The Mesa Grande Ruins, Phase II

Project No. 01-801-002

 

Project Updates
 01/15/2013

The City of Mesa has awarded this project to Concord General Contracting, Inc.

 

 

The contractor is working on final punch list items. Grand opening will be January 19, 2013 please click here for flyer and more information.

 

 
Project Schedule

 

Construction on this project is scheduled to begin September 2012 and is expected to be completed by December 2012.

Project Details

The Mesa Grande Ruins, as it exists today, has survived modern man’s inquisitive nature and numerous scientific excavations.  Since the City of Mesa acquired the site in 1985, studies regarding the stabilization of the site have been conducted.  Preservation efforts at Mesa Grande have been undertaken by the Southwest Archaeology Team (SWAT), a group affiliated with the AzMNH.  At various times, volunteers have either used plastic to cover exposed walls or have covered some areas with soil in an effort to reduce erosion.  Because of a generous grant from the Salt River Pima-Maricopa Indian Community, and the availability of Cultural Impact Fees, the visitor’s center has been designed, bid and is now ready to be constructed. 

The Salt River Pima-Maricopa Indian Community grant, Cultural Impact Fees and funds from private sources will fund these improvements consisting of the visitor’s center (989 square feet), outdoor covered staging area (1,975 square feet) and parking (16 stalls).  The architectural design of the Visitor Center has taken into account the sensitive nature of the site to ensure minimal impact.

 

 

 

 

 


Project Funding

 

The total award amount is $658,209.20, comprised of the low bid of $598,372.00 plus $59,837.20 (10% allowance for change orders). Funding is available utilizing the Salt River Pima-Maricopa Indian Community Grant ($54,893), Cultural Impact Fees ($518,251), and funding from the AzMNH Foundation and AzMNH Guild ($85,065.20).