Title
On-Site Training Services for Arizona Department of Environmental Quality (ADEQ) Operator Certification Program (Ordinance S-46791)
Description
Request to authorize the City Manager, or his designee, to enter into an agreement with Rural Water Association of Arizona (RWAA) to provide on-site training services for Water Services Department (WSD) employees to prepare for the Operator Certification examinations. Further request to authorize execution of amendments to the agreement as necessary within the Council-approved expenditure authority and for the City Controller to disburse all funds related to this item. The total agreement value will not exceed $210,000.
Report
Summary
The purpose of this contract is to provide on-site, face-to-face training for WSD employees to prepare for the Operator Certification examination. ADEQ requires certification for job classifications involving operations that include decision making and water testing for drinking water and wastewater systems. The Contractor's services include, but are not limited to, hands-on training, visual aids, and exam preparation such as tests and quizzes.
Procurement Information
The selection was made using an Invitation for Bid procurement process in accordance with City of Phoenix Administrative Regulation 3.10.
Selected Vendor:
Rural Water Association of Arizona
Contract Term
The term of the agreement is five years and will begin on July 1, 2020.
Financial Impact
The agreement value for RWAA will not exceed $210,000. Funding is available in the Water Services Department's operating budget.
Department
Responsible Department
This item is submitted by Deputy City Manager Karen Peters and the Water Services Department.