Tuesday, October 30, 2012 Late Bids Arrive For Flagstaff Public Works Yard

By Joe Ferguson A funny thing happened when the throughout the community started Some locals were adamant they had a for the Arizona city of Flagstaff announced it had a contacting the city in an effort to sell better location and a lower price than Daily Sun single bid -- but not a price -- for a their parcels to the city instead. the 16.7-acre site on the corner of new public works yard this summer. Kaibab Lane and Thompson Street in Those calls and e-mails ramped up west Flagstaff that the city was nego- Even though they had missed the even more once the city unveiled the tiating to buy for $15.8 million. bidding deadline, property owners details of the latest bond proposal. City Manager Kevin Burke has ac- knowledged he has received several inquiries, but he said the city cannot entertain competing proposals while negotiating with Wayne Thompson, the sole bidder to respond to the city’s call for proposals.

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The current Flagstaff public works yard at 5600 E. Commerce. Photo Credit: Coconino County

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Tucson Downtown’s Resurgence Rewarding, Challenging for Architects and Engineers

By Roger Yohem As an architect, part of Rick McClain’s job is to envision In 2011, his firm was contacted by a prospective tenant to for Inside Tucson what an old building or vacant space could be. It’s often evaluate a small commercial space in downtown Tuc- Business a fine line of design that must strike a balance between son owned by developer Scott Stiteler. At the southeast preservation, renovation and creating profits from corner of the renovated 1 North Fifth Building, the space patronization. was “just a shell and dirt floor,” said McClain, a partner in Repp Design & Construction. But that was the perfect palette for Ari Shapiro to cre- ate his vision for a “big-city” styled establishment from scratch. The structure was in a resurgent part of down- town and along the Sun Link modern streetcar route now under construction. “A few key things have happened the last 10 months to really lay the groundwork for the future of downtown,” Mayor Jonathan Rothschild said. Specifically, he cited reforms to the land use code, faster approval times by the city for building permits, cross- training of building and code inspectors, and the Govern- ment Property Lease Excise Tax, a new city tax incentive program for downtown and designated gateway corridors. Read more at Inside Tucson Business

Sparkroot owner Ari Shapiro (front left) hosted an “urban crawl” for architects and engineers. Photo Credit: Roger Yohem

Maricopa-Casa Grande Highway: Paving the Way

By Brian Wright The Pinal County Board of Supervisors Ak-Chin granted a perpetual 150-foot which the county paid $375,000. voted unanimously on October 24th to easement to the county to “facilitate for the Casa One of the most important aspects approve a settlement agreement with roadway transportation access and Grande Dispatch of the agreement is that it allows the the Ak-Chin Indian Community, which the maintenance and expansion” of county to maintain the current path will allow for an eventual widening of the highway. of the highway through reservation Maricopa-Casa Grande Highway from The easement includes about 22.3 land. Had the agreement not been two lanes to six lanes on its stretch acres on the Ak-Chin reservation, for reached, the county would have been between Maricopa and Casa Grande. forced to find alternate routes around the reservation. On October 25th, City of Maricopa Development Services Director Brent Billingsley echoed Snider’s statements concerning the many important uses of Maricopa-Casa Grande Highway and said the road has statewide sig- nificance, not just local and regional. Read more at TriValleyCentral

The two-lane Maricopa-Casa Grande Highway could be widened to six lanes under a new agreement between Pinal County and the Ak-Chin Indian Com- munity. Photo Credit: Oscar Perez/Casa Grande Dispatch Click here to return to Table of Contents 9 Tuesday, October 30, 2012 Mesa Gives Final OK for Escobedo Project

By Gary Nelson Final Mesa City Council approval for redeveloping the All three are wrapping up final details that will allow them rd for The Arizona Escobedo Apartments came October 23 . to break ground by the Nov. 1 deadline set by the state. The others include: Republic Escobedo at Verde Vista Apartments will be developed by Mesa-based Save the Family Foundation • An 81-unit senior-housing complex on First in partnership with Gorman and Cos. LLC, Avenue just southwest of the Mesa Arts Cen- AZBEX Note: Poster Frost with 99.99 percent financing from Boston ter. Groundbreaking for this project, the first Mirto Associates and Capital.. large-scale construction in the downtown core in Architects, Tucson, is the about a quarter-century, is scheduled for 11 a.m. designer for the project. The two-phase project will level almost Monday. Gorman is serving both all of the vacant World War II-era units on as developer and GC, with • Workforce housing and homeless-shelter units at the north side of University Drive just west assistance from Tofel La Mesita Family Shelter, 2254 W. Main St. of Mesa Drive. Modern housing will take Construction in Tucson. their place, as will some offices and a social Groundbreaking is slated Read more at AZCentral. Note: AZCentral is now premium services campus. for today (October 30th). content. Readers are permitted 20 free article views per month.

Photo Credit: City of Mesa

Gas Pipeline Proposal Brings Out Few But Passionate Altar Valley Residents

By Keith Rosen- Those with apocalyptic predictions And, against an overwhelming rejec- It would pose no safety hazards to blum for Inside showed up: A proposed 60-mile tion of a proposal to bury a 36-inch ranchers or wildlife. pipeline to carry natural gas from gas line that would move 200M CF Tucson Business Of the two routes proposed by Kinder the Tucson region to the border here in its first year through the Altar Morgan, the eastern path would would create a corridor for Mexican Valley, there were a few voices urg- go through Buenos Aires National drug cartels and alien smugglers, they ing neutrality — and even one who Wildlife Refuge and a western route said. The pipeline would conduct expressed support. would pass through state and private electricity from nearby power poles, But hearings, part of the govern- property. explode, create 40-feet craters and ment’s scoping process, are just one endanger the lives of students at Earlier this month Pima County went facet of an environmental impact three rural schools. It would enrich on record saying it preferred con- statement process now underway. Mexico and produce little in the U.S. struction of the pipeline along the except higher natural gas prices. The pipeline, which would run from eastern route. Picture Rocks northwest of Tucson Those with more moderate warnings The scoping process should take at through the Altar Valley to an inter- were in attendance, too. Lighting, least a year and up to 18 months connect at Sasabe, Sonora, would noise, traffic and occasional gas leaks provide residents with royalties and Read more at Inside Tucson Business would permanently alter the behavior increase tax revenues by at least $3.5 of insects and mammals alike, destroy million annually as well as create pristine habitat, they cautioned. several hundred jobs, Tygret said.

Click here to return to Table of Contents 10 Volume 3 Issue 73 Rehab of UA’s Old Main balances structural repair, preservation

By Roger Yohem As the contractor to renovate historic Old Main on the The regents also approved $27.4 million in renovation to for Inside Tucson University of Arizona campus, Sundt Construction is anx- Bear Down Gym. The two projects are related, to house Business ious to apply its rehabilitation and preservation expertise UA staff who will move their permanent offices from Old to the 121-year-old icon. Poster Frost Mirto and NTD Ar- Main to Bear Down. Sundt also will do this rehabilitation. chitecture are the historic preservation design specialists. Sundt is working without the benefit of any early con- “It’s still very early in the evaluation process, finding out struction drawings. what’s wrong and right structurally with the building,” said Kurt Wadlington, senior project director for Sundt. Challenges of Historic Preservation

Built on a $38K budget in 1891, Old Main was the first • The building and surrounding porch are on sepa- building on campus. (It) housed the university’s class- rate foundations. rooms, library, offices and sleeping quarters. San Xavier • Eight downspouts dump roof water close to Mission, built about 100 years earlier, is the only building building’s exterior in Arizona older than Old Main. • Water that has “wicked” up into foundation’s Before World War II, the Navy’s need for space saved Old stone joints, causing them to deteriorate. Main from a 1938 demolition, “After the war, the Navy • Preserve both types of stone—Mexican stone for became (Sundt’s) client to get it back in shape,” Wad- wainscot and volcanic rock from A Mountain lington said. Under that $20,000 contract, Sundt fixed exterior walls, replaced failing roof trusses, patched and • Preserving the visual appeal of the building’s re-finished interior walls, and made various other repairs. design • Preserving original terne-metal shingles; a lead- The university then reclaimed Old Main as a functional tin style roofing in poor condition and no longer building. made. In 1972, the building was listed on the National Regis- • Interior historic character has been lost through ter of Historic Places. From 2006 to 2008, another $4.6 decades of continuous remodeling. million was spent in partial upgrades, mostly on the first • Mechanical system replacement floor. • Plumbing, lighting, electrical and safety upgrades In June, the Arizona Board of Regents approved $13.5 made as needed. million to rehab Old Main. Sundt’s design/build role is about $9 million with a completion date of January 2014. Read more at: Inside Tucson Business

No original plans exist to help Sundt Construction rehab Old Main. Photo Credit: Otis Blank

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Original source: It’s time to embrace the flipside of the half-empty strip shopping centers and unfinished building projects that still can Phoenix Business be found in parts of Phoenix. The commercial real estate industry is starting to bloom again, and that presents oppor- Journal Premium tunities for more than simple optimism; the development community can dare to dream big. Content Ten leaders and developers were asked their opinions about the future hot spots for Phoenix development. A sampling from the premium content slide show:

Paul Johnson, CEO, Old World Communities: New growth will focus in Central Corridor, Biltmore, and Discovery Triangle. Debra Sydenham, Executive Director, Urban Land Institute: Look for more focus in nodes and connected centers such as Sunnyslope and the Camelback Corridor near the 24th, 32nd and 44th street areas. Light rail will drive a lot of new development. Greg Stanton, Mayor, City of Phoenix: Growth will occur in dynamic neighborhoods. Most exciting opportunity is Phoenix Desert Ridge bioscience and technology corridor. Others interviewed: Grady Gammage, Co-founder, Gammage & Burnham Jim Pederson, Founder and Chairman, The Pederson Group Marlene Imirzian, president, Marlene Imirzian & Associates Architects David Roderique, President and CEO, Downtown Phoenix Partnership Nicholas Wood, Partner Snell & Wilmer LLP Barry Broome, President and CEO, Greater Phoenix Economic Council Mark Stapp, Executive Director, Master of Real Estate Development Program, ASU W.P. Carey School of Business Read more at Phoenix Business Journal premium content 750 Park Models and Mobile Homes set for Copper Skye Village

By Eric Jay Toll Copper Skye Village Home and RV Resort plans an The project is entered off Ninth St. with an extension age-restricted recreational vehicle and “village home” south of Martin Rd. The median-divided road will feature for The Arizona resort on 75 acres adjoining S.R. 87 near Coolidge Ave. in landscaping and screening to enter the project site. The Builder’s Coolidge. The proposed development will have 750 units, plan calls for site development over four phases. First is Exchange the majority as single-wide manufactured homes known building the central portion of the project from 9th St., as “park models,” and a number of developed 1,750 SF then the southern phase. The north phase adjoining W. spaces on which recreation vehicles can be parked. Martin Rd. allows street improvements to be deferred until that portion is development. The final phase, the The project site was originally pat of the 210 acre east side of the project adjoins 5th St. Coolidge Crossroads project, and is now in front of the Council for a change in the planned application develop- ment (PAD) to accommodate a mobile home and recre- ation vehicle park for adults 55 and older.

The development proposes a density of 10 units per acre. Park models, which come in a number of different styles and designs, are essentially recreation vehicles without motors or without potential for towing behind a passen- ger vehicle. The units are smaller than single-wide mobile homes, designed for transient use, and fit into the same space as a recreation vehicle.

