Avondale 24-408C

Enhanced Water Efficiency Audits for Avondale Municipal Properties

The City of Avondale, Arizona, through its Procurement Office, awarded a professional services contract to Water Resources Consulting, an Arizona sole proprietorship led by Gary Woodard, for conducting enhanced water efficiency audits at 25 municipal properties. The contract number is 24-408C with a total authorized budget of $40,000 and a performance period from late September 2024 to May 30, 2025. The scope includes data analysis, site visits, deployment of high-frequency meter loggers and ultrasonic meters, irrigation and cooling tower inspections, water use pattern analysis, and detailed reporting with recommendations, estimated savings, costs, and payback periods. Water Resources Consulting will subcontract with Roger van Gelder, P.E., and WaterWise Consulting led by Ajay Dhawan for specialized audit tasks and irrigation assessments. The properties audited include city hall, libraries, fire stations, police stations, aquatic centers, parks, and other municipal facilities located in Avondale, AZ. The contract requires compliance with OSHA and federal safety standards, ownership of all documents by the City, insurance coverage, indemnification, and adherence to federal procurement and anti-lobbying regulations. The contract also allows cooperative purchasing by eligible political subdivisions. Notable contract requirements include detailed invoicing, safety plan compliance, and audit rights for the City. The contract emphasizes water conservation and efficiency improvements but excludes implementation of recommendations, which WaterWise Consulting may perform separately.

Description

The City issued a Request for Proposals, Enhanced Water Efficiency Audits for Avondale Municipal Properties.

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