Award
Avondale 26-260C
Aquatic Monitoring, Water Quality and Vegetation Control Services
Recipient
Solitude Lake Management, LLC
Awarded
June 23, 2026
Identifier
26-260C
The City of Avondale, Arizona, specifically its Parks, Recreation, and Libraries Department, awarded a contract to Solitude Lake Management, LLC for aquatic monitoring, water quality testing, and vegetation control services. The contract number is 26-260C. Solitude Lake Management, LLC, headquartered in Phoenix, AZ, is the sole vendor mentioned. The awarded services include routine aquatic monitoring, water quality testing (pH, temperature, phosphates, ammonia, dissolved oxygen, metal content, golden algae testing), vegetation control (cattails, bulrush, algae), and floating debris removal at four specific lake locations: Alamar Park (4155 S El Mirage Rd), Festival Field Lake (101 E Lower Buckeye Rd), Friendship Park Lake (12325 W McDowell Rd), and Park Avenue Plaza (755 N 114th Ave), all in Avondale, AZ. Service frequency is twice weekly during March to October and once monthly during November to February, with additional non-routine and emergency services available upon City approval. The contractor must be a licensed pesticide applicator and qualified biologist, using EPA-registered products and following all label requirements. Equipment maintenance for Aqua Masters piston pumps at each location is included. The contract term is one year from the last signature date with up to four one-year renewal options. Pricing is all-inclusive, covering labor, materials, equipment, travel, and disposal costs. The contract requires recording with Maricopa County. Unique contract requirements include proactive golden algae monitoring with immediate City notification and coordination with Arizona Game and Fish Department upon detection, detailed monthly reporting with photo documentation, and strict adherence to safety and regulatory standards.
Description
Contract for aquatic monitoring, water quality testing, and vegetation control services for the City of Avondale. The contract includes routine and non-routine services such as water quality testing, aquatic vegetation control, algae control, equipment inspection, and debris removal at multiple park locations in Avondale, AZ. The contract term is one year with four renewable one-year options, starting June 23, 2026, through June 22, 2031. Awardee is Solitude Lake Management, LLC.