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JOC Resolves Deterioration at Design Studio

18 May 2020/in , , , /by

Working for the City of Scottsdale, DBA crews recently completed the concrete restoration project at the Scottsdale Community Design Studio. Located on the corner of 75th Street and Indian School, the Design Studio is a City facility that provides space for local artists and artisans to work and display their art. The flooring within the courtyard area and under the patio was in a serious state of disrepair. Utilizing our JOC, DBA replaced broken brick and cracked concrete with multiple styles of decorative concrete, all the while delicately working around existing planters and other structures.

Bus Pull-Out Gets Upgrades

22 Apr 2020/in , , /by

Under a design-bid-build contract with the City of Tempe, and amid the Coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak, DBA Construction crews are moving along with the ADA improvements to the new Bus Pull-Out in front of the Tempe Library.

Located on the corner of Rural and Southern, the project required demolition of the existing bus bay including the sawcut and removal of AC paving and new construction of concrete curb, driveway, scuppers and valley gutter. Additionally, the original asphalt bus bay was replaced with PCCP. Underground utilities were relocated and new landscaping and irrigation lines were installed, as well as new site lighting.

Veteran’s Reflection Circle Unveiled

11 Nov 2019/in , , , /by

Currently, Job Order Contractors for the City of Surprise, DBA Construction took part in the volunteer construction of the Veteran’s Reflection Circle (a memorial to fallen hero SFC Brian Mancini). Today, Veteran’s Day 2019 was the official ribbon cutting ceremony. Local dignitaries presided over the event and U.S. Representative Debbie Lesko was in attendance along with approximately 450 Surprise residents, veterans, and City employees. DBA’s participation in the project was recognized at an earlier Dedication Ceremony at City Hall and our name is prominently displayed on a permanent placard at the memorial.

DBA Constructs Two New Shooting Ranges

09 Jul 2019/in , , , /by

Under our existing Job Order Contract with the Arizona Game & Fish Department, DBA has completed a new shooting range in Kingman and is under construction for a new sharp-shooter range in Sierra Vista.

Near Kingman, at the 7-Mile Shooting Range Facility, DBA was responsible for the earthwork associated with the reconstruction of a high-power rifle range with 50 meter long berms on both sides of range with 7-foot high retaining walls.

Within the same facility, DBA was contracted to dig out a new below-grade hand-gun shooting range with 20-foot high retaining walls.

Upon completion of the Kingman project, DBA was awarded a second contract with AZ Game & Fish to build a new sharp-shooter facility in Sierra Vista, Arizona. The project will be built in three phases to include the West Berm Range 3 with 20-foot tall earthen walls, the backstop berm at Range 3, and a 20-foot tall backstop berm at Ranges 1 & 2.

Both facilities required heavy earthmoving operations. The Sierra Vista facility required hauling and placement of more than 19,230 CY.

DBA Part of Surprise’s New Veterans Reflection Circle

01 Jul 2019/in , , /by

Volunteerism is an important part of being an employee of DBA Construction. At a recent City of Surprise Council Meeting, DBA project management stepped up to assist the City along with several other contractors, consultants, and material suppliers to donate labor and materials to build a new memorial for wounded combat veteran and long-time Surprise resident, Brian Mancini.

The project, Veterans Reflection Circle, is going to be built between the main library and City Hall near the lake and will include a plaque commemorating Brian’s service to his country as well as a water feature, landscaping and hardscaping provided by the volunteers and donations.

DBA project management recently attended the Ground Breaking Ceremony on June 24th. The project is scheduled for completion in time for Veterans Day in November.

Salt River Recreation Area Gets Bridge Improvements

22 May 2019/in , , /by

Through DBA’s Job Order Contract with the Maricopa County Department of Transportation (MCDOT) for Bridge Deck Repairs, we were recently awarded a job order to complete necessary improvements to the bridge across the Salt River along Bush Highway.  The bridge is heavily used for camping, boating, tubing, and picnicking along the Salt River Recreational Area near Apache Junction.

