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Ammonia Study (Tres Rios) Contract (Ordinance S-44449)
Description
Request to authorize the City Manager, or his designee, to enter into a contract with Aquatic Consulting & Testing, Inc. to provide an ammonia study of the wetlands at Tres Rios for the Water Services Department. Expenditures are not to exceed $250,000 over the life of the contract. Further request authorization for the City Controller to disburse all funds related to this item.
Report
Summary
This contract will allow the Water Services Department (WSD) to test and analyze the levels of ammonia in the Tres Rios wetlands during all four seasons. The results of the study will enable WSD to provide consistent, predictable water quality, enhance operational strategies in the wetlands, and remain in compliance with the Arizona Administrative Code Water Quality Standards.
Procurement Information
A solicitation was completed in accordance with City of Phoenix Administrative Regulation 3.10. The Water Services Department received one offer, which was determined to be responsive to the solicitation requirements.
Aquatic Consulting & Testing, Inc.: Score 960
Contract Term
The contract term will be for one year effective July 1, 2018, through June 30, 2019. The contract has one 6-month option to extend at the discretion of the City Manager or designee.
Financial Impact
Expenditures are not to exceed $250,000 over the life of the contract. Funding for the contract is available in the Water Services Department's operating budget.
Location
The Tres Rios Wetlands is west of South 91st Avenue and south of West Broadway Road.
Council District: 7
Department
Responsible Department
This item is submitted by Deputy City Manager Karen Peters and the Water Services Department.