Award
Avondale 25-313C
Wastewater Systems Professional Engineering Services (On-Call)
Recipient
BLACK & VEATCH CORPORATION
Awarded
July 21, 2025
Identifier
25-313C
The City of Avondale, Arizona, awarded a professional services agreement to Black & Veatch Corporation, a Kansas corporation with a local office in Phoenix, AZ, for on-call wastewater system professional engineering services. The contract includes services such as planning, modeling, studies, conceptual and detailed design, construction administration, surveying, drafting, estimating, inspection, and other related technical services for wastewater systems. Black & Veatch Corporation is the primary vendor and Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) mentioned. The agreement is indefinite quantity and indefinite delivery, with services provided only upon City authorization via Work Orders referencing the contract. The contract term is initially one year with automatic renewals for up to four additional one-year terms, subject to City approval and funding availability. Compensation is based on unit rates detailed in the Fee Schedule, with no guaranteed minimum or maximum service amount. Notable contract requirements include compliance with OSHA and other safety standards, ownership of all documents by the City, maintenance of all necessary licenses and insurance (including commercial general liability, vehicle liability, professional liability, and workers compensation), indemnification of the City by the Consultant, and adherence to E-verify and anti-boycott laws. The contract also allows cooperative purchasing by eligible political subdivisions and nonprofit educational or public health institutions. The place of performance and delivery is primarily in Avondale, AZ, with the Consultant's local office at 2231 East Camelback Road, Suite 300, Phoenix, AZ 85016. The contract includes a detailed team of key personnel with expertise in civil, electrical, process, and construction management engineering. The contract emphasizes quality assurance, risk management, utility coordination, and cost control throughout project execution.
Description
The City issued a Request for Quotes seeking proposals from vendors for providing on-call wastewater treatment professionals engineering services.