CTR074218__Contract_Amendment_4-_Adds_Revises_Key_Personnel_Redacted.pdf

REV 03.05.2025

CONTRACT

AMENDMENT

CONTRACT NO.: CTR074218

AMENDMENT NO.: 4

TITLE: Capacity Development/Technical Assistance to Small Public Drinking Water System CONTRACTOR: Clear Creek Associates PLC – Geo-Logic Associations

ADEQ PROCUREMENT

1110 W. Washington Street Phoenix, AZ 85007 602-771-4140

THE PURPOSE OF THIS AMENDMENT IS TO:

In accordance with the Uniform Terms and Conditions, 5.1 Amendments, this contract is hereby amended as follows:

1. Add the following Key Personnel:

• Theresa Castillo – Clerical/Administrative

• Robyn Fay – Clerical/Administrative

• John Bird – Technician II

• Berkeley Bressman – Hydrogeologist I

• Riley Trickey – Project Manager II

2. Revise the following key personnel classification titles:

• Alex Nunez-Thompson from Project Engineer II to Project Engineer III

• Alex Potter from Project Engineer I to Project Manager I

3. All other Requirements, Specifications, Terms and Conditions remain unchanged.

THE ABOVE REFERENCED AMENDMENT IS A

UNILATERAL ACKNOWLEDGEMENT OF

CONTRACTOR’S APPROVED CHANGED

REQUEST.

ARIZONA DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY

The above referenced Amendment is hereby executed this 5th day of November 2025 at Phoenix, Arizona.

Ana Machiche Procurement Officer

Available online at Arizona Procurement Portal (APP) eProcurement System https://app.az.gov

Theresa Castillo Administrative Support Specialist

Daniel B. Stephens & Associates, Inc. dbstephens.com

Theresa Castillo is an administrative assistant with three years of experience.

She provides general corporate administrative assistance and support to project managers.

Administrative Support Specialist, Daniel B. Stephens & Associates, Inc.

Provides day-to-day clerical support companywide. Assists project managers with a wide variety of administrative support activities, including communications, shipping and handling, filing, scheduling, tracking inventory, and ordering supplies.

Robyn P. Fay Senior Technical Editor

Ms. Fay specializes in technical document editing, coordination, and production in adherence to company style and standards of quality. She is familiar with engineering and scientific terminology and project methods, as well as English language usage, grammar, style, and consistency issues.

Technical Editing, Document Preparation and Production, Daniel B. Stephens & Associates, Albuquerque, New Mexico Assists technical staff in preparation of technical documents in a wide range of subject areas:

• Performs technical document editing, technical publications management, document organization and design, and complex word processing techniques. Reviews technical reports and proposals, editing for clarity, readability, organization, grammar, mechanical style, consistency, and format.

• Prepares complex technical documents, including elaborate tables and equations, using word processing software. Manipulates large reports to achieve optimal pagination and layout, incorporate graphics, pull together multiple smaller documents, and generate cross references, lists, indexes, and tables of contents.

• Coordinates preparation and production of individual technical reports, including supervision of graphics production, decision-making on format and method of duplication and binding, and coordination with technical staff regarding reviews, schedules, and deadlines.

Conceptual Model Development for the Marathon Aquifer, Brewster County, Texas and the Cross Timbers Aquifer, North-Central Texas, Texas Water Development Board Edited and produced reports on development of the conceptual models of the Marathon Aquifer groundwater flow system in West Texas and the Cross Timbers Aquifer in North-Central Texas. Reports included presentation of extensive collection of field data analysis and stakeholder interaction. Edited report sections for clarity, readability, grammatical correctness, and consistency in style despite multiple authors. Formatted and edited reports for adherence to Texas Water Development Board (TWDB) report formatting and style guidelines. Managed file versions to incorporate edits from multiple reviewers while maintaining file integrity.

Source Water Assessments and Source Water Protection Plans, Statewide, New Mexico Edited and produced source water assessments and source water protection plans for municipal water systems located throughout New Mexico. Worked with project technical staff to develop standard document template in line with New Mexico Environment Department Drinking Water Bureau guidance.

Joint Biological Assessment for Middle Rio Grande, New Mexico Provided editorial support to the New Mexico Interstate Stream Commission (ISC) and the U.S. Bureau of Reclamation in development of the joint

EDUCATION

BS, Civil and Environmental Engineering, Cornell University

Robyn P. Fay biological assessment. Edited report sections for clarity, readability, grammatical correctness, and consistency in style despite multiple authors. Managed file versions to incorporate edits from multiple reviewers while maintaining file integrity.

Capitan Underground Water Basin Water Rights Evaluations, Glenn’s Water Well Service, Southeast New Mexico Edited and produced reports on hydrogeologic analysis and drawdown computations for the Santa Rosa aquifer at multiple sites.

Compliance Reporting for Underground Storage and Recovery Project, City of Rio Rancho, New Mexico Prepares quarterly and annual reports for submittal to New Mexico Office of the State Engineer and New Mexico Environment Department to meet permit conditions for Rio Rancho Direct Injection Facility. Ensures compliance with regulatory reporting requirements and consistency from one reporting period to the next.

Griggs-Walnut Ground Water Plume Superfund Site, Las Cruces, New Mexico Edited and produced all documents related to the Griggs-Walnut site remedial design and remedial action, from initial planning stages to final design.

Freelance Writer and Editor, Nationwide Created more than 100 original 90-second scripts for two nationally syndicated radio programs about wildlife and the natural environment.

