Award
Avondale 25-485C
PW 25-100 Well 25 & 26 Equipment and Site Upgrades
Recipient
Filanc
Award Amount
$4,100,991.00
Ceiling
$4,100,991.00
Awarded
October 16, 2025
Identifier
25-485C
The City of Avondale Public Works Department is the government buyer for the contract titled PW 25-100 Well 25 & 26 Equipment and Site Upgrades. The project involves construction of new well operating equipment and site improvements including upgrades to well controls, installation of well motor and pump, new electrical controls, backup generator, well discharge piping, site grading, and perimeter wall construction at two well sites: Well 25 located at 12405 W. Van Buren Street and Well 26 located at 1186 N 127th Avenue, Avondale, Arizona. The awarded vendor is Filanc, located in Phoenix, AZ, with key personnel including Project Manager Klete Rogers and Superintendent Shawn Lussier. Filanc's subcontractors and OEMs include Stoll Masonry (masonry), Keller Electric (electrical), Sunland Asphalt (asphalt paving & earthwork), Empire Pump Corp. (well pump and motor), Biddle and Brown (gates), Tyler Reinforcing (rebar), Torrent Resources (drywell), and L & M Painting (paint and coatings). The contract amount totals approximately $4,100,991.00. The contract requires a Class A licensed contractor and includes submission of bid bonds, performance bonds, and payment bonds. The contract time is 296 days from Notice to Proceed, with Well 26 prioritized for completion within 262 days. Notable contract requirements include compliance with Maricopa Association of Governments (MAG) specifications and supplements, adherence to safety and traffic control standards, provision of a public information and notification plan including a 24-hour project hotline, and detailed project documentation and warranties. The contract also includes provisions for liquidated damages for delays, insurance requirements, and alternative dispute resolution procedures. The project is located in Maricopa County, Arizona.
Description
The City of Avondale has issued PW 25-100 to solicit bids from qualified vendors for the project titled "PW 25-100 Well 25 & 26 Equipment and Site Upgrades." Procurement has received four bids and completed the evaluation and due diligence according to IFB guidelines. The bid from Filanc is the lowest responsible and responsive bid. It is recommended to award the contract to Filanc, whose bid meets all the requirements and criteria set forth in the invitation for bids.