Skyview Park Project

The Town of Fountain Hills (the “Town”) is issuing this Invitation for Bid (this “IFB”) from qualified, licensed firms (“Vendors”) as more particularly described in the Scope of Work. In accordance with the Town’s Procurement Code, the Town will accept sealed bids for the Goods/Services specified in the Scope of Work.

Background

The Town of Fountain Hills overlooks the Verde River Valley and the east valley of the metro Phoenix area. The Town is a master planned community established in 1970 by McCulloch Properties (now MCO Properties, Inc.). Prior to 1970, the area was a cattle ranch and was part of one of the largest land and cattle holdings in Arizona. The land was purchased by Robert McCulloch in the late 1960s and the community designed by Charles Wood, Jr. (designer of Disneyland in southern California). The centerpiece of Fountain Hills is one of the world's tallest man-made fountains, a focal point that attracts thousands of visitors each year. 

Located on 13,006 acres of land, Fountain Hills is surrounded by the McDowell Mountains and Scottsdale on the west, the Fort McDowell Yavapai Nation on the east, the Salt River Pima-Maricopa Indian Community on the south, and by the McDowell Mountain Regional Park on the north. The elevation is 1,520 feet at the fountain, 2,460 feet at the Adero Canyon Trailhead, and is approximately 500 feet above Phoenix. Over the past thirty years, Fountain Hills has grown from 10,030 residents to a town of about 24,000 in 2023. On June 5, 2006, the Town of Fountain Hills became twenty square miles and about ten percent larger by annexing 1,300 acres of State Trust Land.

The Town is also renowned for its preservation of the natural desert, its abundant wildlife, scenic qualities and dark skies. One of Fountain Hills’ most valuable assets is its natural beauty. The Town’s scenic terrain provides for a wide range of outdoor activities including hiking, biking, and golf in support of healthy lifestyles. Fountain Hills contains some of the more challenging and picturesque golf courses in the State of Arizona. Its dark skies provide opportunities for star gazing.

Fountain Hills was named by Phoenix Magazine as the best place to live in the Valley of the Sun and was cited as "a welcome oasis on the outskirts of a metropolis." The small town charm, lakeside park, Town Center, relaxed desert lifestyle, lush desert landscapes, diverse landforms, public art, and idyllic location at the foothills of a picturesque mountain setting overlooking Fountain Park make Fountain Hills an oasis in the desert.

Project Details

• Reference ID: IFB-2026-004
• Department: Community Services
• Department Head: Kevin Snipes (Community Services Director)

Important Dates

• Questions Due: 2026-04-17T00:00:00.000Z
• Pre-Proposal Meeting: 2026-04-08T18:00:00.000Z — Town of Fountain Hills/Council Chambers 16705 East Avenue of the Fountains Fountain Hills, Az. 85268

Meetings & Milestones

Addenda

• Addendum #1 (released 2026-04-08T18:22:35.938Z) —

  Pre Bid sign in sheet

• Addendum #2 (released 2026-04-16T18:52:40.891Z) —

  Please use the See What Changed link to view all the changes made by this addendum.

Evaluation Criteria

• Scope —

  See Attachment G

Submission Requirements

• Licenses
• Contractor's License (required) —

  Please upload your current AZ Contractor's License here

• Arizona Transaction Privilege Tax License (required) —

  Please upload your Arizona Transaction Privilege Tax License here

• References —

  Provide the following information for three clients for whom Bidder has successfully completed similar projects as stated in Bid Process and Award subsection Bidder Qualifications within the past 60 months. Failure to provide three accurate and suitable references will result in disqualification. Bidder may also attach another sheet with additional references.

   

• Reference # 1 (required) —

  Please provide the following information for your 1st reference (do not use the Town of Fountain Hills):

  • Company
  • Address
  • City/State/Zip Code
  • Contact
  • Telephone Number
  • Date of Contract Initiation
  • Date of Contract Expiration
  • Final Project Cost
  • Project Description
• Reference # 2 (required) —

  Please provide the following information for your 2nd reference (do not use the Town of Fountain Hills):

  • Company
  • Address
  • City/State/Zip Code
  • Contact
  • Telephone Number
  • Date of Contract Initiation
  • Date of Contract Expiration
  • Final Project Cost
  • Project Description
• Reference # 3 (required) —

  Please provide the following information for your 3rd reference (do not use the Town of Fountain Hills):

  • Company
  • Address
  • City/State/Zip Code
  • Contact
  • Telephone Number
  • Date of Contract Initiation
  • Date of Contract Expiration
  • Final Project Cost
  • Project Description
• Certification —

  By confirming questions under this section, the Vendor certifies:

• No Collusion (required) —

  The submission of the Proposal did not involve collusion or other anti-competitive practices.

• No Gratuity (required) —

  It has not given, offered to give, nor intends to give at any time hereafter, any economic opportunity, future employment, gift, loan, gratuity, special discount, trip favor or service to a Town employee, officer or agent in connection with the submitted Proposal. It (including the Vendor’s employees, representatives, agents, lobbyists, attorneys, and subcontractors) has refrained, under penalty of disqualification, from direct or indirect contact for the purpose of influencing the selection or creating bias in the selection process with any person who may play a part in the selection process, including the Selection Committee, elected officials, the Town Manager, Assistant Town Managers, Department Heads, and other Town staff. All contact must be addressed to the Town’s Procurement Agent, except for questions submitted as set forth in Inquiries. Any attempt to influence the selection process by any means shall void the submitted Proposal and any resulting Agreement.

• Financial Stability (required) —

  It is financially stable, solvent and has adequate cash reserves to meet all financial obligations including any potential costs resulting from an award of the Agreement.

• No Signature/False or Misleading Statement (required) —

  The signature on the cover letter of the Proposal and the Vendor Information Form is genuine and the person signing has the authority to bind the Vendor. Failure to sign the Proposal and the Vendor Information Form, or signing either with a false or misleading statement, shall void the submitted Proposal and any resulting Agreement.

• List of Key Personnel, Subcontractor and/or Suppliers working on the project —

  A list of the names and emergency telephone numbers of all proposed Key Personnel, Subcontractors and suppliers that the Contractor intends to utilize on the Project

• List of Subcontractors (required) —

  The contractor must list below the Trade, Company name, License and Classification numbers of all qualified subcontractors and/or suppliers they will employ for the various portions of work indicated. Failure on the part of the Contractor to complete this list properly may constitute sufficient grounds to reject the bid. If no subcontractors will be listed please indicate with a N/A

  Example: Trade, Company Name, ROC License #, ROC License Classification

• List of Key Personnal (required) —

  A list of the names and emergency telephone numbers of all proposed Key Personnel

  Example: Name, Position Held, Emergency Telephone Number

• List of Suppliers (required) —

  A list of the names and emergency telephone numbers of all proposed suppliers

  Example: Name, Company, Emergency Telephone Number

  If none please indicate with a N/A

• W-9 (required)
• Bid Bond (required)
• Performance Bond issued upon contract (required) —

  Performance bond shall be issued upon entering contract. 

• Payment Bond issued upon contract (required)
• Signed cover letter and Offer Form (Attachment F) (required)

Questions & Answers