Title
Phoenix Deer Valley Airport Taxiway C Reconstruction and Strengthening - 2-Step Construction Manager at Risk Services - AV31000099 FAA/ADOT (Ordinance S-53268) - District 1
Description
Request to authorize the City Manager, or his designee, to enter into an agreement with J. Banicki Construction, Inc. to provide Construction Manager at Risk Preconstruction and Construction Services for the Phoenix Deer Valley Airport Taxiway C Reconstruction and Strengthening project. Further request to authorize the City Manager, or his designee, to execute amendments to the agreement as necessary within the City Council-approved expenditure authority as provided below, and to authorize the City Controller to disburse all funds related to this item. The fee for services will not exceed $12.3 million.
Report
Summary
The purpose of this project is to provide preconstruction services and complete construction services for the Phoenix Deer Valley Airport Taxiway C Reconstruction and Strengthening. The taxiway needs reconstruction and strengthening due to increased traffic and aircraft size, along with the aging pavement. This work will also include upgrading the taxiway lights and signs using LED technology. This project will be completed in multiple phases.
J. Banicki Construction, Inc. will begin in an agency support role for Construction Manager At Risk Preconstruction Services. J. Banicki Construction Inc. will assume the risk of delivering the project through a Guaranteed Maximum Price agreement.
J. Banicki Construction, Inc. preconstruction services include providing detailed cost estimating and knowledge of marketplace conditions; project planning and scheduling; construction phasing and scheduling that will minimize interruption to Airport operations; alternate systems evaluation and constructability studies; advising the City on ways to gain efficiencies in project delivery; long-lead procurement studies and initiating procurement of long-lead items; assisting in the permitting processes; protecting the City's sensitivity to quality, safety, and environmental factors; and participating with the City in a process to establish a small business utilization commitment for the project.
J. Banicki Construction, Inc.’s initial construction services will include preparing a Guaranteed Maximum Price proposal provided under the agreement. J. Banicki Construction, Inc. will be responsible for construction means and methods related to the project. J. Banicki Construction, Inc. will be required to solicit bids from prequalified subcontractors and to perform the work using the City’s subcontractor selection process. J. Banicki Construction, Inc. may also compete to self-perform limited amounts of work.
J. Banicki Construction, Inc.’s additional Construction Services include reconstructing Taxiway C, including striping, existing utility location, and pavement replacement; providing a safe work plan to work adjacent to the active airfield; minimizing impacts to tenants; selecting subcontractors and suppliers for this project; coordinating with various City departments, other agencies, utility companies, etc.; arranging for procurement of materials and equipment; scheduling and managing site operations; bidding, awarding, and managing all construction related contracts while meeting the City's bid requirements providing quality controls; bonding and insuring the construction; addressing all federal, state, and local permitting requirements; dealing with City issues; and maintaining a safe work site for all project participants.
Procurement Information
The selection was made using a two-step and qualifications-based selection process set forth in Section 34-603, Arizona Revised Statutes (A.R.S.). In accordance with A.R.S. Section 34-603(H), the City may not publicly release information on proposals received or the scoring results until an agreement is awarded. Seven firms submitted proposals and are listed below.
Selected Firm
Rank 1: J. Banicki Construction, Inc.
Additional Proposer
Rank 2: Kiewit Infrastructure West Co.
Rank 3: Pulice Construction
Rank 4: Combs Construction Company
Rank 5: Sunland Asphalt Construction
Rank 6: Coffman Specialties Inc.
Rank 7: Hal Hays Construction
Contract Term
The term of the agreement is five years from issuance of the Notice to Proceed. Work scope identified and incorporated into the agreement prior to the end of the term may be agreed to by the parties, and work may extend past termination of the agreement. No additional changes may be executed after the end of the term.
Financial Impact
The agreement value for J. Banicki Construction, Inc. will not exceed $12.3 million, including all subcontractor and reimbursable costs.
Funding is available in the Aviation Department's Capital Improvement Program budget. The project may have Federal Aviation Administration funds associated with the work consistent with the phasing and grant availability. The Budget and Research Department will separately review and approve funding availability prior to executing any amendments. Payments may be made up to agreement limits for all rendered agreement services, which may extend past the termination of the agreement.
Concurrence/Previous Council Action
The City Council approved Engineering Services Agreement 163925 (Ordinance S-52193) on August 27, 2025.
Location
Phoenix Deer Valley Airport: 702 W. Deer Valley Road, Phoenix, AZ 85027
Council District: 1
Department
Responsible Department
This item is submitted by Deputy City Manager Frank McCune, the Aviation Department and the City Engineer.