Plaza Agreement

PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT
BETWEEN THE CITY OF GLENDALE AND
PLAZA DEL RIO MANAGEMENT COMPANY

This Professional Services Agreement (“Agreement”) is entered into and effective between CITY OF
GLENDALE, an Arizona municipal corporation (“City”) and Plaza Del Rio Management Corp., an
Arizona Corporation (“Consultant”) as of the day of 20 (‘Effective
Date”). City and Consultant may be referred to as a “Party,” and collectively may be referred to as the
“Parties.”

RECITALS
A. City is the owner of certain real property located at the southeast corner of 95" Avenue and
Cardinals Way in the City of Glendale, Arizona as depicted on the map attached hereto as Exhibit
A (“Property”).
B. The Property is subject to certain encumbrances associated with Arizona Cardinals, Arizona Sports

and Tourism Authority and Epic Lagoons, LLC and the Parties acknowledge that the City must
supply certain parking spaces in conjunction with the operation of neighboring venues and
property.

on To assist in the potential development of the Property, City desires to retain professional services
to perform certain specific duties and produce the specific work on an as needed basis.

D. In accordance with the Glendale City Code Section 2-145(g), with the approval of the city
manager, formal purchase procedures of the Glendale City Code may be waived when there has
been a written determination that the formal purchase procedures of section 2-145, would not be
likely to result in a lower price to the city or would causc unnecessary expense or delay under the
circumstances (Attached as hereto Exhibit B).

E. The City desires to engage Consultant and Consultant desires to be engaged by the City, as more
particular set forth in this Agreement.

AGREEMENT

The parties hereby agree as follows:
1. General Services

The Parties intend that the Consultant will provide consulting services (“Services”) associated
with the planning, designing, procuring, developing and construction of improvements on or
associated with the Property (“Project”). Anticipated Services may include performing
preliminary site evaluation, alternative design studies, project management, development of
covenants, conditions, easements and restrictions for the Property, and site branding. The
Parties acknowledge that the development of the Property requires a scheduled approach that
allows for flexibility in the provision of Services.

1.1 Request for Services to be Performed

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On an as needed basis, City may submit to Consultant a request to perform Services on behalf
of the City. The request shall be in writing and specifically identify the scope of Services to be
performed by Consultant, a proposed timeline within which to perform the Services and the
proposed compensation. Prior to any work being performed, the Parties shall memorialize the
scope of Services to be performed in a separate professional services agteement in accordance
with all applicable federal, state, county and local statutes, rules, regulations and ordinances.

2, Key Personnel; Other Consultants and Subcontractors.

2.1 Professional Services. Consultant will provide Services, as directed by the City, in a timely
and efficient manner within any specified requirements, including, but not limited to,
working in close interaction and interfacing with City and its designated employees, and
working closely with others, including other consultants or contractors, retained by City.

2.2 Project Team.

a.

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Project Manager.

(1)

(2)

Consultant will designate an employee as Project Manager with sufficient
training, knowledge, and experience, in the City’s opinion, such that the
work produced by Consultant is consistent with applicable standards as
detailed in this Agreement; and

The City must approve the designated Project Manager (which approval
shall not be unreasonably withheld, conditioned or delayed).

Project Team,

(1)

2)

The Project Manager and all other employees assigned to the Project by
Consultant will comprise the “Project Team.”

Project Manager will have responsibility for and will supervise all other
employees assigned to the Project by Consultant.

Discharge, Reassign, Replacement.

(1)

(2)

Consultant will not discharge, reassign, replace or diminish the
responsibilities of any of the employees assigned to the Project who have
been approved by City without City’s prior written consent unless that
person leaves the employment of Consultant, in which event the substitute
must first be approved in writing by City (which consent shall not be
unreasonably withheld, conditioned or delayed).

Consultant will change any of the members of the Project Team at the
City’s request if an employee’s performance does not equal or exceed the
level of competence that the City may reasonably expect of a person
performing those duties, or if the acts or omissions of that person are
detrimental to the development of the Project.

Subcontractors.

