Capacity Development/Technical Assistance to Small Public Drinking Water Systems

The Arizona Department of Environmental Quality (ADEQ) Master Agreement CTR074217 is an Indefinite Delivery Vehicle (IDV) focused on providing capacity development and technical assistance services for small public drinking water systems throughout Arizona. The contract enables procurement of comprehensive water utility support services, including asset management plans, system evaluations, funding assistance, regulatory compliance support, rate studies, risk assessments, and technical training. Specifically designed to support community and non-profit public water systems serving less than 10,000 people, the IDV offers a wide range of technical, managerial, and financial capacity development services across 21 different assistance categories.

The master agreement is awarded to Mogollon Water Management LLC, a local water management company based in Lakeside, Arizona, with an initial contract period from November 1, 2024, to October 31, 2025, and potential extensions up to five years. The contract is a statewide, non-tribal IDV covering Arizona, with an anticipated 45-70 task orders expected each fiscal year. Hourly rates for services range from $75 for clerical staff to $135 for senior project managers and specialists, with all-inclusive pricing that covers labor, benefits, insurance, and related costs. The contract type is a master agreement, with task orders issued on an as-needed basis, providing ADEQ flexibility in addressing small water system technical assistance requirements.