The City of Tucson has awarded a contract to Turner Laboratories, Inc. for General Environmental Analytical Laboratory Services. The contract includes various types of analytical services such as inorganic, microbiological, and organic testing for drinking water, wastewater, and hazardous waste. The laboratory will provide services including flow monitoring, field pH measurements, and wastewater sampling. The contract has a duration of 2 years and the City of Tucson has the option to renew the contract. The contract includes provisions for termination, suspension of work, and right to inspect. The City of Tucson requires the contractor to pay its employees the highest of the City of Tucson minimum wage, the State of Arizona minimum wage, or the Tucson Living Wage. The contractor must also cooperate with the City of Tucson's Labor Standards Unit to monitor and ensure compliance with applicable labor standards. Some of the key points from the contract include:
• The contract is for a term of 2 years
• The City of Tucson has the option to renew the contract
• The contract includes provisions for termination, suspension of work, and right to inspect
• The City of Tucson requires the contractor to pay its employees the highest of the City of Tucson minimum wage, the State of Arizona minimum wage, or the Tucson Living Wage
• The contractor must also cooperate with the City of Tucson's Labor Standards Unit to monitor and ensure compliance with applicable labor standards
• The contract includes a certificate of liability insurance with various types of coverage including commercial general liability, automobile liability, umbrella liability, and workers compensation.