Document Design and Production, Various Clients Produced business plan support material for a digital media production and management company. Revamped medical device instruction manual for introduction into new markets. Prepared and submitted regulatory documents. Designed text and layout of promotional materials, including educational/promotional PowerPoint presentations.

Environmental Engineer, Chicago, Illinois Served as primary corporate environmental liaison for four hardboard manufacturing facilities located throughout the U.S. Projects included assisting three hardboard plants achieve successful environmental audits;

preparing and editing a variety of internal and external technical documents, including engineering project proposals, regulatory permit applications, and facility EHS plans; briefing top-level management, including company president, on progress of special projects; and reviewing plant permits and plans for technical accuracy, as well as grammar, format, consistency, clarity, and adherence to company standards.

Engineering Co-Op Intern, West Palm Beach, Florida Evaluated power distribution components using electrical, mechanical, and metallurgical methods. Documented and analyzed experimental results to troubleshoot failures and recommend parts service life. For the Florida Power and Light Engineering and Technical Services division, completed hydrologic analysis of 100-acre site for power plant development permitting. Verified designs and determined stormwater runoff rates and quantities using hand calculations and computer models. Reviewed calculations for regulatory compliance. Wrote and edited technical reports for submittal to federal, state, and local regulatory agencies.

John Bird CADD Technician II

Mr. Bird has five years of CADD experience. He is skilled at applying engineering design principles to fabricate and generate complete design packages for complex components, assemblies, facilities, and systems. He prepares engineering and shop drawings in accordance with structural plans and contractor/engineer sketches and in adherence to CADD standards. His computer skills include SDS2, AutoCAD, and SolidWorks.

Structural Steel Detailer, DTL’s Incorporated, Albuquerque, New Mexico Utilized AutoCAD and SDS2 detailing and modeling software to create fabrication ready member details, based on design drawings provided by architects and engineers. Graphically dimensioned 2-D drawings based on 3-D member in model to reflect necessary dimensions, elevations, sub-material, hole and bolt sizes, welds, and section views. Created erection drawings based on the 3D SDS2 model for field use. Modified and revised drawings for non-conformance reports from the shop or field when necessary. Prepared complete transmittal and submittal packages of files, including erection sheets and member details, to submit to project managers for approval, fabrication, and for field issue. Gathered input from production managers to develop Field Production Tracking reports detailing daily project status for each jobsite. Prepared reports to reflect project percent complete including production numbers and interactive modeling on a weekly basis, including interactive 3D model based on the SDS2 3D model. Applied drafting principles, drafting standards, symbols, notes, geometric dimensioning, and tolerance to create drawing packages based on customer specifications.

Ensured all designs met industry standards and project specifications.

Maintained organized records of drawings and project documentations.

Collaborated with leadership, engineers, and project team to ensure accurate and timely completion of projects.

EDUCATION

High School Diploma, Española Valley High School, Berkeley Bressman Staff I Hydrologist clearcreekassociates.com

Ms. Bressman is a recent graduate from the Ira A. Fulton Schools of Engineering at Arizona State University. She has experience in environmental regulatory compliance and interpretation, environmental site assessments, water and wastewater management, remediation, impact assessment, dispersion modeling, and permit processing. Ms. Bressman has expertise with ArcGIS, AutoCAD, AERMOD, R, SPSS Statistics, and Visual Basic.

Environmental Science Specialist, Previous Employer, Phoenix, Arizona Conducted inspections of hazardous waste generators under the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA) to assess regulatory compliance, document violations, and ensure proper waste management practices are in place. Collaborated with facilities to guide them toward compliance through technical assistance, corrective action recommendations, and clear communication of complex environmental regulations. Supported environmental protection by helping businesses reduce their regulatory risk while promoting practices that safeguard public health and the environment.

Led and contributed to agency initiatives, including conference presentations, internal project management, such as a section-wide sampling program, and team-based efforts to enhance inspector coordination and communication.

Surveying and Terrain Analysis Student Worker, Arthur Temple College of Forestry, Nacogdoches, Texas Served as a communication liaison between local firms and the college.

Conducted thorough analysis of local environments, contributing to informed decision-making for land and resource management. Drafted proposals for regulatory changes, resulting in revised developmental plans for local lakes and improved environmental management. Managed new irrigation system projects, ensuring effective planning and implementation to address seasonal flooding.

Additional Professional Training OSHA Hazardous Waste Operations and Emergency Response Training (40- Hour), Arizona State University, 2023 (ref: 2025)

Publications and Presentations Bressman, B., K. Hristovski, R. Pope, and G. Orman. 2025. Assessing the Effectiveness of Air Monitoring Systems Within Maricopa County. Co-collaborative thesis with Maricopa County Association of Governments (MAG) and Maricopa County Air Quality Department. Presented April 21, 2025.

EDUCATION

MS, Environmental and Resource Management, 2025 Arizona State University

BS, Environmental Psychology, Stephen F. Austin State University

CERTIFICATIONS & LICENSES

Certified American Sign Language Interpreter

PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS

Environmental Professionals of Arizona (EPAZ), 2023-2025

Riley Trickey Senior Project Hydrologist clearcreekassociates.com

Mr. Trickey is a Senior Project Hydrologist with 15 years of professional experience in Arizona. Mr. Trickey’s primary areas of expertise include hydrogeologic investigations and well/recharge siting studies of alluvial and fractured bedrock aquifers; well design, permitting, installation, testing, and abandonment; and geographic information systems (GIS), database creation and management, and groundwater modeling support. Mr. Trickey has extensive experience with all phases of water resource (production) well projects, from well site characterization and prioritization through well installation and testing oversight for both public and private clients.

