CTR077501_Contract_Amendment_2.pdf

ARIZONA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

1655 W. Jackson Street, MD 100P

Phoenix, AZ 85007

Contract Amendment Summary CONTRACTOR: Tierra Right of Way Service Ltd AMENDMENT NO.: 2 DESCRIPTION: Acquisition and Relocation Services On Call

Rev. 03/2025

Pursuant to the Uniform Terms and Conditions, Section 5, Contract Changes, the above referenced contract is amended. Summary of changes is as follows:

1. The following person is hereby added as a Key personnel:

Aaron Mergenthal, Sr. Acquisition and Relocation Agent, Licensed

2. APP Price list, item 1 Description is changed to “Task Assignment Total Project Cost” and the Unit is changed to “Total Cost”.

3. App Price list, items 2, 3, 4, and 5 are deleted in their entirety.

4. Add document titled “CTR077501 Pricing 06-18-2025”. Pricing are maximum hourly rates.

5. All other terms, conditions and provisions of this contract remain unchanged.

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August 7, 2025

Arizona Department of Transportation Bambi Brenden, Senior Procurement Specialist 1655 W. Jackson Street, MD 100P Phoenix, AZ 85007

RE: Request to add Tierra Employee (update)

On-Call Acquisition and Relocation Contract CTR077501

Dear Ms. Brenden, Tierra Right of Way Services, Ltd. has hired a new employee.

We are seeking ADOT approval to add Mr. Aaron Mergenthal, as an authorized Licensed Senior Right of Way Acquisition and Relocation Agent for activities on the ADOT Contract.

Mr. Aaron Mergenthal’s resume is attached, for your use. His AZ Real Estate License number is –

SA674730000.

Please advise when this addition is approved by ADOT.

If you have any questions, or need additional information, please feel free to contact me.

Thank you for your assistance.

Sincerely, Myrlene Francis Associate Director of Arizona Right of Way Tierra Right of Way Services, Ltd.

EDUCATION

• Eller Executive Courses:

Government Leadership Excellence, Foundations in Public Sector Management

LICENSES

• Arizona Real Estate Salesperson

License No. SA674730000

• Notary Public, State of Arizona, No. 620345

RELEVANT EXPERIENCE

• 2025–Present, Senior Right of

Way Agent, Tierra Right of Way Services, Ltd., Tucson, Arizona

• 2025, Utilities Senior Right of Way Agent, Grayhawk Land Solutions

• 2021–2024, Senior Real Property Acquisition Agent, Pima County Real Property Services, Tucson, Arizona

• 2019–2021, Right of Way Agent, Tucson Electric Power, Tucson, Arizona

• 2018–2019, Senior Real Property Acquisition Agent; 2016–2018, Real Property Acquisition Agent, Pima County Real Property Services, Tucson, Arizona

• 2015–2016, Title Examiner Specialist, Pima County Assessor’s Office, Tucson, Arizona

AARON MERGENTHAL

Senior Right of Way Agent

Qualifications Aaron Mergenthal brings more than a decade of experience in real property acquisition and right of way services, primarily through his tenure with Pima County Real Property Services and Tucson Electric Power. He has played a key role in facilitating public sector acquisitions and conveyances across a broad spectrum of property types and project scopes. His specific experience includes conducting property inspections and reviewing legal descriptions and engineering plans; negotiating and acquiring rights for public infrastructure, including easements for utilities, encroachments, and surplus property transactions; and performing title research and document review. An excellent negotiator, he is familiar with government workflows, right of way documentation standards, and cross-agency coordination protocols. Mr. Mergenthal previously served as the president of the local Chapter 73 of the International Right of Way Association and has been selected to serve on the International Public Agency Committee.

Select Project Experience Property Management Supervisor, SunZia Transmission Project, Pima County, Arizona, 2023–2024 Client: Pima County Real Property Services Negotiated and secured right of entry agreements and conservation easements to facilitate utility access across sensitive public lands in southern Arizona. Reviewed legal descriptions and title documents, coordinated with internal legal and environmental divisions, and negotiated with landowners and external stakeholders. Ensured that all documentation aligned with statutory and agency-specific requirements while balancing conservation priorities. Contributed to the project’s timely progress and regulatory compliance.

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Senior Real Property Acquisition Agent, Telecommunication License Sales and Easement Dispositions, Pima County, Arizona, 2023–2024 Client: Pima County Real Property Services Led the successful disposition of 23 telecommunication licenses and the sale of perpetual easements to a national telecom company through a competitive public auction process. Drafted bid packages, reviewed title and lease terms, coordinated with legal counsel, and managed all transactional documentation in compliance with public surplus procedures. Ensured transparency, fairness, and compliance with County policy and State law. The project generated revenue for the public entity while optimizing use of right of way assets.

Property Management Supervisor, Acquisition of Titan Missile Museum Property, Green Valley, Arizona, 2021–2024 Client: Pima County Real Property Services Acted as the lead agent in the acquisition of the Titan Missile Museum from the U.S. Air Force and the General Services Administration in a complex, multiyear negotiation. Coordinated with Federal agencies, legal counsel, and County leadership to secure the transfer of ownership. Performed due diligence, negotiated acquisition terms, performed title clearance, and drafted supporting documentation in alignment with Federal property transfer regulations.

Right of Way Agent, Disposition of Public Properties: Donations, Auctions, and Direct Transfers, Pima County, Arizona, 2018–2024 Client: Pima County Real Property Services Managed the full lifecycle of public property dispositions, including transfers through public auction, intergovernmental donations, and direct conveyances to private parties. Prepared property for surplus designation, coordinated with legal and appraisal teams, drafted conveyance documents, and oversaw the public auction and bid review processes. Ensured that each transaction adhered to Arizona Revised Statutes and Pima County policy. This work helped return underutilized properties to productive use and facilitated interagency collaboration while maintaining transparency and legal integrity.

Real Property Acquisition Agent, La Cholla Boulevard Right of Way Acquisition, Tucson, Arizona, 2017 Client: Pima County Real Property Services Reviewed legal descriptions and parcel data, prepared acquisition documents, coordinated with property owners, and assisted in negotiations to secure necessary real estate interests for roadway widening and infrastructure expansion. Worked closely with the County’s engineering and legal departments to ensure acquisitions met project timelines and compliance standards. Supported the successful delivery of a critical corridor enhancement project, improving transportation flow and safety in the region.

Mergenthal

PRICE SHEET

Effective 06/18/2025

Tierra Right of Way Service Ltd

CTR077501

Item Classification Maximum

Hourly Rate ($)

1 Administrative Support Personnel 75.00

2 Intermediate Acquisition and Relocation Agent, Licensed 100.00

3 Senior Acquisition and Relocation Agent, Licensed 125.00

4 Project Manager 150.00

Maximum Hourly Rate is all-inclusive including labor, benefits, overhead, profit, etc necessary to complete all work.

Authorized reimbursable and subcontractor services at cost, with no markup. Reimbursables include equipment rental, commodities purchased, etc.

Travel expenses authorized in advance will be reimbursed at cost, in accordance with the State of Arizona Travel Policy and the ADOT Travel Authorization Policy and Procedure.