26-0421 - PMO - IGA ADOT Staffing I-10 and Jackrabbit Trail Traffic Interchange.pdf

City of Buckeye — Regular Council Meeting (2026-04-21)

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IGA - ADOT - Staffing - Intersection of Interstate 
10 and Jackrabbit Trail - Traffic Interchange 
Construction Project 
Regular Council Meeting, Non-Consent
John Willett
April 21, 2026
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Project Overview
• ADOT will deliver the project using the Construction Manager at 
Risk (CMAR) method.
• Scope includes:
• I-10 / Jackrabbit Trail Traffic Interchange 
• I-10 widening from SR 85 to Loop 303
• The City will maintain an active seat at the table throughout 
construction.
• First time utilizing this process.
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City's Role
• Participate in ongoing project coordination meetings 
• Represent City interests related to: 
• Quality 
• Project Timing 
• Resident Impacts 
• Support ADOT by addressing City-related project issues.
• Assist in development and review of Guaranteed Maximum 
Price (GMP) estimates for each phase.
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Key Benefits
• Establishes a reimbursement funding mechanism through 
ADOT for eligible City costs. 
• Ensures the City has a proactive voice in a critical regional 
infrastructure project.
• Protects city/community interests while leveraging ADOT-funded 
support.
• This agreement allows the City to remain directly involved in 
decision-making while ensuring city costs are reimbursed 
through ADOT.
• ADOT reimburses costs up to $350,000 per year.
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