Legislation Details

File #: 26-0616   
Type: Ordinance-S Status: Adopted
Meeting Body: City Council Formal Meeting
On agenda: 5/6/2026 Final action: 5/6/2026
Title: Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport Land Reuse Area Cultural Corridor - Engineering Services - AV14000030 (Ordinance S-52832) - District 8
District: District 8

Title

Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport Land Reuse Area Cultural Corridor - Engineering Services - AV14000030 (Ordinance S-52832) - District 8

 

Description

Request to authorize the City Manager, or his designee, to enter into an agreement with Entellus, Inc. to provide engineering services that include final design and construction administration and inspection services for the Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport Land Reuse Area Cultural Corridor project. Further request to authorize execution of amendments to the agreement as necessary within the City Council-approved expenditure authority as provided below, and for the City Controller to disburse all funds related to this item. The fee for services will not exceed $2.5 million.

 

Additionally, request to authorize the City Manager, or his designee, to take all action as required and appropriate to execute all design and construction agreements, licenses, permits, and requests for utility services related to the development, design, and construction of the project. Such utility services include electrical, water, sewer, natural gas, telecommunication, cable television, and railroads and other modes of transportation. Further request the City Council to grant an exception to Phoenix City Code section 42-20 to include indemnification and assumption of liability provisions that otherwise would be prohibited by Phoenix City Code section 42-18.

 

Report

Summary

The purpose of this project is to provide mobility, safety, and livability (such as shade, historic interpretation and public art) in the land reuse strategy area west of Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport.

 

Entellus, Inc.'s services include final plans, specifications, and estimates for protected and shared bike lanes; Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) compliant sidewalks and curb ramps; drainage improvements; high intensity activated crosswalk signals; traffic signal and intersection upgrades; landscaping; shade trees; green stormwater infrastructure; wayfinding and interpretive signage; public art; informative kiosks; street lighting; utility coordination; high visibility crosswalks; transit stop improvements or upgrades; public outreach and stakeholder coordination; legal descriptions for temporary construction easements and potential minor right-of-way acquisition that may be required for ADA compliance only; and other scope of work items that may be identified in the active preliminary design project.

 

Procurement Information

The selection was made using a qualifications-based selection process set forth in section 34-603, Arizona Revised Statutes (A.R.S.). According to section 34-603(H), A.R.S., the City may not publicly release information on proposals received or the scoring results until an agreement is awarded. Three firms submitted proposals and are listed below:

 

Selected Firm

Rank 1: Entellus, Inc.

 

Additional Proposers

Rank 2: Engineering Alliance, Inc.

Rank 3: Wilson & Company, Inc.

 

Contract Term

The term of the agreement is five years from the 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 the termination of the agreement. No additional changes may be executed after the end of the term.

 

Financial Impact

The agreement value for Entellus, Inc. will not exceed $2.5 million, including all subconsultant and reimbursable costs.

 

Funding is available in the Aviation Department's Capital Improvement Program budget. The Budget and Research Department will separately review and approve funding availability prior to execution of any amendments. Payments may be made up to agreement limits for all rendered agreement services, which may extend past termination of the agreement.

 

Public Outreach

Consultant will work with a public engagement firm contracted by the City to provide public outreach to ensure design and cultural aspects of the project are responsive to the stakeholders feedback and requests.

 

Location

3400 E. Sky Harbor Blvd.

Council Districts: 8

 

Department

Responsible Department

This item is submitted by Deputy City Managers Frank McCune and Amber Williamson, the Aviation and Street Transportation departments and the City Engineer.