PRODUCTION WELL DESIGN AND INSTALLATION

Mr. Trickey has been involved with many dozens of projects involving the design and construction management of water supply well installations for municipalities, private water companies, mining facilities, power plants, or other industrial facilities.

Public Supply Wells for Arizona Municipalities Includes 2 wells in Goodyear, 2 wells in Kingman, 5 wells in Mesa, 9 wells in Phoenix (of which 5 are Aquifer Storage and Recovery [ASR] wells), 4 wells for Scottsdale, 2 wells in Surprise, and 1 well in Yuma.

Non-Municipal Water Well Installations Examples of water supply well installations for private water companies or other private entities include:

2 wells for EPCOR in Bullhead City, Arizona; 2 wells for Kinder Morgan near Springville, Arizona; 2 wells for Global Water Resources in Maricopa, Arizona;

and 1 well for Arizona Water Company in Coolidge, Arizona. Industrial or irrigation well design/installation projects include: 5 wells for Arizona Public Service; 1 well for Salt River Project Mesquite Generating Station; 1 well for First Solar near Wintersburg, Arizona; 1 well for Westbrook Village Golf Club in Surprise, Arizona; 4 wells for the 91st Avenue Wastewater Treatment Plant in Phoenix, Arizona; and 5 wells for Freeport-McMoRan in Eastern Arizona. Mr.

Trickey has also overseen the installation of water supply wells on Native American lands, such as: 1 well on Salt River Pima-Maricopa Indian Community lands near Scottsdale, Arizona; 1 well on the Fort McDowell Yavapai Nation, near Fountain Hills, Arizona; and 1 well for the Fort Yuma- Quechan Tribe in Yuma, Arizona.

Mr. Trickey served as Project Manager or Project Hydrologist for these well installation projects, and was responsible for the design, installation, and testing of the water supply well for the client. He coordinated contractor activities, and supervised preparation of lithologic logs, analyzed geophysical logs and sieve analyses of pilot hole cuttings, coordinated the collection and analysis of depth-specific groundwater samples, and supervised the collection

EDUCATION

BS, Geological Sciences, Arizona State University, 2010

PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS

Arizona Hydrological Society

National Ground Water Association and analysis of hydrologic data (falling-head tests). Based on that data, he supervised or prepared the site-specific well design for each water supply well. He also analyzed aquifer test data, and provided a recommended permanent pump setting and discharge rate for each new well.

WELL CLEANING, EVALUATION, AND REHABILITATION PROJECTS

Mr. Trickey has been involved in numerous well evaluation/rehabilitation projects for municipalities and private water companies to improve the pumping efficiency and/or the pumped water quality through cleaning, re-development, and the structural modification of the well. These projects included site-specific well analyses utilizing flow profile analysis (spinner flowmeter logging or dye tracer profiling) under both dynamic (pumping) and static (non-pumping) conditions, along with and depth-specific groundwater sampling to determine the hydrogeologic, chemical, and biological conditions of the well. In addition, conventional aquifer test data were collected and analyzed for each well, and a well video survey of each well was conducted to assess its structural condition. Clients for whom well evaluation/rehabilitation projects were conducted include: 12 wells for Global Water Company in Pinal County, Arizona; 2 wells for City of Phoenix, Arizona; 4 wells for the City of Mesa, Arizona; and 2 wells for Arizona Public Service in Phoenix, Arizona.

The tasks performed as part of these projects included: evaluation of the spinner logs or dye tracer flow profile data, as well as the depth-specific (zonal) groundwater samples under dynamic (pumping) as well as static (non-pumping) conditions; collection and analysis of aquifer test data; and review of well video surveys (under both static and dynamic conditions). When the well evaluation indicated structural modification would improve the well, the well rehabilitation design was based on these analyses.

WELL SITING AND HYDROLOGIC STUDIES

Mr. Trickey has been involved with multiple well siting studies and recharge siting studies covering thousands of square miles in Arizona, including projects for private water purveyors such as EPCOR; Arizona Water Company;

Global Water Company; Freeport-McMoRan; Arizona Public Service; Westbrook Village Golf Club; and Pinetop Lakes Golf Club. He has also conducted well siting studies for municipalities in Arizona such as the Cities of Flagstaff, Kingman, Peoria, Phoenix, and Surprise.

Northwestern Phoenix Groundwater Exploratory Drilling Program, City of Phoenix, Arizona Senior Project Hydrologist for an 8-borehole, 2-test-well exploratory drilling program for the hydrologic characterization and assessment of a previously undeveloped and under-studied area in northwestern Phoenix along the I-17 corridor. Ongoing responsibilities include exploratory drillsite selections and prioritization;

permitting; hydrologic assessment through lithologic and geophysical logging, depth-specific water quality sampling and falling head testing; test well drill site selection, design, installation oversight, and pump testing;

and identification of numerous optimal drillsites for the planned “Phase 3” municipal water supply well installations to follow.