The proposed village homes are to be conventional man- ufactured homes installed on to permanent foundations on designated lots in the project. The site is currently undeveloped, but cultivated agriculture. Arizona Water Park Model with carport expansion. Company mains adjoin the north and south boundaries Photo Credit: Rick Miller & Associates of the project. Click here to return to Table of Contents

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By Eric Jay Toll Banging hammers and heavy machinery echoed across doing something with their hands, we have kids here for The Arizona the Papago Park Military Reservation as teenagers pounding nails into wood, there’s a booth where kids Builder’s gathered around each booth displaying a different are learning to bend conduit, so they can see it’s not as Exchange area of construction. The young people eagerly wait easy as it looks and with the proper training, they can their turn to try out the jackhammer and the crane lift get into a decent-paying profession.” simulator. There is an opportunity to see the different trades of The Arizona Department of Education partnered with construction and realize that there are opportunities the Association for Construction Career Development for young men and women in the field. and hosted the 11th annual Arizona Construction The Arizona National Guard provides the land, person- Career Days to attract area high school students to nel and some equipment with setting up. This year, start thinking about future education and career goals, the event hosted 65 schools from across Arizona and and potentially pique their interest in the construction about 40 vendors from all different types of construc- industry. tion fields. Approximately 1,000 students attended this “We want to get kids to see construction as a viable, event during the two-days. profitable, honorable career,” said Rose Ann Canizales, “The benefit is they get to have face time with con- president of AZCCD. “We want to change the image tractors and apprenticeship programs and establish a that it’s not just about pounding a hammer – from car- relationship so they can walk in later on when they’re pentry to welding, there’s a whole list of things these ready after high school and they’ve already established kids could get interested in doing.” This event gave that relationship with that school or employer,” Caniza- students one avenue of approach, with several roads to les said. “The XY generation is different than most, choose from. there is the need for hands-on information – with this “This is not your typical career fair with pencils, event they get that experience and so much more.” pamphlets and gummy bears,” said David Milbauer, a Original Source: Arizona National Guard representative from Sundt Construction. “Having them

Students from a local Phoenix high school learn how to build a basic tool box out of wood and nails at the Sundt Construction booth during the Arizona Construction Career Days at Papago Park Military Reservation, Oct. 4-5. Partnered with the Arizona National Guard, the AZCCD has held this event for the past 10 years in an effort to reach out to young people in Arizona and how them - in a unique and fun way – the different trades of construction and to encourage consideration of part time enlistment in the Arizona National Guard. Photo credit: Arizona National Guard Click here to return to Table of Contents 14 Volume 3 Issue 73 Downtown Scottsdale Mercedes Benz Dealership Gets OK From Planning Panel

By Edward Gately A proposed Mercedes-Benz dealer- conditional-use permit for vehicle The applicant meets the permit for The Arizona ship in downtown Scottsdale won a leasing, rental or sales with indoor or requirement that no damage or Republic favorable recommendation from the outdoor vehicle display and storage is nuisance arise from noise, smoke, Planning Commission Wednesday required to operate the dealership. odor, dust, vibration or illumination, despite opposition from some nearby he said. Vehicle service and repairs The property now includes a three- residents and property owners. would be in a fully enclosed area, story office building and parking there would be no outdoor speakers, Phoenix Motor Co. is garage, which would be retained and and there would be limited hours of relocating from a Phoe- incorporated into the dealership. operation and limited vehicle deliv- AZBEX Note: Irwin G. nix location. It wants to John Berry, a zoning attorney rep- ery, he said. Pasternak & Associates is open the dealership on resenting Phoenix Motor Co., said the architect; no GC has a 4.8-acre parcel at 4725 Read more at AZCentral. Note: his client is proposing a $25 million been selected. N. Scottsdale Road, near AZCentral is now premium content. investment in south Scottsdale with Highland Avenue. Readers are permitted 20 free article $3 million in anticipated annual tax views per month. The parcel already is revenue to the city and about 150 zoned for commercial uses, but a new jobs.

Apache Junction Reports on Downtown Improvements

By Eric Jay Toll Phase two of the Downtown Redevelopment and Imple- The city’s preference would have been to complete the for The Arizona mentation Strategy will be starting soon in Apache roadway all at one time, but instead chose to phase the Builder’s Junction. The project will include on-street parking stalls, project in order to “pay cash” using several Federal grants Exchange sidewalks, conduit and irrigation sleeves. Construction received over time. is anticipated to take place next summer. The finishing Downtown Apache Junction has seen many improve- touches will include landscape and street-light installa- ments over the last couple of years since the adoption tion. and implementation. Beautification projects have had a visual impact — the Old West Highway median enhancements, a public-art feature, the downtown message marquee, a flag memo- rial honoring service personnel, improvements to Plaza Drive and most recently, the phase one completion of improvements to North Apache Trail. The city hopes designing a roadway that is pedestrian friendly, includes on-street parking, and has shaded walkway areas will create an inviting gathering place and shopper-friendly area for residents and visitors. Artist rendering of Old West Highway improvements in downtown Apache Junction. Photo Credit: City of Apache Junction. Read more at AJCity Banner Investing $45M in Four East Valley Health Centers

By Eric Jay Toll HMC Architects is handling design Family Medicine, Internal Medicine, for The and Kitchell is the GC for four medical Pediatrics and, in some cases, Obstet- Banner Health New Arizona Builder’s center projects totaling $45.2M for rics and Gynecology. The health care Medical Centers Banner Health. The neighborhood company anticipates rotating physi- Exchange center locations for the facilities in cian specialists between the facilities Chandler: Alma School and Queen Creek, Gilbert, Chandler and to meet patient requirements. Willis roads Mesa will open in mid-2013. Gilbert: Warner and Implementing electronic medical Gilbert roads At 21K SF, the facilities will provide records, basic imaging and laboratory Mesa: Crimson and a mix of primary family care with services onsite will be connected to Baseline roads limited specialties—based on the the 14 Banner hospitals and other market area—and will help feed more facilities. The centers are design Queen Ellsworth Loop and serious cases to Banner hospitals. for expansion as needed handling Creek: Ocotillo roads Services will be drawn from a mix of increases in staff and size.

Click here to return to Table of Contents 15 Tuesday, October 30, 2012 Palazzo, Other Projects Pursued ‘Easy’ LEED Points to Gain Lucrative Benefits

By Thomas Frank Across the United States, the Green Building Council But LEED does not require designers to take specific steps for USA Today has helped thousands of developers win tax breaks and beyond meeting minimum standards in water and energy reprinted in ENR grants, charge higher rents, exceed local building restric- conservation, recycling and indoor air quality. Designers Southwest tions and get expedited permitting by certifying them chart their own course to certification, choosing from as “green” under a system that often rewards minor, roughly 50 options. low-cost steps that have little or no proven environmental A little-noticed study of Navy buildings in January showed benefit, a USA TODAY analysis has found. that four of 11 LEED-certified buildings used more energy A LEED certification can add millions to construction costs than a non-LEED counterpart. Of the seven others, four while promising to cut utility bills and other expenses. were better than their counterparts by 9%, a level of im- provement that is insufficient to earn any LEED points. A USA TODAY review of 7,100 LEED-certified commercial buildings shows that designers target the easiest and But the Palazzo’s certification shows the need to improve cheapest green points by trying to create pleasant and LEED to require more than common practices such as healthful office spaces. hotel-room cards about towel replacement, said former state legislator Chris Giunchigliani, now a county commis- Some LEED-certified buildings boast advanced or costly sioner in Las Vegas. technology such as solar panels, on-site water treatment and highly efficient heating and cooling systems. The Read more at ENR Southwest Palazzo’s seven swimming pools are solar-heated; sensors reduce air conditioning when hotel suites are empty, for example. Solar Energy a Hot Issue in Arizona Corporation Commission Race

By Ryan Randazzo Solar energy and global warming see more renewable energy such as SRP is not regulated by the commis- for The Arizona have gotten scant attention from solar used here, as long as the price sion because it is a municipal utility. the presidential candidates this is kept in check. That has made solar Republic campaign season, but those issues a lightning-rod topic overshadowing The Democrats are promising to mark the key distinctions in the race many other aspects of the race. increase solar in Arizona, if elected, for seats on the Arizona Corporation and are running as the “Solar Team.” Commission. APS reported last year that 94 per- cent of its customers who participat- The Republicans have a more The three people elected to the ed in a survey wanted the utility to complex campaign message as they five-member board oversee a variety increase the amount of solar power try to maintain support from party of other issues, but solar energy has it uses, and a majority of them said hard-liners who would like to cut taken center stage. they were willing to pay more for renewable-energy funding while not that to happen. disenfranchising the growing Arizona The Republicans and Democrats are solar industry. They also have made spending most of their time debating Salt River Project similarly polled statements in campaign literature who is a stronger, more efficient sup- customers and reported in 2011 that about being committed to solar. porter of solar energy. 80 percent of respondents said they were either very willing to pay or Read more at AZCentral. Note: The heavy focus on solar probably somewhat willing to pay a 3 percent AZCentral is now premium content. has a lot to do with polls by major bill increase, or about $57 a year Readers are permitted 20 free article utilities in the state, which suggest by 2020, to reduce greenhouse-gas views per month. a majority of people would like to emissions from their electricity.

Click here to return to Table of Contents 16 Volume 3 Issue 73 Surprise Transportation Planner Shares Her Thoughts on Traffic

By Lesley Wright Transportation is the top concern Question: What is the primary trans- with construction scheduled to begin for The Arizona for Surprise residents, who have few portation concern for Surprise? in early 2014. Republic choices but to join the pile on Bell Road if they want to drive east or Answer: Our residents have told us... Q: How would I-11 affect Surprise? west. The city has charged Karen Sav- that the city needs better connec- age, its new transportation chief, with tions to the rest of the region, espe- A: Our city’s growing manufactur- keeping tabs on more than two dozen cially more east-west connections. ing base would benefit from I-11. It state, county and local projects that would provide new access for the will touch on Surprise. Q: What are some options for provid- movement of their products. The bot- ing alternate east-west routes to Bell tom line is that this would provide a Karen Savage, 51, began her post in Road through Surprise? critical connection between Phoenix August and has immersed herself in and Las Vegas. Surprise’s traffic and transportation A: One option being pursued now needs. The city’s new transportation- by Maricopa County is the Williams Q: The proposal to redevelop Grand planning manager talked to the Re- Drive/Deer Valley Road connec- Avenue and bring in commuter rail is public about what she will be doing tion. This will include a new bridge ambitious. How will it be funded? for Surprise. over the Agua Fria River and a new east-west route north of Bell Road. A: The (Maricopa Association of This project has been funded and Governments) completed an initial is currently in design by the county, study of commuter rail along Grand Avenue in 2010, which demonstrated the viability of commuter rail in this corridor. As with any project of this magnitude, funding is an issue. It will be necessary for the region to agree upon a plan for the corridor and a re- gional funding strategy to implement commuter rail. Traffic is heavy on Grand Avenue near Read more at AZCentral. Note: Dysart Road. AZCentral is now premium content. Photo Credit: Readers are permitted 20 free article Mark Henle/ views per month. The Republic

Real Estate Deals Still a Challenge to Close, but Improvement Seen

By Mike Sunnucks Credit still is crunched and economic uncertainty per- Falls also said he is seeing some new deals close. He’s for Phoenix sists. Those two realities are squelching some real estate also seeing more deals that were considered dead resur- Business Journal deals and business mergers because investment returns rected with new terms and even new players. are seen as too low and risks too high. Still, there are deals getting hung up by financing and “The lenders I have seen are being very careful and credit issues. Other real estate transactions may go into conducting the due diligence they were criticized for not escrow but don’t get finalized, mostly because of a lack doing five or more years ago,” said Greg Falls, a partner of financing. and business and real estate attorney with the Phoenix Read more at Phoenix Business Journal law offices of Sherman & Howard LLC. Rebecca Burnham, a partner with the Greenberg Traurig LLP law firm in Phoenix said lenders, equity investors and developers will often reach the letter of intent stage on a deal but then hit some barriers to finalizing a deal. The Greenberg attorney said, however, there is more patience and fortitude for getting deals done despite market challenges. “What I am also seeing, somewhat to my surprise, is the equity investors and lenders working hard to resolve these issues,” Burnham said. Rebecca Burnham Greg Falls

Click here to return to Table of Contents 17 Tuesday, October 30, 2012 AZBEX tracks commercial permits & projects in Permits Issued plan review with values greater than $500K.

