Business Details
50 Years
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Emergency
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Trusted Electrical Construction Services in Arizona
Founded in 1976, Contractors West has established itself as a leading electrical construction firm specializing in highway infrastructure across Arizona. Our expertise spans traffic signal systems, overhead highway signs, fiber optics, airport lighting, and dry utilities, serving municipalities and contractors in Phoenix, Tucson, and statewide jurisdictions. With over 30 years of specialized experience in traffic signal construction and $15-30 million in annual sales, we maintain an industry-leading reputation through our IMSA-certified professionals and OSHA-compliant safety protocols.Our bonding capacity of $100 million aggregate demonstrates financial strength, while our 70+ union employees ensure project scalability. We combine technical expertise with practical execution, offering comprehensive solutions from initial planning to final installation, while maintaining proactive maintenance programs for critical infrastructure.
Services
Highway Signs
Traffic Signals
Fiber Optics
Airport Lighting
Maintenance
Dry Utilities
Street Lighting
Details
- Year established: 1976
Highlights and features
- We have 45+ years of specialized experience in Arizona highway electrical systems
- Our $100 million bonding capacity ensures project security and scalability
- 70+ IMSA-certified professionals maintain the highest industry safety standards
- Recognized leader in traffic signal and highway electrical construction statewide
- LED lighting solutions reduce energy consumption by up to two-thirds for municipalities
Associations and certifications
- International Municipal Signal Association (IMSA)
- Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA)
Services
Highway Signs
We design and install overhead highway signs and support structures ranging from basic to complex configurations. Our professionals guide clients through planning phases and ensure proper installation that maintains motorist visibility. Services include cantilever structures, dynamic message signs, and breakaway post installations that meet federal safety standards.
Traffic Signals
Our team constructs, maintains, and upgrades traffic signal intersections with IMSA-certified expertise. We handle conduit installation, foundations, pole erection, and vehicle detection systems. With 30+ years of experience, we provide both new installations and emergency repairs for municipal and state transportation agencies across Arizona.
Fiber Optics
We implement fiber optic solutions for intelligent transportation systems including vehicle sensors, ramp metering, and video detection. Our ITS integration services improve traffic flow efficiency while offering cost-effective communication infrastructure for highway management systems across Phoenix and Tucson metropolitan areas.
Airport Lighting
We install FAA-compliant LED runway lighting systems that reduce energy consumption by up to 66%. Our services include PAPI lights, airfield beacons, and replacement lamps that ensure 24/7 operational reliability for municipal airports and airfields throughout Arizona with minimal maintenance requirements.
Dry Utilities
Our dry utility services include trench excavation, directional drilling, and conduit installation for electrical and communication infrastructure. With 25+ years of experience, we manage projects from design through completion, handling PVC, HDPE, and Type C conduit systems for highway and municipal applications.
People
Ever L. Farmer Jr.
President
Leading Contractors West since its founding, Ever brings decades of highway construction expertise and strategic vision to ensure continued growth and technical excellence in Arizona's infrastructure development.
Bruce Farmer
Vice President
With extensive operational experience, Bruce oversees project execution and client relations, maintaining the company's reputation for reliability and technical proficiency in all highway electrical systems installations.
Samantha Polito
Controller
Samantha manages financial operations with precision, ensuring fiscal responsibility and transparency that supports the company's $15-30 million annual revenue and $100 million bonding capacity.
Justin Hatch
General Superintendent
Justin supervises field operations and project estimating, leveraging his technical expertise to maintain quality standards across traffic signals, fiber optics, and highway signage installations statewide.
Questions
What highway electrical services do you offer?
We provide traffic signals, overhead highway signs, fiber optics, airport lighting, dry utilities, and maintenance services for Arizona municipalities and contractors.
Do you handle both installation and maintenance?
Yes, we offer complete lifecycle services including new installations, preventative maintenance, emergency repairs, and system upgrades for all highway electrical infrastructure.
Are you certified for Arizona municipal projects?
We're preapproved by ADOT with $102 million bonding capacity and hold Arizona ROC licenses for general engineering and electrical contracting.
What safety training do your crews have?
All employees maintain IMSA Level I & II certifications and OSHA safety training for work zone safety and traffic control operations.
Do you work outside the Phoenix area?
We serve all Arizona jurisdictions including Phoenix, Tucson, and statewide highway projects with local offices in Mesa and Tucson.