(1)

(2)

Consultant may engage specific technical contractors (each a
“Subcontractor”) to furnish certain service functions in accordance with all
applicable federal, state, county and local statutes, rules, regulations,
ordinances, building codes, life safety codes, and other standards and
ctiteria designated by City.

Consultant will remain fully responsible for Subcontractor’s services.
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(3) Subcontractors must be approved by the City (which consent shall not be
unreasonably withheld, conditioned or delayed).

(4) Consultant will certify by letter that all contracts with Subcontractors have
been executed incorporating requirements and standards as set forth in this
Agreement.

3. Consultant’s Work.

3.1 Standard. Consultant must perform Services in accordance with the standards of due
diligence, care, and quality prevailing among consultants having substantial experience with
the successful furnishing of Services for projects that are equivalent in size, scope, quality,
and other criteria under the Project and identified in this Agreement.

3.2 Licensing. Consultant warrants that:

a. Consultant and its Subconsultants or Subcontractors will hold all appropriate and
required licenses, registrations and other approvals necessary for the lawful
furnishing of Services (“Approvals”); and

b. Neither Consultant nor any Subconsultant or Subcontractor has been debarred or
otherwise legally excluded from contracting with any federal, state, or local
governmental entity (“Debarment”).

(1) City is under no obligation to ascertain or confirm the existence or issuance
of any Approvals or Debarments, or to examine Consultant’s contracting
ability.

(2) Consultant must notify City immediately if any Approvals or Debarment
changes during the Agreement’s duration. The failure of the Consultant to
noufy City as required will constitute a material default under the
Agreement.

3.3 Compliance.

a. Services will be furnished in compliance with applicable federal, state, county and
local statutes, rules, regulations, ordinances, building codes, life safety codes, and
other standards and criteria designated by City.

b. Consultant must not discriminate against any employee or applicant for
employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national otigin, age, marital
status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic characteristics,
familial status, U.S. military veteran status or any disability. Consultant will require
any Sub-contractor to be bound to the same requirements as stated within this
section. Consultant, and on behalf of any subcontractors, warrants compliance
with this section.

3.4 Coordination; Interaction.

a. Consultant will work in close consultation with City to proactively interact with any
other professionals retained by City on the Project (“Coordinating Project
Professionals”).

b. Consultant will meet with Coordinating Project Professionals and City as often and

for durations as City reasonably considers necessary in order to ensure the timely
work delivery and completion.

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c. For projects not involving Coordinating Project Professionals, Consultant will
proactively interact with any other contractors when directed by City to obtain or
disseminate timely information for the proper execution of the Project.

3.5 Work Product.

a. Ownership. Upon receipt of payment for Services furnished, Consultant grants to
City, and will cause its Subconsultants or Subcontractors to grant to the City, the
exclusive ownership of and all copyrights, if any, to evaluations, reports, drawings,
specifications, project manuals, surveys, estimates, reviews, minutes, all
“architectural work” as defined in the United States Copyright Act, 17 U.S.C § 101,
ef seq., and other intellectual work product as may be applicable (“Work Product”).

(1) This grant is effective whether the Work Product is on paper (e.g., a “hard
copy”), in electronic format, or in some other form.

(2) Consultant warrants, and agrces to indemnify, hold harmless and defend
City for, from and against any claim that any Work Product infringes on
third-party proprietary interests.

b. Delivery. Consultant will deliver to City copies of the preliminary and completed
Work Product promptly as they are prepared.

c City Use.
(1) City may reuse the Work Product at its sole discretion.

(2) In the event the Work Product is used for another project without further
consultations with Consultant, the City agrees to indemnify and hold
Consultant harmless from any claim arising out of the Work Product.

(3) In such case, City will also remove any seal and title block from the Work

Product.
6. Termination.
61 For Convenience. City may terminate this Agreement for convenience, without cause, by

delivering a written termination notice stating the effective termination date, which may
not be less than 15 days following the date of delivery.

a. Consultant will be equitably compensated for Services furnished prior to receipt of
the termination notice and for reasonable costs incurred.

b. Consultant will also be similarly compensated for any approved effort expended,
and approved costs incurred, that are directly associated with Project closeout and
delivery of the required iterns to the City.