Over time, the bridge had worn out the bearing pads under the deck and they were slipping out of place at one end of the bridge.  DBA drilled holes through the bridge diaphragms to get to the bearing pads.  We utilized a system for jacking up the entire deck at one end to replace all of the bearing pads (a total of 6).  After the new pads were put in place, DBA crews began the process of placing an Epoxy seal on the deck (closing one half of the 4-lane bridge at time in order to allow traffic to continue to flow).

DBA Provides Better Access for Tempe

02 Nov 2018/in , , , /by

The City of Tempe had built numerous, multi-use paths in various locations across the City. At 11 different locations, access to the multi-use path for use by the City street sweeper crews was hindered by the lack of continuous access from the neighboring street or alleyway. In some locations, the only access to the path was to drive over several hundred feet of dirt and rock. This surface was not optimal for the sweepers. Submitting a bid on a hard bid project, DBA was awarded the contract as the lowest responsible bidder. Our scope of work included:

Surveying
Subgrade preparation
Placement of aggregate base course (ABC)
Placement of AC paving
Construction of concrete sidewalks
Construction of concrete driveways
Demolition of existing terrain
Removal of existing signage, posts
Relocation of irrigation sleeving
Modification to landscaping
Striping and pavement markings

Scottsdale Gets Extension of Multi-Use Path

26 Oct 2018/in , , , /by

Working directly adjacent to Scottsdale’s City Hall Complex which includes City Hall, Capital Project Management, Engineering, Development Services, the Main Library and the Center for the Arts, DBA was contracted through our Job Order Contract to build out the multi-use path from the Indian Bend Wash (east of Miller Road) down Second Street to 75th Street where it connects to the downtown complex.

The job order included widening the existing sidewalk from 6′ wide to 12′ wide (creating the multi-use path) to accommodate bicycles, skateboards, Segways and pedestrians. The extension connects the park at Indian Bend Wash with the downtown buildings and the library.

Extensive communication was required to coordinate construction efforts with adjacent homeowners and businesses along the route and traffic control measures were also very important to maintain access and protect the driving public along busy Miller Road. DBA’s scope of work included:

> Demolition of existing pavement and concrete flatwork
> Subgrade preparation
> New A/C paving
> New concrete curb, gutter, driveways, and the multi-use path
> New ADA ramps
> Manhole adjustments
> New catch basins
> Trenching for new electrical conduit
> New masonry retaining wall at the library
> Storm drain connections
> Relocation of control cabinets and traffic signal boxes
> New signage and striping/markings
> New street lights/signal poles/mast arms
> Minor landscaping and placement of decomposed granite
> Replacement of the existing stairs with an ADA-compliant ramp from the street level to the garden level at the City’s park

Multiple areas required special attention and “field fit” minor design services were included to work around existing irrigation piping and traffic signal poles.

Repairs Complete at Texas Ranger Spring Training Site

05 Oct 2017/in , , , /by

The City of Surprise contracted with DBA to complete the replacement of concrete pavers throughout the concourse area at their Spring Training Stadium for the Texas Rangers. The original brick pavers were heaving in several locations and creating trip hazards. After Spring Training was over, DBA began working on removing the existing pavers, compacting the affected sections and replacing the pavers with decorative, stamped concrete pads that are doweled into the rest of the concrete flatwork. The stamped sections provide a “cobblestone” look and feel, resembling the concourses typical in historic baseball stadiums across the country.

Big Demo Job at McCormick Stillman Railroad Park in Scottsdale

28 Sep 2016/in , , , /by

Utilizing DBA’s Job Order Contract with the City of Scottsdale, DBA was hired to complete the demolition of the water reservoir and prepare the area for additional parking.  The McCormick Stillman Railroad Park in Scottsdale has become a venue for many of the City’s biggest events and is in need of additional space for parking during these events.   In order to accomplish this, DBA was contracted to complete the demolition of the large water reservoir on park property and replace it with fill that can be later prepared for paving, striping, sidewalks, ADA ramps and curb & gutter.  This will be done in two phases.  Demolition and subgrade preparation is Phase I.

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