Title
Authorization to Enter into an Intergovernmental Agreement with the Arizona Department of Water Resources (Ordinance S-51415) - Citywide
Description
Request to authorize the City Manager, or his designee, to enter into an agreement with the Arizona Department of Water Resources to facilitate the City of Phoenix's participation in the Alliance for Water Efficiency's Large-Scale Landscape Research Project. The one-time payment will not exceed $18,500 over the life of the agreement. Further request authorization for the City Controller to disburse all funds related to this item.
Report
Summary
The Water Services Department will participate in the Alliance for Water Efficiency's Large-Scale Landscape Research Project. The Project, funded by several local governments and entities as coordinated by Arizona Department of Water Resources (ADWR), aims to assess how different irrigation strategies and large-scale landscape changes affect water usage across various utilities and climates. The Project will provide specific evaluations tailored to each agency that will include analyses that can support both internal and external planning, decision-making, promotions, and communications. Additionally, it will offer cost-effective ways to obtain customized technical analyses by collaborating with several utilities on one research effort.
Procurement Information
In accordance with City of Phoenix Administrative Regulation 3.10, competitive procurement was waived considering the unusual nature of the project and the number of public partners funding the Large-Scale Landscapes Research Project.
Contract Term
The contract term is for three years effective on or about November 1, 2024, through June 30, 2026.
Financial Impact
The aggregate value of the contract is not to exceed a one-time payment of $18,500. Funding for this Intergovernmental Agreement is available in the Water Services Department's operating budget.
Department
Responsible Department
This item is submitted by Deputy City Manager Ginger Spencer and the Water Services Department.