6.2 For Cause. City may terminate this Agreement for cause if Consultant fails to cure any
breach of this Agreement within seven days after receipt of written notice specifying the
breach.

a. Consultant will not be entitled to further payment until after City has determined
its damages. If City’s damages resulting from the breach, as determined by City, are
less than the equitable amount due but not paid Consultant for Services furnished,
City will pay the amount due to Consultant, less City’s damages, in accordance with
the provision of Sec. 5.

b. If City’s direct damages exceed amounts otherwise due to Consultant, Consultant
must pay the difference to City immediately upon demand; however, Consultant

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will not be subject to consequential damages mote than $1,000,000 or the amount
of this Agreement, whichever is greater.

7. Conflict. Consultant acknowledges this Agreement is subject to A.R.S. § 38-511, which allows for
cancellation of this Agreement in the event any person who is significantly involved in initiating,
negotiating, securing, drafting, or creating the Agreement on City’s behalf is also an employee,
agent, or consultant of any other party to this Agreement.

8. Insurance. For the duration of the term of this Agreement, Consultant shall procure and
maintain insurance against claims for injuries to persons or damages to property which may arise
from or in connection with the performance of all tasks in furtherance of this Agreement.

8.1 Minimum Scope and Limit of Insurance. Coverage must be at least as broad as:

a. Commercial General Liability (CGL): Insurance Services Office Form CG 00 01,
including products and completed operations, with limits of no less than
$1,000,000 per occurrence for bodily injury, personal injury, and property damage.
If a general aggregate limit applies, either the general aggregate limit shall apply
separately to this project/location or the general aggregate limit shall be twice the
required occurrence limit.

b. Automobile Liability: Insurance Services Office Form Number CA 0001 covering
Code 1 (any auto), with limits no less than $1,000,000 per accident for bodily injury
and property damage.

c. Professional Liability. Consultant must maintain a Professional Liability insurance
covering errors and omissions arising out of the work or services performed by
Consultant, or anyone employed by Consultant, or anyone for whose acts,
mistakes, errors and omissions Consultant is legally liability, with a liability
insurance limit of $2,000,000 for each claim and a $2,000,000 annual aggregate

d. Worker’s Compensation: Insurance as required by the State of Arizona, with
Statutory Limits, and Employers’ Liability insurance with a limit of no less than
$1,000,000 per accident for bodily injury or disease.

8.2 Indemnification.

a. To the fullest extent permitted by law, Consultant must defend, indemnify, and
hold harmless City and its elected officials, officers, employees and agents (each, an
“Indemnified Party,” collectively, the “Indemnified Parties”) for, from, and against
any and all claims, demands, actions, damages, judgments, settlements, personal
injury (including sickness, disease, death, and bodily harm), property damage
(including loss of use), infringement, governmental action and all other losses and
expenses, including attorneys’ fees and litigation expenses (each, a “Demand or
Expense” collectively “Demands or Expenses”) asserted by a third-party (i.e. a
person or entity other than City or Consultant) and that arises out of or results
from the breach of this Agreement by the Consultant or the Consultant’s negligent
actions, errors or omissions (including any Subconsultant or Subcontractor or other
person or firm employed by Consultant), whether sustained before or after
completion of the Project.

b. This indemnity and hold harmless provision applies even if a Demand or Expense
is in part due to the Indemnified Party’s negligence or breach of a responsibility
under this Agreement, but in that event, Consultant will be liable only to the extent

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8.3

8.4

8.5

8.6

the Demand or Expense results from the negligence or breach of a responsibility of
Consultant or of any person or entity for whom Consultant is responsible.

c. Consultant is not required to indemnify any Indemnified Parties for, from, or
against any Demand or Expense to the extent resulting from the Indemnified
Party’s negligence or other fault attributable to the Indemnified Party.