Well Siting and Prioritization Matrix Study, EPCOR Water, Bullhead City, Arizona Project Hydrologist and Project Manager for a well siting and site prioritization study focused on increasing groundwater production capacity and water quality for EPCOR Water’s Bullhead City Service Area. The investigation included GIS database assembly, GIS map and layer creation for future integration into EPCOR’s own in-house GIS, review of physical (hydrogeologic, water quality, proximity to planned use areas, etc.) and financial/political (existing infrastructure, land ownership, etc.) well siting considerations, and prioritization of favorable sites for further exploration through pilot hole or slim hole drilling. An extensive series of GIS well siting maps and a GIS-based prioritization matrix database were developed to analytically score, rank, and prioritize identified potential well sites based on numerous well siting criteria, each of which was attributed a criterion weighting according to their relative importance based on iterative discussions with EPCOR. Drilling, testing, and well installation methodologies designed to better predict and control (through well design) water quality and production capacity of future production wells were outlined for EPCOR, along with the associated costs and risks of each.

Well Siting and Prioritization Matrix Study, City of Flagstaff, Arizona Project Hydrologist and GIS specialist for well siting and site prioritization study focused on expanding groundwater resources for the City of Flagstaff in order to meet rising demand. Study included GIS database assembly, GIS plate map creation, geomorphic fracture trace analysis, detailed review of physical (geologic, hydrologic, etc.) and municipal/political (existing infrastructure, land ownership, public perception, etc.) well siting considerations, and prioritization of favorable sites for additional investigation through geophysical surveying. An extensive series of GIS plate maps and a GIS-based prioritization matrix database were developed to analytically score, rank, and prioritize identified potential well sites based on numerous well siting criteria, each of which was attributed a criterion weighting according to their relative importance based on iterative discussions with the City.

Butler Drive Aquifer Storage and Recovery Well Siting and Prioritization Matrix Study, City of Peoria, Arizona Project Hydrologist and GIS specialist for a well siting and site prioritization study focused on siting an aquifer storage and recovery (ASR) well in the area of the City of Peoria’s Butler Drive Water Reclamation Facility. The investigation included GIS database assembly, GIS map creation, review of well records, the SRV Model, and other well siting considerations, and prioritization of favorable sites for the installation and operation of a future ASR well. An extensive series of GIS well siting maps and a GIS-based prioritization matrix database were developed to analytically score, rank, and prioritize identified potential well sites based on numerous well siting criteria.

Superstition Regional Recharge Siting Investigation and Prioritization Matrix, Arizona Water Company and Apache Junction Water District, Maricopa County, Arizona Senior Project Hydrologist and GIS specialist for a regional site characterization/prioritization study focused on identifying promising sites for further field investigation and eventual recharge facility siting. The study area encompassed approximately 120 square miles in the Superstition region of East Salt River Valley. Fourteen GIS maps and a GIS-based prioritization matrix database were developed to analytically score, rank, and prioritize identified potential sites based on the siting considerations.

Verde Valley Hydrological Investigation and GIS Well Database Production, City of Cottonwood, Arizona GIS specialist and numerical groundwater modeling support for simulation of long term, demand-driven impacts on the regional aquifer and surrounding hydrologic system. The investigation utilized archived records and Arizona Department of Water Resources (ADWR) databases, driller’s reports, lithologic logs, and historic reports to construct a comprehensive well database for the Verde Valley Hydrologic Sub-basin using Geographic Information Systems (GIS). Historic and modern water level elevation maps, drawdown maps, clay isopach maps, and hydrogeologic cross sections were then produced using the comprehensive well database. GIS shapefiles and databases were then incorporated into numerical modeling efforts.

Additional Professional Training OSHA Hazardous Waste Operations and Emergency Response Training (40-Hour), 2010 OSHA Hazardous Waste Operations and Emergency Response Training (8-Hour Annual Refresher), Current MSHA New Miner Surface Metal/Nonmetal (24-Hr), ETC Compliance Solutions, 2010 MSHA Surface Metal/Nonmetal (Annual Refresher), Arizona State Mine Inspector, Current

Alex Nuñez-Thompson, PE Engineer

Alex Nuñez-Thompson has experience with drinking water, wastewater, solid waste, and remediation projects in New Mexico, Texas, and California.

Previously, he taught high school math, chemistry, physics, and engineering design for five years at a public preparatory school before applying his degree in civil and environmental engineering to commercial and municipal construction. As a project manager, Mr. Nuñez-Thompson leverages his diverse experience to approach projects holistically, from funding to staffing to operation. He has developed civil designs for grading and drainage, utility, and structural projects using AutoCAD; created an internal cost database;

coordinated architectural and engineering teams; and provided on-site construction management.

Taos Regional Airport Onsite Utilities Design, Taos, New Mexico Staff Engineer for the redesign of onsite utilities for a new terminal building at the Taos Regional airport, including onsite wastewater disposal, connection to new master meter, and extension of regional Water & Sanitation District waterline. Worked with New Mexico Environment Department (NMED) Onsite Wastewater Program and Drinking Water Bureau to prepare relevant permits and design revisions per New Mexico Administrative Code and NMED standards.

Wastewater Treatment Plant Improvements Design, Acoma Business Enterprises, Pueblo of Acoma, New Mexico Staff Engineer for the design of improvements to the Acoma Business Enterprise’s sequencing batch reactor wastewater treatment plant.

Improvements included an equalization basin based on periods of high flows, new auger style headworks and associate appurtenances, transfer pumps, tertiary filtration, and lift station improvements. Prepared final design package for bid phase.