Bld - Building Search Permits Com - Commercial City of Flagstaff City of Phoenix “LP” Elec - Electrical City of Florence Maricopa County Grd - Grading City of Gilbert Mohave County “LP” - Large Plan - There are different Types City of Peoria Pima County OS - Structural City of Phoenix Apache County OSE/OS Structural/Electrical City of Scottsdale Coconino County Plmb - Plumbing City of Suprise Gila County TI - Tenant Improvements City of Tucson Yavapai County

From Type Permit Date Issued Address Valuation Owner or Project Description Contractor Contact Phone number Phoenix BLD 12018858 10/24/2012 2631 S 22ND AVE $500,000.00 PHOENIX CITY OF BRYCON 85009-6915 620 W WASHINGTON ST CONSTRUCTION CO PHOENIX AZ 85003-2108 INC Phoenix BLD 12018660 10/22/2012 2502 E CAMELBACK $500,000.00 BILTMORE SHOPPING CENTER SCHULTZ 480-991-6054 RD 85016-9235 PARTNERS 62.79% DEVELOPMENT CORP PO BOX 4900 SCOTTSDALE AZ 85264 Phoenix LPRM 1203281 10/23/2012 2035 N CENTRAL AVE $500,000.00 DOXA CENTRAL LLC GRABER TRAVIS 602-864-0777 85004-1553 2005 N CENTRAL AVE STE 100 ARCHITECTS INC PHOENIX AZ 85005 Phoenix LPSC 1203272 10/22/2012 16220 N 7TH ST $500,000.00 M2 PHOENIX 1222 LLC LUPE DESIGN 85022 1410 RODEO RD ARCADIA CA 91006 Tucson Com T12CM05598 10/26/2012 7670 E WRIGHT- $629,900.00 OLD PUEBLO GYMNASTICS REALTY CARNES CONSULTING 520-247-7343 STOWN RD LLC - 4,048 S.F. BUILDING ADDITION L L C TO GYMNASTICS ACADEMY Phoenix BLD 12018728 10/23/2012 2200 S 75TH AVE $639,693.00 SWIFT TRANSPORTATION CO INC SYNECTIC DESIGN INCORPORATED 85043-7410 2200 S 75TH AVE PHOENIX AZ 85043-7410 Tucson TI T12CM02355 10/22/2012 8080 S HOUGHTON $650,000.00 SMITH’S FOOD & DRUG CENTERS L P S CONTRACTING 480-641-6600 RD INC -TI: RETAIL INC Phoenix BLD 12018571 10/22/2012 210 E EARLL DR $750,000.00 CABLE ONE INC 210 EAST EARLL > 414-443-0700 85012-2626 1314 N 3RD ST 3RD FL I-0560 PHOENIX AZ 85004 Phoenix BLD 12018950 10/25/2012 12415 N TATUM BLVD $752,376.00 VP TATUM LLLP (93% INT) L P S CONTRACTING INC 85032 11440 SAN VICENTE BLVD # 200 LOS ANGELES CA 90049 Phoenix BLD 12018881 10/25/2012 22601 N 19TH AVE $913,902.00 A & B PROPERTIES INC 6.2998% 822 A AND B PROPERTIES 623-215-4200 85027-1326 BISHOP ST HONOLULU HI 96813 > I-449 Scottsdale Com 189252 10/24/2012 10574 N 90TH ST $1,044,362.00 PORTILLOS OF ARIZONA, LLC STRATEGIC R&R INC 480-991-9343 Phoenix LPRR 1203298 10/24/2012 4129 E VAN BUREN ST $1,108,228.00 ARDEN REALTY LIMITED PARTNER- AIRPORT TECH CENTER 310-966-2655 85008-6939 SHIP 11601 WILSHIRE BLVD 4TH FL > I-408 LOS ANGELES CA 90025 Phoenix LPSC 1203313 10/25/2012 3901 E INDIAN $1,200,000.00 CHRIST CHURCH-LUTHERAN ORCUTT/WINSLOW PARTNERSHIP SCHOOL RD 85018- 3901 E INDIAN SCHOOL RD 5236 PHOENIX AZ 85018-5236 Phoenix LPRR 1203287 10/23/2012 5711 E MAYO BLVD $1,250,000.00 MAYO CLINIC ARIZONA 13400 E MAYO CLINIC HOSPITAL 480-301-7608 85054 SHEA BLVD SCOTTSDALE AZ 85259 I-128 Tucson Com T12CM03657 10/23/2012 1000 E 22ND ST $1,411,733.00 ADMINISTRATIVE ADDRESSES FOR COLLEGIATE 706-355-9961 GIS PURPOSES ONLY - NEW: TWO CONSTRUCTION LLC STORY CLUBHOUSE Phoenix BLD 12018702 10/23/2012 2931 W BELL RD $1,431,900.00 29 BELL L.L.C. 6621B N SCOTTSDALE DESERT WEST 480-862-6925 85053-3024 RD SCOTTSDALE AZ 85250 COMMERCIAL L L C Click here to return to Table of Contents 18 Volume 3 Issue 73 AZBEX tracks commercial permits & projects in Permits Issued plan review with values greater than $500K.

From Type Permit Date Issued Address Valuation Owner or Project Description Contractor Contact Phone Number Maricopa Com B201204301 10/25/2012 15600 S OLD US HWY $3,094,712 ARLINGTON VALLEY SOLAR HOLD- FLUOR ENTERPRISES 949-349-6978 County 80 ARLINGTON, AZ INGS LLC INC 85322 Maricopa Com B201204310 10/25/2012 37441 W ELLIOT Rd $3,123,187 SEP II FLUOR ENTERPRISES 949-349-4972 County ARLINGTON, AZ 85322 INC

Phoenix BLD 12018976 10/26/2012 3300 N CENTRAL AVE $3,396,953 ARIZONA STATE RETIREMENT CB RICHARD 602-279-4948 85012-2501 SYSTEM ELLIS- I-86 3300 N CENTRAL AVE STE 960 PHOENIX AZ 85012 Phoenix BLD 12018554 10/22/2012 5100 S 36TH ST $3,595,551 CAWLEY ARCHITECTS 602-393-5060 85040-3869 Phoenix BLD 12018874 10/24/2012 2222 W DUNLAP AVE $8,658,003 A & B PROPERTIES INC 6.2998% A AND B PROPERTIES 623-215-4200 85021-2818 822 BISHOP ST > I-449 HONOLULU HI 96813 Phoenix BLD 12018606 10/22/2012 32320 N NORTH VAL- $18,000,000 WL GORE & ASSOCIATES INC RYAN COMPANIES 602-322-6100 LEY PKWY 85085 1505 N 4TH ST FLAGSTAFF AZ 86004

Has The Ship Sailed On Multi-family, Or Is It Full Steam Ahead?

By Rue Bax for Since 2010, it’s been difficult to ignore the strong tailwinds Arizona behind the multi-family market in Phoenix as thousands of units Class A Apartment Activity Commercial Real have traded hands, rapid appreciation has been realized, and Class A Apartment Transactions now thousands of units are in various stages of construction. Estate Broadstone Ahwatukee Fairways (Phoenix) Mounting evidence exists that not only is the Phoenix multi-fam- Brookstone at the Foothills (Phoenix) ily market solid, but it should be strong for many years to come. CityScape at Lakeshore (Tempe) Investor optimism is well-founded. First, rental rates are well Coldwater Springs (Avondale) below the highs of early 2008 and occupancy is getting tighter due to lack of supply. According to Dallas-based Axiometrics, Dobson Towne Center (Chandler) Phoenix recently ranked in the top 10 Metros with the highest Pillar at San Tan (Gilbert) occupancy. Tempe Groves (Tempe) Second, the job market has become more diversified, not relying Class A Apartments in Escrow on construction jobs to drive the market, but diversifying into Montierra (Scottsdale) high technology and biotech. Lastly, with the housing across the nation improving, households who had planned on mov- The Fairways and Villa Pallavicini (Chandler) ing to Arizona have the opportunity to sell their house in other The Palms on Scottsdale (Tempe) markets. The Retreat at the Raven (Phoenix) So strong is investor and tenant demand that an additional 30 Class A Apartments Construction Starts projects totaling 6,300 units are currently under construction Broadstone at Lincoln (Scottsdale) or have been completed in the past 30 days. An additional six notable projects will be under construction shortly, but the big Broadstone at Waterfront (Scottsdale) surge in construction may still not be experienced until 2013. Fiddlesticks (Tempe) Other high-profile projects already cleared or about to be Liv Apartments (Scottsdale) prepared for construction starts. With so much momentum, Norterra (Phoenix) transaction velocity, pending sales, development of additional Table by AZBEX from AZRE data inventory and strong area fundamentals; multifamily will con- tinue to lead the commercial real estate market and sail toward the horizon. Read more at AZRE

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1. Phoenix Business Journal is out with 2. Luxury home real estate broker 3 its list of the top CRE brokers in the Walt Danley Realty, Paradise Valley, Valley. CBRE tops the list for 2012, expanded into CRE with the opening of followed by Cassidy Turley and Colliers Walt Danley Commercial. Tom Snyder International. See the rest of the list at will head the CRE division. the Business Journal. Sale Transactions

Photo Credit: hardison/downey construction, Inc. 3. The Retreat at Raven apartments, 3606 7. Greenfield Medical Dental Center, E. Baseline, Phoenix sold to the Hudye 2550 E. Guadalupe Rd., Gilbert, Phase Group for $22.6M ($118K/unit). The I, sold to Gilbert Medical 2012 LP for 4 192-unit complex was sold by Shahram $7.4M ($226/SF). The 33K SF office Afshani. The complex has 23 buildings complex was sold by Sperry Van Ness on 11.29 acres. as broker for the seller. Commercial Properties Inc. represented the buyer. 4. The Boulevard at Surprise Pointe, a 142K SF shopping complex, Waddell 8. D.R Horton picked up 432 lots for and Litchfield roads, Surprise, sold for $6.7M ($15K/lot) on the southwest $17.5M ($124/SF). Seller Karlin Real corner of 79th Ave. and Encanto Blvd., Estate, LLC, Los Angeles, and buyer Phoenix. Horton paid cash for the lots Photo Credit: LoopNet CIRE, were both represented by Cassidy which were previously owned by Tri Turley. The 62 percent-occupied Pacific Capital Advisors and K. Hovana- 5 center includes a cinema complex and nian Home Builders. multiple strip mall buildings. Cassidy Turley is also handling leasing. 9. A Tucson ground lease for an under- construction McDonalds, 2130 W. 5. Fountain Oaks apartments, a 224-unit River Rd., was sold by La Cholla LLC Phoenix complex, 1225 N 40th St., for $2.2M ($1.7M/acre) to Levine sold for $8.3M ($37K/unit) to Summit Investments LP. Marcus & Millichap Equity Investments. The private represented both sides of the 20 year investor seller was represented by deal. Photo Credit: Apartments.com Colliers International; the buyer was self-represented. 10. Tibshraeny Plaza, 918 W. Southern Ave., Mesa, a 26K SF with 40 percent 6 6. Peaks Corporate Park LLC, Scottsdale, occupancy was sold by Tibshraeny acquired The Peaks Office Building, a Companies, Inc., Mesa, to Dickenson- two-story complex at 7669 and 7689 Phoenix LLC, Scottsdale. CBRE repre- E. Pinnacle Peak Rd., Scottsdale. The sented the seller, AZ7 Real Estate, the 135K SF complex was picked up in buyer. A price was not disclosed. foreclosure for $7.7M ($57/SF). Cassidy Turley BRE Commercial handled the transaction on behalf of the receiver, Photo Credit: AZRE Phoenix IED Pinnacle Peak SF Return LLC. 7 New Lease Deals

11. Goodwill of Central Arizona is the for the 35K SF retail outlet. Velocity newest tenant in the Thunderbird Retail Group handled the transaction East retail complex at E. Thunderbird for landlord CW Capital Asset Manage- and Scottsdale roads, Scottsdale. An ment, LLC. October 26th opening date is scheduled Photo Credit: AZRE Click here to return to Table of Contents 20 Volume 3 Issue 73 Commercial Real Estate News

13 New Lease Deals (Con’t) 12. Planet Fitness signed a 34K SF lease 16. SRS Real Estate Partners handled a for an old Circuit City location at Sky 12.5K SF lease for Dollar Tree in Desert Festival Mall. The tenant was repre- Sky Esplanade, McDowell Rd. at 75th sented by NAI Horizon; the lessor was Ave., Phoenix. The dollar store joins represented by Velocity Retail Group Walmart, Staples, Ross and Big Lots in and De Rito Partners. the complex.