Other Insurance Provisions. The insurance policies required by the Section above must
contain, or be endorsed to contain the following insurance provisions:

a. The City, its officers, officials, employees and volunteers are to be covered as
additional insureds of the CGL and automobile policies for any liability arising
from or in connection with the performance of all tasks ot work necessaty to
complete the Project as herein defined. Such liability may arise, but is not limited
to, liability for materials, parts or equipment furnished in connection with any tasks,
or work performed by Consultant or on its behalf and for liability arising from
automobiles owned, leased, hired or borrowed on behalf of the Consultant.
General liability coverage can be provided in the form of an endorsement to the
Consultant’s existing insurance policies, provided such endorsement is at least as
broad as ISO Form CG 20 10, 11 85 or both CG 20 10 and CG 23 37, if later
revisions are used.

b. Fot any claims related to this Project, the Consultant’s insurance coverage shall
be primary insurance with respect to the City, its officers, officials, employees,
and volunteers. Any insurance or self-insurance maintained by the City, its officers,
officials, employees or volunteers shall be in excess of the Consultant’s insurance
and shall not contribute with it.

c. Each insurance policy required by this Section shall provide that coverage shall not
be canceled, except after providing notice to the City.

Acceptability of Insurers. Insurance is to be placed with insurers with a current A.M. Best
rating of no less than A: VII, unless the Consultant has obtained prior approval from the
City stating that a non-conforming insurer is acceptable to the City.

Waiver of Subrogation. Consultant hereby agrees to waive its rights of subrogation
which any insurer may acquire from Consultant by virtue of the payment of any loss.
Consultant agrees to obtain any endorsement that may be necessary to effect this waiver of
subrogation. The Workers’ Compensation Policy shall be endorsed with a waiver of
subrogation in favor of the City for all work performed by the Consultant, its employees,
agent(s) and subcontractor(s).

Verification of Coverage. Within 15 days of the Effective Date of this Agreement,
Consultant shall furnish the City with original certificates and amendatory endorsements,
or copies of any applicable insurance language making the coverage required by this
Agreement effective. All certificates and endorsements must be received and approved by
the City before work commences. Failure to obtain, submit or secure the City’s approval of
the required insurance policies, certificates or endorsements prior to the City’s agreement
that work may commence shall not waive the Consultant’s obligations to obtain and verify
insurance coverage as otherwise provided in this Section. The City reserves the right to
tequire complete, certified copies of all required insurance policies, including any
endorsements or amendments, required by this Agreement at any time during the Term
stated herein.

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10.

11,

Consultant’s failure to obtain, submit or secure the City’s approval of the required
insurance policies, certificates or endorsements shall not be considered a Force Majeure or
defense for any failure by the Consultant to comply with the terms and conditions of the
Agreement, including any schedule for performance or completion of the Project.

8.7 Subcontractors. Consultant shall require and shall verify that all subcontractors maintain
insurance meeting all requirements of this Agreement.

8.8 Special Risk or Circumstances. The City reserves the right to modify these insurance
requirements, including any limits of coverage, based on the nature of the risk, prior
experience, insurer, coverage or other circumstances unique to the Consultant, the Project
or the insurer.

E-verify, Records and Audits. To the extent applicable under A.R.S. § 41-4401, the Consultant
warrant their compliance and that of its subconsultants with all federal immigration laws and
regulations that relate to their employees and compliance with the E-verify requitements under
A.RS. § 23-214(A). The Consultant or subconsultant’s breach of this warranty shall be deemed a
material breach of the Agreement and may result in the termination of the Agreement by the City
under the terms of this Agreement. The City retains the legal right to randomly inspect the papers
and records of the other party to ensure that the other party is complying with the above-
mentioned warranty. The Consultant and subconsultant warrant to keep their respective papers
and records open for random inspection during normal business hours by the other party. The
patties shall cooperate with the City’s random inspections, including granting the inspecting party
entry rights onto their respective properties to perform the random inspections and waiving their
tespective rights to keep such papers and records confidential.

Attestation of PCI Compliance. When applicable, the Contractor will provide the City annually
with a Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard (PCI DSS) attestation of compliance
certificate signed by an officer of Contractor with oversight responsibility.

Notices.