Water System Improvements, Lower Rio Grande Public Water Works Authority, Doña Ana County, New Mexico Aided in construction phase of water system improvements including new water mains, service connections, hydrants, booster pumps, welded steel storage tank, and associated valving. Work involved responding to requests for information (RFIs), submittals, pay applications, change orders, and coordinating communication between the contractor, engineering firm, and client.

Wastewater System Evaluation, Olive Crest Refuge Residential Facility, Goleta, California Project Manager for the evaluation, permitting, and redesign of a wastewater system. Collected soil samples, conducted percolation tests, and compiled historical documents. Prepared a new permit and engineering report for the client. Stayed in continuous contact with the California State Water Resources Control Board (CSWRCB) and worked with them to meet reporting requirements.

EDUCATION

BSCE, Civil and Environmental Engineering, Rice University, PROFESSIONAL

REGISTRATIONS

Professional Engineer, New Mexico, No. 30979

Professional Engineer, Texas, No. 158555

GCI-ICP Certified Inspector, No 1190-24

PROFESSIONAL TRAINING

OSHA Hazardous Waste Operations and Emergency Response Training (40-Hour)

PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS

American Public Works Association, Vice President, New Mexico Chapter

Cottonwood Campground Water Treatment Design, New Mexico Energy Minerals and Natural Resources Department, State Parks Division, Navajo Lake State Park, New Mexico Staff Engineer for the design of improvements to an existing drinking water treatment system. The campground is supplied by surface water from the San Juan River, which is collected in an infiltration gallery and conveyed to a wet well, from where it is pumped through a membrane treatment system to a water storage tank. Designed a water treatment facility using membrane ultrafiltration. Designed a new infiltration gallery and wet well for surface water collection. Designed site piping and building layout for a new treatment facility. Worked with U.S.

Bureau of Reclamation (BOR) and New Mexico Office of the State Engineer (OSE) to permit the rehabilitation of a groundwater well.

Septic System Evaluation and Rehabilitation, New Mexico Energy Minerals and Natural Resources Department, State Parks Division, Various Locations, New Mexico Staff Engineer for system evaluation and redesign of septic tank systems at three New Mexico State Parks:

Villanueva State Park, City of Rocks State Park, and Bottomless Lakes State Park. On site investigations by DBS&A found a failing leach line and septic tank at Bottomless Lakes; a leaking septic tank and a shallow leach field at City of Rocks; and a backed up septic tank with improper treatment at Villanueva. After evaluating the condition of the septic tanks, conducted a code review and designed new systems in compliance with New Mexico Environment Department Liquid Waste Bureau standards. The designs were tailored to each site’s conditions and included conventional treatment, advanced treatment, and a mound system.

Former Y Station, State Lead Site, New Mexico Environment Department, Clovis, New Mexico Staff Engineer for the operation, maintenance, and well sampling of a dual-phase extraction system to remove light nonaqueous-phase liquid and residual hydrocarbons in the vadose zone. The system is coupled with a pump-and-treat approach to speed remediation of the downgradient dissolved-phase contaminant plume in groundwater. Routinely performed inspections, maintenance, and optimization of system operations.

Coordinated and provided oversight during routine and emergency repairs by subcontractors.

Pilot Study for Arsenic Removal Treatment, Zia Pueblo, New Mexico As Staff Engineer, sampled the three wells biweekly for water quality analysis, including arsenic, nitrate, and a suite of other potential contaminants. DBS&A then prepared a report that analyzed the water quality and compared the potential performance and costs of four treatment options: granular ferric hydroxide (GFH), coagulation with granular media filtration (C/GMF), ion exchange, and nanofiltration. DBS&A is now preparing a pilot study plan to implement one or more of the treatment options, and will oversee the pilot study, analyze the results of the study, and make recommendations about a full-scale design for future treatment.

La Mesa Water Cooperative Well #3 Arsenic Treatment Facility, Placitas, New Mexico Project Manager for ground-up construction of arsenic treatment facility. Identified and managed subcontractors throughout project. Identified suppliers and led procurement for all specialty components and equal alternatives. Drafted and coordinated submittals, Requests for Proposals (RFPs), and Requests for Information (RFIs). Coordinated all state and county inspections and reinspection. Developed water quality testing and startup plan. Conducted water quality testing prior to service placement.

The Washington Inn, Otero Partners, Santa Fe, New Mexico Developed civil drawings including grading and drainage plans, utility plans, stormwater pollution prevention plans (SWPPP) plans, and water plans for new hotel. Coordinated architectural, and mechanical, electrical, and plumbing teams for on-time submission of plans. Managed plan submission and resubmission schedule with City of Santa Fe. Identified subcontractors and provided construction management during utility installation.

High School STEM Teacher, YES Prep Public Schools, Houston, Texas Taught 110 students annually across high school math, chemistry, physics, Advance Placement Physics 1, and engineering design, consistently earning test scores above the system average. Developed and instituted a college-level, real-world, and client-based engineering design curriculum through a partnership with Rice University and support from active and retired engineers where students engaged in the engineering design process to build working prototypes to meet the needs of their clients. Launched inaugural Hack-A-Thon design challenge through a partnership with Spindletop Charities, developing an extensive experiential learning and career mentorship opportunity for over 80 students, and creating relationships between Spindletop representatives and key YES Prep stakeholders.

Facilitation and Content Creation for Physics Course, YES Prep Public Schools, Houston, Texas Led district-wide professional development courses for over 30 teachers in physics curriculum design, implementation, and assessment. Streamlined physics content for the entire district during COVID-19 including recorded lessons, assessments, and messaging to students and parents.