Photo Credit: LoopNet 13. Mega Furniture USA is opening in 17. O’Reilly Auto Parts signed a new lease December in the Costco Plaza at Priest for 12.3K SF in Madison Square, 5343 and Elliott, Tempe. Velocity Real Estate N. 16th St., Phoenix. Lee & Associates 14 handled the deal for the landlord CP represented the lessee in its relocation Center 06, LLC/ACF Properties. from its current location at th7 St. and Missouri Ave. Cassidy Turley repre- 14. The Mexican Consulate has relocated sented owner Orsett Properties, Ltd. into downtown Phoenix in the McDow- ell Corporate Center, 320 E. McDowell 18. Harvest Bible Church inked a deal for Road in Phoenix. CBRE represented 10.6K SF, 101 E. Comstock, Chandler in the landlord, Abart Properties 26 LLC, the Arizona Corporate Plaza. Cassidy Photo Credit: CBRE Scottsdale; the tenant was represented Turley represented both sides of the by Colliers International. The 25K deal. Pacific Plaza LLC is the landlord. SF office takes up 70 percent of the The Chandler location is a new congre- 15 building leaving the remaining portion gation for the east valley in addition available for lease. to its existing location at th48 St. and Cactus Rd., Phoenix. 15. Home builder K Hovananian Homes renewed a lease for 20K SF covering 96 19. In little news, Mini Cooper is moving months in the Desert Ridge Corporate into the old Tucson Kia dealership, Center, 20860 N. Tatum Blvd., Phoenix. 4633 E. 22nd St., during first quarter Lee & Associates represented the 2013. This will be Tucson’s first Mini Photo Credit: Ryan Companies landlord, Faison, Charlotte, N.C., and Cooper dealer and run by Royal Cassidy Turley handled the tenant Automotive Group. negotiations in the Class A, four-story 17 building.

Closures and Foreclosures

20. A report by Marcus & Millichap says 21. A 273K SF office project adjoining that even with the rising market, the Broadway Curve, Phoenix, has Phoenix still has more than $1.5B in been placed into foreclosure. The Sky distressed retail inventory. Sales activ- Harbor Towers is slated for the auction Photo Credit: AZRE ity in this segment is still dominated block on January 15. The complex has by REO and short sales. The major a seven-story building with 117K SF victim in the market downturn is the and two four-story midrise units with 21 strip mall purchased or refinanced 85K SF and 71K SF respectively. Colliers during the height of the market. Many International has the leasing assign- balloons are maturing and landlords ment for the mostly vacant building. are faced with high vacancy rates Originally occupied by the University of and inadequate access to capital for Phoenix—taking three of the build- refinancing. ings—the properties were vacated in 2011 when the college opened its own facilities a little further west on I-10. Photo Credit: Sky Harbor Towers Click here to return to Table of Contents 21 Industry Events Tuesday, October 30, 2012 Some links work best in Internet Explorer. Industry Events REV: Revised notes will be italicized

Marketing / BD / Economic Development Professional Development Town & Country Redevelopment Tour - ULI AZ Nov 5 SMPS Arizona Mentoring Program (Accepting 12 Oct 30 (Phoenix); 4:30pm-6:00pm, $45/$65 NEW applicants only) - SMPS (Phoenix); $100 The Aerospace Defense Corridor as an Economic Nov 9 Asbestos Regulatory Seminar - EIA (Phoenix); Oct 31 Development Driver - APWA (Tucson);11:30am - 8:00am-4:00pm, FREE 1:00pm, $20 16 Hour EM 385 1-1 Awareness - U.S. Army Corps Nov 5-6 City of Maricopa Realtor Tour - City of Maricopa; of Engineers Safety and Health Manual - ABA Nov 1 8:30am-11:30am, FREE (Tucson); 8:00am-4:30pm, $250/$300 Project Management Certificate Program: Project Project Delivery Methods - The Pros and Cons - Nov 5-6 Nov 1 ACE (Phoenix); 7:30am-9:00am, $0/$40 Success from the Owner’s Perspective - ACE (Glendale); 7:30am-4:00pm, $650/$715 The BIG Roads Event 2012 - CMAA (Phoenix); Storyboarding - Roundtable Discussion/ Nov 6 7:45am-9:15am, $35/$45 Nov 6 Presentation - SAAEMA (Tucson); 12:00pm- Opportunities in the New Economy - ULI (Tucson); 1:00pm, $0/$10 Nov 7 2:30pm-6:00pm, $45/$65 Permit Required Confined Space Work, Respirator Nov 7 Use & LOTO Training Class - ACT (Tucson); 3:30pm- CoreNet Global’s Corporate Real Estate 2020 - NEW Nov 8 AZRE (Phoenix); 2:30pm-6:00pm, $45/$90 7:30pm, $50/$75 NEW Aon Fire Protection Engineering - Code Seminar Nov 7 for the 2012 Edition of the IBC and IFC - AON Golf Tournaments / Awards NEW (Tucson); 7:30am-11:30am, FREE

Oct 31 Golf & Ghouls Trick or Treat thru 18 - AAED (Scottsdale); 7:00am-2:00pm The Reference Library

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How to Read Project Solicitations Projects are listed by Category: Planning/Design/Inspection/Consultant, Development, Horizontal, Utilities, Commercial, Alterations & Maintenance, & Products/equipment. They are then listed by the Bid Date and the Darker shade notes projects New or Revised in this Issue.

CMAR—Construction Manager at Risk D-B-B—Design Bid Build IFB—Invitation for Bids RFP—Request for Proposals Consult—Consultant IDIQ—Indefinite Delivery, Indefinite JOC—Job Order Contract RFQ—Request for Qualifications Quantity D-B—Design Build Sub Bids—GC requesting Sub bids RFQuote—Request for Quotations

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Due Date Project Plan- RFP/RFQ / Type Owner - Project Description Pre- Link & Time Volume Holders Project # Proposal 10/30/12 <$39K List 2013-103 RFP Coconino County - KVID Drinking Water System Efficiency 10/22 Link 2pm Audit. Contact: Coconino County Purchasing Department 10am at 928-679-7190. First published on 10/9 & added planholders list on 10/26 10/31/12 2013-101 RFP Northern Arizona Intergovernmental Public Transportation 10/17 Link 2pm Authority - Sedona Alternative Transportation 1pm Implementation Plan. Contact: Candace Schroeder at 928-679-8913 or [email protected] or Heather Dalmolin, Administrative Director, at 928-679-8908 or [email protected]. First published on 10/9 & revised link on 10/16 10/31/12 $250K List 2013-13 RFQ City of Flagstaff - On-Call Professional Water/Wastewater/ 10/24 Link 3pm Energy Engineering Consulting Services. Contact: Patrick 1pm Brown, C.P.M., Senior Procurement Specialist, at [email protected]. First published on 10/12 & added sign in sheet on 10/26 11/1/12 RFP Marana Health Center - Civil Engineering Services for the Link 4pm Apartments at Marana Town Center. Contact: Rudy Flores at 520-682-4111 ext 6251 or [email protected]. First published on 10/19 11/2/12 List AVNTRFCONC RFQ City of Phoenix - Aviation Traffic Engineering On-Call 10/22 Link 12pm Services. Contact: Kandi Kawolsky at 602-534-8352. 9am First published on 10/12 11/2/12 MAIR 9016(1) RFQ Ak-Chin Indian Community - Road Engineering Design 10/11 Link 2pm Services for the construction of a pedestrian multi-purpose 10am walkway, roadway drainage, lighting, landscaping and road design improvements for approximately 3.0 miles of Route 9016 (“Peters and Nall Road”). Contact: Jeanette Pedro at [email protected]. First published on 10/16 11/5/12 2013-003 RFQ PhxMesa Gateway Airport - Airport Environmental 10/16 Link 5pm Assessment Services. Contact: Marian Russey at 480-988- 10am 7630 or e-mail at [email protected]. First published on 9/28 Click here to return to the Table of Contents 23 Tuesday, October 30, 2012 All attempts have been made to ensure the accuracy of the information Project Solicitations presented. However, AZBEX is not responsible for any errors or omissions in this data. Links may not be valid once bid date/time has passed. All Bidders are responsible for verifying the content of the information. Planning/Design/Inspection/Consultant

Due Date Project Plan- RFP/RFQ / Type Owner - Project Description Pre- Link & Time Volume Holders Project # Proposal 11/7/12 BF1301-201 RFQ City of Chandler - Chandler Heights Community Facilities 10/24 Link 4pm Evaluation and Design(Free registration required). Contact: 10am Dara Griffith at 480-782-3314 or [email protected]. First published on 10/9 11/8/12 List EM12-W01 & RFQ City of El Mirage - Water and Wastewater Master Plan. none Link 3pm EM12-WW03 Contact: Jorge Gastelum at [email protected]. First published on 10/16 & added planholders list on 10/19 11/8/12 RFQ The Kayenta Township - Consultants for Airport Planning, Link Planning/Design/ Consultant /Inspection 4pm Engineering, Environmental & Consulting Services. Contact: Gabriel Yazzie at 928-697-8404. First published on 10/5 11/9/12 $3.7M List AV08000030 & CMAR City of Phoenix - Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport 10/24 Link 12pm AV08000069 Taxiway G & H Infield Paving and Utility Improvements 1pm Construction Manager at Risk Services. Contact: Vivian Escobar at 602-683-3865. First published on 10/12 11/9/12 $1.8M RFQ City of Phoenix - Landscape Architectural Services for none Link 4pm the Pueblo Grande Museum Entrance Public Art Project. Contact: Elizabeth Grajales at [email protected] or 602-534-7230. First published on 10/12 11/12/12 $4.5M List 13SQ003 RFQ City of Scottsdale - Site 71 Well and Water Booster Pump 10/31 Link 2pm Station & Water Booster Pump Station 42B.Engineering 1pm Services for the development of conceptual layouts for well site and booster pump station improvements. Contact: Anna Leyva at 480-312-7769 or [email protected]. First published on 10/19 11/9/12 List AVPLNG1315 RFQ City of Phoenix - Airport Planning On-Call Consulting 10/31 Link 12pm Services. Services needed include Data Collection Systems, 1pm Airport Layout Plans Updates, Airport Facilities Planning Services, Runway Safety Area Compliance Planning, and Cost/Benefit Studies for AIP grants. Contact: Kandi Kawolsky at 602-534-8352. First published on 10/19 11/9/12 List AVNEPA1315 RFQ City of Phoenix - Airport National Environmental Policy 10/31 Link 12pm Act (NEPA) On-Call Consulting Services. Contact: Kandi 2:30pm Kawolsky at 602-534-8352. First published on 10/19 11/13/12 List P13-0033 RFQ City of Peoria - Plan Review and Building Inspection Link 5pm Services. Contact: Lisa Houg at 623-773-7115 or [email protected]. First published on 10/26 11/15/12 $2M List 2012-049 RFQ MCDOT - On Call Professional Engineering and Design none Link 10am Services. DBE goal of 5.0%. Contact: Cynthia Slaughter at [email protected]. First published on 10/26 11/16/12 #10-02-13 RFP Gila River Indian Community - Architectural & Engineering 10/30 Link 2pm Services for the District 6 Head Start & Tenant 9am Improvements Project. Indian Preference. Contact: Randy Allen at 520-562-6081 or [email protected]. First published on 10/23

