Capacity Development/Technical Assistance to Small Public Drinking Water Systems

The Arizona Department of Environmental Quality (ADEQ) Master Agreement CTR074233 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 environmental and engineering services, including water system evaluations, infrastructure design, regulatory compliance, asset management planning, construction administration, drinking water permit applications, and technical training. Specifically, the IDV covers services categorized under UNSPSC codes for environmental services, geomatics engineering, environmental protection, and detailed engineering services, with a primary focus on supporting water systems serving less than 10,000 people across Arizona.

The master agreement was awarded to Watearth Inc., a women-owned small business headquartered in Palm Springs, California, with contract performance from November 1, 2024, to October 31, 2025. The contract is structured as a state-level master agreement with an anticipated 45-70 task orders annually, priced on an hourly rate basis ranging from $78 for clerical staff to $240 for principal-level personnel. Watearth Inc. will provide services across Arizona, with key personnel dedicated to executing technical assistance activities. The contract allows for task order flexibility, with ADEQ reserving the right to issue orders on an as-needed basis and with no guaranteed minimum spending commitment, creating a responsive and adaptable procurement vehicle for small public water system support.