Capacity Development/Technical Assistance to Small Public Drinking Water Systems

The Arizona Department of Environmental Quality (ADEQ) has established Master Agreement CTR074232 as an Indefinite Delivery Vehicle (IDV) focused on capacity development and technical assistance for small public drinking water systems. The contract enables procurement of comprehensive engineering and environmental services, specifically targeting water infrastructure support for systems serving less than 10,000 people. Available services include asset management plans, construction administration, water system improvement design, drinking water permit applications, preliminary engineering reports, risk and resiliency assessments, system evaluations, water loss audits, and water master planning. The IDV covers a wide range of professional engineering tasks related to geomatics, environmental protection, front-end and detailed engineering design services.

Tata and Howard, Inc. is the prime contractor for this IDV, with the contract originally effective from November 1, 2024, and subsequently extended to October 31, 2026. The contract is a master agreement with statewide coverage in Arizona, utilizing hourly rate-based pricing across multiple professional classifications ranging from $85 for clerical staff to $225 for principal-level personnel. The contracting organization has structured the IDV to potentially award 45-70 task orders annually, with services tailored to specific system needs. The contract includes comprehensive insurance coverage, with professional liability policies providing $5,000,000 per claim and in aggregate, ensuring robust protection for participating entities.