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☒ Safe & Prosperous |
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Finance |
☐ Active & Appealing |
☐ Resolution |
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☐ Respected & Responsible |
☐ Ordinance - Introduction |
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Division: |
☐ Connected & Engaged |
☐ Ordinance - Adoption |
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Procurement |
☐ Unique & Creative |
☐ Public Hearing |
TITLE:
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Bid Award: Avenue 8E at Walmart Driveway Traffic Improvements
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SUMMARY RECOMMENDATION:
Summary Recommendation
Authorize a contract for the Avenue 8E at Walmart Driveway Traffic Improvements, to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder in the amount of $137,225.00 to DPE Construction, Inc., Yuma, Arizona. (Engineering RFB-26-189) (David Wostenberg/Robin R. Wilson)
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STRATEGIC OUTCOME:
This item supports the City Council’s strategic outcome of Safe and Prosperous by reconfiguring the Walmart entrance on Avenue 8E. The proposed changes will improve traffic flow, reduce conflict points, and enhance visibility, significantly lowering the risk of collisions and creating a safer environment for drivers and pedestrians.
REPORT:
The Walmart entrance on Avenue 8E has become a high-risk area for traffic collisions. To address this safety concern and improve traffic operations, the City is initiating a project that will also include enhancements to the northbound left-turn movement from Avenue 8E to westbound 32nd Street, reducing congestion and improving intersection efficiency.
The existing entrance design creates multiple conflict points and limited visibility, contributing to a high frequency of crashes. Similarly, the northbound left-turn movement experiences operational challenges, leading to congestion and delays. These conditions have persisted for an extended period, prompting the need for a comprehensive solution.
The project will consist of concrete removal, concrete placement, additional signage, striping, and traffic signal configuration changes. An additional left-turn lane will be constructed to increase the number of vehicles that can utilize the northbound left-turn movement from Avenue 8E to westbound 32nd Street. The median will be extended to prevent left-turn movements from the Walmart parking lot, improving safety and reducing conflict points. The design will maintain the left-turn movement from northbound Avenue 8E to the businesses located on the west side of Avenue 8E, ensuring continued access for local commerce. These improvements will optimize traffic flow, reduce collisions, and enhance pedestrian safety.
The procurement process followed standard competitive bidding procedures. The following firms responded:
Accurate Excavation of Arizona $222,212.93
DPE Construction, Inc. $137,225.00
Gutierez Canales Engineering $355,964.73
The project is expected to start in April 2026 and be completed in June 2026.
FISCAL REQUIREMENTS:
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CITY FUNDS: |
$ 137,225.00 |
BUDGETED: |
$ 150,000.00 |
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STATE FUNDS: |
$ 0.00 |
AVAILABLE TO TRANSFER: |
$ 0.00 |
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FEDERAL FUNDS: |
$ 0.00 |
IN CONTINGENCY: |
$ 0.00 |
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OTHER SOURCES: |
$ 0.00 |
FUNDING ACCOUNT/FUND #/CIP: |
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TOTAL |
$ 137,225.00 |
City Road Tax |
FISCAL IMPACT STATEMENT:
Sufficient budget capacity is provided in the FY 2026 City Council approved budget to award this bid.
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
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Acting City Administrator: |
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John D. Simonton |
02/23/2026 |
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Reviewed by City Attorney: |
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Richard W. Files |
02/20/2026 |