Water Quality Sampling and Monitoring

The Arizona Department of Environmental Quality (ADEQ) established Master Agreement CTR056545 for Water Quality Sampling and Monitoring services, encompassing a comprehensive range of environmental monitoring capabilities. The contract covers multiple service categories including stream chemistry, lake chemistry, biological and habitat sampling, streamflow duration assessment method (SDAM), groundwater sampling, and fish tissue analysis. Contractors can provide detailed environmental data collection services across Arizona's diverse ecosystems, with specific methodologies for field sampling, data management, equipment maintenance, and adherence to strict quality assurance protocols.

The master agreement was awarded to multiple prime contractors, with Tetra Tech, Inc. being a primary awardee, effective from August 4, 2021. The contract was initially established for a 24-month period with multiple extension options, and has been subsequently extended through August 3, 2026. The IDV covers statewide geographic coverage across Arizona, with task orders issued on a not-to-exceed basis and fixed hourly rates ranging from $102 to $140. The contract type is a Master Agreement, allowing flexible drawdown of environmental sampling and monitoring services with pre-negotiated rates and comprehensive insurance coverage, including $1,000,000 in general liability and additional environmental/professional liability protections.