Research Assistance, Rice University, Houston, Texas As Research Assistant, collected and analyzed quantitative and qualitative demographic and academic data of senior design capstone students utilizing R software. Also published papers about team effectiveness in senior capstone, student improvement from early exposure to engineering design education, the role of pedagogy in a makerspace, and the impact of teaching high school engineering design on student achievement.

Publications and Presentations Nuñez-Thompson, A., et al. 2023. Participation in a team-based, first-year engineering design course associated with improved teaming skills during Senior Capstone Engineering Design. Advances in Engineering Education, 11(3). doi:10.18260/3-1-1153-36046. https://advances.asee.org/wp-content/uploads/vol11/Issue3/2_11.3_Nunez-Tompson.pdf

Nuñez-Thompson, A., and Wettergreen, M. 2020. Implementing Authentic, University-Level Engineering Design Coursework in Pre-College Programs. Presented at 2020 Gulf Southwest Section Conference, Online.

https://peer.asee.org/35983

Wettergreen, M., and Nuñez-Thompson, A. 2018. An Educational Framework to Increase Proficiency in 3D Printing Education. Presented at Construct3D 2018, Atlanta, GA. October 6-8, 2018.

Alex Potter, RG Project Hydrogeologist

Alex Potter is a project hydrogeologist with a background in managing hydrogeologic projects, particularly in groundwater investigations and hydrologic studies for water supply. He is skilled in all aspects of siting, permitting, designing, constructing, and testing supply wells. Mr. Potter has led field investigations involving groundwater recharge analysis, borehole drilling, geophysical logging, zonal sampling, slug testing, well design and construction, aquifer testing and analysis, gyroscopic surveys, water quality testing, and borehole abandonment. His work includes collaboration with both public and private sector clients, such as mining firms and public water providers.

Project Management

Golden Valley Improvement District Replacement Well No. 5, Mohave County, Golden Valley, Arizona Managed the siting, design, permitting, construction, testing, data analysis, and reporting for the successful installation of an efficient supply well in collaboration with Mohave County civil engineers and Stewart Brothers Drilling. Ensured the well met the community’s water resource needs by achieving the desired rate, water quality, and operational efficiency. The well was drilled to a depth of 1,225 feet using the reverse circulation drilling method, with a static water level of 880 feet. The well was designed and completed to pump at a rate greater than 400 gallons per minute.

Water Well Rehabilitations, Avi Casino and Resort, Laughlin, Nevada Managed the inspection and rehabilitation of three water wells supplying the Avi Casino and Resort in Laughlin, Nevada. Performed constant and step-rate tests to evaluate well performance, establish appropriate pumping rates, and coordinated with the contractor to upgrade well equipment.

Production Well P12, Freeport McMoran, Inc., Safford, Arizona Managed the design, permitting, construction, testing, data analysis, and reporting for the successful installation of a high-yield production well in collaboration with Freeport mine staff and Yellow Jacket Drilling. Ensured the well met the mine’s water resource needs by achieving the desired rate, water quality, and operational efficiency. The well was drilled to a depth of 850 feet using the reverse circulation drilling method, with a static water level of 293 feet. The well was designed and completed to pump at a rate of 800 gallons per minute.

Preliminary Intrabasin Water Transfer Recharge Feasibility Study, City of Kingman, Kingman, Arizona Evaluated the feasibility of transferring water from one subbasin to another within the same larger groundwater basin for the purpose of groundwater recharge and securing future water supply.

Well Siting Studies, City of Kingman, Kingman, Arizona Conducted well siting studies in the Sacramento and Hualapai Groundwater

EDUCATION

BS, Geology, Arizona State University, 2014

PROFESSIONAL

REGISTRATIONS

Registered Geologist, Arizona, No. 72886

PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS

Arizona Hydrological Society, Member, 2025

Arizona Water Association, Member, 2025

Basins to identify potential sites for new groundwater production wells supporting the City’s future water resource planning. These studies included preliminary well designs and cost estimates to guide decision-making and project feasibility.

Preliminary Desktop Recharge Feasibility Study, City of Kingman, Kingman, Arizona Conducted a preliminary desktop recharge feasibility study for the City’s Hilltop Wastewater Treatment Plant, providing recommendations for recharging surface water, storm water, and treated effluent.

Sacramento Basin Well Assessments and Testing, City of Kingman, Kingman, Arizona Conducted comprehensive well assessments, including video surveys, step-rate pumping tests, and groundwater sampling for multiple wells. Prepared a detailed technical memorandum documenting well conditions, test results, and recommendations for future operations and maintenance.

Hualapai Basin Well Assessments and Testing, City of Kingman, Kingman, Arizona Conducted comprehensive well assessments, including video surveys, step-rate pumping tests, and groundwater sampling for multiple wells. Prepared a detailed technical memorandum documenting well conditions, test results, and recommendations for future operations.

Recharge Siting Study, Narasimhan Consulting Services, White Mountains, Arizona Directed a recharge siting study for Narasimhan Consulting Services on behalf of the White Mountain Apache Tribe at Sunrise Park Resort on the Fort Apache Indian Reservation. Managed project planning, data review, site reconnaissance, single-ring infiltrometer testing, and pilot basin infiltration testing to determine optimal locations for wastewater recharge.

