CTR074233__Amendment_2_-_Adds_Key_Personnel.pdf

Form approved by CPO, Rev. 12-18-2018

CONTRACT

AMENDMENT

CONTRACT NO.: CTR074233

AMENDMENT NO.: 2

TITLE: Capacity Development/Technical Assistance to Small Public Drinking Water System CONTRACTOR: Watearth, Inc.

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. Adding the following key personnel:

• Deseree L. Abella, Project Manager I

2. 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 3rd day of July 2025 at Phoenix, Arizona.

Ana Machiche Procurement Officer

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

Request for Proposal

Solicitation No. BPM006379

Capacity Development/Technical Assistance to Small Public Drinking Water Systems

Arizona Department of Environmental Quality (ADEQ)

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

Attachment 6 – Key Personnel

Answer all questions thoroughly in the spaces provided. Include a Key Personnel form (limit of one page) for each key personnel. Complete this form in full for each proposed key personnel to be involved in performing the services, carrying out the work. It is essential that the Contractor is capable of providing adequate staff of experienced certified/qualified personnel, capable of providing the services to be performed under this contract. If there are more than ten (10) Key Personnel, please utilize the same form for each additional Personnel by making copies of this page as needed.

1 Name: Deseree L. Abella Job title: Project Manager I

Location of Staff (local or out of state): Out of State

Staff Level of Services per Pricing Sheet: Hydrogeologist I

Length of employment with the company: 1 years Length of time in current role: 1 years

Proposed percentage of overall time to be dedicated to the Services: 85 % If applicable, length of time in related experience with large local, state or federal government agencies: 13 years

Proposed position with regard to the Services: Hydraulic Engineer

Proposed primary responsibilities with regard to the Services:

1 - Capacity Development Activities 3 - Capacity Development Training (technical) 4 - Construction Administration & Construction Management 5 - Design of water system improvements 6 - Drinking water permit applications (e.g., ATC, AOC, APP, AZPDES) 13 - Preparing Preliminary Engineering Reports (PER) 15 - Risk & Resiliency Assessments 16 - System Evaluations 17 - Water Loss Audits & Leak Detection 18 - Water Master Planning 19 - Water Quality Compliance Options Reports

Describe experience in performing Services similar to those that are to be assigned:

Abella is a seasoned Hydraulic Engineer with over a decade of experience in water distribution systems, hydraulic modeling, network optimization, and capital project planning. The technical background includes system design, pressure zone evaluation, demand forecasting, and training. Proficiency in tools such as WaterGEMS, EPANET, and AutoCAD supports project delivery across modeling, infrastructure planning, and performance reporting.

As Senior Hydraulic Modeler, Abella developed master plans, conducted system-wide hydraulic simulations, and proposed capital improvement recommendations to address pressure zone inefficiencies and optimize system performance. Responsibilities included model calibration, final reporting, and coordination with project stakeholders (Scope 1, 5, 16, 17, 18). As Water Network Officer, Abella led CAPEX design and demand projections, focusing on pipeline sizing, tank and pump analysis, and DMA optimization to improve service delivery and system resiliency (Scope 5, 13, 16, 17, 18).

Request for Proposal

Solicitation No. BPM006379

Capacity Development/Technical Assistance to Small Public Drinking Water Systems

Arizona Department of Environmental Quality (ADEQ)

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

In the role of Lecturer, Abella delivered structured training in Basic Hydraulics and EPANET modeling. These sessions combined theory and hands-on simulation, supporting capacity development for technical personnel in water system operations and planning (Scope 1, 3).

As Project Management Engineer, Abella prepared detailed engineering designs, supported topographic survey coordination, and assisted in verifying contract drawings and technical specifications. These responsibilities contributed to construction documentation, permit preparation, and compliance assurance (Scope 4, 6, 13). As QA/QC Engineer, Abella conducted site inspections and ensured quality control in structural execution—providing additional experience in construction administration (Scope 4).

As Cadet Engineer, Abella contributed to system simulations, civil drafting, and leak detection analysis, identifying network anomalies and supporting field verifications.

This work contributed to performance evaluation, environmental assessment support, and water quality monitoring strategies (Scope 15, 16, 17, 19). Abella’s diverse project background directly supports technical scopes related to infrastructure design, training, system evaluation, master planning, and regulatory compliance under ADEQ's capacity development program.

List job-related certifications, training, and education:

Education

• BS. Environmental and Sanitary Engineering. University of the Cordilleras.