ENGINEERING SERVICES FOR SAN JUAN WATER COMMISSION

This sole‑source award grants AECOM Technical Services Inc. the right to provide specialized water‑resource engineering consulting to the San Juan Water Commission for a one‑year period. The services are on‑call, covering water‑rights analysis, design of diversion/storage structures, water‑quality impact studies, and reporting for multiple ongoing basin projects. The contract is structured as a Time‑and‑Materials agreement with a $150 k retainer, a $150 k not‑to‑exceed labor budget, and an overall ceiling of $400 k for the fiscal year. Payments are invoiced monthly, with 30‑day net terms and late‑payment interest at 1.5 % per month. • Scope: water‑rights review, return‑flow planning, design, quality assessments, and technical reporting for the San Juan River basin. • Funding: $70,000 procurement amount; contract budget allows up to $400,000 of services, with hourly rates ranging from $87 to $231. • Unique justification: the vendor’s staff (Rick Cox) holds decades‑long proprietary data and expertise that cannot be replicated by other firms.