11.1 A notice, request or other communication that is required or permitted under this
Agreement (each a “Notice”) will be effective only if:

The Notice is in writing; and

b. Delivered in person or by overnight courier service (delivery charges prepaid),
certified or registered mail (return receipt requested).

c. Notice will be deemed to have been delivered to the person to whom it is
addressed as of the date of receipt, if:

(1) Received on a business day before 5:00 p.m. at the address for Notices
identified for the Party in this Agreement by U.S. Mail, hand delivery, or
overnight courier service; or

(2) As of the next business day after receipt, if received after 5:00 p.m.

d. The burden of proof of the place and time of delivery is upon the Party giving the
Notice.

e. Digitalized signatures and copies of signatures will have the same effect as original
signatures.

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11.2 Representatives.

a. Consultant. Consultant’s representative (the “Consultant’s Representative”)
authorized to act on Consultant’s behalf with respect to the Project, and his or her
address for Notice delivery is:

b. City. City’s representative (“City’s Representative”) authorized to act on City’s
behalf, and his or her address for Notice delivery is:

City of Glendale

c/o Kevin R. Phelps

5850 W. Glendale Avenue
Glendale, Arizona 85301

With required copy to:

City Manager City Attorney
City of Glendale City of Glendale
5850 West Glendale Avenue 5850 West Glendale Avenue
Glendale, Arizona 85301 Glendale, Arizona 85301
c Concurrent Notices.
(1) All notices to City’s representative must be given concurrently to City

Manager and City Attorney,

(2) A notice will not be deemed to have been received by City’s representative
until the time that it has also been received by the City Manager and the
City Attorney.

(3) City may appoint one or mote designees for the purpose of receiving notice
by delivery of a written notice to Consultant identifying the designee(s) and
their respective addresses for notices.

d. Changes. Consultant or City may change its representative or information on
Notice, by giving Notice of the change in accordance with this section at least ten
days prior to the change.

12, Assignment. City may assign this Agreement to any City-affiliated entity, including a non-profit
corporation or other entity whose primary purpose is to own or manage the Property. City shall
provide Consultant with prompt written notice of any such assignment. No assignment shall be
permitted or allowed by Consultant except with the express, prior approval of the City Council,
which may be given or withheld in the City’s sole and absolute discretion.

13. Entire Agreement; Survival; Counterparts; Signatures.

13.1 Integration. This Agreement contains, except as stated below, the entire agreement
between City and Consultant and supersedes all prior conversations and negotiations
between the parties regarding the Project or this Agreement.

a. Neither Party has made any representations, warranties or agreements as to any
matters concerning the Agreement’s subject matter.
b. Representations, statements, conditions, ot warranties not contained in this
Agreement will not be binding on the patties.
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14.

16.

17.

13.2 Interpretation.

a. The parties fairly negotiated the Agreement’s provisions to the extent they believed
necessary and with the legal representation they deemed appropriate.

b. The patties are of equal bargaining position and this Agreement must be construed
equally between the parties without consideration of which of the patties may have
drafted this Agreement.

c. The Agreement will be interpreted in accordance with the laws of the State of

Arizona.

13.3 Survival. Except as specifically provided otherwise in this Agreement, each warranty,
representation, indemnification and hold harmless provision, insurance requirement, and
every other right, remedy and responsibility of a Party, will survive completion of the
Project, or the earlier termination of this Agreement.

13.4 Amendment. No amendment to this Agreement will be binding unless in writing and
executed by the parties. Electronic signature blocks do not constitute execution for
purposes of this Agreement. Any amendment may be subject to City Council approval.

13.5 Remedies. All rights and remedies provided in this Agreement are cumulative and the
exercise of any one or more right or remedy will not affect any other rights or remedies
under this Agreement or applicable law.

13.6 Severability. If any provision of this Agreement is voided ot found unenforceable, that
determination will not affect the validity of the other ptovisions, and the voided or
unenforceable provision will be reformed to conform with applicable law.

13.7 Counterparts. This Agreement may be executed in counterparts, and all counterparts will
together comprise one instrument.