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Due Date Project Plan- RFP/RFQ / Type Owner - Project Description Pre- Link & Time Volume Holders Project # Proposal 11/16/12 List PT00120046 RFQ City of Phoenix - Desert Sky Transit Center Design Services. 11/6 Link 12pm DBE goal of 3.84%. Contact: Charlene Carpenter at 1:30pm 602-261-8894. First published on 10/26 11/19/12 2012-139 RFQ Town of Buckeye - Airport Environmental Assessment 11/6 Link 2pm Consulting Services for the Buckeye Municipal Airport in 9am Buckeye Arizona. Contact: Debby Fasano at 623-349-6174 or [email protected]. First published on 10/30 11/20/12 12-PS-21 RFQ Mohave County - On-Call Professional Engineering 10/31 Link 2pm Consultant for Quality Control and Material Testing 3pm Services. Contact: Tara Acton at 928-753-0752, Ext. 3 or [email protected]. First published on 10/23 11/21/12 RFQ Yuma International Airport - Rolle Field Master Plan 10/25 Link 12pm Update. Contact: Gladys Wiggins at 928-726-5882. First published on 10/23

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or 520-538-0398. First publishedBusiness on 10/30card size 11/29/12 RFQ City of Prescott - Design services for the design of Sundog 11/7 Link 2pm Wastewater Trunk Main Master Plan and Phase 1 Design 1:30pm in Prescott.Contact: Public Works Director at Mand. 928-777-1130. First published on 10/30

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Horizontal Horizontal Includes Earthwork, Roadway Improvements, Paving Maintenance, Transportation, and Single-Trade Solicitations directly related to Horizontal Construction (i.e. Traffic Signal Signalization and Pavement Marking).

Due Date Project Plan- Solicitation/ Type Owner - Description Pre-bid Link & Time Volume holders Project # 10/30/12 WD3-745-3178 IFB City of Chandler - Right of Way Repairs - MUD (free 10/16 Link 2pm registration required). Contact: Sharon Brause at 9am 480-782-2407 or [email protected]. First published on 10/5 10/31/12 CM3-745-3183 IFB City of Chandler - Fire Station #2 - Concrete & Asphalt 10/17 Link 3pm Repairs (free registration required). Contact: Sharon Brause 9am at 480-782-2407 or [email protected]. First published on 10/5 11/1/12 PW 13-012 IFB City of Avondale - Granular Activated Carbon (GAC) Slurry none Link 3pm Replacement Services. Contact: Loretta Browning at [email protected] or 623-333-2029. First published on 10/19

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Bid Date Project Plan- Project # Contract Owner – Project description Pre-Bid Link & Time Volume holders Type 11/1/12 IFB 13-11-SWD-04 IFB Cochise County - Western Regional Landfill Cell 3B Liner. 10/17 Link 4pm Contact: Terry Hudson, Senior Buyer, at 520-432-8391 or 1pm [email protected]. First published on 9/21 11/2/12 $9M List 13SQ005 DB City of Scottsdale - Design Build Manager for the TPC TBD Link 10am Stadium Course Renovations. The City of Scottsdale is seeking a qualified Design-Build Manager to provide design phase services and complete construction services for the Tournament Players Club (TPC) Stadium Golf Course project in Scottsdale, Arizona (The course and clubhouse are separate DB Contracts). Contact: Gary Meyer at [email protected]. First published on 10/19 11/2/12 IFB Yuma County - Supply, delivery and application of Liquid Link 10am Asphalt. Contact: Ms Rheo Pasko or Ms Kelly Fricke at the Department of Public Works at 928-341-2500. First published on 10/5 11/2/12 RFQ City of Casa Grande - RFQ for FY 2013-2014 On-Call Public Link 2pm Works Maintenance & Repair Services. Contact: Terrence S. McKeon at 520-421-8625 or [email protected]. First published on 10/23 11/6/12 $1.9M- List ST87400154 CMAR City of Phoenix - Alley Dust proofing Project. Work includes none Link 2pm $2.3M 281,302 SY of Clearing and grubbing and subgrade prep, 257,860 SY of single application aggregate, traffic control, and other misc. work. This project has a 1.67% DBE Availability. Contact: Kandi Kawolsky at 602-534-8352. First published on 10/5 11/7/12 $750K- List 2012-048 D-B-B Maricopa County - Crack Seal Surface Treatment Project, none Link 1pm $850K FY13. The work consists of vacuuming cracks in asphalt concrete surface pavements, heating and applying asphalt modified rubber compound into the cracks, and patching material for large cracks, establishing traffic control measures, and other miscellaneous work items required to complete the project. Contact: Cynthia Slaughter at [email protected]. First published on 10/16 11/7/12 List OP 13-2226 IFB City of Goodyear - Concrete Maintenance. Mandatory 10/24 Link 3:30pm Pre-bid Conference. Contact: Russ Welborn at 623-882-7879 9am or [email protected]. First published on 10/23 Mand. & added sign in sheet on 10/30 11/7/12 $21.6M List 015-A(208)S CMAR ADOT - Bridge Replacement on I-15 in Mohave County. Link 4pm The project involves the replacement of the superstructure of Bridge #6, Structure #1619. The project will widen the shoulders as much as possible using the existing foundation. Contact: Donna Rice, Contracts and Specifications, at 602-712-8618. First published on 10/16

11/8/12 ADOT13-00002158 IFB ADOT - Cattle Guard Removal & Installation, Statewide. 10/30 Link 3pm Contact: Amir Sakhi at 602-712-8584 or [email protected]. 10am First published on 10/30 Click here to return to the Table of Contents Horizontal

Bid Date Project Plan- Project # Contract Owner – Project description Pre-Bidw Link & Time Volume holders Type 11/9/12 $1.5M List 089-B-(205)T IFB ADOT - Construct new sidewalks and landscaping on SR Link 11am 89 in Yavapai County within the town of Chino Valley. DBE goal of 3.31%. Contact: Engineering Specialist, Don Pierson at 928-778-4679, or Construction Supervisor Andy Roth at 928-759-2426. First published on 7/3 & revised on 8/28 11/9/12 $1.3M List 888-A-(212)T IFB ADOT - Centralized Control Systems of Signals at various Link 11am traffic Interchanges on highways in Maricopa County on I-10, I-17 Loop 101, Loop 202, SR87, and along Grand Avenue.DBE Goal of 12.22%. Contact: Engineering Specialist, Adrian C. Gutierrez at 602-712-8257, or Construction Supervisor Girgis Girgis at 602-712-6710. First published on 8/28 11/9/12 $1.75M List 017-B-(217)T IFB ADOT - Rehabilitation of Freeway Signs on Highway Link 11am 17 in Yavapai and Coconino Counties, beginning at the interchange with SR 169 and extending northerly for a distance of approximately 36.49 miles. DBE Goal of 4.43%. Contact: Engineering Specialist Donna Rice at 602-712-8618 or Construction Supervisor Tom Goodman at 928-468-5063. First published on 10/19 11/9/12 $4.4M List 015-A-(205)T IFB ADOT - Install new Concrete Culvert Box on I-15 near Link 11am MP9.6 in the Town of Litchfield. DBE goal of 3.29%. Contact Engineering Specialist: Sara Howard at 602-712-6834 or Construction Supervisor: Astrid Potter at 928-714-2225. First published on 9/21 & revised bid date on 10/26 11/14/12 OP 13-2210 IFB City of Goodyear - On-Call Microsurfacing. 10/31 Link 3:30pm Contact: Russ Welborn at 623-882-7879 or 9am [email protected]. First published on 10/26 11/21/12 No. S833 IFB City of Mesa - Eastmark Great Park Phase 1-A 11/8 Link 2pm Improvements. Phase I includes several important uses 1pm such as the event lawn, event pavilion, urban plazas, Mand. water play area, bio-habitat areas, paths and walkways, parking and general recreation areas. Mandatory Pre-Bid conference. Contact: Craig Alteri, P.E. at 480-644-2526 or [email protected]. First published on 10/30 11/30/12 $4.5M/ List ST85100129/ CMAR City of Phoenix - CMAR for Pinnacle Peak Road 55th 11/6 Link 12pm $3.5M ST85100088 RFQ Avenue to 45th Avenue & 45th Avenue to 35th Avenue. 1:30pm Provide design phase assistance and complete construction services for the Pinnacle Peak Road project. Contact: Yolanda Sanchez at 602-534-1423. First published on 10/26 12/4/12 12129-S IFB Maricopa County - Demolition, Clearing, Grubbing, 11/15 Link 2pm Removal/Disposal Non-Hazardous Waste. Mandatory 9:30am Pre-bid conference. Contact: Andrea Stupka at Mand. 602-506-3504 or [email protected]. First published on 10/30 28 Volume 3 Issue 73 All attempts have been made to ensure the accuracy of the information Project Solicitations presented. However, AZBEX is not responsible for any errors or omissions in this data. Links may not be valid once bid date/time has passed. All Bidders are responsible for verifying the content of the information.

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12/7/12 $1.8M List 089-B(207)T IFB ADOT - System Improvements on SR 89 in Yavapai County. Link 11am The proposed work consists of drainage improvements including removal and disposal of concrete embankment lining, furnishing and installing a reinforced concrete floor slab for existing arch culvert, furnishing and installing a reinforced concrete drainage channel and baffle chute, installing pipe culverts, repairing concrete arch culvert cracking, removing vegetation and other related work. DBE goal of 2.28%. Contact Engineering Specialist: Mahmood B. Ghorbani at 602-712-6093 or Construction Supervisor: Christopher Olson at 928-681-6016. First published on 7/3 & revised on 9/18

12/7/12 $837K List STP-SLS-0(200)T IFB ADOT - Pavement rehabilitation in the city of San Luis Link 11am on Juan Sanchez Boulevard. The work consists of milling and overlaying, pavement widening, shoulder build-up, re-setting existing survey monuments, manholes and Utilities valves, pavement marking and signage, installing detectable warning strip at existing sidewalk ramps, and other related work. DBE goal of 1.36%. Contact: Engineering Specialist Sarker Rahman at 602-712-8262 or Construction Engineer Jaime Hernandez at 928-317-2158. First published on 10/16

12/7/12 $884K List 260-A-(204)T IFB ADOT - Pavement reconstruction on SR 260 in Yavapai Link 11am County. The project consists of reconstruction of damaged portions of two traffic lanes, shoulders, adjacent drainage ditch and two catch basins. DBE goal of 3.81%. Contact Engineering Specialist: Donna Rice at 602-712-8618 or Construction Supervisor: Tom Goodman at 928-468-5063. First published on 10/26

12/7/12 $7.9M List 260-C-(207)T IFB ADOT - Pavement rehabilitation on SR 260 in Apache Link 11am County from McNary to Sunrise Turnoff. The work consists of milling existing asphalt, paving asphaltic concrete, chip seal, guardrail, striping and other related work. DBE Goal of 0.41%. Contact: Engineering Specialist: Sara Howard at 602-712-6834 or Construction Supervisor: Elaine Leavens at 928-532-2345. First published on 10/30

1/18/13 $4.6M List 089-A-(201)T IFB ADOT - Road widening on SR 89 within the City of Link 11am Prescott.The work consists of widening White Spar Road to accommodate a center left turn lane and bike lanes in each direction. DBE goal of 3.56%. Contact: Engineering Specialist Don Pierson at 928-778-4679 or Construction Supervisor Andy Roth at 928-759-2426. First published on 7/3 & revised bid date on 9/7 & 10/5

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Bid Date Project Plan- Project # Contract Owner – Project description Pre-Bid Link & Time Volume holders Type 1/18/13 $23M List 086-A-NFA IFB ADOT - System preservation and widening on SR 86, Link 11am 086-A-(209)T approx. 15 miles west of Robles Junction, in Pima County. The work consists of roadway excavation and embankment, super elevation correction by milling, furnishing and placing aggregate base course, asphaltic concrete (End Product), poly chip seal coat, extending existing highway box culverts and pipe culverts, removal and replacement of box culverts and pipe culverts, signing and pavement markings, and other related work. DBE goal of 2.56%. Contact: Engineering Specialist: Mohammed Salahuddin at 602-712-8260 or Construction Supervisor: Mindy Teague at 520-838-2985. First published on 7/3 & revised bid date on 10/26

Utilities Utilities Includes water, waste-water, and other utilities (excluding traffic signalization projects), as well as solar, biomass, and other energy-related solicitations.