Arizona Department of Transportation Port of Entry Well Assessments, Kimley-Horn, San Simon and Sanders, Arizona Conducted comprehensive well assessments of two Port of Entry wells for Kimley Horn on behalf of the Arizona Department of Transportation. Prepared a detailed technical memorandum outlining well conditions, water table trends, and recommendations for rehabilitation or replacement, along with associated cost estimates.

Exploratory Boring, Confidential Developer, Lake Havasu, Arizona Managed the installation of an 800-foot-deep exploratory boring to support the siting and design of a water supply well for a new community. Analyzed a lithologic log, geophysical logs, and results from depth-specific water samples to evaluate groundwater conditions and inform well design decisions.

Two Well Abandonments, Sunbelt Investment Holdings, Buckeye, Arizona Managed the abandonment of two wells in compliance with Arizona Department of Water Resources regulations.

Well Cost Estimates, Arizona State Land Department, Butler Valley, Arizona Provided comprehensive cost estimates for 16 wells as if newly constructed, supporting due diligence efforts to evaluate a site’s value.

Replacement Well Designs, Narasimhan Consulting Services, Maricopa and San Simon, Arizona Developed detailed replacement well designs and cost estimates for two wells.

Aquifer Test Analyses, Evergreen Underground Water Conservation District, Pleasanton, Texas Analyzed aquifer test data to determine aquifer properties and provided results to client.

Field Work

Motorola 52nd Street and 56th Street Superfund Site Environmental Services, NXP USA, Inc., Phoenix, Arizona Collected groundwater samples using permanent and portable submersible pumps, disposable bailers, West Bay systems, and passive diffusion bags (PDB) in compliance with EPA guidelines. Accumulated over 2,200 hours of experience performing these tasks.

Groundwater Sampling, Freeport McMoran, Inc., Cyprus Tohono Mine, Tohono O’odham Nation, Arizona Collected groundwater samples in collaboration with mine personnel, following U.S. Environmental Protection Agency rules and procedures.

Inland Branch Wildfire Debris Cleanup, Tidal Basin, LLC, Various Counties in California In 2020, wildfires burned throughout California in Lake, Mendocino, Napa, Solano, Sonoma, and Yolo Counties, destroying thousands of residential structures. Of the 1,400-plus properties that were destroyed by the fires in this six-county area, over 700 elected to join the State’s debris removal program. Responsibilities included documenting cleanup and site restoration, conducting conformance and background sampling, and overseeing debris removal operations.

Environmental Soil Vapor Sampling, Clean Harbors, Phoenix, Arizona Collected quarterly soil vapor samples in compliance with EPA and ADEQ guidelines.

Asbestos Sampling, Corizona, LLC, Antler Mine, Hualapai Mountains, Arizona Conducted asbestos sampling at various locations around the mine to assess potential worker contamination.

Well Sampling, Ak Chin Indian Community, Casa Grande, Arizona Purged and collected water samples from wells along the Central Arizona Project canal.

Water Level Sweep, Kore Mining, Imperial Mine, Mesquite-Imperial-Picacho District, California Measured water levels at depths of 500-1,000 feet at a remote mine in Imperial Valley, California to support hydrogeologic studies of the area.

Transducer Installation, Equinox Gold Corporation (Castle Mountain), Mohave Desert, California Trained mine staff on the installation and operation of transducers in their wells.

Recharge Basin Testing, Arizona Water Company, Pinal Valley, Arizona Field-monitored constant rate testing of recharge basins.

Aquifer Storage and Recovery Well Installation, City of Phoenix, Phoenix, Arizona Field-supervised the construction and development of aquifer storage and recovery (ASR) Well 317.

Aquifer Storage and Recovery Well Installations, City of Scottsdale, Scottsdale, Arizona Field-supervised the installation of aquifer storage and recovery (ASR) Wells 160 and 161. Supervised drilling operations, logged lithology, oversaw geophysical logging, performed depth-specific groundwater sampling, monitored well construction and development, and conducted well testing.

Injection Well Installations, NXP/Motorola, Phoenix, Arizona Field-supervised the installation of two injection wells at the OU2 Motorola Superfund Site. Supervised drilling operations, logged lithology, monitored well construction and development, and conducted well testing.

Soil Vapor Well and Monitor Well Installations, Clean Harbors, Phoenix, Arizona Field-supervised the drilling, construction, development, and testing of two soil vapor wells and one monitor well.

Monitor Well Installations, Freeport McMoran, Inc., Cyprus Tohono Mine, Tohono O’odham Nation, Arizona Field-supervised the installation of three monitoring wells. Supervised drilling operations, logged lithology, oversaw geophysical surveys, collected depth-specific water quality samples, oversaw well construction and development, and conducted aquifer testing.

Monitor Well Installations, Freeport McMoran, Inc., Safford, Arizona Field-managed the installation of monitor wells AP35A, AP51, and AP52. Supervised drilling operations, logged lithology, oversaw geophysical surveys, performed depth-specific groundwater sampling, monitored well construction and development, and conducted aquifer testing.

Condemnation Hole Drilling, Freeport McMoran, Inc., Safford, Arizona Field-supervised the drilling of three condemnation boreholes to evaluate groundwater resources. Supervised drilling operations, logged lithology, and oversaw geophysical logging activities.

Deep Hydrology Test Well, AZ Minerals, Patagonia, Arizona Field-supervised the drilling of a 4,000-foot-deep hydrology test well.

Casing Liner Installation, Kachina Village, Flagstaff, Arizona Field-supervised the installation of a casing liner for Kachina Village Well #4 to rehabilitate an aging production well.