Term. The term of this Agreement commences upon the Effective Date and continues fot a ten
(10) year initial period. The City may, at its option and with the approval of the Consultant, extend
the term of this Agreement an additional five (5) years, renewable on an annual basis. Consultant
will be notified in writing by the City of its intent to extend the Agreement period at least thirty
(30) calendar days prior to the expiration of the original or any renewal Agreement period. Price
adjustments will only be reviewed during the Agreement renewal period and will be a determining
factor for any renewal. There are no automatic renewals of this Agreement.

Dispute Resolution. Any controversy or claim arising out of or relating to this contract, or the
breach thereof, shall be settled by arbitration administered according to the American Arbitration
Association’s Commercial Arbitration Rules, and judgment on the award rendered by the arbitrator
may be entered in any court having jurisdiction thereof.

No Agency Created. Nothing contained in this Agreement shall create any partnership, joint
venture, or agency relationship between the Parties.

Exhibits. The following exhibits, with reference to the term in which they are first referenced, are
incorporated by this reference.

Exhibit A Map of Property
Exhibit B Procurement Form

(Signatures appear on the following page.)

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The parties enter into this Agreement effective as of the date shown above.

ATTEST:

Julie K. Bower (SEAL)
City Clerk

APPROVED AS TO FORM:

Michael D. Bailey
City Attorney

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GLENDALE Sole Source and Special Procurement Request
REQUESTOR INFORMATION:
Requestor: Lori German Date: 7/13/21 Department: Office of Economic
Development
Phone Number: 623-930-2986 Email Address: _Igerman@glendaleaz.com
Return To: Lori German Igerman@glendaleaz.com

PROPOSED VENDOR INFORMATION:

Proposed Vendor: Plaza del Rio Management

Corporation Proposed Vendor Contact: Sharon Harper

Proposed Vendor Address: 9401 W Thunderbird, Ste 200

City, State and Zip Code: Peoria, AZ 85381

Vendor Phone: Vendor Fax: n/a

LC Sole Source

Procurement method requested: .
XX] Special Procurement

PURCHASE INFORMATION:

One time purchase: Yes IX] No L_]
Total Cost of this Order: $0 Federal Money: Yes [_] No [X]
If yes, explain funding source:

Description of the product or service requested: Comprehensive evaluation of development opportunities for 54.9
acres of City owned property located at the SW corner of 91" Avenue & Cardinals Way.

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In accordance with Finance Administrative Policy No. 1, I have conducted a good faith review of available
sources and determine that there is only one known and/or one practical source for the required items in
accordance with the Guidelines for Justification attached.

REQUESTOR CERTIFICATION:

Sorine Aerie)

Requestor Lori German Division Econ Dev Date 7/13/21

DEPARTMENT DIRECTOR APPROVAL:

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Director Brian Friedman Division Econ Dev Date 7/13/21

MATERIALS MANAGER APPROVAL:

In accordance with Finance Administrative Policy No. 1, I have conducted a good faith review of this
request and agree that there is only one known and/or one practical source for the required items in
accordance with the Guidelines for Justification attached.

Materials Manager Levi Gibson Date 7/13/2021

Rev. 9/6/2018

Procurement
Sole Source and Special Procurement Request

Procurement requires reevaluation and resubmission of a Sole Source Request for this procurement:

Single Use Only: im Annually: C]
End of first term of Contract: [] — End of Contract, including any extensions: [_]

Check the reason(s) below to identify why you have determined the purchase is a Sole Source or Special
Procurement and attach supporting documentation. Use only column. A purchase cannot be BOTH a sole source and
a special procurement

SOLE SOURCE SPECIAL PROCURMENT
oO Compatibility. Indicate system, make, model and ml Presents such limited competition that a competitive bid

function or proposal process cannot reasonably be used
Unique repair/replacement item. Identify item to Discourages the use of a competitive bid or proposal as
(1 _ be used with previous PO number item purchased, | [[] it will result in a substantially higher cost to the city, or
and warranty period will otherwise impair the city’s financial interests
o Supplementary or necessary Part required from Substantially impede the city’s administrative functions
same manufacturer. Identify in-house equipment | [] : : :
. sas or the delivery of services to the public
and use with existing system
(1 Unique Item C1 Does not qualify as a sole source or emergency
Oo Unique Service & Has only one provider with the experience and
capability to successfully perform the contract
Proprietary Specifications (Copyright, patented, Presents a significant time constraint as the need was not
CL ete.) CJ known in sufficient time to allow for competitive
procurement and time is of the essence
[_] Other reasons, if not above. Explain in detail (_] Other reasons, if not above. Explain in detail
JUSTIFICATION:

