Title
American Water College Contract - RFA-2122-WST-343 - Request for Award (Ordinance S-48826)
Description
Request to authorize the City Manager, or his designee, to enter into an agreement with American Water College to provide Arizona Department of Environmental Quality Certification Online Training for the Water Services Department. Further request to authorize the City Controller to disburse all funds related to this item. The total value of the contract will not exceed $105,000.
Report
Summary
The agreement will provide online Arizona Department of Environmental Quality (ADEQ) Operator Certification training. Arizona Administrative Code Section R18-5-106 requires operators from all four disciplines (Water Treatment, Water Distribution, Wastewater Collection and Wastewater Treatment) to obtain ADEQ Operator Certifications. To obtain the certification, operators must pass a test in their specific discipline and grade level. The examinations for the Operator Certification Program are provided by the Association of Boards of Certification (ABC). This agreement will provide training that follows specific criteria and content that are covered in the ABC Exams. American Water College is currently the accredited and certified provider of the online preparation training for all disciplines and grade levels necessary to satisfy the specific criteria of the ABC. This agreement will allow WSD to continue to provide the necessary training for critical required certifications.
Procurement Information
In accordance with A.R. 3.10, standard competition was waived as a result of an approved Determination Memo based on the following reason: Special Circumstances Without Competition. American Water College is the only accredited college that provides the customized training for the ADEQ Certification with 24 hour, 7 days-a-week online availability to the self-paced training that provides efficiency and flexibility to the learning process.
Contract Term
The agreement will begin on or about July 1, 2022, for a three-year term.
Financial Impact
The total agreement value will not exceed $105,000.
Funding is available in the Water Services Department Operating budget.
Department
Responsible Department
This item is submitted by Deputy City Manager Karen Peters and the Water Services Department.