Title
Toxicity Identification Evaluation Services for 91st Avenue and 23rd Avenue Wastewater Treatment Plants - WS90100103 and WS90200023 (Ordinance S-43508)
Description
Request to authorize the City Manager, or his designee, to enter into an agreement with Hazen and Sawyer, P.C., (New York, N.Y.) to provide technical expertise and support related to toxicity identification evaluation at the 91st Avenue Wastewater Treatment Plant (WWTP) and 23rd Avenue WWTP, and to execute contract options as necessary. Further request authorization for the City Controller to disburse all funds related to this item.
Report
Summary
Hazen and Sawyer, P.C., will provide support services and assistance related to the whole effluent toxicity testing and the toxicity identification evaluation for wastewater and water reclamation facilities to maintain compliance with conditions and requirements of the federal National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System and the Arizona Pollutant Discharge Elimination System permits for the 91st Avenue and 23rd Avenue WWTPs.
Procurement Information
Hazen and Sawyer, P.C., was chosen for this project using a qualifications-based selection process according to Section 34-603 of the Arizona Revised Statutes (ARS). Pursuant to ARS Title 34, the City is not to release the scoring of proposers until a contract has been awarded. The top two rankings follow:
Hazen and Sawyer, P.C.: Ranked #1
Alan Plummer Associates, Inc.: Ranked #2
Contract Term
The initial term of this contract is for three years, with the option to extend for one additional two-year term. Contract work scope identified and incorporated into the contract prior to the end of the contract may be agreed to by the parties, and work may extend past the termination of the contract. No additional contract work scope changes may be executed after the end of the contract term.
Financial Impact
Hazen and Sawyer, P.C.'s fee under the contract will not exceed $300,000, which includes all subconsultant and reimbursable costs. Funding is available in the Water Services Department's Capital Improvement Program budget. Contract payments may be made up to contract limits for all rendered contract services, which may extend beyond contract termination.
Location
23rd Avenue Wastewater Treatment Plant, 2470 S. 22nd Ave.
91st Avenue Wastewater Treatment Plant, 5615 S. 91st Ave., Tolleson, Ariz.
Department
Responsible Department
This item is submitted by Deputy City Managers Karen Peters and Mario Paniagua, the Water Services Department and the City Engineer.