1-Attachment 11 - References.pdf

Request for Proposal

Solicitation No. BPM006379

Capacity Development/Technical Assistance to Small Public Drinking Water Systems

Arizona Department of Environmental Quality (ADEQ)

1110 W. Washington Street Phoenix, AZ 85007

Solicitation Attachment – References | Revision No. 1 | Revised 11-22

Attachment 11 – References

ADEQ intends to conduct reference checks for accounts provided by Offerors. ADEQ may, at its sole discretion, contact additional clients not presented as references, including internal state clients. Offerors shall provide at least three (3) client references for assignments that replicate or mirror the requirements of this Solicitation. At least one (1) of the projects referenced must be related to public sector work. All references shall be for work received and completed within the last five (5) years. Include information which documents successful and reliable past performance to clients providing services similar to those detailed in solicitation Scope of Work, DO NOT include ADEQ references. One (1) page maximum per reference.

1 Client company/Address Contact Project Begin date Project End date

San Simon WID, 2911 North Paradise Street, San Simon AZ 85632- 2089 Robert Fickett, General Manager January 2020 Active Project

Phone number Email address

(520) 845-2451 rcfickett@vtc.net

Summarize the scope and deliverables provided, including timeline and outcome. Include similar services performed as those required by this solicitation. State the name(s) of any of Offeror’s key personnel proposed in Attachment 6, who worked on this project:

RCAC worked with San Simon WID to secure the following funding:

• funding from ADEQ for the completion of a Preliminary Engineering Report

• funding from WIFA for the design of a fluoride treatment facility

• funding from USDA-RD for the construction of the fluoride treatment facility

• funding from ADEQ under Arizona’s ARPA funds to complete the fluoride treatment project and drill and install a new water supply well

During this process, RCAC has helped San Simon complete a rate analysis which was instrumental in securing the funding for the project.

RCAC key personnel working on this project include Raul Vazquez, Project Manager; Karl Pennock, Utility Financial Consultant; and Ramon Lucero, Regional Field Manager.

List key Materials or Services provided.

Project Management, Rate Study, and Secure Funding

2 Client company/Address Contact Project Begin date Project End date

Maricopa Consolidated DWID, 45290 W. Garvey Ave., Maricopa AZ 85139 Nancy Criswell, Administrator 2022 2024

Phone number Email address

(520) 568-2239 admin@mmdwid.org

Summarize the scope and deliverables provided, including timeline and outcome. Include similar services performed as those required by this solicitation. State the name(s) of any of Offeror’s key personnel proposed in Attachment 6, who worked on this project:

RCAC has worked with the Maricopa Consolidated DWID on several projects with an emphasis on assisting them with the development and implementation of five-year revenue projections and budgets to coincide with funding applications to USDA-RD. As a result of this work, Maricopa Consolidated DWID secured USDA-RD funding for each of their projects.

RCAC key personnel involved in this project include Raul Vazquez, Program Manager; Karl Pennock, Utility Financial Consultant; and Ramon Lucero, Regional Field Manager.

Project Management, Secure Funding and Five-Year Revenue Projections and Budget

Request for Proposal

Solicitation No. BPM006379

Capacity Development/Technical Assistance to Small Public Drinking Water Systems

Arizona Department of Environmental Quality (ADEQ)

1110 W. Washington Street Phoenix, AZ 85007

Solicitation Attachment – References | Revision No. 1 | Revised 11-22

3 Client company/Address Contact Project Begin date

Project End date

Town of Patagonia, P.O. Box 767, Patagonia, AZ 85624 Ron Robinson, Manager Dec. 2023 Active

Phone number Email address

(520) 394-2229 manager@patagonia-az.gov

Summarize the scope and deliverables provided, including timeline and outcome. Include similar services performed as those required by this solicitation. State the name(s) of any of Offeror’s key personnel proposed in Attachment 6, who worked on this project:

RCAC is currently performing a budget analysis of Patagonia’s operating budget. Upon completing the analysis, RCAC will develop five-year revenue projections and a budget to coincide with applications for infrastructure improvements. The current analysis will focus on a debt capacity ratio to apply for a water storage tank.

RCAC key personnel working on this project include Allison Jermain, Project Manager and Karl Pennock, Utility Financial Consultant.

Rate Analysis and Secure Funding