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File #: 26-0169   
Type: Ordinance-S Status: Adopted
Meeting Body: City Council Formal Meeting
On agenda: 3/25/2026 Final action: 3/25/2026
Title: Hohokam Drainage Program 2 - Engineering Services - ST83140138, ST83140140, ST83140141, ST83140149 (General Obligation Bond) (Ordinance S-52694) - District 8
District: District 8

Title

Hohokam Drainage Program 2 - Engineering Services - ST83140138, ST83140140, ST83140141, ST83140149 (General Obligation Bond) (Ordinance S-52694) - District 8

 

Description

Request to authorize the City Manager, or the City Manager's designee, to enter into an agreement with Entellus, Inc. to provide engineering services that include design and construction administration and inspection for the Hohokam Drainage Program 2 General Obligation Bond Project. Further request to authorize execution of amendments to the agreement as necessary within the Council-approved expenditure authority as provided below, and for the City Controller to disburse all funds related to this item. The total fee for all services will not exceed $2,860,077.

 

Additionally, request to authorize the City Manager, or the City Manager's designee, to take all action as may be necessary or appropriate and 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, but are not limited to: 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 42-20 to authorize inclusion in the documents pertaining to this transaction of indemnification and assumption of liability provisions that otherwise should be prohibited by Phoenix City Code 42-18. This authorization excludes any transaction involving an interest in real property.

 

Report

Summary

The purpose of this Project is to provide engineering services at four locations for the Hohokam Drainage Program 2 by implementing comprehensive stormwater management solutions across multiple sites within the city. The Program involves design and constructing new storm drain systems, detention basins, and high-capacity inlets across various sites identified in the Hohokam Area Drainage Master Plan Study within the city. The initiative is to focus on improving stormwater capture, conveyance, and management through a series of interconnected projects.

 

Entellus, Inc.'s services include, but are not limited to:

  • Conducting detailed site investigations, including topographic surveys, geotechnical analysis, hydrologic studies, and hydraulic studies;
  • Developing preliminary design concepts and alternatives for stormwater management;
  • Preparing detailed engineering designs for storm drain systems, detention basins, and related infrastructure;
  • Developing construction plans, specifications, and cost estimates; and
  • Providing public outreach by organizing public meetings, workshops, and informational sessions to gather feedback and address concerns.

 

Procurement Information

The selection was made using a qualifications-based selection process set forth in Section 34-603 of the 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. Five firms submitted proposals and are listed below.

 

Selected Firm

Rank 1: Entellus, Inc.

 

Additional Proposers

Rank 2: JE Fuller/Hydrology and Geomorphology, Inc.

Rank 3: AECOM Technical Services, Inc.

Rank 4: Ardurra Group, Inc.

Rank 5: Wood, Patel & Associates, 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 $2,860,077, including all subconsultant and reimbursable costs.

 

Funding is available in the Street Transportation Department's Capital Improvement Program budget utilizing General Obligation Bond funds. 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 the agreement termination.

 

 

Location

ST83140138: Highline Canal and 20th Street Basin 11 - Highline Canal and 20th Street to Baseline Road

ST83140140: 19th - 20th streets and South Mountain Avenue

ST83140141: 20th Street / Euclid Avenue Storm Drain - 20th Street, Euclid Avenue, and 21st Place

ST83140149: 20th Street - 21st Place Basin 10 - 20th Street and Dobbins Road

Council District: 8

 

Department

Responsible Department

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