Liner Installation and Aquifer Testing, Navajo Nation, Leupp, Arizona Field-supervised a liner installation to reduce total dissolved solids concentrations in a production well.

Monitored aquifer testing post-installation to evaluate its effectiveness.

Well Rehabilitation, Arizona Public Service, Phoenix, Arizona Field-monitored and documented rehabilitation efforts at Wells 1A and 9A.

Well Rehabilitation, City of Mesa, Mesa, Arizona Field-monitored and documented rehabilitation efforts at Desert Well 18.

Vibrating Wire Piezometers, Freeport McMoran, Inc., Whitlock, Arizona Field-supervised the installation of vibrating wire piezometers.

Exploratory Boreholes, Equinox Gold Corporation (Castle Mountain), Mohave Desert, California Field-supervised the drilling of five exploratory borings at a mine site in the Mohave Desert.

Exploratory Boring, Love’s Travel Stop, Cordes Junction, Arizona Supervised drilling operations, logged lithology, oversaw geophysical surveys, and conducted depth-specific groundwater sampling to evaluate production well feasibility.

Well Impact Analyses, Arizona Public Service, Phoenix, Arizona Performed well impact analyses for four proposed dewatering wells at the 91st Avenue Wastewater Treatment Plant.

Production Well Installations, Carollo Engineers, Tonopah, Arizona Field-supervised the installation of three production wells for Carollo Engineers on behalf of the City of Scottsdale. Supervised drilling operations, logged lithology, oversaw geophysical surveys, performed depth-specific groundwater sampling, monitored well construction and development, and conducted aquifer testing.

Production Well Installations, Town of Queen Creek, Queen Creek, Arizona Field-supervised the installation of the Hastings, Church Farms West, and Villages production wells. Supervised drilling operations, logged lithology, oversaw geophysical surveys, performed depth-specific groundwater sampling, monitored well construction and development, and conducted aquifer testing.

Production Well Installations, City of Mesa, Mesa, Arizona Field-supervised the installation of four production wells (CW 7, CW 8, DW 19, DW 20) for the City of Mesa.

Supervised drilling operations, logged lithology, oversaw geophysical surveys, performed depth-specific groundwater sampling, monitored well construction and development, and conducted aquifer testing.

Production Well Installation, Freeport McMoran, Inc., Safford, Arizona Field-managed the installation of production Well P11. Supervised drilling operations, logged lithology, oversaw geophysical surveys, performed depth-specific groundwater sampling, monitored well construction and development, and conducted aquifer testing.

Production Well Installation, City of Peoria, Peoria, Arizona Field-supervised aquifer testing and preformed data analyses at the Peoria Salter Replacement Well.

Production Well Installation, Mohave County, Mohave County, Arizona Field-supervised the installation of one production well along I-40 for Mohave County. Supervised drilling operations, logged lithology, oversaw geophysical surveys, performed depth-specific groundwater sampling, and monitored well construction and development.

Production Well Installation, Freeport McMoran, Inc., Globe, Arizona Field-supervised the installation of the Marion Street production well. Supervised drilling operations, logged lithology, and monitored well construction and development.

Production Well Installation, Nevada Energy, Las Vegas, Nevada Field-supervised the installation of Replacement Production Well #2 at the Chuck Lynzie Powerplant. Supervised drilling operations, logged lithology, oversaw geophysical surveys, and monitored well construction.

Production Well Installation, Arizona Water Company, Rimrock, Arizona Field-supervised the installation of production well Rimrock Well #4. Oversaw geophysical logging, performed depth-specific groundwater sampling, monitored well construction and development, and conducted aquifer testing.

Production Well Installation, Arizona Water Company, Casa Grande, Arizona Field-supervised the installation of production wells Casa Grande Well #10 and Casa Grande PV Well #37.

Oversaw geophysical logging, performed depth-specific groundwater sampling, monitored well construction and development, and conducted aquifer testing.

Production Well Installations, Tucson Water, Tucson, Arizona Field-supervised the installation of Well B-044C, Well B-052B, and Well C-049C. Oversaw geophysical logging, performed depth-specific groundwater sampling, monitored well construction and development, and conducted well testing.

Production Well Installation, Sonoran Solar, Buckeye, Arizona Field-supervised the installation of a production well for a solar energy power plant. Oversaw geophysical logging, performed depth-specific groundwater sampling, monitored well construction and development, and conducted well testing.

Production Well Testing, Wilson Engineers, Surprise, Arizona Field-supervised the aquifer and pump testing of a production well (Marley Park Well #3) for Wilson Engineers.

Production Well Installation, Valley Utility Water Company, Glendale, Arizona Field-supervised the construction and development of VUWCO Well #10 and conducted aquifer testing.

Production Well Installation, Arizona Public Service, Phoenix, Arizona Field-supervised the construction and development of Arizona Public Service Replacement Well #9 and conducted aquifer testing.

Production Well Installation, Pulte Homes, Glendale, Arizona Field-supervised the construction of production well PW4.

Production Well Installation, Salt River Pima-Maricopa Indian Community, Scottsdale, Arizona Performed lithologic logging during the pilot hole drilling for Osborn Rd Well #3 and CATS #3.

Production Well Installation, Equinox Gold Corporation (Castle Mountain), Mohave Desert, California Field-supervised the installation of a production well. Supervised drilling operations, logged lithology, and monitored well construction and development.

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