Bid Date Project Plan- Project # Contract Owner – Project description Pre-Bid Link & Time Volume Holders Type 10/31/12 IFB Maricopa Domestic Water Improvement District - 10/18 Link 11am Maricopa Southside Water System Improvements/ 1:30pm Fire Hydrants, Phase 1. Contact: William E. Collings at 520-836-5501 or [email protected]. First published on 10/16 10/31/12 IFB City of Safford - 14th Avenue Sewer Repair. Link 2pm Project consists of installation of a new sewer line, construction of two new sewer manholes, modification of an existing manhole, diversion of sewer flows from the existing damaged sewer line to the new sewer line, and abandonment of the existing sewer line. Contact: Reed Larson, Staff Engineer, at [email protected]. First published on 10/12 & revised link on 10/19 10/31/12 2013-008 IFB PhxMesa Gateway Airport - Backup Generator Link 4pm – Operations & Maintenance Building.Contact: Marian Russey at 480-988-7630 or [email protected]. First published on 9/28 10/31/12 $500K- 130606 IFB City of Tucson - Drill Two Water Production Wells. Link 4pm $1M Contact: Bruce Prior at 520-837-2230. First published on 10/12

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Bid Date & Project Plan- Project # Contract Owner – Project description Pre-Bid Link Time Volume Holders Type 10/31/12 DB Casa Grande West Water Company - Design, Build Link COB and Installation of a (approximate) 100,000 gallon potable water storage tank to be completed by July 1st 2013. Contact: Bobby Gordon at 520-560-7831 or [email protected]. First published on 10/9 11/6/12 RFP# 10.2012-S RFP Florence Unified School District - Solar Photovoltaic 10/16 Link 2pm Electric Generating System Installation/Guaranteed 2pm Energy Cost Savings Program (Free registration required). Contact: Roqueta Levenda at 520-723-6422 or [email protected]. First published on 10/12 11/6/12 $100K- 130643 IFB City of Tucson - Ventana Canyon Reclaimed Meter 10/31 Link 4pm $250K Piping. Contact: Dan Denman at 520-837-2198. 10am First published on 10/23 11/7/12 List WT7360 & IFB Lake Havasu City - Waterline Improvements at Link 2pm WT7370 McCulloch and El Dorado Wash. Contact: Sean Perrotto at [email protected]. First published on 10/12 & revised link on 10/16 & added planholders list on 10/23 11/7/12 108-11 IFB Town of Duncan - Riverside Well Site 10/29 Link 3pm Improvements, Funded by CDBG. Contact: John 10am Basteen at 928-359-2791. First published on 10/19 11/8/12 DOT13- IFB ADOT - Radio Installation Services. Contact: 11/1 Link 3pm 00002288 Susanna Hernandez at [email protected]. 1pm First published on 10/30 11/8/12 2012-20000294 IFB City of Yuma - Photovoltaic Power Production. 10/22 Link 4pm Contact: Peggy Hayes at 928-373-5110 or Peggy. 10am [email protected]. First published on 10/16

11/9/12 WD3-910-3144 IFB City of Chandler - Emergency Water Main (Line 10/24 Link 2pm Stop Parts & Service). Contact: Mike Mandt at 11am REVISED 480-782-2406 or [email protected]. First published on 10/12 & revised bid time and pre-proposal time on 10/30 11/9/12 2012-122 IFB City of Sedona - City Hall Drainage Project. 11/1 Link 2pm Mandatory pre-bid conference (For best results, 2pm open bid docs in internet explorer). Contact: Public Mand. Works at 928-204-7111. First published on 10/23 & revised link on 10/26

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Bid Date & Project Plan- Project # Contract Owner – Project description Pre-Bid Link Bid Date & Project Plan- Project # Contract Owner – Project description Pre-Bid Link Time Volume Holders Type Time Volume Holders Type 11/13/12 $5.1M- List WS85050008- D-B-B City of Phoenix - 8A-ES1 Lone Mountain Reservoir 10/29 Link 2pm $6.3M REBID Project Design Bid Build Services. Project includes 9am the construction of a new 3 MG circular reservoir, a new disinfection building with chlorine gas equipment, a recirculation pump station, an overflow retention basin, yard piping, grading and drainage upgrades, civil work including a new access roadway to the reservoir, all associated electrical, instrumentation, controls and programming. SBE goal of 9%. Contact: Kandi Kawolsky at 602-534-8352. First published on 10/19

11/15/12 List C10602 IFB City of Mesa - Brown Road Water Treatment Plant see bid Link 1pm Filter Press. Furnish and install new belt filter docs press, shade canopy, thickened sludge storage tank, related site work and utilities. Contact: Brent Henderson at 480-644-5452 or e-mail brent. [email protected]. First published on 9/28 & revised bid date and added sign in sheet on 10/26 11/15/12 C07020 IFB City of Mesa - North West Water Reclamation Plant see bid Link 1:30pm Facility Upgrades. Contact: Joel Watson at docs 480-644-5574 or e-mail [email protected]. First published on 10/26 11/15/12 IFB City of Prescott - SR89 White Spar Waterline 10/31 Link 2pm Relocation.This project generally consists of 2pm construction of a new 12” DIP water main and Mand. appurtenances on SR89-White Spar Rd. from Copper Basin Rd. to Apache Dr. Mandatory Pre-bid conference. Contact: Erika D. Laster at 928-777-1236. First published on 10/23 11/15/12 P13-0036; IFB City of Peoria - Installation of Terramar Drywell. Link 2pm PW00185 Contact: Lisa Houg at 623-773-7115 or [email protected]. First published on 10/30

11/15/12 List WT7040 & IFB Lake Havasu City - Water System Improvements Link 3pm WT7050 Tanks 4 & 5A. Contact: Sean Perrotto at sean. [email protected] or 928-855-4505. First published on 10/19 & added planholders list on 10/23 11/15/12 PW 12-067 IFB City of Avondale - Coldwater Booster Station 11/6 Link 3pm Variable Frequency Drive Project. Mandatory 2pm Pre-bid conference. Contact: Anna Hudson at Mand. [email protected] or 623-333-4213. First published on 10/30

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Bid Date Project Plan- Project # Contract Owner – Project description Pre-Bid Link & Time Volume Holders Type 11/16/12 13-035 RFI City of Tempe - Request for information on firms Link 10am that can provide Automated Water Metering REVISED Systems. Provide automated water meter solutions that will cost effectively maximize the read success rate, billing accuracy, optimize water-use efficiency and improve communication and responsiveness to rate payers/customers. Contact: Ted Stallings at 480-350-8617 or [email protected]. First published on 10/26 & revised bid date and moved to utility on 10/30

11/16/12 130595 RFP City of Tucson - Installation, Repair, Replacement 11/6 Link 11am and Testing of Backflow Assemblies and Reclaimed 11am Water Sites. Contact: Dan Longanecker at 520-837-4125 or [email protected]. First published on 10/30 11/16/12 12-200-003 RFP Yuma County - Storage Tank Replacement at Link 12pm Sheriff’s Office Detention Center. Contact: Steve Mendoza at 928-827-5104 or steve.mendoza@ yumacountyaz.gov. First published on 10/26 11/16/12 $2.1M List WS85010048 CMAR City of Phoenix - Cave Creek Water Reclamation none Link 12pm RFQ Plant Aquifer Storage and Recovery (ASR) Well #1 Pilot Project. Contact: Robyn Skramstad at 602-256-5692. First published on 10/30 11/20/12 IFB Town of Payson - Solar Photovoltaic Electric Link 2pm Generation Facilities.Contact: Town of Payson at 928-474-5242. First published on 10/30

11/29/12 13PWD0062 IFB City of Prescott - Zone 12 Reservoir Project. This 11/1 Link 2pm project generally consists of construction of a new 10am 3.25 million gallon storage reservoir, including Mand. 172 lineal feet of new 18-inch diameter ductile iron transmission water main and 419 lineal feet of 16-inch ductile iron distribution water main. Contact: Public Works Director at 928-777-1130. Pre-solicitation published in 2011. Solicitation first published on 10/23 & revised link and added project # on 10/26 11/29/12 AGFD13- IFB Arizona Game and Fish Department - Provide and 11/14 Link 3pm 00002325 Install Solar Array and associated systems. Contact: 11am Elizabeth Burgard at [email protected] or 623-236-7459. First published on 10/19

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Utilities Commercial Commercial Includes new construction and major renovations/additions/alterations to real property. Includes multi-trade requests for subcontractor bids and Bid Date Project Plan- Project # Contract Owner – Project description Pre-Bid Link development RFP’s that indicate future commercial construction. & Time Volume Holders Type Bid Date Project Plan- Project # Contract Owner – Project Description Pre-Bid Link & Time Volume Holders Type 10/31/12 IFB La Causa Development is accepting sealed bids from qualified 10/16 Link 2pm contracting firms for construction of 14 townhomes at Menlo 9am Park Place in Tucson. First published on 10/9 11/1/12 $3M List 13SQ004 DB City of Scottsdale - Design Build Services for the TPC Stadium TBD Link 10am Clubhouse Renovations. The City of Scottsdale is seeking a qualified design-build manager (DBM) to provide design phase services and complete construction services for the Tournament Players Club (TPC) Clubhouse renovations in Scottsdale, Arizona (The course and clubhouse are separate DB Contracts). Contact: Gary Meyer at [email protected]. First published on 10/19 11/1/12 2013-PW-06 IFB City of Cottonwood - Partial Demolition and Remodel the 10/23 Link 4pm Cottonwood Council Chambers Building. Mandatory Pre-bid 10am conference. Contact: Purchasing Division at 928-340-2714. Mand. First published on 10/19

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11/6/12 $4.5M- List 3136-7; 110029 RFP Maricopa Community College - Rio Salado College 10/22 Link 2pm $4.75M Communiversity at Queen Creek. Work consists of the 2pm construction of a new 21,813 gsf two-story classroom, community room, student services and office building. Contact: (Technical Questions) Chad Billings, Dick and Fritsche Design Group, at 602-954-9060. Pre-Solicitation first published on 10/5. First published on 10/12 & added sign in sheet on 10/26 11/6/12 $45M- List #12-9134 CMAR UA - Bioscience Research Laboratories. Architect: Zimmer Link 2pm $50M Gonza Fresas (ZGF) Architects, Los Angeles, CA. Contact: Debra Johnson, Senior Architect at 520-626-2420 or [email protected]. First published on 10/19 11/7/12 $13.1M List 13SQ006 DB City of Scottsdale - Design Build Contract for the 10/29 Link 11am Scottsdale Museum of the West.Contact: Bill Peifer at 1pm bpeiferAscottsdaleaz.gov. First published on 10/23 & added pre-submittal meeting on 10/26 11/7/12 Sub Bids Precision General Commercial Contractors Inc. is looking for 11/2 Link 12pm sub bids on Kachina Apartments I & II - Rehabilitation in Casa 9:30am Grande. Plans and Specs on FTP site at link. Contact: Brian Raney at [email protected]. First published on 10/30 Click here to return to the Table of Contents 34 Volume 3 Issue 73 All attempts have been made to ensure the accuracy of the information Project Solicitations presented. However, AZBEX is not responsible for any errors or omissions in this data. Links may not be valid once bid date/time has passed. All Bidders are responsible for verifying the content of the information.

