Legislation Details

File #: MC 2026-116    Version: 1 Name:
Type: motion Status: Passed
File created: 6/8/2026 In control: City Council Meeting
On agenda: 7/1/2026 Final action: 7/1/2026
Title: Design Contract Increase: Capacity Increase, Avenue 4E, 32nd Street to 40th Street Widening and Sewer and Water Extensions

 

 

STRATEGIC OUTCOMES

ACTION

Department:

Safe & Prosperous

Motion

Finance

Active & Appealing

Resolution

 

Respected & Responsible

Ordinance - Introduction

Division:

Connected & Engaged

Ordinance - Adoption

Procurement

Unique & Creative

Public Hearing

 

TITLE:

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Design Contract Increase: Capacity Increase, Avenue 4E, 32nd Street to 40th Street Widening and Sewer and Water Extensions

 

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SUMMARY RECOMMENDATION:

Summary Recommendation

Authorize a contract increase for additional design scope of work on the Capacity Increase, Avenue 4E, 32nd Street to 40th Street Widening and Sewer and Water Extensions project for a total expenditure of $370,395.00 to Nicklaus Engineering, Inc., Yuma, Arizona. (Engineering-RFQ-2017-20000133) (David Wostenberg/Robin R. Wilson)

 

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STRATEGIC OUTCOME:

This project supports the City Council’s Safe and Prosperous strategic outcome by improving intersection safety, traffic operations, and overall roadway performance along the Avenue 4E corridor. It also advances the Respected and Responsible strategic outcome by investing in long-term infrastructure improvements that extend the life of the City’s transportation system.

 

REPORT:

The initial design contract awarded to Nicklaus Engineering, Inc. for this project totaled $215,258.00 and includes the design to widen Avenue 4E from 32nd Street to 40th Street. The scope incorporates a multi-use pathway, traffic signal upgrades, utility relocation, and dedicated left- and right-turn lanes at the 32nd Street and 40th Street intersections.

 

A proposed change order in the amount of $155,137.00 will expand the project scope to include the addition of right-turn lanes on 32nd Street at the Avenue 4E intersection and the full build-out design for the 40th Street and Avenue 4E intersection. These improvements are necessary to address roadway capacity constraints and enhance intersection operations along the corridor.

 

Growth in the surrounding area including new manufacturing and light industrial development, as well as the planned extension of 40th Street continues to increase traffic volumes and truck activity. In addition, site restrictions related to the adjacent United States Bureau of Reclamation  canal and Arizona Public Service infrastructure require extensive coordination. Completing the full build-out design now ensures this coordination occurs once and avoids the need for future redesign. The expanded scope will improve traffic flow, increase safety, and support anticipated development in the area.

 

Design work for the added scope is expected to begin in July 2026 and be completed by summer 2027.

 

FISCAL REQUIREMENTS:

CITY FUNDS:

$155,137.00

BUDGETED:

$350,000.00

STATE FUNDS:

$ 0.00

AVAILABLE TO TRANSFER:

$ 0.00

FEDERAL FUNDS:

$ 0.00

IN CONTINGENCY:

$ 0.00

OTHER SOURCES:

$ 0.00

FUNDING ACCOUNT/FUND #/CIP:

TOTAL

$ 155,137.00

City Road Tax Bond

 

FISCAL IMPACT STATEMENT:

Sufficient budget capacity is provided in the FY 2027 City Council approved budget to award this contract.

 

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:

SUPPORTING DOCUMENTS NOT ATTACHED TO THE CITY COUNCIL ACTION FORM THAT ARE ON FILE IN THE OFFICE OF THE CITY CLERK:

 

NONE

 

IF CITY COUNCIL ACTION INCLUDES A CONTRACT, LEASE OR AGREEMENT, WHO WILL BE RESPONSIBLE FOR ROUTING THE DOCUMENT FOR SIGNATURE AFTER CITY COUNCIL APPROVAL?

 

Department

City Clerk’s Office

Document to be recorded

Document to be codified

 

Acting City Administrator:

Date:

John D. Simonton

06/23/2026

Reviewed by City Attorney:

Date:

Richard W. Files

06/22/2026