Use the Guidelines for Justification of the selected reason(s) above, and provide a full explanation of your
reason that the product/service is a sole source or special procurement:

Plaza Companies is a leader in the development, acquisition, management and leasing of high quality
mixed-use, medical office, senior living and research properties in Arizona. Plaza Companies has
developed, acquired, managed and created value for a significant portfolio of medical office product, senior
housing communities and biotech centers. The company owns, provides leasing services or manages more
than 10-million square feet, through partnerships and relationships with physicians, hospitals, financial
institutions, REITs and private equity investors. Plaza is a local business and local relationships make a
difference. Equipped with significant capital and decades of experience, Plaza Companies offers its partners
financial support, strategic guidance, and a significant network of meaningful contacts. The company’s
portfolio and expertise make Plaza Companies uniquely qualified given their connections, knowledge base,
experience and ability to deliver complex projects.

Plaza also brings expertise and strong relationships with other local stakeholders. This is key in the
development of this parcel due to the ownership of nine additional acres adjacent to the City owned
property.

Rev. 9/6/2018

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aba Procurement
GLENDALE Sole Source and Special Procurement Request

In order to ensure the highest and best uses are considered for this site and to improve the city’s standing
in the marketplace, it is critically important that our consulting firm has access to a broad network of
professional contacts with existing established working relationships, this way they can bring forward a
strategy for the entire site that will elevate Glendale’s image by providing a development plan that
incorporates mixed-use development that is cohesive with the area and meets market demands.

As a company headquartered in the West Valley, Plaza Companies brings vast knowledge of the region, its
attributes and challenges. Plaza Companies Princial, Sharon Harper, serves on the Executive Board of
GPEC, serves on the Creighton University Board of Trustees, and was appointed to the Trustees of ASU,
a board of leaders that serve as advisors for the university and President Michael Crow.

She is also a trustee for the Virginia G. Piper Charitable Trust, and was appointed to the executive board of
Gov Doug Ducey’s Arizona Zanjeros, a business leadership group created to help promote Arizona’s
economic development and reputation as a national epicenter of business and commerce. She is also an
active member of the Inaugural Valley Leadership CEO circle, and serves on the Board of Trustees for the
McCain Institute. Most recently, Harper was presented with the 2019 Ines Pascal Award for Generous
Service by Brophy College Preparatory Academy, also an Award of Excellence recipient from NAIOP
Arizona, and was inducted in the Arizona Women’s Hall of Fame in May of 2019. Past appointments
include stints on the Board of Directors for the Arizona Community Foundation, Past Chairman of the
Banner Health Foundation and Chairman of the Board of Trustees for Brophy College Preparatory School.
Ms. Harper is also on the Board of Directors for Greater Phoenix Leadership, an organization of leading
CEO’s that work together to push forward initiatives, public policy and projects that will strengthen the
future of Arizona.

Many of the associated agencies noted above will be critical in the successful development of this site.
The combination of the firm’s service offering and professional contacts makes them the only firm with the

experience, relationships and capacity to successfully perform the contract given all of the dynamics in
conjunction with the City’s goals.

MANDATORY RESEARCH DOCUMENTATION REQUIREMENT:

As mentioned, it is critical for the selected firm to have significant and long standing local connections as
part of the strategy to differentiate Glendale in the regional market and to facilitate the development of this
site, Plaza Companies is uniquely positioned offering a wide variety of services in the greater development
profession along with positions of influence that did not yield any results for a qualified firm of the same
ilking.

PREPARER NOTE: If this is a vehicle or technology purchase, concurrence of the Equipment Management
Superintendent or the IT Director will be required.

Approval of a vendor as a sole source or a special procurement only determines the procurement method.
Council approval and a signed contract may also be required.
Rev. 9/6/2018