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Bid Date Project Plan- Project # Contract Owner – Project description Pre-Bid Link & Time Volume Holders Type 11/7/12 $8.7M #1-1112 CMAR Phoenix Union High School District - CMAR for Construction Of 10/30 Link 2pm Betty Fairfax HS New Classroom Bldg #400(Free registration 9am required). Contact: Lila McCleery at 602-764-1402 or [email protected]. First published on 10/16

11/7/12 $2.4M #2-1112 CMAR Phoenix Union High School District - CMAR Construction Of 10/30 Link 2pm Franklin Police And Fire HS New Classroom Building (Free 9am registration required). Contact: Lila McCleery at 602-764-1402 or [email protected]. First published on 10/16

11/7/12 $3.8M #3-1112 CMAR Phoenix Union High School District - CMAR Science Classroom 10/30 Link 2pm Renovations - Project 1 At Various Schools(Free registration 9am required). Contact: Lila McCleery at 602-764-1402 or [email protected]. First published on 10/16

11/7/12 $3.6M #4-1112 CMAR Phoenix Union High School District - CCMAR For Science 10/30 Link 2pm Classroom Renovations - Project 2 At Various Schools(Free 9am registration required). Contact: Lila McCleery at 602-764-1402 or [email protected]. First published on 10/16

11/13/12 $800K NFS 13-021 RFP City of Avondale - Hill Drive Housing Redevelopment Project 11/6 Link 1pm Construction Services. Mandatory Pre-Proposal conference. 4pm Contact: Sandy Lopez at 623- 333-2726 or Mand. [email protected]. First published on 10/26

11/14/12 $50K- 12-B-14 IFB Mohave County - Mohave County Animal Control Shelter 10/30 Link 2pm $100K (Kingman) Repairs Project. Contact: Terri Williams at 928-753- 10am 0752 or [email protected]. First published on 10/23

11/14/12 $1.5M- List W9124J12R0014 RFP Department of the Army - 8(a) Prime Contractors for a 9/24 Link 4pm $2M Construction IDIQ MATOC to cover various locations 9am REVISED throughout the states of California, Nevada and Arizona. A Pre-proposal conference is scheduled for Thursday, 13 Sept 2012 at 10:00 A.M. at the U.S. Army Reserve Center in Los Alamitos, CA. Contact: Kimberly Miller at 210-466-2224 or [email protected]. Pre-Solicitation first published on 8/17. Solicitation first published on 9/18. Bid time added on 10/16. Bid date and time revised on 10/26 & 10/30

11/15/12 $3M- List 12140-CMR-2013 CMAR Maricopa County - Selective Demolition, Abatement and 10/22 Link 10am $3.5M Fireproofing, East Court Bldg, Floors 6-9. Contact: Corry Slama 1:30pm at [email protected]. First published on 10/9

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Commercial Maintenance & Alterations MaintenanceMaintenance Includes abatement, remediation, landscaping, irrigation, fencing, single-trade, and maintenance solicitations. Also captures public- Bid Date Project Plan- Project # Contract Owner – Project description Pre-Bid Link agency owned renovations of residential properties. In the “Contract & Time Volume Holders Type Type” column, RFQ generally translates into a qualifications-based selection, while RFP notes a lump-sum proposal.

Bid Date/ $/Plan- Project # Contract Owner – Project Description Pre-Bid Link Tine holders Type 10/30/12 10212101 RFQuote City of Phoenix - Roofing Services, Laminated Shingles. Contact: 10/18 Link 9am Edith Barrera at 602-495-7664. First published on 10/8 9am 10/30/12 $100K IFBP06091200002 IFB Department of Justice, Bureau of Prisons - Upgrade Fire Alarm Link 10am - $250K Panels at the Federal Correctional Institution (FCI), located in Safford, AZ. Small Business Set Aside. Contact Jennifer L. Brouillard at [email protected] or 209-956-9766. Pre-Solicitation first published on 8/28. Solicitation first published on 9/11 & revised on 10/9 10/30/12 IFB Gila River Indian Community - New Construction of 1 (one) 9/20 Link 2pm Residential Home located within the Gila River Indian 8:30pm Community. Contact: Cynthia Gerard at [email protected]. First published on 9/18

10/30/12 RFP #1-13-2-5 RFP Yuma Educational Materials Management Consortium - Gym Link 2pm Floor Refinishing And Repair Services (Free registration required). Contact: Lynne Ford at 928-502-4328 or [email protected]. First published on 10/12

10/30/12 13-054 (EC) IFB City of Phoenix - Industrial-Commercial Door Services- 10/10 Link 2pm Requirements Contract. Contact: Elizabeth Casteel, Senior Buyer 1pm REVISED at 602-262-4753 or [email protected]. First published on 10/5 & revised bid date on 10/30 10/30/12 ADOC13-00002333 RFQuote Arizona Department of corrections - Replacement of A/C Units for 10/25 Link 3pm Cocopah at ASPC-Yuma. Contact: Rebecca Torres at 928-628-8871. 10am First published on 10/26 10/30/12 S 02893 IFB Maricopa County - Ductwork Installation Project. Contact: Janet 10/18 Link 4pm Belfield at 602-744-4537 or [email protected]. 9am First published on 10/16 10/30/12 List Q13-04 RFQuote City of Peoria - Sports Complex Signage. Contact: Christine Finney 10/16 Link 5pm at 623-773-7115. First published on 10/5 8am & added sign in sheet on 10/19

10/31/12 #10-01-13 IFB Gila River Indian Community - District 3 Head Start Center FF&E. Link 2pm The scope of work includes Design Layout, Supply and installation of furniture and fixtures to be installed after construction is complete on the new 39,500 SF GRIC building in Sacaton. Indian Preference. Contact: Randy Allen at [email protected]. First published on 10/12 & revised description on 10/26 10/31/12 S 02890 IFB Maricopa County - Kitchen and Bath Cabinetry Installation. 10/16 Link 3:30pm Contact: Janet Belfield at 602-744-4537 or 8:30am [email protected]. First published on 10/16 Click here to return to the Table of Contents 36 Volume 3 Issue 73 All attempts have been made to ensure the accuracy of the information Project Solicitations presented. However, AZBEX is not responsible for any errors or omissions in this data. Links may not be valid once bid date/time has passed. All Bidders are responsible for verifying the content of the information.

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Bid Date/ $/Plan- Project # Contract Owner – Project Description Pre-Bid Link Time holders Type

10/31/12 List 13-247-SOL-00002 RFQuote Department of Health and Human Services - Honeywell WIN-PAK 10/10 Link 5pm Pro Security Door Expansion. Contact: Annette Moody, Contract 5pm Specialist, at [email protected] or 602-364-5015. First published on 10/2 11/1/12 13DSD100912 IFB City of Maricopa - City Storm Drain Infrastructure Cleaning. none Link 2pm Contact: Pattie LaCombe, Purchasing Manager at 520-316-6846 or [email protected]. First published on 10/16 11/1/12 13-29CMB IFB Mesa Public Schools - Installation Of Rain Gutters, Skirting, 10/23 Link 2pm Interior Furnishings, Etc... For Relocatable Buildings (Free 8am registration required). Contact: Karen Fleetwood at 480-472-6122 or [email protected]. First published on 10/19 11/1/12 ADSPO13-00002283 IFB State Procurement Office - DPS Chiller and Cooling Tower 10/17 Link 3pm Replacement. Contact: Gayle Dietz at [email protected]. 10am First published on 10/9 11/1/12 B13/9789 IFB Pima Community College - Downtown Campus ST-180 Auto Shop 10/17 Link 3pm Mechanical Upgrade. Mandatory Pre-bid conference. Contact: 10am [email protected]. First published on 10/9 Mand. 11/1/12 PR 13-010 IFB City of Avondale - Facilities Landscaping Services. Contact: Loretta 10/24 Link 3pm Browning at 623-333-2029. First published on 10/23 9am 11/1/12 2013-20000108 IFB City of Yuma - T1 Voice/data & Ethernet Fiber Optic Multiplexers Link 4pm (Free registration required). Contact: Melinda Holmes at 928-373- 5112 or [email protected]. First published on 10/30 11/2/12 IFB Yuma County - Landscaping Services. Contact: Ms Rheo Pasko or Link 10am Ms Kelly Fricke at the Department of Public Works at 928-341-2500. First published on 10/5 11/2/12 RFQ City of Casa Grande - RFQ for FY 2013-2014 On-Call Public Works Link 2pm Maintenance & Repair Services. Contact: Terrence S. McKeon at 520-421-8625 or [email protected]. First published on 10/23 11/2/12 RFP 13-013 RFP City of Phoenix - Fire Alarm System/Network & Fire Sprinkler/ 10/10 Link 2pm Suppression Systems, requirements contract. Contact: Adriana 2pm Phillips at 602-495-0761 or [email protected]. First published on 10/9 & revised bid date on 10/26 11/2/12 RFQ Sonora Environmental Research Institute, Inc. - General 10/18 Link 3pm Contractors, HVAC contractors, Electricians and Roofers needed 10am to correct environmental, health and safety hazards in residential homes. Work will be done in Zip Codes 85706, 85713, 85714, and 85756. RFQ available upon request by emailing akilungo@seriaz. org or by calling 520-449-1832. First published on 9/21 11/2/12 #01-12-12 RFP The Gila Crossing Community School - Pre-Construction and Link 4pm construction services for HVAC, Chiller Replacement at Gila Crossing Community School, Elementary Campus. Contact: Nicholas Juilano at [email protected] or 480-406-7794. First published on 10/30

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Bid Date/ $/Plan- Project # Contract Owner – Project Description Pre-Bid Link Time holders Type 11/2/12 13-030 RFQuote City of Phoenix - Nevitt Park Ramada.Provide all labor, 1/26 Link 5pm materials, equipment, engineering, drawings, calculations, tools, 8am transportation, permits and fees necessary to manufacture and install a ramada in Nevitt Park. Contact: Alan Koberna at 602-261-8700 or [email protected]. First published on 10/23 11/5/12 IFB 1206-12 IFB Flagstaff Unified School District - Fire Alarm Panel UL Listed Link 2pm Monitoring, Nfpa 72 Annual Testing And Servicing(Free registration required). Contact: Kim Aringdale at 928-527-2327 or [email protected]. First published on 10/30

11/6/12 S131305 RFP UA - Request for Proposals for Digital Surveillance System. 10/23 Link 2pm Contact: Lila R Sorensen at 520-626-3538 or email: 9am [email protected]. First published on 10/23 Mand.

