Avondale 108392

Enhanced Water Efficiency Audits for Avondale Municipal Properties

The City of Avondale, Arizona, has awarded a professional services agreement to Water Resources Consulting, an Arizona sole proprietorship led by Gary Woodard, for conducting enhanced water efficiency audits at 25 city-owned municipal properties. The contract number is 24-408C with a total authorized budget of $40,000. The scope includes preliminary data analysis, site visits, deployment of high-frequency meter loggers and ultrasonic meters, water use inspections of infrastructure such as irrigation systems, cooling towers, laundry facilities, and restrooms, and preparation of detailed audit reports with findings, recommendations, estimated water savings, costs, and payback periods. The audits are divided into Level 1 (preliminary analysis of all 25 sites) and Level 2 (detailed audits on prioritized sites, estimated 12-16 sites). The contract term is from late September 2024 to May 30, 2025, with a final report due before April 30, 2025. Water Resources Consulting will subcontract with Roger van Gelder, P.E., and WaterWise Consulting (Ajay Dhawan) for specialized services including irrigation audits and meter deployments. The contract requires compliance with OSHA and federal regulations, insurance coverage, indemnification, and confidentiality provisions. The City facilities covered include City Hall, libraries, fire stations, police stations, community centers, and other municipal buildings located in Avondale, AZ. The contract also allows cooperative purchasing by eligible political subdivisions. Notable contract requirements include detailed invoicing, safety plans, ownership of documents by the City, and adherence to federal grant provisions under 2 CFR Part 200. The audit approach and prior experience of the consultant team in similar municipal water audits in Arizona are documented in the proposal. The contract does not include implementation of recommended upgrades but provides for communication and final reporting to City staff.

Description

The City of Avondale issued a Request for Proposals for Enhanced Water Efficiency Audits for Avondale Municipal Properties. The contract is a Professional Services Agreement with Water Resources Consulting to provide water efficiency audits. The contract term is from September 30, 2024, to May 30, 2025, with an estimated annual contract amount of $40,000. The agreement includes scope of work, compensation, payment terms, safety plan requirements, ownership of documents, personnel requirements, inspection and acceptance, licenses, performance warranty, indemnification, and insurance provisions.

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