Title
Phoenix High Intensity Activated CrossWalk Signals - Three Locations - Design-Bid-Build Services - ST89330321 (Ordinance S-53299) - Districts 4, 7 and 8
Description
Request to authorize the City Manager, or his designee, to accept AJP Electric, Inc. as the lowest-priced, responsive and responsible bidder and to enter into an agreement with AJP Electric, Inc. for Design-Bid-Build Services for the Phoenix High Intensity Activated CrossWalk Signals - Three Locations project. Further request to authorize the City Controller to disburse all funds related to this item. The fee for services will not exceed $1,925,332.75.
Report
Summary
The purpose of this project is to reduce pedestrian traffic-related injuries by installing High Intensity Activated CrossWalk (HAWK) Signals at high-crash and high-activity areas identified by the City of Phoenix T2050 Mobility Studies.
AJP Electric, Inc.'s services include, but are not limited to: the removal of existing sidewalks, curbs and gutters, and driveways; construction of new sidewalks, curbs and gutters, and ramps in compliance of Americans with Disabilities Act requirements; providing and installing HAWK signals (foundations, poles, mast arms, signals, electrical components and all fixtures and equipment); adjustment of existing utilities; crack seal and micro seal; and other miscellaneous work.
Procurement Information
The selection was made using an Invitation for Bids procurement process set forth in section 34-201 of the Arizona Revised Statutes. Two bids were received on September 9, 2026, and were reviewed by the Equal Opportunity Department to determine subcontractor eligibility and contractor responsiveness regarding the Small Business Utilization Commitment requirements.
The Opinion of Probable Cost and the two lowest responsive, responsible bidders are listed below:
Opinion of Probable Cost: $2,204,152
AJP Electric, Inc.: $1,750,302.50
Granite Construction Company: $2,358,923
The bid award amount is within the total budget for this project.
Due to volatile material costs and increased labor prices in the construction industry, a 10 percent contingency is being requested to allow for project uncertainties. The initial contract will be executed at the bid amount of $1,750,302.50. Use of the 10 percent contingency above the amount will not be allowed without prior written approval of the Street Transportation Department Director and the City Engineer.
Contract Term
The term of the agreement is 360 calendar days 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 the termination of the agreement. No additional changes may be executed after the end of the term.
Financial Impact
The agreement value for AJP Electric, Inc. will not exceed $1,750,302.50, including all subcontractor and reimbursable costs.
This project will utilize federal funds and is subject to the requirements of 49 Code of Federal Regulations Part 26 and the U.S. Department of Transportation Disadvantaged Business Enterprise program. Funding is available in the Street Transportation 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 the agreement termination.
Location
43rd Avenue and Hubble Street, 3rd Avenue and Buckeye Road, and 7th Avenue and Western Canal.
Council Districts: 4, 7, and 8
Department
Responsible Department
This item is submitted by Deputy City Manager Frank McCune, the Street Transportation Department and the City Engineer.