11/6/12 3151-2 IFB Maricopa Community Colleges - Theatrical Dimming System at Link 3pm Outback Theatre, Mesa Community College. Contact: Ren Carlson REVISED at 480-731-8519 or [email protected]. First published on 10/23 & revised bid date on 10/30 11/7/12 FB 1207-12 IFB Flagstaff Unified School District - District Wide Fencing (Free Link 2pm registration required). Contact: Kim Aringdale at 928-527-2327 or [email protected]. First published on 10/12

11/7/12 $850K- 3152-7; 110052 IFB Maricopa Community Colleges - Athletic Fields Lighting at 10/30 Link 2:30pm $1M Scottsdale Community College. Contact: Gary R. Eberhard, RA, 1pm at 480-731-8568 or Dick Santisteven, Energy Systems Design, at 480-81-4900. First published on 10/26 11/7/12 IFB The Pascua Yaqui Tribe - Demolition and new construction of 10/9 Link 3pm 6 existing single family residences located on the Guadalupe 10am Pascua Yaqui Community in Guadalupe, AZ. Contact: Rolando Jaimez at 520-879-5896 or [email protected]. First published on 10/9

11/7/12 $250K- 3153-7 IFB Maricopa Community Colleges - Running Track Resurfacing 10/30 Link 3:30pm $300K at PVCC. Contact: Gary R. Eberhard, RA, at 480-731-8568. All 2:45pm Technical questions contact: Doug Osborn, PE, Hess-Rountree, Inc., at 480-496-0244. First published on 10/26

11/8/12 RFI-23-278 RFI Yavapai College - Request for information to research the 10/30 Link 2:30pm capabilities, experience, access to resources and expertise of a 2:30pm company and/or firm to provide consulting and design, along with integration if applicable, to Yavapai College (YC) in the area of professional performing arts and cinematic audio, video, and presentation system design for the Yavapai College Performing Arts Center (YCPAC) and related environments. Contact: Ryan Bouwhuis at 928-776-2195 or [email protected]. First published on 10/23

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Maintenance & Alterations Maintenance & Alterations

Bid Date/ $/Plan- Project # Contract Owner – Project Description Pre-Bid Link Time holders Type 11/8/12 PW 13-013 IFB City of Avondale - Generator Preventative Maintenance Services. Link 3pm Contact: Loretta Browning at [email protected] or 623-333-2029. First published on 10/30 11/9/12 Fib City of Casa Grande Neighborhood Revitalization Program Link 10am - Rehabilitation of One (1) single family dwelling. Minority Contractors Participation Encouraged. Contact: 520-421-8600. First published on 10/30 11/9/12 13-070 IFB City of Phoenix - Maintenance & Repair of Vehicle Barriers 10/24 Link 2pm & Security Gates - Requirements Contract. Contact: Barbara 2pm Hummell at 602-495-0699 or [email protected]. First published on 10/19 11/9/12 #89-13 IFB Chandler Unified School District - Fire Panel Upgrade Hamilton HS 10/23 Link 2pm (Free registration required). Contact: Jean Borchert at 480-812- 3pm CANCELLED 7627 or [email protected]. First published on 10/19 & cancelled on 10/30

11/9/12 IFB 13-065 IFB City of Phoenix - Fencing Rental, Installation and Repairs- 10/25 Link 2pm Requirements Contract. Contact: Claudia Ruiz at 602-262-7793 or 1pm [email protected]. First published on 10/26

11/9/12 IFB 13-09 IFB City of Glendale - Landscape Services: General, Arborist and 11/6 Link 2pm Pre-emergent. Contact: Victoria Jackson, CPPB Contract Analyst, at 10am 623- 930-2867 or [email protected]. First published on 10/26

11/13/12 IFB City of Glendale - Neighborhood Stabilization Program, 10/30 Link 9am Residential rehabilitation at 9622 N 55th Drive, Glendale. 9am Mandatory Site inspection. Contact: Buz Essel at 623-930-3670. Mand. First published on 10/30

11/13/12 $105K- 13PB017 IFB City of Scottsdale - El Dorado Pool Deck Repairs. Contact: Raquel 11/1 Link 2pm $115K McMahon at 480-12-5715 or [email protected]. 1:30pm First published on 10/26

11/13/12 IFB 09-03-12 IFB Gila River Indian Community - District 5 Multi-Purpose/ Wellness Link 2pm Center FF&E. Native American Preference. The scope of work includes Design Layout, Supply and installation of furniture and fixtures to be installed after construction is complete on the new 30,700 SF GRIC building. Contact: Randy Allen at [email protected]. First published on 10/26 & revised IFB # on 10/30

11/13/12 3150-2 IFB Maricopa Community College - Theatrical Audio/Production 10/19 Link 3pm Communication at Mesa Community College Main Campus. 9am Mandatory site visit. Contact: Ren. R. Carlson at 480-731-8519 or Mand. [email protected]. First published on 10/16 & revised bid date on 10/26

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Bid Date/ $/Plan- Project # Contract Owner – Project Description Pre-Bid Link Time holders Type 11/14/12 $150K P13-0030 RFQ City of Peoria - HUD Section 3 Qualified Vendor listing.The none Link 5pm City of Peoria is requesting information for a Section 3 Qualified Contractor list in place for work on emergency home repairs and/ or other construction/rehab type projects. Contact: Jennifer Miller at 623-773-7115. First published on 10/19 11/14/12 # 12-01 RFP Town of Camp Verde - Weed and Rubbish Abatement Services. Link 5pm Contact: Jenna Owens at [email protected] or 928-554-0053. First published on 10/26 11/15/12 IFB Town of Huachuca City - Camp Naco Asbestos Containing Material Link 2pm Removal and Site Work Project. Contact: Public Works at 520-456- 1354 or [email protected]. First published on 10/5 11/15/12 $420K 70254 IFB Pima County - Pima County Kino Pool Renovation.SBE goal of 7%. 11/5 Link 2pm Contact: Melissa Hala’ufia at [email protected]. 10:30am First published on 10/26 11/15/12 97-13 IFB Chandler Unified School District - Fence Project, Five Campuses 10/30 Link 2pm (Free registration required). Contact: [email protected] 9am or Jean Borchert at 480-812-7627 or [email protected]. First published on 10/26 11/15/12 97-13 IFB Chandler Unified School District - Fence Project, Five Campus 10/30 Link 2pm (Free Registration Required). Contact: Jean Borchert at 480-812- 9am 7627 or [email protected]. First published on 10/30 11/15/12 13PB016 IFB City of Scottsdale - Carbon Replacement at Central Groundwater none Link 2pm Treatment Facility. Contact: John Snow at 480-312-5716 or [email protected]. First published on 10/30 11/16/12 S 02818 RFP Maricopa County - Southwest Area Landscape Maintenance. 11/1 Link 3pm Contact: Janet Belfield at 602-744-4537 or 9am [email protected]. First published on 10/26 11/20/12 12-3007-001 RFP Yuma County - Lighting modifications for Energy Efficiency at the Link 12pm Public Fiduciary. Contact: Steve Mendoza, Project Coordinator at [email protected] or 928-817-5104. First published on 10/30 11/20/12 68714 IFB Pima County - Conventional Roofing Services. Contact: Nina 11/6 Link 1pm Schatz at 520-724-8719 or [email protected]. 10am First published on10/23 11/20/12 IFB #1-13-5-5 IFB Yuma Educational Materials Management Consortium - Rolle Link 2pm Elementary Irrigation Pipeline Project. Contact: Lynne Ford at 928-502-4328 or [email protected]. First published on 10/30 11/27/12 $50K- PR1203-401 IFB City of Chandler - Tumbleweed Ranch Irrigation Pipe Installation. 11/13 Link 3pm $100K Contact: Ray Buglion AT 480-782-3319 or 10am [email protected] First published on 10/30 11/28/12 <$250K PC-121218 RFP Pinal County - Video Visitation. Contractor shall install, operate, Link 2pm maintain, and service the Video Visitation System (VVS) for PCSO. Contact: Brenda Widugiris 520-866-6265 or [email protected]. First published on 10/19

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Date Project # Type Owner - Project Description Pre-bid Link

11/29/12 RFP Nogales Unified School District - Wide Area Network & Internet 11/1 Link 1pm Services. Contact: Alex Lopez at 520-397-7916 or [email protected]. 1pm az.us. First published on 10/23 Mand. 12/6/12 B13/9791 IFB Pima Community College - District wide Security Access System. 11/2 Link 3pm Mandatory pre-bid conference. Contact: DO-Staff-FOProcur@ 10am pima.edu. First published on 10/19 Mand.

Products & Equipment Products Requests & Equipment for equipment (purchase and rental), furnish only of materials, and related items.

Date Solicitation/ Type Owner - Project Description Pre-bid Link Project # 10/30/12 642913 RFQuote City of Phoenix - Supply Valve Gate Rising stems. Contact: Michelle Honea at Link 9am 602-495-5792 or [email protected]. First published on 10/23 10/30/12 2013-2000112 IFB City of Yuma - Cationic Emulsified Asphalt(Free registration required). Link 4pm Contact: Mary Roman at 928-373-5114 or [email protected]. First published on 10/26 11/1/12 B12-10-004 IFB Navajo County - Purchase of one or more conventional 10 Wheel Dump Link 3pm Trucks. Contact: Jeanine Carruthers at 928-524-4100 or [email protected]. First published on 10/16 11/5/12 2012232 IFB City of Mesa - Bronze Water Service Valves & fittings, Gate Valves & Ductile none Link 3pm Pipe and Fire Hydrants & Repair Parts. Contact: Clayton Campbell at 480-644-2655 or [email protected]. First published on 10/19 11/8/12 13-10-1000BD RFP Navajo Division of Transportation - Equipment Purchase. Purchase of One Link 1pm (1) Front-End Loader, One (1) Backhoe Loader, One (1) 12K Gallon Water Tower, One (1) Pintle Heavy Equipment Transport Trailer, One (1) Super Duty Pre-Solicitations Tandem Dual Axle Gooseneck Trailer. Contact: Abe Wilson at 505-371-8301 or [email protected]. First published on 10/30

11/8/12 62733R IFB Pima County - Eliminator Pumps and Parts. Contact: 11/1 Link 1:30pm [email protected]. First published on 10/26 1:30pm 11/8/12 13PWD0061 IFB City of Prescott - Supply and/or Delivery of Aggregate Materials. Contact: Link 2pm Public Works Director at 928-777-1130. First published on 10/9 11/8/12 2013-20000016 IFB City of Yuma - Ready Mix Concrete - Color And Stamp Mix (Free registration 10/30 Link 2pm required). Contact: Mary Roman at 928-373-5114 or 9am [email protected]. First published on 10/16 11/8/12 ST3-745-3186 IFB City of Chandler - Hot Mix Asphalt Materials (Re-bid). Contact: Carolee Stees none Link 3pm at 480-782-2405 or [email protected]. First published on 10/26 11/9/12 #13-12-17 IFB Marana Unified School District - Landscape Materials. Supply Landscape none Link 1pm Materials as needed, such as pea gravel, red infield mix, decorative rock, etc. Contact: Eva Grove at [email protected] or 520-682-4760. First published on 10/30 Click here to return to the Table of Contents Volume 3 Issue 73 Tuesday, October 30, 2012

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Products & Equipment

Date Project # Type Owner - Project Description Pre-bid Link 11/9/12 13-028AJK RFQuote City of Phoenix - Truncated Dome Tiles. Contact: Alan Koberna at Link 5pm 602-261-8700 or [email protected]. First published on 10/26 11/13/12 IFB 6-1112 IFB Phoenix Union High School District - HVAC Supplies and Equipment Link 2pm (Free registration required). Contact: Lila McCleery at 602-764-1402 or [email protected]. First published on 10/23 11/19/12 61521 IFB Pima County - Corrugated Metal & HDPE Culvert Pipe and Couplers. 11/5 Link 2pm Contact: Keith Rogers at 520-724-3542 or [email protected]. 10am First published on 10/30 11/30/12 11037-C IFB Maricopa County - Redi-Mix Concrete (Re-Bid). Contact: Brian Garcia at none Link 2pm 602-506-3246 or [email protected]. First published on 10/16

Pre-Solicitations Pre-Solicitations

Status Solicitation/ Project Target Date Type Owner/Project Description Link Project # Volume new RFQ Target: 11/2 RFQuote Department of Agriculture - Trailers - Heavy Duty Dozer Transports, Link AG-8173-S- Due: 11/28 Springerville, AZ. Contact: Margaret A Cisco, Purchasing Agent at 13-0008 [email protected] or 928-333-6345. Pre-solicitation published on 10/30 new R13PS32007 $25K- Target: Department of the Interior Bureau of Reclamation - Fossil Creek Link $100K 11/16 Due: Fish Barrier Repairs FY 2013. Perform repairs to an abutment of 12/7 an existing fish barrier used to protect native fish, and excavation of alluvium. Small Business Set aside. Contact: Jacqueline Carrera, Contract Specialist, at 928-343-8217 or [email protected]. First published on 10/30 new $1M- Target: Jan Maricopa County - Lower El Mirage Wash Basin. The project includes Link $3M 2013 earthwork, a pipe culvert, storm drains, and landscaping, related to a detention basin. Contact: Mike Duncan at 602-506 4732 or [email protected]. Pre-Solicitation first published on 10/30 Click here to return to the Table of Contents