Council to take action on Change Order No. 1 to the Job Order Contract Delivery Order No. 2 (Contract No. 2025088) between the City of Buckeye, an Arizona municipal corporation, and HITT Contracting I

4.C
CITY OF BUCKEYE
Regular Council Meeting
COUNCIL ACTION REPORT
MEETING DATE: 06/02/26
AGENDA ITEM: 4.C. PMO - CIP No.
109290 Gateway Enhancement Program
- Miller/Watson - HITT Contracting Inc.
CO #1
DATE PREPARED: 05/28/26
DISTRICT NO.: 3
STAFF LIAISON: Rodrigo Nemi, Project Manager, rnemi@buckeyeaz.gov, (623)
204-8442
DEPARTMENT: Program Management
Office
AGENDA ITEM TYPE: Consent Agenda
Items / New Business
ACTION/MOTION: (This language identifies the formal motion to be made by the Council) 
Council to take action on Change Order No. 1 to the Job Order Contract Delivery Order No. 2 (Contract
No. 2025088) between the City of Buckeye, an Arizona municipal corporation, and HITT Contracting Inc.,
a Virginia corporation, related to the construction services for Capital Improvement Program (CIP)
Project No. 109290 Gateway Enhancement Program - Miller/Watson; and authorize the City Manager to
execute and deliver said Change Order on behalf of the City of Buckeye.
GOALS AND OBJECTIVES FOR THE STRATEGIC PLAN FOCUS AREAS: 
Infrastructure
SUMMARY
PROJECT DESCRIPTION:
This approval will allow the City Manager to authorize Change Order No. 1 necessary to complete Phase
2 of the landscape improvements along Miller Road between Pima Street and Lower Buckeye Road.
Phase 1 improvements were previously delivered as part of the Miller Road CIP Project. The original
Phase 2 construction contract amount was $400,000 and included irrigation components, plantings,
water meters, and related work. The Phase 2 work was originally bid as separate components for
landscape/irrigation improvements and supporting electrical infrastructure. This change order adds the
necessary electrical panel and associated electrical connections for the irrigation controllers, including an
allowance for APS design. The electrical scope addition was greater than originally anticipated and
requires a change order to complete the Phase 2 improvements. This action increases the contract
amount by $139,624.72 for a revised total not-to-exceed amount of $539,624.72. It is anticipated that this
change order will fully complete Phase 2 improvements, including plantings, irrigation, and supporting
electrical infrastructure.
BENEFITS:
The completion of Phase 2 of the landscape improvements will provide multiple benefits to the
community and the overall corridor. Bringing the Miller Road corridor up to the City’s Gateway
Enhancement Standards will significantly improve aesthetics, create a cohesive and welcoming entry
experience, and support long-term community branding efforts. 
FUTURE ACTION:
Following completion of Phase 2, the City will proceed with future phases of the Gateway Enhancement
Program needed to fully build out the Gateway Arterial Standards vision for the corridor via Phase 3.
Phase 3, currently anticipated for FY 2028 construction funding, is expected to include gateway features
such as knee walls, monumentation, metal art, uplighting, and related aesthetic enhancements to
complete the final design intent and ensure long-term corridor continuity.

FINANCIAL IMPACT STATEMENT:
The Project is programmed in the CIP under 50213170 - 543254 for FY2026. The original contract
amount was $400,000. This action increases the contract by $139,624.72. The project budget of
$663,800 is sufficient for this change order.
CURRENT FISCAL YEAR TOTAL COST:
The Project is programmed in the CIP under 50213170 - 543254 for FY2026. The original contract
amount was $400,000. This action increases the contract by $139,624.72, for a revised not-to-exceed
amount of $539,624.72.
BUDGETED:
Yes
FISCAL YEAR:
FY 2026
FUND/DEPARTMENT:
50213170 - 543254
Items related to a project or facility location must include an attached vicinity map for Council
Review.
ATTACHMENTS:
Contract No. 2025088 CO #2.pdf