Consideration and Approval of Contract: Approval of the Construction Contract with B4 Enterprises, Inc. in the amount of $2,921.628.25 for the Switzer Canyon FUTS Project.
 

1. Approve the Construction Contract with B4 Enterprises Inc in the amount of $2,921,628.25 and a contract duration of 180 calendar days;
2. Approve a contract allowance of $146,081.41, which is 5% of the lowest responsive bid;
3. Approve Change Order Authority to the City Manager in the amount of $146,081.41 which is 5% of the lowest responsive bid; and
4. Authorize the City Manager to execute the necessary documents.

Project Name: Switzer Canyon FUTS
Cost: $2,921,628.25  
Account Number Budgeted: 048-10-120-3023-6-4433
FY2025-26 Budgeted Amount: $3,424,304
Grant Funded: N/A 
Funding Source: Transportation Tax, Proposition 419

1. Approve the award for the Construction Contract as recommended. Approval will allow work on the project to move forward; or
2. Reject all bids. This action would delay the project.
   1. If rejection occurs, possible options include:
      1. Re-advertise the project and open new bids; or
      2. Suspend or cancel the project.

Over the last nine years City staff and consultants have worked engineering design, property procurement, and value engineering to make this project economically feasible. Engineering design began in 2016 and the City has already acquired all the land required to complete this FUTS trail alignment. Plans were updated and resealed prior to going out to bid. Procurement posted an Invitation for Bid on May 5, 2025 & closed on May 30, 2025. Five confirmed responses were received with B4 Enterprises, Inc. being the lowest responsive responsible bidder. An ad was placed for May 10 & 17, 2025 in the Arizona Daily Sun.

• High Performing Governance: Implement and communicate innovative and efficient local government programs, new ideas, and best practices. 
• Safe and Healthy Community: Promotes physical and mental well-being through providing recreational activities, parks, open space, and active transportation options.
• Environmental Stewardship: implement, maintain, and further the Carbon Neutrality Plan with awareness of social inequities.

• Use open space as opportunities for non-motorized connectivity, to interact with nature, and to enjoy the views and quiet. (OS.I.4)
• Provides connectivity from Basis school on McMillian Mesa to the downtown area (CC.5.4)
• Provide multiple routes and pathways for pedestrian movement (LU.I2.7)
• As defined in the FUTS Master Plan, Include trail access points, and bicycle facilities (LU.I2.9)Prioritize connectivity for walking, biking, and driving within and between surrounding neighborhoods. (LU.I3.I)
• Use open space and FUTS trails to provide walking and biking links from residential uses to employment, shopping, schools, parks, and neighborhoods (LU.I3.9)
• Reduce Greenhouse Gas Emissions (E&C.2)
• Improve mobility and access throughout the region. (T.1)
• Improve transportation safety and efficiency for all modes. (T.2)
• Increase the availability and use of pedestrian infrastructure, including FUTS, as a critical element of a safe and livable community. (T.5)
• Provide for bicycling as a safe and efficient means of transportation and recreation. (T.6)

Decreased dependence on cars.

N/A

Connected to the Active Master Transportation Plan.