Summary Sheet- RFCA SUMMARY

CITY OF TEMPE
Meeting Date: 3/5/2026  
REQUEST FOR COUNCIL ACTION
Agenda Item: 7B23
ACTION:  Award a professional services contract to Dibble & Associates Consulting Engineers, Inc. 
for Project No. 3221025B – Joint Tempe – Mesa Sewer Rehabilitation – 2025 – GMP 1.
FISCAL IMPACT:  The contract amount is $599,885. Funds to cover this contract, related costs and 
any future addenda are appropriated in Fiscal Year 2025/26 and future years, contingent upon City 
Council approval of the City’s annual budget, in the Capital Improvement Project No. 3221099 
(Wastewater Collection System Upgrades and Improvements). This infrastructure is jointly owned by 
the City of Tempe and the City of Mesa and cost share will be per the existing Intergovernmental 
Agreement.
RECOMMENDATION:  Award contract
 
BACKGROUND INFORMATION: The Water Utility Division of the Public Works Department 
maintains a long-term asset management program that ensures the reliable operations of associated 
infrastructure. The program includes the wastewater collection system with approximately 500 miles of 
gravity sewer pipeline and roughly 10,000 manholes. Approximately 14 miles of the sewer pipelines 
within Tempe city limits are jointly owned with the City of Mesa. The City of Tempe contracts for yearly 
inspections and condition assessments of various sections of the jointly owned infrastructure, and based 
on these evaluations, capital improvement projects are identified to ensure continued reliable operation. 
This contract is to provide post design and construction management services for the project.
Scope of Work: 
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Conduct pre-construction conference, and facilitate weekly construction progress meetings
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Perform site visits, construction inspections, oversee construction progress and quality 
assurance services
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Coordinate with project stakeholders
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Review submittals, requests for information and project test results
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Review project schedule and updates
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Review pay requests and change orders
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Complete project document close out package and record drawing production
ATTACHMENTS:    
1. 3221025B-CON-DIBBLE-JOINT TEMPE MESA SEWER REHAB-2025 GMP1.PDF
STAFF CONTACT(S):  
Jodie Inman, P.E., Deputy Public Works Director - Engineering, (480) 350-
2972; Craig Caggiano, Deputy Public Works Director - Water Utilities, (480) 858-2160
Department Director:  Tara Ford, Public Works Director  
Legal review by:  Dave Park, Sr. Assistant City Attorney
Prepared by:  Decima Sever, Administrative Manager