Council to take action on Task Order No. 1 to the On-Call Consulting Contract (No. 2025307) for Engineering and Architectural Services between the City of Buckeye, an Arizona municipal corporation, an

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CITY OF BUCKEYE
Regular Council Meeting
COUNCIL ACTION REPORT
MEETING DATE: 08/26/25
AGENDA ITEM: 2.L. PMO – Dean Road
/ Interstate 10 Traffic Interchange Design
Concept Report – Professional Services
Agreement (PSA)
DATE PREPARED: 08/21/25
DISTRICT NO.: Citywide
STAFF LIAISON: John Willett, Acting PMO Deputy Director of Transportation,
jwillett@buckeyeaz.gov, (623) 349-6282
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 Task Order No. 1 to the On-Call Consulting Contract (No. 2025307) for
Engineering and Architectural Services between the City of Buckeye, an Arizona municipal corporation,
and Michael Baker International, Inc., a Pennsylvania corporation, for professional consulting services for
the Dean Road / Interstate 10 Traffic Interchange Design Concept Report; and authorize the City
Manager to execute and deliver said Task Order on behalf of the City of Buckeye.
SUMMARY
PROJECT DESCRIPTION:
The Dean Road / I-10 DCR will evaluate and recommend a preferred alternative to accommodate
anticipated mixed-use and employment growth in the area. The project limits extend from McDowell
Road to Van Buren Street, crossing I-10 approximately 0.6 miles south of McDowell Road.
Key scope items include:
Development and screening of three interchange alternatives
Traffic report with current counts, forecast modeling, and sensitivity analysis
Conceptual roadway, drainage, and structural design
Identification of required right-of-way and utility relocations
Coordination with ADOT, Arizona State Land Department, and nearby projects, including the
Verrado Way DCR
Public involvement, including presentation of findings
The project will be completed within 365 calendar days from Notice to Proceed.
BENEFITS:
This PSA will allow the City to define and prepare for future transportation infrastructure needs along
Dean Road and the I-10 Service Interchange. The resulting DCR will position the City to secure funding
and proceed to final design, ensuring the interchange and corridor improvements align with regional
mobility goals and anticipated development.
FUTURE ACTION:

Upon completion of the DCR, the City will be positioned to advance the preferred alternative into final
design and eventual construction as funding becomes available.
FINANCIAL IMPACT STATEMENT:
Funds for this project are anticipated to be paid using impact fees in FY 26. Council to approve transfer
of $483,100 from impact fee contingency account 60243170-570020 to 60243170-520037. The total
amount to be paid under this Professional Services Agreement (PSA) is not-to-exceed (NTE)
$483,012.08.
CURRENT FISCAL YEAR TOTAL COST:
The total amount to be paid under this Professional Services Agreement (PSA) is not-to-exceed (NTE)
$483,012.08.
BUDGETED:
Yes
FISCAL YEAR:
FY26
FUND/DEPARTMENT:
N/A
Items related to a project or facility location must include an attached vicinity map for Council
Review.
ATTACHMENTS:
Contract No. 2025307 TO 1- MBI.pdf