COUNCIL COMMUNICATION
TO: Honorable Mayor and Council
FROM: Brent Cummings, Project Manger
SUBJECT:Title
Discussion and Action: Bid for the Jamaica Boulevard Improvement Project to Sunland Asphalt & Construction, LLC (Brent Cummings)
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FUNDING SOURCE:
CIP - HURF
PURPOSE:
To consider the award of the base bid for the Jamaica Boulevard Improvement Project (500690) to Sunland Asphalt & Construction, LLC (Sunland Asphalt), in accordance with City Code §§ 3.10.010.2 (A.R.S. Title 34) and 3.10.030.1.
BACKGROUND:
Jamaica Boulevard from Pena Lane to Saddleback Drive is a major arterial road in the City’s street network. This section of Jamaica Boulevard has an average Pavement Condition Index (PCI) score of 59, where the PCI scale ranges from 1 (worst) to 100 (best). Given its average PCI score of 59, this major arterial street requires resurfacing with new asphalt.
On July 23, 2025, sealed bids were opened for the project and four (4) bids were received in response. The four qualifying base bids were:
Sunland Asphalt Base Bid = $2,022,475.00
Pioneer Earth Movers Base Bid = $2,271,803.20
Combs Construction Base Bid = $2,327,199.10
McCormick Construction Base Bid = $2,456,521.00
COMMUNITY IMPACT:
The replacement of the existing asphalt on Jamaica Boulevard from Pena Lane to Saddleback Drive will enhance the neighborhood, provide a better surface and help preserve the life of the subgrade.
FISCAL IMPACT:
Funds in the amount of $2,022,475 are allocated and available in the Fiscal Year 2025-26 Capital Improvement Plan utilizing Highway User Revenue Funds.
ATTACHMENTS:
Bid Tabulation
Letter of Recommendation
SUGGESTED MOTION:Recommended ACtion
I move to award the base bid for the Jamaica Boulevard Improvement Project to Sunland Asphalt & Construction, LLC, in the amount of $2,022,475.