Capacity Development/Technical Assistance to Small Public Drinking Water Systems

The Arizona Department of Environmental Quality (ADEQ) Master Agreement CTR074228 is an Indefinite Delivery Vehicle (IDV) focused on providing comprehensive capacity development and technical assistance services for small public drinking water systems. The contract encompasses a wide range of engineering and environmental management services, including asset management plans, water system improvements, regulatory plan development, construction administration, and technical, managerial, and financial (TMF) support for water systems serving less than 10,000 people. Utilizing UNSPSC codes spanning engineering procurement, environmental management, and geomatics engineering, the IDV is designed to address critical infrastructure needs across Arizona's small water systems.

The master agreement is awarded to Kimley-Horn and Associates, Inc., with a contract period from November 1, 2024, to October 31, 2025, and a subsequent extension to October 31, 2026. The contract is a state-specific master agreement for Arizona, structured as a task order vehicle with an anticipated 45-70 task orders per fiscal year. Kimley-Horn will provide services on an hourly rate basis, with rates ranging from $95 for clerical staff to $305 for principal-level personnel. The contract covers the entire state of Arizona and does not involve subcontractors, with Kimley-Horn leveraging its 376 local staff across four Arizona offices to deliver the required technical assistance services.