This City of Mesa contract provides temporary staffing for water‑treatment and water‑reclamation plant operations. The award is a two‑vendor, firm‑price arrangement where each vendor submits hourly labor rates and a markup; the city evaluates price competitiveness and technical qualifications. The contract runs for an initial one‑year term with the possibility of multiple one‑year renewals, and the annual contract value is $1.5 million.
• Scope: Supply qualified Level‑III water‑treatment and wastewater‑reclamation operators, including required certifications, HazWoper training, SCBA capability, and background checks.
• Pricing: Hourly labor rates plus a fixed percentage markup; no later price changes except CPI‑based adjustments.
• Vendor Requirements: Insurance (minimum $1 M per occurrence), workers’‑comp compliance, and ability to meet Arizona ADEQ licensing within three months of hire.